Oakes - Detailed: 2004 Mitsubishi Evolution - Saved from Life Support!

Thank you all for the many compliments!

Laundry duty after that car took a good part of the day itself haha!
 
Incredible restoration. However, I have to ask - why didn't you use Meg's #7 Show Car Glaze at some point? There's a great article on AutoGeek by Mike Phillips and in that he says

Mike Phillips said:
The Secret of Number Seven
There is a way to restore single stage paints that is non-abrasive and as gentle as you can get using a product that’s been around since early paints were formulated. That product is called Meguiar's Mirror Glaze #7 Show Car Glaze.
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I don't want to come across as being critical since I'm just a hobbyist and never worked on SS paint myself, but I wanted to link you to that article so in the future if you restore any SS paint you can do an even better job than you did on this Evo. :xyxthumbs:
 
Thank you!

Stoneraizer, I'm personally not a fan of using glazes, yes they enhances gloss and depth however their filling properties are what prevent me from including them. I guarantee removal of defects, including glaze would lead to question true correction or not.
 
Looks great! Good documentation too.

I did basically the same car a few months back. Started out pink, ended up dripping red.
 
Thank you! They're fun and rewarding to work on!
 
Wow, huge difference between the before and after.
Great job!
 
Oakes said:
Thank you!

Stoneraizer, I'm personally not a fan of using glazes, yes they enhances gloss and depth however their filling properties are what prevent me from including them. I guarantee removal of defects, including glaze would lead to question true correction or not.
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This probably doesn't apply in this case, as I believe this is geared to older, more fragile, and lacquer ss paint. Any way thought I'd share it:

I totally agree with you, I am NOT a fan of using glazes either (for the same reason you stated). I did however what to point out that many people like to use #7 to nourish and restore oils back into neglected ss paint before correcting the paint...There is a technique in which # 7 is handed rubbed into the paint, and allowed to soak into the paint for many hours (12-24) before removing. Then additional rounds of #7 worked into and removed. Then for those of us like you and I who want to remove swirls (not mask them) the normal paint correction process begins...

BTW: Great job, very nice save!!
 
I understand where you're coming from and have known that information, I appreciate you clarifying it! I used this process on a 1963 original paint Corvette, applied a few coats and let it soak in over the course of a few days.

However, do not feel that is needed on much newer vehicles like this one. While it may not be a bad idea to nourish it, it's just not a common practice of mine!
 
DARK HORSE said:
This probably doesn't apply in this case, as I believe this is geared to older, more fragile, and lacquer ss paint. Any way thought I'd share it:

I totally agree with you, I am NOT a fan of using glazes either (for the same reason you stated). I did however what to point out that many people like to use #7 to nourish and restore oils back into neglected ss paint before correcting the paint...There is a technique in which # 7 is handed rubbed into the paint, and allowed to soak into the paint for many hours (12-24) before removing. Then additional rounds of #7 worked into and removed. Then for those of us like you and I who want to remove swirls (not mask them) the normal paint correction process begins...

BTW: Great job, very nice save!!
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doing correction following the #7 soak doesn't remove it from the surface?
 
Oakes said:
I understand where you're coming from and have known that information, I appreciate you clarifying it! I used this process on a 1963 original paint Corvette, applied a few coats and let it soak in over the course of a few days.

However, do not feel that is needed on much newer vehicles like this one. While it may not be a bad idea to nourish it, it's just not a common practice of mine!
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That's why the first statement in my post was;
"This probably doesn't apply in this case, as I believe this is geared to older, more fragile, and lacquer ss paint. Any way thought I'd share it:"

As to removing the #7 from the surface during the correction process; I can't say I know for sure, but since I always wipe down the paint with IPA or MS between each step, I would think so. However due to the porous composition of many ss paints it may just continue to seep back up to the surface, I'm not sure. Either way it doesn't matter to me, as long as I am removing the swirls and making the paint look great!
 
Great work for sure. For resale that car probably jump $3-4,000 just by looking that much cleaner! (Of course also with a new motor haha)
 
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