Now thats what I call detailing

[Matt's 03 GT]

I thought this may be of interest to some of you 5.0 guys. This is what can be done when a car is detailed properly!!

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/thread/20421.aspx

Enjoy,

Matt

 

[25thmustang]

Yes a good detail can work wonders on old paint!

 

[Busted07]

I took the time to do that to my entire car... unfortunately, my work only lasted about 7-10 days, then it had to be redone again.

 

[87_stang]

He did a very nice job on that car. One thing to remember when you buff out a badly faded/oxidized car or boat (I work on boats) be sure to put a nice coat of wax on it when finished or it will not hold near as long. Again, nice work on the Stang!

 

[iwashmycar]

looks like a good job!

 

[Fuzion]

Anybody know exactly what he did? like the process or products he used?

 

[Matt's 03 GT]

He does list it...

Process was,

Solo on Rotary....2 passes

80 on PC with a yellow pad...1 pass

66 on Rotary with a tan pad at low speed.....1 pass

Finishing it off with NXT

Definitely not something I would recommend to a first timer, but gives an idea of what a "Proper" detail can accomplish. Very nice!!!

 

[Fuzion]

He does list it...

Process was,

Solo on Rotary....2 passes

80 on PC with a yellow pad...1 pass

66 on Rotary with a tan pad at low speed.....1 pass

Finishing it off with NXT

Definitely not something I would recommend to a first timer, but gives an idea of what a "Proper" detail can accomplish. Very nice!!!

Wow, those steps mean nothing to me. is that in english? hehe

 

[fox racer]

Wow, those steps mean nothing to me. is that in english? hehe

I'm with you, what the hell does all that mean? lol. Claybar does wonders also, anyone have a short writup how to properly use it?

 

[25thmustang]

A clay bar wont match a polishing with a buffer. We just bought one and it can be used to work miracles.

 

[bottlfed92]

Claybar does wonders also, anyone have a short writup how to properly use it?

This is a detailed 'write-up' done by a good friend of mine that owns Eshine.ca. It's where I get all of my higher end detailing products. This guy has forgotten more than I'll ever know about detailing a car.

EShine.ca

A clay bar is simply used to take your paint down to 'no protection' or contaminants.

 

[85_SS_302_Coupe]

When i was a kid, probably 7 year old or so, i lived in Kentucky for a few years and my parents ran a detail shop in Lexington. It wasn't uncommon for cars to come in that were in storage for years that looked like they just rolled out of a junkyard and then go out like brand new or better. Customers would come back for their cars and be in disbelief. If you have access to a real buffer...and i mean a good 2600RPM or better buffer and some good polish and wax, you can make just about the crappiest paint job look like new again.


On a side note, one time we detailed Jim Breach's (old place kicker for the Bengals back when they were actually GOOD)Porsche 911. It actually had GOLD beauty rings on the rims..lol

 

[SVT32VDOHC]

Wow, those steps mean nothing to me. is that in english? hehe

80 is a particular compound probably a more abrasive type. The pad he used with that compound is a cutting pad.

66 is a particular compound probably a less abravise/non-abrasive type. The pad he used with that compound is a polishing pad.

The have different color pads that are hard/soft, coarse/soft. They have a line for cutting, buffing, polishing, glazing, and waxing. If you know the right compound and pad combo, you can really whip out a nice job.

 

[SVT32VDOHC]

Just looked at the pics now, that is nothing new to me. Red always fades easily and can be brought back easily.

 

[Matt's 03 GT]

Just looked at the pics now, that is nothing new to me. Red always fades easily and can be brought back easily.

Agreed... but this is a very good "Restoration" on a Mustang. I thought these guys would like to see. The before pics show an average 20 year old mustang. The after pics look like a freshly sprayed car. I just wanted everyone to see what can be done with a proper detail.

Thanks,

Matt

 

[SVT32VDOHC]

Agreed... but this is a very good "Restoration" on a Mustang. I thought these guys would like to see. The before pics show an average 20 year old mustang. The after pics look like a freshly sprayed car. I just wanted everyone to see what can be done with a proper detail.

Thanks,

Matt

Very true, that is a nice car for factory paint. I would love to find a Mustang Fox Body never painted never modified and just let it sit in my garage!!!