Duragloss 111 on Mazda Brilliant Black

[Sludge]

Had to strip my 2006 Mazda MX5 (Miata) paint down due to an unfortunate experiment gone wrong. I tried to apply Collinite 915 over Pinnacle Souveran and it streaked and clouded like a mother. Since this vehicle is a daily driver and exposed to the elements 24/7 I decided to try a sealant as an LSP.

Process: Washed paint, wheel wells and wheels with P21S Total Auto Wash. Dried with Cobra waffle weave towels.

Dressed wheel wells with ##'s Bare Bones.

No claying or machine buffing, did both a couple months ago with Meguiars 205 on white and then red Kompressor pads with Flex 3401.

Hand polished with old Zaino cotton applicator using Duragloss 501 Marine & RV Polish.

Sealed with Duragloss 111 Wet Look Clear Coat Polish applied with microfiber applicator.

Here is a picture of the paint from when I purchased to car used in November, 2008.
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm228/Sludge2008/MIata%20Nov%202008/IMG_0623.jpg

A few pictures sporting Duragloss 111.
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm228/Sludge2008/Miata%20Jul%202009/IMG_0712.jpg
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm228/Sludge2008/Miata%20Jul%202009/IMG_0714.jpg
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm228/Sludge2008/Miata%20Jul%202009/IMG_0719.jpg
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm228/Sludge2008/Miata%20Jul%202009/IMG_0721.jpg
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm228/Sludge2008/Miata%20Jul%202009/IMG_0723.jpg
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm228/Sludge2008/Miata%20Jul%202009/IMG_0722.jpg

Here is as close to a sunshot as I can get. The paint is not perfect with several dents and scratches, but it still looks pretty good.
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm228/Sludge2008/Miata%20Jul%202009/IMG_0724.jpg

Just to show what a product that can be picked up over the counter ( or from AG) looks like with adequate prep.

Enjoy,
Sludge

[christian900se]

Wow, that car looked trashed. Great turnaround, its nice because you can point out the paint condition when you are buying it knowing you can correct it later.

[sal329]

Duragloss 111 is a great product, the car looks really good

[SRHTX]

Nice save on the Miata.

Stephen

[Sludge]

Thanks, turned out a little better than I expected with a sealant on black. :)