Oh boy, I got my work cut out for me

rkf76 said:
I'm giving him a hell of a deal because he facilitated me being reunited with my family (long story).
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'Nuff said. Some things are worth more than any amount of money.



You obviously have your work cut out for you. Best of luck.



You might as well just start with the rotary, this paint will laugh at a PC.
 
Thats one hella swilrs it got there.

How's the interior by the way? If you can get your hands on the new Menzerna SIP, you be golden. I think Rydawg using that now. Good luck and keep us updated.
 
rydawg said:
I know how that feels! I am doing a freebie tomorrow for a friend that has helped me out a lot! I will make his car stunning for all the things he has done to help me out in the past.



Give it your best shot and I wish you the best of luck with the car and your family!!!!!!!!
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Yeah, gotta scratch the back of those who scratch yours. Thanks again bro.



klumzypinoy said:
Even my dad's method of car washing never made our vehicles that bad :shocked
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LMAO. To this guys defense, the car was purchased used and I don't know what the condition of the paint was at the time. But he has admitted to using those car wash places that run the vehicle through the automated brush wash then hand dry the vehicle so I can see how this could happen.



simracer said:
Kudos to you! Glad to hear he was able to help you out and get back what cannot be replaced. I know in turn you'll do a great job and can't wait to see the afters. It'll be impressive for sure.
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That is indeed the goal



Conor said:
i cant wait to see after pics.
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join the club:dance



David703 said:
The car looks dark grey instead of black. wow!
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Yeah, it's pretty bad. Hopefully I can bring the gloss and give it a respectable finish.



velobard said:
'Nuff said. Some things are worth more than any amount of money.



You obviously have your work cut out for you. Best of luck.



You might as well just start with the rotary, this paint will laugh at a PC.
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No need in even trying the PC huh? I think I'm gonna give it a pass or two on a portion of a panel just for reference purposes though. But i'm prepared to bring out the rotary and plan on having to use it for at least the first two steps. I've never finished with it, I may give that a shot as well, depends on how it goes.



klnyc said:
Thats one hella swilrs it got there.

How's the interior by the way? If you can get your hands on the new Menzerna SIP, you be golden. I think Rydawg using that now. Good luck and keep us updated.
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Super Intensive Polish? I'm gonna have to look into that but I doubt I can come up with it by Saturday morning. Thanks for the suggestion and heads up though.



DieselMDX said:
wow that is brutal
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Pretty accurate description:scared:



bigfoot said:
If it's a CeramiClear Coat, there's no way that the PC will do the job in a reasonable time. That's definetly a rotary job.:soscared:
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The CCC is what they went to from 2005 and up, correct? IIRC, his is a 2002. But even still, given the heaviness of the swirls i'm definitely gonna attack it with the rotary.
 
rkf76 said:
Hi Temp Heavy cut

Menzerna IP

ClearKote RMG

ClearKote CMW

Jeffs Werkstatt Carnauba Jett



HTHC via rotary

then IP/RMG combo via rotary

CMW via PC

JWCJ by hand



I hope that takes care of it.
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I'd say you have what it's gonna take to tackle this one. The only advice I have is that I'd use a finishing polish after the IP. Yes, I know RMG has a little bite, I'm just not personally familiar enough with it in this sort of situation to know if it will fully finish down the surface left behind by IP.
 
rkf76 said:
I'm not getting paid what I would normally charge for a job like this, but this guy came through for me in a time of need and helped pave the way for me getting my family back so I have no problem in doing this for him. ....
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Great karma. :xyxthumbs



Best of luck to ya!





PC.
 
rkf76 said:
Yeah, gotta scratch the back of those who scratch yours. Thanks again bro.



LMAO. To this guys defense, the car was purchased used and I don't know what the condition of the paint was at the time. But he has admitted to using those car wash places that run the vehicle through the automated brush wash then hand dry the vehicle so I can see how this could happen.



That is indeed the goal



join the club:dance



Yeah, it's pretty bad. Hopefully I can bring the gloss and give it a respectable finish.



No need in even trying the PC huh? I think I'm gonna give it a pass or two on a portion of a panel just for reference purposes though. But i'm prepared to bring out the rotary and plan on having to use it for at least the first two steps. I've never finished with it, I may give that a shot as well, depends on how it goes.



Super Intensive Polish? I'm gonna have to look into that but I doubt I can come up with it by Saturday morning. Thanks for the suggestion and heads up though.



Pretty accurate description:scared:



The CCC is what they went to from 2005 and up, correct? IIRC, his is a 2002. But even still, given the heaviness of the swirls i'm definitely gonna attack it with the rotary.
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Those dreaded automated brush washes :nervous2: Can't wait to see after pictures :D Good luck with your detail!
 
rkf76 said:
No need in even trying the PC huh? I think I'm gonna give it a pass or two on a portion of a panel just for reference purposes though. But i'm prepared to bring out the rotary and plan on having to use it for at least the first two steps. I've never finished with it, I may give that a shot as well, depends on how it goes.
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Oh definitely feel free to use the PC once you're to the finishing stage, but I don't see any point is starting with it.
 
You'll be ok. Odds are you will need to spin the rotary up pretty fast with HC to really put a dent in the marring. I didn't see it asked; do you have EC?
 
RKF76, I think everyone has just about covered the fact that it is one dam major disaster, I certainly wish you the best of luck, but I have a feeling luck is not in your vocabulary when it comes to taking on a beast such as this. Listening to what you say and how you address practically everyone tells me you are a "meticulous optomist"

I've only been a member here since 2006, but the vehicle you are getting ready to do battle with is in the top "TWO" disasters I have ever seen pictures of on this web site, that is a fact!!!

One concern I have is the picture of the window, man if those are actual scratches in the glass, and they appear to be, then there is some internal damage to the winding mechanism or something! I say this because they go up and down in a precision way and really look bad, not that anything looks good!!

There is a bright side to all this, there is no way in hell you can hurt that car, LOL!

Good luck, I am really looking forward to pictures, Changeling
 
velobard said:
I'd say you have what it's gonna take to tackle this one. The only advice I have is that I'd use a finishing polish after the IP. Yes, I know RMG has a little bite, I'm just not personally familiar enough with it in this sort of situation to know if it will fully finish down the surface left behind by IP.
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I wonder if DG 105 would be a good choice to use following the IP/RMG combo



klumzypinoy said:
Those dreaded automated brush washes :nervous2: Can't wait to see after pictures :D Good luck with your detail!
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And even worse than the wash is watching the person dry it off with a terry towel that been used on everything from door jambs to wheel wells.:down



velobard said:
Oh definitely feel free to use the PC once you're to the finishing stage, but I don't see any point is starting with it.
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Gotcha :hifive:



Picus said:
You'll be ok. Odds are you will need to spin the rotary up pretty fast with HC to really put a dent in the marring. I didn't see it asked; do you have EC?
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Nope, no EC.



Changeling said:
RKF76, I think everyone has just about covered the fact that it is one dam major disaster, I certainly wish you the best of luck, but I have a feeling luck is not in your vocabulary when it comes to taking on a beast such as this. Listening to what you say and how you address practically everyone tells me you are a "meticulous optomist"

I've only been a member here since 2006, but the vehicle you are getting ready to do battle with is in the top "TWO" disasters I have ever seen pictures of on this web site, that is a fact!!!

One concern I have is the picture of the window, man if those are actual scratches in the glass, and they appear to be, then there is some internal damage to the winding mechanism or something! I say this because they go up and down in a precision way and really look bad, not that anything looks good!!

There is a bright side to all this, there is no way in hell you can hurt that car, LOL!

Good luck, I am really looking forward to pictures, Changeling
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Wow, top two huh? Well I sure hope I can get the same out of you with the finished product.



The window is actually smeared, not scratched.
 
Well it's nice of you to do this for him. I do the same for my parents. It's the least I can do since they didn't kill me when I was kid. :LOLOL
 
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That scared me so much I almost peed my pants! j/k :p



I wish everyone besides us hobbyists/detailers/etc are well educated when it comes to washing cars and detailing.
 
When you finish the car make sure the owner doesn't wash it with steel wool anymore! Looking forward to the after pictures.
 
WOW, how many times did they run that benz threw the car wash? looks like he was washing some pots and pans with an SOS pad the way those swirls are so bad..when are you supose to be doing the detail,we are all looking forward to the afters on this one ...
 
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