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Heisenberg
09-22-2013, 02:27 PM
Woke up early this morning to try and help my mom bring a little life back to her paint. This was my first time working on an older car and one that did not belong to me.

Before Pics:

Driver Side Door -- This is the overall condition of the vehicle summarized in one door. Did not ever see a garage for 10 years. Never been clayed to my knowledge either.
http://i.imgur.com/SolA2Kg.jpg

Hood
http://i.imgur.com/MyWax0n.jpg

Front Tire
http://i.imgur.com/pSbu0Tc.jpg

Passenger Door - You can see this weird scratch she had down the entire passenger side of the car.
http://i.imgur.com/jQ04ZR5.jpg

Not looking good. I washed, removed contaminants with a medium grade nanoskin sponge, then got to work with the machine. I used UC on a Tangerine Hydrotech pad.

After:

Driver Side Door - Cleared up a lot. Didn't remove everything I wanted, but you can't ask for more on a 10 year daily driver.
http://i.imgur.com/rMCj3E4.jpg

Hood
http://i.imgur.com/3tLiyHT.jpg

Passenger Door(no more scratch!)
http://i.imgur.com/VpF6gbR.jpg

Body Shot
http://i.imgur.com/XOSaC6w.jpg

Up Close Paint
http://i.imgur.com/MCdW0B8.jpg


Thanks for reading.
MoparAddict
09-22-2013, 03:32 PM
Great work, what a turn around! That metallic really pops. I bet your mom will be thrilled with the results. I love the old CR-V's, they last forever!
1fastTbird
09-22-2013, 05:14 PM
Turn arounds like this are fueling my passion to keep learning more about detailing. Problem is my weekends and money are disappearing. Thanks for posting!
Heisenberg
09-22-2013, 06:47 PM
Turn arounds like this are fueling my passion to keep learning more about detailing. Problem is my weekends and money are disappearing. Thanks for posting!

I hear ya. Remember, you can get by with spending less money on new products if you focus on technique and work with what you've got! :props:
billboard2001
09-22-2013, 07:30 PM
That last picture is great, you can really see the flake catching the light. I bet mom is happy too huh? :)
sharpreflection
09-22-2013, 09:21 PM
The paint looks really good!! Nice job!
JSou
09-23-2013, 09:12 AM
Walter White, you did a great job man. It's shining.
Heisenberg
09-23-2013, 09:12 AM
That last picture is great, you can really see the flake catching the light. I bet mom is happy too huh? :)

You bet. I think she finally understands my obsession with new products and detailing supplies too! :buffing:
runrun411
09-23-2013, 09:14 AM
Nice job. No wonder you're mom's favorite. LOL