Black Mamba Viper from Hell!

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EsCrasston

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Hey guys. Here is my latest detail. Had almost 27 hours into this, as it was in very rough shape when it came to me. I also had some problems getting the paint to finish down (some of the softest clearcoat I've ever dealt with).

Honestly, it didn't come out as nice as I would have hoped - there are still water etchings all over the car, but it turned out 100% better than it was when I got it. The owner was more than pleased with the end results too.

Enjoy!

Before.
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After.
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The owner also advised me of a "musty" smell coming from the interior of the car. After some investigation, I found this in the driver's side door.
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Questions and comments welcome!
 
WTH? Is that a rats nest? Ick! Great turnaround on that Mamba. I would be happy too if I were that customer. What was your process and product choices?
 
You did the car a favor. I can't believe the owner abused her like that. DON'T give it back.
 
What was that in the door?

Car looks great, you did a good job. Now I need to see some pics of that Dodge in the garage.
 
Porsche Pilot said:
WTH? Is that a rats nest? Ick! Great turnaround on that Mamba. I would be happy too if I were that customer. What was your process and product choices?
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I think its a chipmunk nest. Thanks!!

Process was:
Tires - Bleach White
Wheels - Meg's Wheel Bright
Wells - APC
Assortment of brushes and rags used on wheels, tires, and wells.

Wash - PB SSS
Clay - Clay Magic blue (some tougher spots done with red)
Wash - PB SSS
Dried

PB SSR 2.5 via Makita Rotary and CCS orange
PB SSR 1 via Makita Rotary and CCS white
PB PwS via PC and CCS blue (x2)
I tried several different pad/polish combos to finish down on this, and the PwS gave the best results. Everything else I tried marred the paint to a point I wasn't happy with the results. I definitely need to expand my arsenal of polishes.

WG DGPS 3.0 - allowed to cure for 1 hour before being buffed off
PB Natty Red

Tires dressed with PB BnB gel
Wells dressed with PB BnB spray
Trim done with PB Trim Restorer

jbrown287 said:
You did the car a favor. I can't believe the owner abused her like that. DON'T give it back.
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Thanks! I agree. The plaque inside says "173 of 200." Its a shame really. Believe me, I considered keeping it. He has an 05 STS-V that is in similar shape.
 
2 of my cars dont add up to the price tag of that car, but i would never EVER let my car get to that condition..

Confiscate that MAMBA!!
 
nice work :xyxthumbs:

how about some pics of that other mopar ;) 72-74ish right?
 
modo said:
nice work :xyxthumbs:

how about some pics of that other mopar ;) 72-74ish right?
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Thanks!

Its a 74 Challenger. It is in Carlisle for the Mopar nationals as we speak, but I'll see what I can do!
 
Very nice turn around. Especially since I though it was flat black special paint in the first couple of pictures.
Shameful how people let their cars deteriorate.
 
my god that car was in terrible shape. excellent, excellent turnaround. a nest? geeze. i thought i had it bad with that no good spider in my car.
 
Every time I see a performance car in this condition I cringe! How could someone take so little care of such a legend!

I can see how and why it took so long and the results are simply beautiful. With the bill I how you gave the owner a slap on the back of the head for car abuse!

The car in the second bay looks like the back end of a 1971 or 1974 Dodge Challenger, did you get to take a look at it?

Thanks for taking the time to post....:props:
 
BobbyG said:
Every time I see a performance car in this condition I cringe! How could someone take so little care of such a legend!

I can see how and why it took so long and the results are simply beautiful. With the bill I how you gave the owner a slap on the back of the head for car abuse!
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I agree but the catch to it looking like that is it looks like the customer actually uses it... I can say that I can appreciate that side of it but yeah it needs to be taken better care of than it had gotten!

OP you did a great job making sure that thing looked as good as it could!
 
not too shabby, though im in love with that challenger in the other garage there. sweeeet!
 
I always scratch my head when I see people let cars like this get into bad shape. Even if I had a cheap beater I would want to take care of it
 
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