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justin_murphy
08-10-2006, 02:34 PM
As you can tell from the title, this was the biggest restoration I've done to date. It's red with a ton of oxidation. This was yet another referral. The customer is about to sell this vehicle so he wanted it extremely clean. He has over 10k in mods to it. 329HP to the wheels on pump gas; 389WHP on 104 octane! This was the first time I got a tip before I even started on a vehicle.

Here's what it got:
(Actually took some before shots!)


NXT Tech Wash
(Clayed while during the wash cycle)

Meguiar's #80
(EDGE2K Yellow Pad at #6)
Had to clean this thing out 6 times! And it's double sided!

XMT Machine Glaze
(EDGE2K Orange Pad at #4 setting)

Souveran Liquid Wax-2 coats
(EDGE2K White Pad at #3 setting)

Once again, a tough one. About 5-6 hours on the paint alone. Interior was really clean so no shots of it. #80 took all the oxidation off with one pass and polished out nicely. Again, XMT glaze stole the show giving it the wet depth followed by the gloss of Souveran.
Customer was extremely pleased!

Befores.......
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2003%20EVO/100_1173.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2003%20EVO/100_1171.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2003%20EVO/100_1170.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2003%20EVO/100_1169.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2003%20EVO/100_1178.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2003%20EVO/100_1180.jpg

A little half&half shot or two......
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2003%20EVO/100_1184.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2003%20EVO/100_1189.jpg


A very messy pad shot.....(LOL!)
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2003%20EVO/100_1192.jpg
justin_murphy
08-10-2006, 02:35 PM
The final product......
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2003%20EVO/100_1215.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2003%20EVO/100_1218.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2003%20EVO/100_1203.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2003%20EVO/100_1208.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2003%20EVO/100_1207.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2003%20EVO/100_1210.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2003%20EVO/100_1202.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2003%20EVO/100_1211.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2003%20EVO/100_1212.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2003%20EVO/100_1207.jpg
Tex Star Detail
08-10-2006, 02:47 PM
WOW, nice looking before and afters. What the heck happend to that car!!!!??? For an '03 model, it is HORRIBLE.
justin_murphy
08-10-2006, 02:58 PM
WOW, nice looking before and afters. What the heck happend to that car!!!!??? For an '03 model, it is HORRIBLE.

I thought EVO's had clear coats but man was I wrong.
All that money in the car and never ever waxed!
RPM06
08-10-2006, 03:05 PM
I thought EVO's had clear coats but man was I wrong.
All that money in the car and never ever waxed!

You my friend are a freakin' miracle worker! Wow! Nice work...

:awesome:
Tex Star Detail
08-10-2006, 03:10 PM
I thought EVO's had clear coats but man was I wrong.
All that money in the car and never ever waxed!


I thought they had a CC as well. Guess I learn something new all the time.
FloridaNative
08-10-2006, 03:23 PM
I see you wore flip flops to work today!! :) Great job Justin! That turn around was really something! Awesome job as usual. :)
supercharged
08-10-2006, 03:57 PM
Awesome!
Sn95nik
08-10-2006, 04:03 PM
Amazing job. The half-and-half shot is great. :applause:
abrcrombe
08-10-2006, 04:27 PM
Awesome work as always Justin! That car looks really cool, probably the only Mitsu I would ever get.
ScottB
08-10-2006, 04:53 PM
that job would have paid my mortgage for the month ..... and owner should be shot !!
Driven Auto Detail
08-10-2006, 05:07 PM
Looks GREAT! I can't believe the turn around. I'm shocked that it's not CC'ed.

Justin, do you ever tape off areas during your detailing? Just curious.
JoeD
08-10-2006, 05:39 PM
Justin you are an inspiration too us all. Just great work! I always look forward to your posts. It just show that in the right hands what all these products are capable of doing. JoeD
Reddwarf
08-10-2006, 05:43 PM
As always, great work! I love the half & half picture. About your choice of products -Why the souvern ontop of the XMT?
justin_murphy
08-10-2006, 05:56 PM
that job would have paid my mortgage for the month ..... and owner should be shot !!

He got the car new when he was 16!
I got paid well. 50.00 per hour for 6.
Yall do the math.
LOL!