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- Severe paint texture on the roof (significant orange peel)<\/li>\n
- Heavy scratches around door handles, rear VW emblem, rocker panels and roof<\/li>\n
- Factory sanding marks on the doors and roof<\/li>\n
- Swirl marks throughout all the paintwork<\/li>\n
- Heavy dirt and grime<\/li>\n
- Wheel wells covered in dirt and sand<\/li>\n
- Various paint chips on front bumper, hood, and front fenders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Once I pinpointed the areas of concern, I drew up a project game plan. The goal was to remove as many paint defects as possible using a variety of polishing and sanding techniques. Once the Lapiz Blue paint was restored the plan was to install various coatings and extensive clear bra coverage to make this a truly ultimate daily driver.<\/p>\n
Project Guideline:<\/h2>\n
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- Wash & Decontaminate<\/li>\n
- Color Sanding<\/li>\n
- Compounding \/ Polishing Steps<\/li>\n
- Ultra Fine Polishing Steps<\/li>\n
- Ceramic Coating Application (Paint, Trim, Glass, Wheels, Door Jams, Exhaust Tips, Engine Plastics)<\/li>\n
- Clear Bra installation (Full Front End, Rockers, Leading Edge of Roof, A-Pillars, Top of Rear Bumper, B-Pillars)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Now on to the process.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nWash & Decontamination Process\/Products:<\/h2>\n
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- Wheel Wells & Tires : Sonax Multi Star APC<\/a>, EZ Detail Brush<\/a>, Tuf Shine Tire Brush \u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n
- Wheels & Exhaust Tips: Sonax Full Effect Plus<\/a>, DI Boars Hair Brush<\/a>, Wheel Woolies<\/a>, DI Swabs<\/a><\/li>\n
- Paint PreTreat: Sonax Multi Star APC<\/a>, DI Boards Hair Brush<\/a>, Nextzett Pump Sprayer<\/a><\/li>\n
- 2×2 Bucket Wash: Chemical Guys HoneyDew Snow Foam<\/a>, Chenille Wash Mitt<\/a>, Grit Guards<\/a>, Gilmour Foamaster Foam Gun\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n
- Iron Remover: CarPro IronX\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n
- Clay Bar: DI Fine Grade Clay Bar\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/p>\nPaint Correction Procedure\/Products:<\/h2>\n
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- Texture Leveling: \u00a0CarPro Velvet 5.5 inch pads, \u00a0Rupes 21MM Polisher<\/a>, Meguiars Unigrit 1500 Grit Sand Paper,\u00a0<\/a>Sanding Block<\/a><\/li>\n
- Compounding: Meguiars M100<\/a>, Meguiars Microfiber Cutting Pads<\/a>, Rupes Mini<\/a>, Rupes 21mm Polisher<\/a>, Compressed Air<\/li>\n
- Polishing: Meguiars M205<\/a>, Rupes Yellow Pads<\/a><\/li>\n
- Ultra Fine Polishing: Menzerna Super Finish Plus 3800<\/a>, Lake Country Force Black Pads<\/a><\/li>\n
- Towels: DI All Purpose Microfiber Towels\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n
- Pad Cleaning Tools: Compressed Air, DI All Purpose Microfiber Towels<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/p>\nVehicle Protection Process\/Products:<\/h2>\n
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- Preparation: Gyeon Prep<\/a> \/ IPA<\/a>, DI Microfiber All Purpose Towel<\/a><\/li>\n
- Paint Coating: Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light<\/a>, Gtechniq Applicator<\/a>, Gloves<\/a><\/li>\n
- Paint Coating Topper: Gtechniq C2v3<\/a><\/li>\n
- Wheels, Calipers, Exhaust Tips: Gtechniq C5 Wheel Armor<\/a><\/li>\n
- Trim Coating: Gtechniq C4 Permanent Trim Restorer<\/a><\/li>\n
- Windshield & Glass: Gtechniq G1 Smart Glass<\/a><\/li>\n
- Tires: Gtechniq T1 Tire and Trim<\/a><\/li>\n
- Clear Bra (PPF): LLumar Paint Protection Film<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/p>\nThis project really made me appreciate the car to its fullest. The process that it underwent just built up the hype for the day I would finally take her out again. There’s nothing better than the feeling of driving a clean car for the first time after you just finished detailing it.<\/p>\n
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- Paint Coating: Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light<\/a>, Gtechniq Applicator<\/a>, Gloves<\/a><\/li>\n
- Compounding: Meguiars M100<\/a>, Meguiars Microfiber Cutting Pads<\/a>, Rupes Mini<\/a>, Rupes 21mm Polisher<\/a>, Compressed Air<\/li>\n
- Wheels & Exhaust Tips: Sonax Full Effect Plus<\/a>, DI Boars Hair Brush<\/a>, Wheel Woolies<\/a>, DI Swabs<\/a><\/li>\n
- Wheel Wells & Tires : Sonax Multi Star APC<\/a>, EZ Detail Brush<\/a>, Tuf Shine Tire Brush \u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n