BeachZone
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- Aug 30, 2012
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Hello fellow Geeks! I am pretty new to the forums, mostly a lurker here and there... I figured it was time for me to contribute with a little detail I did on a customers pick-up. I'd like to hear what you all think and what I can improve on. here we go...
First off, this truck is in great mechanical condition and has been very well kept in that department. On the other hand, the paint, along with the interior, engine etc etc, are in very poor condition. You name it, this paint had it. The paint was littered with water spots, swirls, RIDS, bird droppings etched into the paint, marring, and oxidation. Let's just say I had my work cut out for me!
The truck has never been waxed/protected in any way. Other than touchless car washes, it has recieved more than it's fair share of improper washes using damaging wash tools. Along with improper wash techniques, the sun has left quite a bit of damage of its own! After educating the owner on proper car care, we decided to not only get the imperfections out of the paint and bring back some shine, but to go all out and get this truck looking the way it should inside and out.
The goal was to remove ~85% of the imperfections safely and bring back the shine on this paint. Being that this vehicle is daily driven, a show-car shine is not necessary nor is it recommended. We went with a synthetic paint sealant for protection and durability through the winter months ahead.
I originally had planned a 2-step paint correction and interior shampoo in addition to the rest of the work we discussed, but unfortunately the owner unexpectedly needed the vehicle back due to family issues. I ended up completing a 1-step on the paint and everything but an interior shampoo. I have many pictures documenting the condition and work done on this vehicle, unfortunately with the amount of space I am given I will have to keep things short and sweet.
Here are the results...
Initial inspection of vehicle before wash
Swirls
All exterior plastic was very faded from UV rays + more swirls
Bird Bomb + Fuel spills
Exhaust Tip needs some attention
Engine needed some love
Owner promised to not eat in the truck anymore because of the smell and food left behind
On to the wash:
Wheels, Tires, and Wells cleaned first
Can't forget the barrels!
Sqeaky Clean
Pre-Soak to loosen dirt followed by a Hand Wash to remove embedded debris
Badges, Body seams, Fuel filler, and Grille brushed down before hand wash
How to Safely remove Bug Splatter without marring the paint
Post wash inspection under better lighting:
Dull neglected paint
Ouch!
On to the Clay Bar'ing
Paint measurement to see what i'm working with
Healthy readings?
Taped up and good to go
First off, this truck is in great mechanical condition and has been very well kept in that department. On the other hand, the paint, along with the interior, engine etc etc, are in very poor condition. You name it, this paint had it. The paint was littered with water spots, swirls, RIDS, bird droppings etched into the paint, marring, and oxidation. Let's just say I had my work cut out for me!
The truck has never been waxed/protected in any way. Other than touchless car washes, it has recieved more than it's fair share of improper washes using damaging wash tools. Along with improper wash techniques, the sun has left quite a bit of damage of its own! After educating the owner on proper car care, we decided to not only get the imperfections out of the paint and bring back some shine, but to go all out and get this truck looking the way it should inside and out.
The goal was to remove ~85% of the imperfections safely and bring back the shine on this paint. Being that this vehicle is daily driven, a show-car shine is not necessary nor is it recommended. We went with a synthetic paint sealant for protection and durability through the winter months ahead.
I originally had planned a 2-step paint correction and interior shampoo in addition to the rest of the work we discussed, but unfortunately the owner unexpectedly needed the vehicle back due to family issues. I ended up completing a 1-step on the paint and everything but an interior shampoo. I have many pictures documenting the condition and work done on this vehicle, unfortunately with the amount of space I am given I will have to keep things short and sweet.
Here are the results...
Initial inspection of vehicle before wash
Swirls
All exterior plastic was very faded from UV rays + more swirls
Bird Bomb + Fuel spills
Exhaust Tip needs some attention
Engine needed some love
Owner promised to not eat in the truck anymore because of the smell and food left behind
On to the wash:
Wheels, Tires, and Wells cleaned first
Can't forget the barrels!
Sqeaky Clean
Pre-Soak to loosen dirt followed by a Hand Wash to remove embedded debris
Badges, Body seams, Fuel filler, and Grille brushed down before hand wash
How to Safely remove Bug Splatter without marring the paint
Post wash inspection under better lighting:
Dull neglected paint
Ouch!
On to the Clay Bar'ing
Paint measurement to see what i'm working with
Healthy readings?
Taped up and good to go
Us detailers gotta have our clients start fresh, and learn the do's and don'ts of car care. lol Great job once again, and happy detailing! This was one of the nicer write-up's I've read on here.:dblthumb2:
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