My First Correction!!

AlexC

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It ended up being about a week long process because my work schedule/weather was messing with me, but I finally got it done and it feels SOOOO nice. Being the first time I've touched a buffer to paint, of course the subject was my car haha. But all went well and I have a renewed love for my car, I cant get enough of it :p.

It was the first time I've ever used a DA polisher on paint before so I did have to get the hang of controlling it, as was the same figuring out exactly how to use the Megs twins 105 & 205. Waxing was the fun part though :D, I can firmly say I'll never wax a car by hand again. Yea, the whole thing probably could've been done by one of you guys in a fraction of the time it took me LOL.


Alright, so here's what I used:

Meg's Smooth Surface Clay w/ Meg's QD
GG DA w/ 5'' backing plate
5 1/2'' LC Flat pads -- Orange/White/Blue
M105/205
Collinite #845

Here's what I started with:
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^^ Swirly, old, oxidized paint... eww


Claying was a chore, this was part of the passenger door!
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A couple side-by-sides on the hood:
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And here's what I turned up with! Oh boy :p
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Thanks for looking!
 
For a first correction, that is a fantastic result! Looks like you're a natural.
Nice job, and enjoy the shiny paint. It's better than new, I bet.
 
An amazing job, Sir. Professional results! Thanks for sharing!
 
Excellent work! Way to bring that paint back to life!
 
Nice!

Those 50/50 shots really show your good work.

Bill
 
For a first detail, thats fantastic work! Excellent job and enjoy the fruits of your labour! :D
 
Great job! Now that you've been bitten by the bug, your car will be shiny, and your wallet lighter. lol
 
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