$100 beater

[StephenK]

well i picked up this car for $100 and it runs. figured i could use it has a test car for products then when i feel safe in it give to my son for his first car. started playing around with it today. only have a few pics right now, ran out of day light. hope to finish outside tomorrow and will post those pics as well.
pictures are not that great but here they are.
process(so far)
washed DG901
clayed mothers
OC w/black wool and dewalt 849(1400rpm)


before wash
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa122/detailgod/DSCF0588.jpg


after wash
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa122/detailgod/DSCF0004.jpg

after claying
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa122/detailgod/DSCF0005.jpg

after OC and black wool
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa122/detailgod/DSCF0008.jpg

[sparkie]

Keep us updated!

[AjNavo61490]

what kinda car is it?

[StephenK]

tomorrow i am gonna hit it with OP and maybe OPS. then i am gonna put either DG 501, DG 101 or Einszett Metallic polish on. top that with Surf City Nano Seal. thinking of putting a coat of Einszett Glanz wax on top of it all.

[StephenK]

what kinda car is it?


93 Ford Taurus

[SPiN]

wow $100 bucks...

I need a beater like that for driving to work and back

[Tonya]

Good luck! Can't wait to see what you do with it!

[AUdakota]

man for 100 bucks thats a steal, its probably worth that in scrap metal.....

[supercharged]

That's a steal for $100! Keep us updated on detailing!

[klumzypinoy]

MAN that is a steal I'll take that anyday!! Please full shots :D. Nice work by the way. From the pictures it doesn't look like a $100 beater...

[StephenK]

well i am done with the beater. when i started this post i ended after using OC with Edge 2K black wool on the DeWalt 849. well i decided to finish it up.

process
OP w/ 3M foam finishing pad(1000-1200rpm)
DG 501(let sit for about 1hour)

next day
Einszett Glanz Wax(let sit for 1hour)
Meg's UQD
SCG Clearly Better Glass Cleaner
DG281 on tires.

i realize it is not perfect or anywhere close but it looks good for $100 beater.
here comes the pics. it is 10 o'clocl at night and lighting is not that good.
product shot
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa122/detailgod/DSCF0026.jpg

DG281(after sitting for 30 minutes)
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa122/detailgod/DSCF0033.jpg

reflection shot
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa122/detailgod/DSCF0025.jpg

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa122/detailgod/DSCF0028.jpg

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa122/detailgod/DSCF0030.jpg

[sparkie]

Thanks for sharing, you made that paint stand up and shout "look at me, I'm so glossy and shiny" :D

[joe.p]

Some people get a panel to practice on ..you buy the whole car :p..keep us posted..btw..why type of wool pad are using and do you like it...i'm in the market for some wool Pads

[StephenK]

Some people get a panel to practice on ..you buy the whole car :p..keep us posted..btw..why type of wool pad are using and do you like it...i'm in the market for some wool Pads

i used the EDGE 2K black wool. for correction i have always favored wool over foam. maybe cause that is what i learned with. just like i favor rotary over DA. i learned on rotary with wool pads so i guess you can call it just habit.

sparkie: thanks for the praise. like alot of peopl on here i appreciate all comments but there are some people you just hope will comment on your work and you are one of them. you do excellent work and have good advice for all. and for you to give a postive comments means alot to me and others.