2007 Chev SS Paint Correction

[Kevin Cullen]

Got a 2007 Chev SS Paint Correction in and the paint had seen better days. Started off washing, then claying, next applying wax and grease remover to front of hood and repairing some rock chips. After the chips were dry I sanded with 2500 grit wet and moved on to compounding the paint with Megiuars 105. After M105 I used Megiuars 205 finishing polish and sealed the paint with Klasse AIO and Klasse Glaze. These are pictures of only the glaze final, after the photo shoot was done I went over it with Pinnacle Series II paste wax after the glaze had time to set up.
Before Correction
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=466&pictureid=2861

Door does not have much reflection.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=466&pictureid=2862

Hood appeared to have people setting drinks of some sort put on it.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=466&pictureid=2864

There were multiple scratches on the vehicle this is just a sample.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=466&pictureid=2866

Lots of swirls all over the unit.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=466&pictureid=2868

A couple of 50/50 shots on the door frames during M105 compounding.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=466&pictureid=2869
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=466&pictureid=2870

Now for some of the finished product.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=466&pictureid=2860
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=466&pictureid=2871
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=466&pictureid=2863

Scratches repaired.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=466&pictureid=2867

Hood repaired.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=466&pictureid=2865

Some interior shots.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=466&pictureid=2872

Streak free glass and wood trim.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=466&pictureid=2873

This project took 23 hrs to complete but I am happy with the outcome and the customer was extremely thrilled.

[weekendwarrior]

Looks brand new, perhaps better.

[jackychai]

Looks brand new, perhaps better.

agree so much. i always think that after proper polish it will look better than when it was new first came out of the dealer lots... perhaps i have not got a new car for too long and missed the shine.

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[Kevin Cullen]

Thanks guys. Ended up leaving a few deep RIDS but lessened them out alot.

[Billy Baldone]

You should do the owner a favor and take off the cheesy SS badges that never Came on a GMC. Nice work by the way.

[mswerb]

I noticed the SS badges as well, they look like they are upside down.

[Kevin Cullen]

You should do the owner a favor and take off the cheesy SS badges that never Came on a GMC. Nice work by the way.

OMG you are so right! This is a *&%^ up on my part. The truck is a Chevy but I labeled it GMC in the thread.
I could use a little help on how to change the title and text in the thread. I cannot find any edit options to do this in my control panel. Does anyone know how to edit a thread that has posts on it? Any help would be greatly appreciated!Feed back please

[vet]

Looks great!

[tuscarora dave]

Nice work Kevin!! As I was looking at the before photos I was thinking "With that hard GM paint, I bet that took a while to correct" 23 hours of straight cleaning, compounding and polishing wears you out don't it?

Truck looks great!! I too think the SS logos appear to be up side down, kind of looks like 66 instead of SS.

[wangotango]

it looks great now!
well done!

[Kevin Cullen]

Thanks Dave, it was a bit of time but I spread it out over a few evenings. Good thing I focus on the end result, or yes, it would get old quick with the amount of labor involved. Customer was happy and it always feels great to return a "better than new" vehicle.

[tuscarora dave]

I used to under estimate the time involved in doing certain jobs and kill myself working around the clock to get them done. Now when I get a real tough job like the one you've posted here, I also do what you did here and keep the vehicle for a few days.

[Kevin Cullen]

I hear ya! Working around the clock means there is no time for hot tubs, whiskey or women. And that just seems WRONG to me.:cheers:

[Meticulous-Detail]

Nice job! 23 hrs is allot of work. Another vote for the SS emblems gotta go!........lol

[Flash Gordon]

Good looking truck and nice job!

+14 on SS emblems being upside down