‘75 Mazda RX3 Coupe.

[Aaryn NZ]

Hello all. :xyxthumbs:

Well, the detailing Gods have been smiling down on me lately & spoiling me with a few interesting vehicles wearing Single Stage paint.

I make it no secret at all that I love working with Single Stage paintwork, I love how it feels, how it responds, how workable it is, it’s just plain fun!!! About the only part I don’t like is how it stains my pads etc but in exchange for the privilege - I don’t mind terribly.

Another thing I display loud & proud is my love of the Rotary Engined Mazda range, especially the earlier models like this sweet Chestnut Brown 1975 RX3 Coupe. :props:

Having built a multiple trophy winning ‘73 RX3 Coupe (no trailer Queen either) myself a few moons ago now, I have a strong passion for these beauties.

So, onto this one.


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I would say the owner of this one is more so a friend than a client & Rotary Engined Mazda’s are in this family’s blood. Now, arriving at the shop this RX was in pretty good shape, so much so that I didn’t attempt to take any “before” photos. The interior was only slightly dusty & the carpet just needed a good vacuum. Paintwork had minor swirls & I could’ve captured them in pictures but I’m not claiming a massive turnaround here so didn’t bother.

From sight & the owners word, the paintwork had never been touched since it was applied around eighteen months/two years ago. It looked a little “dry” but overall fairly good.

Detailing - A thorough vacuum of the interior & some gentle forensic brush/vacuum work of the dash, vents, console & clean saw the interior looking almost as good as it did in ‘75.

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Engine bay - again, only really dusty so I attacked it with a good waterless wash down with CarPro Ech2o.


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Exterior consisted of a good waterless wash, mild clay decon, bright work polished with Meguiars NXT Metal Polish, interior/exterior glass cleaned with Meguiars D120 & paintwork polished with 3D ONE on Orange Lake Country CCS Pads on Flex 3401 & sealed with CarPro Reload. This cleared up the “dry” looking paint, removed what little swirls were there & really gave life to a retro but very cool colour.


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There you go! Photo overload but such a sweet car to look at. Thank you all for stopping by & checking it out. :props:


Aaryn NZ. :dblthumb2:




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[LEDetailing]

What a cool car!

Excellent work and there is never too many photos:)

Always something unique coming into your shop, keep on sharing.

[Aaryn NZ]

What a cool car!

Excellent work and there is never too many photos:)

Always something unique coming into your shop, keep on sharing.

Thank you LEDetailing. :xyxthumbs:

I couldn’t stop taking photos! Every angle I looked at it it was just too cool not to snap another . . .

Absolutely. Today, I have an Abarth edition Fiat 500 (2013 I think) coming in which is fairly unique, so yeah, something interesting is never too far away.


Aaryn NZ. :dblthumb2:

[Mike Phillips]

Wow!

Now that's a blast from the past!


Very cool and amazing detailing skills my friend!



:)

[PaulMys]

That is amazing!

What a cool car. You rock, Aaryn...... :)

[RippyD]

That thing looks amazing!!!

[Kamakaz1961]

Wow! So Cool! An RX3! Beautiful work and lucky guy to get to work on it! KEEP ON ROCKING!

[TMQ]

Awesome!

I've always enjoyed your pictures of your work!!! Neat stuff too...

Tom

[Sizzle Chest]

That's awesome Aaryn! Great work on a super cool car!

[Paul A.]

Nice! Beautiful work Aaryn.

I know what you mean about getting a bit sentimental on familiar cars.

[Klasse Act]

I sent this link to my buddy with the 79' RX-7! You did an amazing job on that RX3 and I heard how popular rotories are in your part of the world, it's not like they're rusting out, LOL!

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[Desertnate]

Fantastic job! A very cool car and it looks like it just rolled out the door of the factory.

The whole car is in fantastic condition, but what really stood out to me was the leather on the seat bolsters. Is that original? If so, it doesn't seem to show any aging at all!

[DetailKitty]

Man is that thing cool!
I'd drive it all day!

[SWETM]

Great work on an awesome car Aaryn! Write up and pictures is awesome done!

The sounds from the wankel is amazing. And what a great condition this RX3 is in.

Did understand wrong or do you also have a new build RX3?

/ Tony

[Coatingsarecrack]

Love 70’s JDM cars. Glad people in the IS are starting to look pass the datsuns and nissans.

Great job on a beautiful car


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