Labster
08-17-2010, 09:56 PM
Another debt of gratitude is owed to Todd Cooperider for the referral on this job, thanks again Todd and thanks for the advice over the phone as well, it was much appreciated. The customer contacted me regarding fixing some damage that had been done on the door from something that leaked on it while in their parking garage. I'm still not sure what caused the damage but it was some sort of acid. Unfortunately, the owner decided to try and get the offending substance off with what I'm guessing was a scouring pad or scotbrite pad because the scratches that were caused were very deep both on the door and on the trunk.
Rear Drivers Side door, notice how rough it looks?
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0892.jpg
Mystery substance pooled under the door handle, paint is gone!
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0893.jpg
This is gonne be a lot of work!
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0896.jpg
More scotchbrite action...
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0901.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0949.jpg
The rest of the car needed a little TLC as well but the owner didn't want a full correction because they're shipping it to Bulgaria in 3 weeks but a good cleaning was in order non the less.
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0899.jpg
A nice wash mix all set using the staple of Grit Guards (http://www.detailedimage.com/wax.php?id=4134&url=detailedimage.com/Grit-Guard-M25/Grit-Guard-Insert-P119/) and Chemicals Guys Citrus Wash and Clear (http://www.detailedimage.com/wax.php?id=4134&url=detailedimage.com/Chemical-Guys-M31/Citrus-Wash-and-Clear-P221/128-oz-S2/)
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0906.jpg
The wheels, wells and tires weren't in bad shape so I opted to use Meguiars APC at 4:1 (http://www.detailedimage.com/wax.php?id=4134&url=detailedimage.com/Meguiars-M43/All-Purpose-Cleaner-D101-P378/128-oz-S1/)
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0910.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0912_2.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0918.jpg
My trusty EZ Detail Brush (http://www.detailedimage.com/wax.php?id=4134&url=detailedimage.com/DI-Accessories-M12/E-Z-Detail-Brush-P273/Full-Size-S1/) makes this job quick and easy!
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0923_2.jpg
All clean!
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0926_2.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0928_2.jpg
Foamed up
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0933.jpg
Fedex dropped off more goodies mid day! HECK YEAH!
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0937.jpg
After washing the true condition is revealed
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0940.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0942.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0944_2.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0947.jpg
Solvents weren't touching whatever was on the paint and the scratches were too deep so I opted to go with a bit of wet sanding via Meguiars Unigrit 2000 grit paper (http://www.detailedimage.com/wax.php?id=4134&url=detailedimage.com/Meguiars-M43/2000-Grade-Unigrit-Finishing-Sand-Paper-P394/) followed by Meguiars Unigrit 3000 grit (http://www.detailedimage.com/wax.php?id=4134&url=detailedimage.com/Meguiars-M43/3000-Grade-Unigrit-Finishing-Sand-Paper-P396/9-x-55-S1/)
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0952.jpg
The afters, forgive the picture with the textured lower cladding. I decided that it was too much of a risk to sand it out and opted to try a Mr Clean Magic Eraser which faded it some but would not fully remove it, nor would mineral spirits. Decided to not mess with the integrity of the paint and sand down the texture after talking with Todd.
The scotchbrite pad left some deep RIDS that I was not comfortable enough being more aggressive with. The owners were still stoked at the level of correction that was achieved and in the end, that's all that matters.
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0957.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0959.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0961.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0962.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0964.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0966.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0969.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0971.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0973.jpg
Rear Drivers Side door, notice how rough it looks?
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0892.jpg
Mystery substance pooled under the door handle, paint is gone!
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0893.jpg
This is gonne be a lot of work!
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0896.jpg
More scotchbrite action...
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0901.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0949.jpg
The rest of the car needed a little TLC as well but the owner didn't want a full correction because they're shipping it to Bulgaria in 3 weeks but a good cleaning was in order non the less.
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0899.jpg
A nice wash mix all set using the staple of Grit Guards (http://www.detailedimage.com/wax.php?id=4134&url=detailedimage.com/Grit-Guard-M25/Grit-Guard-Insert-P119/) and Chemicals Guys Citrus Wash and Clear (http://www.detailedimage.com/wax.php?id=4134&url=detailedimage.com/Chemical-Guys-M31/Citrus-Wash-and-Clear-P221/128-oz-S2/)
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0906.jpg
The wheels, wells and tires weren't in bad shape so I opted to use Meguiars APC at 4:1 (http://www.detailedimage.com/wax.php?id=4134&url=detailedimage.com/Meguiars-M43/All-Purpose-Cleaner-D101-P378/128-oz-S1/)
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0910.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0912_2.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0918.jpg
My trusty EZ Detail Brush (http://www.detailedimage.com/wax.php?id=4134&url=detailedimage.com/DI-Accessories-M12/E-Z-Detail-Brush-P273/Full-Size-S1/) makes this job quick and easy!
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0923_2.jpg
All clean!
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0926_2.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0928_2.jpg
Foamed up
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0933.jpg
Fedex dropped off more goodies mid day! HECK YEAH!
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0937.jpg
After washing the true condition is revealed
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0940.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0942.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0944_2.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0947.jpg
Solvents weren't touching whatever was on the paint and the scratches were too deep so I opted to go with a bit of wet sanding via Meguiars Unigrit 2000 grit paper (http://www.detailedimage.com/wax.php?id=4134&url=detailedimage.com/Meguiars-M43/2000-Grade-Unigrit-Finishing-Sand-Paper-P394/) followed by Meguiars Unigrit 3000 grit (http://www.detailedimage.com/wax.php?id=4134&url=detailedimage.com/Meguiars-M43/3000-Grade-Unigrit-Finishing-Sand-Paper-P396/9-x-55-S1/)
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0952.jpg
The afters, forgive the picture with the textured lower cladding. I decided that it was too much of a risk to sand it out and opted to try a Mr Clean Magic Eraser which faded it some but would not fully remove it, nor would mineral spirits. Decided to not mess with the integrity of the paint and sand down the texture after talking with Todd.
The scotchbrite pad left some deep RIDS that I was not comfortable enough being more aggressive with. The owners were still stoked at the level of correction that was achieved and in the end, that's all that matters.
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0957.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0959.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0961.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0962.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0964.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0966.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0969.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0971.jpg
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh197/JDLabster/Detailing/2009%20Jetta/IMG_0973.jpg