Zero2Hero Auto Detailing: Naza Citra Paint Correction in "Kampung" by s1tl/Josh/1st

[s1tl]

Today a customer booked me for a detailing session to correct his severed 5 year old Naza Citra.

I went to meet him at a caltex petrol station then after that I follow his car to his house that he provided shelter for me to detail up his ride...

I arrived at 8.30 then i started to inspect his ride for correction, scratches, isolated deep scratches. swirls etc etc paint damages on black cars.
After inspecting the paint i started the session :P

Todays Prescription of "medication" by "Doctor Paint Restoration"
ONR No Rinse Wash
Optimum (OPT) Hyper Compound
OPT Hyper Polish
OPT Quick Wax
OPT Power Clean
Meg's Detailing Claybar
Meg's Ultimate Quick Detailer
Tools:
Makita 9227c polisher
Makita stock Wool pad
Lake Country Cutting pad
Lake Country Polishing pad
some brushes and sandpapers

After some inspection i found out that the damages was quite severe and alot of the scratch were "uncurable" as it was too deep of a scratch. most of them could already see the metal.. :shock:
some shots before i begin..
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage13818795-1.jpg
Bicycle "scrape"
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage13896556.jpg
Another battle scar vs bicycle
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage648526.jpg
more and more scratches found
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage713632.jpg
Bike vs car who wins?
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage611246.jpg
Bike =(
front bonnet
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage13751459.jpg
deep deep scratches
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage715717.jpg
dont want to concentrate too much on the damage later everyone cry lol

I started with and ONR Wash followed by claying the entire car... took me 3 hours here at least...

Here is a shot of the contaminents i picked up just at the window panel!!
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage675252.jpg

After clay i did a test area 50/50 with wool pad and hyper compound and the result was not very satisfying as it didnt cut away alot of the scratches, but the swirls was gone..
Compounded looked like this...
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage15831067.jpg
not compounded
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage15275622.jpg
then i was furious! so i did something that not all detailers encourage...
yes...wet sanding....
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage15413998.jpg
i sanded for almost 1 hour at the hood till it was all evenly sanded :biggrin:
then did a 50/50 comparison with compound again...
result blew my mind away..sorry for the dirty part =p
with proper lighting...
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage15832251.jpg
under reflection...:proud:
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage15416138.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage15417187.jpg
i haz a happy and proud of my risk...
then it was noon and i had to eat as ive used alot of energy in sanding... before i left for lunch i did a small experiment with the owner himself...

heard of the soft skin of a baby? silky smooth? how about when water hits the surface?
POOF!
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage13953677.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage13952513.jpg
Enjoy.....

Enjoyed pan mee for lunch with my lovely gf then went back to serious mode...
i covered all the doors, roof, back, bumpers, side skirts (AKA Other parts of the car :sleep:) in around 4 hours...
here are some of the results...
This is not a chrome badge, instead its a soft soft sponge type badge which the clear layer is worn out, i powered cleaned it and polished it up
tadaaa..
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage15421454.jpg
car roof reflection...my spotlight couldn't reach for proper shot...i might need to get 8 more hands =p
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage15930573.jpg
reflection of my car at far sight from the boot reflection
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage15931662.jpg
front hood completed...(the most effort was put here.)
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage15415047.jpg
this... is actually a...
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage15841185-1.jpg
reflection....
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage15842301.jpg
almost...mirror....low quality shot co no dslr today...
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage15419330.jpg
hi there =)
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage15836776.jpg
Regains its 5 years ago charm
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage15927356.jpg
Certified "Road Worthy" by Detailer's Road Act
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage15928425.jpg
Ready to hit the roads again :love:
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage15840029.jpg
Ive personally never seen so much shine and beauty in a citra before now i know:biggrin:

before i sign off...
i love this reflection alot. clear skies...
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/joshuallai/Naza%20Citra/JPEGImage15843448-1.jpg

Regards,
Josh/s1tl/1st
Zero2Hero Auto Detailing™

[slimnib]

What is a Citra???

[s1tl]

its a car from NAZA or KIA in my country Malaysia

[FastZR1]

Good work there.... The black looks great. Zero-2-Hero, I like that.

[dad07]

Great work!!!!!!!!

[s1tl]

Thanks for all ur kind words. i really appreciate you all coming in here to view my work.. Thanks!

[BobbyG]

Josh,

Very nice job! Some of the photos showing the before and after are incredible and the amount of work and skill it took to get there are impressive.

Thanks for all the great photos and explanation! :props:

[s1tl]

You are most welcome BobbyG, and thanks for the kinds words =)

[sparkie]

The paint looks awesome:applause:

[slickooz]

Looks great! Wet sanding was a must with all those nasty scracthes.

[GaDetailDoc]

looks marvelous...awesome work.

[vet]

Great turn around!

[jlb85]

Great reflections! The metallic in the paint looks fantastic!

Funny how here an in KC's threads there is always a picture where it is raining :)

[s1tl]

The paint looks awesome:applause:
Thanks for ur kind compliments :props:


Looks great! Wet sanding was a must with all those nasty scracthes.
Yea i had no choice but to wet sand em scratches off the paint to restore its former glory then go crazy with the makita :buffing:


looks marvelous...awesome work.

Thanks for ur kind words Doc :xyxthumbs:

Great turn around!
Thanks for your kind words there =)

Great reflections! The metallic in the paint looks fantastic!

Funny how here an in KC's threads there is always a picture where it is raining :)

Yes, somehow i love em rain pictures too. KC is my master, without him i wont be here today :xyxthumbs: he is a great man :dblthumb2: and also a great teacher. i just love those insane reflections!!