My Azure Blue's Correction Process

[Danny's R-Code]

Well I took my Mach 1 to get tinted last saturday and the morons that installed the tine not only did a shitty job they also scratched and marred up the quarter panels, c pillars, decklid, spoiler, doors, rear bumper, roof and fenders. So I decided to clean it up clay it and correct the damage that was done. I am going to go tomorrow and demand a full refund for the tinting so I can take it elsewhere to get it redone. I still need the hood, front bumper, seal the finish and dress the trim, as well as the interior and clean up the wheels.


Products & Tools used -- hours spent so far 19 1/2 hours


Optimum OptiClean
Mothers Showtime
Claymajic Fine Grade
IPA full strength
FLEX PE 14-2 Rotary
5" 3M Perfect it III backing plate
3" Gloss it backing plate
Uber Green 5.5" & 4" pads
3" 3M Orange waffle pad
Scholl Concepts S17+ (using this for most of the correction because it cuts fast and finishes down really nice)
Menzerna Powerfinish
Meguiars M105
CG Monster Microfibers
DI Ultra Plush Microfibers
Mothers Plush Microfibers









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http://www.svtperformance.com/forums...n-process.html


I will post up the the befores and afters of the remaining panels and some shots of the end result :thumb:

[Sublimemach]

so did you kill the guys that tinted your windows or what? lol

came out nice man

[FastEddie09]

That made my blood pressure go up, and its not even my car!

[WalkrTexasRngr]

I would have went the f@#k off.
I need this done to mine. I have a few spots here and there. Im worried Ill screw it up though. I guess I could learn on my DD escape.

[Danny's R-Code]

Thanks guys and yeah I was really upset when I saw the damage. I still need to go back and see about getting my money back. I posted more pics if you guys are interested in seeing them I wish I could post them all here but it would take forever with the 5 pic limit.

[vertigyn]

Awesome job fixing it and making it look amazing!

[bababuschka]

That looks really good now. I don't understand how they ****ed up the paint that bad when you tint the inside glass. Did they use the outside glass as a reference to cut the tint and then apply it?

[bababuschka]

and how did they scratch it in swirl marks like that, I would think that if they did scratch it the scratchs would be more linear. Unless he enjoyed your car so much he started grinding on it.

[bababuschka]

Was all the damage from them trying to wash you car after the tint was done?

All crazyness aside, you did an absolutely amazing job restoring the paint...Well done sir.

[Danny's R-Code]

Originally Posted by vertigyn

Awesome job fixing it and making it look amazing!

Thanks man, thats a great compliment coming from you

Originally Posted by bababuschka

Was all the damage from them trying to wash you car after the tint was done?

All crazyness aside, you did an absolutely amazing job restoring the paint...Well done sir.

Yes they were using the exterior glass as a template and they were rubbing up against it and wiping it down with rags, because I saw them and told the moron to not do that anymore but it was too late by then. I even saw that they squeegeed the doors when I got it back the next day because there were straight lines left like if you were to clean your windshield at a gas station Went back today and demanded a full refund the manager told me he is going to refund me tomorrow since he deposited all the funds in the bank for the day.

[Supra]

Off topic.. but those wheels are 18" correct?

[Danny's R-Code]

Originally Posted by Supra

Off topic.. but those wheels are 18" correct?

Yeah man 18x9's and 18x10's tires are Nitto 555's fronts are 265/35/18 and rears are 285/35/18

[WalkrTexasRngr]

Could you do a little how to in here or in the detailing section? I really wanna learn how to do this. All I do now is claybar , wax with an orbital buffer with meguires gold class, and then use detailer to keep it up.

[Fan_ofny]

Originally Posted by WalkrTexasRngr

Could you do a little how to in here or in the detailing section? I really wanna learn how to do this. All I do now is claybar , wax with an orbital buffer with meguires gold class, and then use detailer to keep it up.

+1...a "how to" would be great

[Danny's R-Code]

Originally Posted by WalkrTexasRngr

Could you do a little how to in here or in the detailing section? I really wanna learn how to do this. All I do now is claybar , wax with an orbital buffer with meguires gold class, and then use detailer to keep it up.

Originally Posted by Fan_ofny

+1...a "how to" would be great

Here you go guys its not from here but I made this thread about 2 years ago when I did my first correction using a Porter Cable 7424XP I suggest you guys get a Griots Garage Dual action polisher instead since your starting out they have a bit more power and wont bog down under pressure like the PC 7424XP and they have a lifetime warranty. I also suggest you get guys try the Meguiars microfiber system instead of using M105 & M205 I here its more user friendly. But you can use my write up a step by step guide it has helped out several members over at Moddedmustangs.com. I also suggest you use Menzerna PO85RD as your final polish to really amp up the gloss. I dont use a dual action polisher anymore only a rotary which is the FLEX PE 14-2 so you guys really shouldn't attempt to use the polisher I have because you will most likey burn through your clear coat and cause holograms. This is why I suggested the Griots Garage dual action polisher its completely safe

http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...m105-m205.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmBACx72h4g

[Danny's R-Code]

Cleaned the mach up today with some Optimum Instant Detailer and tried out the Dr. Colorchip kit I received yesterday. I have to say this kit is great I recommend it to any of you guys, you get plenty of touch up paint and the microbrushes are a perfect size for getting in the chips without causing these huge blobs. The blending solution works great and removed the excess paint with ease and little to no pressure with the supplied cloth without marring my finish.

[Danny's R-Code]

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[vertigyn]

Might have to try some of that Dr Color Chip stuff. Even after my paint work I have some new chips already!

[Danny's R-Code]

Well today I decided to clean the Mach and then proceed to do the finishing stage with Scholl Concepts S40 on the FLEX 14-2 using a 3M Perfect it III backing plate and 5.5" LC Hyrotech Flat Crimson Pad, since I left off with S17+. Here are the results after 3 hours of polishing. I have to say S40 is alot better then Menzerna PO85RD the look left is deeper instead of just extreme clarity, which you also get. Not only that you achieve results far faster than 85RD which I have come to learn by personal experience and from others that Scholl Concept polishes correct extremely well and achieve results in far less time than other traditional polishes. I'll try and get some sun pics up tomorrow. Excuse my nasty garage.

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[vertigyn]

Wow - flawless! I wish I had the patience/skill to do that kind of work with mine!

[mach03one]

So is this what you do for work? Or simply a hobby? REALLY NICE WORK