justin_murphy
01-29-2008, 06:02 PM
I know what you all are thinking. Why am I posting a '91 Mazda? Well this on only has 30,000 miles on it! It was owned by an elderly lady. She just passed away and it now has a new owner. When the owner brought it in to have it's oil changed, the technician saw the oxidized paint (single stage). He immediately referred her to me. When I arrived at the owners home, I inspected the paint. There was a ton of oxidation. I knew I would be seeing red all day.......on my pads, towels, and hands! I brought Menzerna's APO 60 with me today to see how it would do on a bad, single stage paint. I'm so glad I did!!!
Here's the full process.......
Start time:
10:00 AM
Finish time:
1:00 PM
Payment:
100.00
Befores....
(Sorry about the pics. I didn't realize that my flash was not on!)
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/1991%20Mazda%20323/Pictures005.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/1991%20Mazda%20323/Pictures001.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/1991%20Mazda%20323/Pictures003.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/1991%20Mazda%20323/Pictures004.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/1991%20Mazda%20323/Pictures006.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/1991%20Mazda%20323/Pictures007.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/1991%20Mazda%20323/Pictures008.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/1991%20Mazda%20323/Pictures009.jpg
The arsenal...
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/1991%20Mazda%20323/Pictures014.jpg
Now in action.....
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/1991%20Mazda%20323/Pictures017.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/1991%20Mazda%20323/Pictures018.jpg
The results.....
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/1991%20Mazda%20323/Pictures019.jpg
Did I mention the low miles?
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/1991%20Mazda%20323/Pictures011.jpg
Wheels, tires, and wells:
The tires and wells were sprayed with Mean Green degreaser (1:1) and then the wheels with Wheel Brightener (4:1). The wheels are a lost cause but I'm going to repaint them for the owner. The tires were protected with Armor All Tire Foam.
Wash Cycle:
The exterior wash foamed with a strong concentration of Chem. Guyz Citrus Wash. It was then washed with a LC Ulti-Mitt. Drying was handled by an original Guzzler.
Paint Correction & Protection:
(Menz. APO60 via rotary & LC Blue Polishing Pad)
I was already prepared to use Meg's #83 on this paint when I remembered I had my APO60 with me. I had a fresh blue LC pad laying out so I said what the heck.......let's see what this all in one can do! Oh dear.......the results were amazing! The oxidation came off so fast, even with a soft blue pad. I did notice that I had to use more APO60 than with the Cyclo. The rotary does break it down really fast. About 2 passes worth at 1700rpm. There was basically nothing to remover either nor a trace of dust. I intentionally did not tape up any trim to see if it would stain. It didn't stain but in fact, made the trim look better. This was a true test of any all in one and now I'm totally sold on APO60.
Interior:
This was supposed to be an "exterior only" detailer but I just had to touch up the inside of this little jewel. A quick vac and protectant was all that was needed. Last was the windows.
Thanks in advance to all!!!
Here's the full process.......
Start time:
10:00 AM
Finish time:
1:00 PM
Payment:
100.00
Befores....
(Sorry about the pics. I didn't realize that my flash was not on!)
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/1991%20Mazda%20323/Pictures005.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/1991%20Mazda%20323/Pictures001.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/1991%20Mazda%20323/Pictures003.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/1991%20Mazda%20323/Pictures004.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/1991%20Mazda%20323/Pictures006.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/1991%20Mazda%20323/Pictures007.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/1991%20Mazda%20323/Pictures008.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/1991%20Mazda%20323/Pictures009.jpg
The arsenal...
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/1991%20Mazda%20323/Pictures014.jpg
Now in action.....
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/1991%20Mazda%20323/Pictures017.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/1991%20Mazda%20323/Pictures018.jpg
The results.....
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/1991%20Mazda%20323/Pictures019.jpg
Did I mention the low miles?
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/1991%20Mazda%20323/Pictures011.jpg
Wheels, tires, and wells:
The tires and wells were sprayed with Mean Green degreaser (1:1) and then the wheels with Wheel Brightener (4:1). The wheels are a lost cause but I'm going to repaint them for the owner. The tires were protected with Armor All Tire Foam.
Wash Cycle:
The exterior wash foamed with a strong concentration of Chem. Guyz Citrus Wash. It was then washed with a LC Ulti-Mitt. Drying was handled by an original Guzzler.
Paint Correction & Protection:
(Menz. APO60 via rotary & LC Blue Polishing Pad)
I was already prepared to use Meg's #83 on this paint when I remembered I had my APO60 with me. I had a fresh blue LC pad laying out so I said what the heck.......let's see what this all in one can do! Oh dear.......the results were amazing! The oxidation came off so fast, even with a soft blue pad. I did notice that I had to use more APO60 than with the Cyclo. The rotary does break it down really fast. About 2 passes worth at 1700rpm. There was basically nothing to remover either nor a trace of dust. I intentionally did not tape up any trim to see if it would stain. It didn't stain but in fact, made the trim look better. This was a true test of any all in one and now I'm totally sold on APO60.
Interior:
This was supposed to be an "exterior only" detailer but I just had to touch up the inside of this little jewel. A quick vac and protectant was all that was needed. Last was the windows.
Thanks in advance to all!!!