Becciasm
04-15-2013, 08:55 AM
Not a paint correction, but just a clean up this weekend. The before and afters of the clean up are not dramatic, but what I wanted to showcase was the difference a certain AIO made to the finish.
This was done on a clear day in full sun with GG 6" and LC 6.5" white flat pad. Surprisingly after the wash, the clay didn't pick up that many contaminates - it's washed weekly/biweekly by the owner, so nothing gets a chance to settle, and the finish wasn't too hammered to begin with.
Being full sun, the product flashed quickly as expected so I kept the working area to 1' x 1' on the warmer panels. Moderate pressure and slow arm speed, speed 5 on polisher.
REMINDER: no serious paint correction was undertaken - this car is outside 24/7. Swirls, water spots, bug and sap defects exists, which will be taken care of at a later date. It's sat outside for 4 years without ever being waxed.
Hood
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/DSCN08551.JPG
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/DSCN0861.JPG
Above the Passenger Door
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/DSCN08581.JPG
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/DSCN0862.JPG
And Products used?
This:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/silq.jpg (http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/58438)
Really? yeah, i was surprised too. I picked up several at AZone on clearance and hadn't put it through it's paces except for door jambs, etc.. Not bad.
Topped with Reload for the time being until I can get it for correction.
This was done on a clear day in full sun with GG 6" and LC 6.5" white flat pad. Surprisingly after the wash, the clay didn't pick up that many contaminates - it's washed weekly/biweekly by the owner, so nothing gets a chance to settle, and the finish wasn't too hammered to begin with.
Being full sun, the product flashed quickly as expected so I kept the working area to 1' x 1' on the warmer panels. Moderate pressure and slow arm speed, speed 5 on polisher.
REMINDER: no serious paint correction was undertaken - this car is outside 24/7. Swirls, water spots, bug and sap defects exists, which will be taken care of at a later date. It's sat outside for 4 years without ever being waxed.
Hood
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/DSCN08551.JPG
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/DSCN0861.JPG
Above the Passenger Door
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/DSCN08581.JPG
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/DSCN0862.JPG
And Products used?
This:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/silq.jpg (http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/58438)
Really? yeah, i was surprised too. I picked up several at AZone on clearance and hadn't put it through it's paces except for door jambs, etc.. Not bad.
Topped with Reload for the time being until I can get it for correction.