Black Mamba Viper from Hell!

[EsCrasston]

Hey guys. Here is my latest detail. Had almost 27 hours into this, as it was in very rough shape when it came to me. I also had some problems getting the paint to finish down (some of the softest clearcoat I've ever dealt with).

Honestly, it didn't come out as nice as I would have hoped - there are still water etchings all over the car, but it turned out 100% better than it was when I got it. The owner was more than pleased with the end results too.

Enjoy!

Before.
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n299/EsCrasston/100_0732.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n299/EsCrasston/100_0735.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n299/EsCrasston/100_0739.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n299/EsCrasston/100_0738.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n299/EsCrasston/100_0735.jpg

After.
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n299/EsCrasston/Viper1.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n299/EsCrasston/Viper2.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n299/EsCrasston/Viper3.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n299/EsCrasston/Viper4.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n299/EsCrasston/Viper5.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n299/EsCrasston/Viper6.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n299/EsCrasston/Viper7.jpg

The owner also advised me of a "musty" smell coming from the interior of the car. After some investigation, I found this in the driver's side door.
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n299/EsCrasston/100_0749.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n299/EsCrasston/100_0751.jpg

Questions and comments welcome!

[Porsche Pilot]

WTH? Is that a rats nest? Ick! Great turnaround on that Mamba. I would be happy too if I were that customer. What was your process and product choices?

[jbrown287]

You did the car a favor. I can't believe the owner abused her like that. DON'T give it back.

[Twister]

What was that in the door?

Car looks great, you did a good job. Now I need to see some pics of that Dodge in the garage.

[EsCrasston]

WTH? Is that a rats nest? Ick! Great turnaround on that Mamba. I would be happy too if I were that customer. What was your process and product choices?

I think its a chipmunk nest. Thanks!!

Process was:
Tires - Bleach White
Wheels - Meg's Wheel Bright
Wells - APC
Assortment of brushes and rags used on wheels, tires, and wells.

Wash - PB SSS
Clay - Clay Magic blue (some tougher spots done with red)
Wash - PB SSS
Dried

PB SSR 2.5 via Makita Rotary and CCS orange
PB SSR 1 via Makita Rotary and CCS white
PB PwS via PC and CCS blue (x2)
I tried several different pad/polish combos to finish down on this, and the PwS gave the best results. Everything else I tried marred the paint to a point I wasn't happy with the results. I definitely need to expand my arsenal of polishes.

WG DGPS 3.0 - allowed to cure for 1 hour before being buffed off
PB Natty Red

Tires dressed with PB BnB gel
Wells dressed with PB BnB spray
Trim done with PB Trim Restorer


You did the car a favor. I can't believe the owner abused her like that. DON'T give it back.

Thanks! I agree. The plaque inside says "173 of 200." Its a shame really. Believe me, I considered keeping it. He has an 05 STS-V that is in similar shape.

[jbrown287]

OOOwww the shame......

[ScottB]

Maybe that stuff was a Mamba's nest !

[EsCrasston]

Maybe that stuff was a Mamba's nest !

And maybe the Mamba died because of how filthy the car was?

[2kredbb6]

2 of my cars dont add up to the price tag of that car, but i would never EVER let my car get to that condition..

Confiscate that MAMBA!!

[modo]

nice work :xyxthumbs:

how about some pics of that other mopar ;) 72-74ish right?

[Scarelane]

Looks great now!!

[EsCrasston]

nice work :xyxthumbs:

how about some pics of that other mopar ;) 72-74ish right?

Thanks!

Its a 74 Challenger. It is in Carlisle for the Mopar nationals as we speak, but I'll see what I can do!

[oldmodman]

Very nice turn around. Especially since I though it was flat black special paint in the first couple of pictures.
Shameful how people let their cars deteriorate.

[bigaizsosexy]

Very nice work! Also, owners like him keep us in business......

[kingofsorrow]

my god that car was in terrible shape. excellent, excellent turnaround. a nest? geeze. i thought i had it bad with that no good spider in my car.