Hack Job Corrected...

[DARK HORSE]

This pickup was brought to me after having it repainted ~ 6 weeks ago. The owner has owned it since it was new, and is restoring it to use as a work truck. (I wish I’d taken some pictures of the interior; he had new leather bucket seats, carpet, door panels, and dash components installed). When I spoke with him over the phone the first time a few weeks ago about it, he was very anxious to have it done. I explained that I would like to wait ~ 6 weeks before sealing the paint, and it would be best to seal it right after correcting it. He indicated that it looked absolutely horrible and he was considering having it repainted again. I convinced him that we could most likely undo all the bad juju and make him happy. He said that the body shop had returned it to him (after painting it) covered in what he termed “swirls”. Later I would discover that they had installed severe holograms, as well as swirls. Almost 6 weeks to the day this is what he brought me…


Upon arrival it doesn’t look to bad; (from a distance and in the shade)… uh?:

http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/tadndonna/Bills%20truck%20Before/0082.jpg

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Here’s what it looked like up close; (in the sun):

http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/tadndonna/Bills%20truck%20Before/132.jpg

http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/tadndonna/Bills%20truck%20Before/065.jpg

http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/tadndonna/Bills%20truck%20Before/014.jpg

http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/tadndonna/Bills%20truck%20Before/024.jpg

First Wash:
Rinsed with water and presoaked with OPC @ 3:1. Let it dwell for about 5 minutes. Then washed (via 2bm) with CG Citrus Wash & Gloss.


Clay:
Clayed the vehicle with Riccardo Yellow, using ONR mixed a 1:32 with distilled water for clay lube. (I like to drop my clay into a cup of hot water to keep it pliable while using it…

http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/tadndonna/Highlander%20After/IMG_2917.jpg

Paint Correction:
Flex3401
PCxp 7424
M105/Cyan HT pads
Menzerna PO 106 FA/ Tangerine HT pads
(Used PakShak microfiber “Ultra edgeless white towels” for polish removal and PakShak ultra plush towels for IPA wipe downs).

Here are some shots before, during, and after the compounding/polishing stages:

http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/tadndonna/Bills%20Truck%2050_50/095.jpg

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http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/tadndonna/Bills%20truck%20Before/024-1.jpg

http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/tadndonna/Bills%20Truck%20After/046.jpg

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http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/tadndonna/Bills%20truck%20Before/014.jpg

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[DARK HORSE]

http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/tadndonna/Bills%20truck%20Before/145.jpg

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http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/tadndonna/Bills%20Truck%20After/019.jpg

http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/tadndonna/Bills%20truck%20Before/065.jpg

http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/tadndonna/Bills%20Truck%20After/0132.jpg

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Second wash:

After completing the correction stages the vehicle was washed again. This time it was rinsed with water and presoaked with OPC @3:1, then washed with Megs Gold Class/ Dawn dish soap, and a Carpro wool wash mitt (my ALL time favorite mitt). Rinsed with CR Spotless, and dried with Metro Master Blaster.

http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/tadndonna/IMG_1679.jpg

http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/tadndonna/FORD_NEWEST/img_1115.jpg

http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/tadndonna/IMG_3317.jpg

This is typical of pickups here in Idaho. I usually correct it as well. (I figure it really stands out, and usually makes the customer smile).


http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/tadndonna/Dodge%20before/144.jpg

http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/tadndonna/Dodge%20After_2/IMG_0385.jpg

Door jambs, weather seals, and glass:

Door jambs were polished with Klasse AIO, and sealed with Klasse HGSG
Weather seals cleaned with Ultima WW, and sealed with poly charged DG531
Glass polished with m105/cyan HT pad, cleaned with IPA/ Stoners, and sealed with Aquapel

Interior (sorry I forgot to take any pictures):

Leather cleaned with Leather Masters light and protected with G|Techniq L1
Dash, door panels, etc, cleaned with UISP and protected with UIGP
Carpets vacuumed, steamed, and protected with 303 Fabric Guard

LSP:

CarPro Cquartz
Topped with CarPro Reload 10 hours later

http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/tadndonna/IMG_2537.jpg


Here are a few more shots of the final project:

http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/tadndonna/Bills%20Truck%20After/017.jpg

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Thanks for looking…
Tad

[TheCougarGuy]

Very nice save. Love the color of that truck. :xyxthumbs:

[Mike Phillips]

Excellent work Tad and great before and after pictures...

By the way I gave you credit by name in my book for a tip you shared on our forum along with a number of other AG forum members.


:)

[dad07]

awsome job Tad the truck looks GREAT!

[Marc08EX]

Phenomenal work Tad!!! I love seeing the dramatic improvement with your 50/50 or before/after shots!!!

I bet the owner's jaw dropped when he saw the truck. You saved him a ton of money too!

[tw33k2514]

That poor guy must have been holding back tears when he saw how beautiful you made his truck. especially after thinking it needed a re-paint.

[Jack Barnhill]

http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/tadndonna/Bills%20Truck%20After/0172.jpg

Great job on the paint correction.

I would be interested in how this badge came out and what you did and how you did it to make the badge as nice as the paint.

[Mike Moore]

That's a flat out sweet job!

http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/tadndonna/Bills%20Truck%20After/0032.jpg

Excellent work to be proud of!

[Bobby B.]

WOW! Tad that came out looking great. Keep up the great work.

http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/tadndonna/Bills%20Truck%20After/0512.jpg

[silverfox]

I like your two step selection of M105 and Menzerna PO 106fa. That combo always produces incredible results.

[shoeless89]

Fantastic work!

[Flash Gordon]

Nice work Tad. How many hours did you spend on this beast?

Nice of you to clean-up that differential as well. I bet the owner really appreciated that little extra detail :props:

[Twister]

Nice job. I bet the owner was impressed.

[AndrewBigA]

nice work man.