Gurge
10-03-2013, 05:44 PM
Not the typical car you get called for. 1994 Supercharged Ford Thunderbird. Custom interior with a 1 year old full repaint on the exterior. Owner is a big time Ford enthusiast prepping this car for a long ride to Kentucky for a Ford Supercar event. I was happy to rise to the occasion.
I had given the car a prior inspection, and it was pretty swirled up So I knew what I was in for. I mean this car was big. They dont make them like this anymore. We booked a 2 step correction and I put aside 2 days on the schedule.
Started with the usual wash / decon / clay bar routine. Was kind of in a rush as the sun was going down so no photos.
In the morning I started by taking some paint measurements (plenty of clear on the car) and taping up all the trim
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-tape1_800x600_zps1e215ec2.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-tape1_800x600_zps1e215ec2.jpg.html)
Closed the garage, turned on the LED lights, and turned off the fluros. I could see it was gonna be a long day.
The hood before
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-hoodbefore1_800x600_zps0b0366ca.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-hoodbefore1_800x600_zps0b0366ca.jpg.html)
And up close
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-hoodbeforeclose_800x600_zps93e28018.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-hoodbeforeclose_800x600_zps93e28018.jpg.html)
Compound of choice on the day was Meguiars M100
Hood was first gone over with
Makita 9227c + 3m waffle foam + M100
The remainder of the car, along with a second pass on the hood, was done with
Flex 3401 + Megs MF pads + M100
Griots + Megs MF pads + M100
Finishing work:
Flex / Griots + LC White + Menz Power Finish
Results as follows....
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-5050_800x600_zpsb48e52f9.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-5050_800x600_zpsb48e52f9.jpg.html)
We'll start with just the hood
Before
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-hoodbefore2_800x600_zps1ca27d0a.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-hoodbefore2_800x600_zps1ca27d0a.jpg.html)
After
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-hoodafter2_800x600_zpsb60e65b5.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-hoodafter2_800x600_zpsb60e65b5.jpg.html)
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-hoodcornerbefore_800x600_zps0a1b7bad.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-hoodcornerbefore_800x600_zps0a1b7bad.jpg.html)
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-hoodcornerafter_800x600_zps4580edcd.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-hoodcornerafter_800x600_zps4580edcd.jpg.html)
Passenger door
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-doorbefore1_800x600_zps635d0cc3.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-doorbefore1_800x600_zps635d0cc3.jpg.html)
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-doorafter_800x600_zpsf9864cad.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-doorafter_800x600_zpsf9864cad.jpg.html)
This spot
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-qtrbefore1_800x600_zps15366e75.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-qtrbefore1_800x600_zps15366e75.jpg.html)
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-qtrafter2_800x600_zpsce1b349d.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-qtrafter2_800x600_zpsce1b349d.jpg.html)
This one too
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-swirlsbefore_800x600_zps397b7bb1.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-swirlsbefore_800x600_zps397b7bb1.jpg.html)
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-swirlsafter_800x600_zps99eaffe6.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-swirlsafter_800x600_zps99eaffe6.jpg.html)
Trunk lid
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-trunkbefore_800x600_zpsa8d5a066.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-trunkbefore_800x600_zpsa8d5a066.jpg.html)
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-trunkafter_800x600_zps7616cf02.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-trunkafter_800x600_zps7616cf02.jpg.html)
After the 2 step correction, vehicle was given a quick wash to remove all the dust. A coat of Blackfire Wet Diamond sealant was then applied
Even application as shown
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-bfwd_800x600_zps2fcf9526.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-bfwd_800x600_zps2fcf9526.jpg.html)
The swipe test after a long battle
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-bfwd2_800x600_zpse7226804.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-bfwd2_800x600_zpse7226804.jpg.html)
Buffed off the sealant and took in the wow factor
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-after2_800x600_zps8f084f0f.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-after2_800x600_zps8f084f0f.jpg.html)
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-after4_800x600_zpsb5a83685.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-after4_800x600_zpsb5a83685.jpg.html)
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-after5_800x600_zps5e236863.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-after5_800x600_zps5e236863.jpg.html)
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-after6_800x600_zps4baeba23.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-after6_800x600_zps4baeba23.jpg.html)
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-after3_800x600_zps046c035d.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-after3_800x600_zps046c035d.jpg.html)
Whats old is new again here in the Mr. Sparkle Garage!
Mr. Sparkle Detailing.com (http://www.MrSparkleDetailing.com)
Instagram @MrSparkleDetailing
I had given the car a prior inspection, and it was pretty swirled up So I knew what I was in for. I mean this car was big. They dont make them like this anymore. We booked a 2 step correction and I put aside 2 days on the schedule.
Started with the usual wash / decon / clay bar routine. Was kind of in a rush as the sun was going down so no photos.
In the morning I started by taking some paint measurements (plenty of clear on the car) and taping up all the trim
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-tape1_800x600_zps1e215ec2.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-tape1_800x600_zps1e215ec2.jpg.html)
Closed the garage, turned on the LED lights, and turned off the fluros. I could see it was gonna be a long day.
The hood before
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-hoodbefore1_800x600_zps0b0366ca.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-hoodbefore1_800x600_zps0b0366ca.jpg.html)
And up close
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-hoodbeforeclose_800x600_zps93e28018.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-hoodbeforeclose_800x600_zps93e28018.jpg.html)
Compound of choice on the day was Meguiars M100
Hood was first gone over with
Makita 9227c + 3m waffle foam + M100
The remainder of the car, along with a second pass on the hood, was done with
Flex 3401 + Megs MF pads + M100
Griots + Megs MF pads + M100
Finishing work:
Flex / Griots + LC White + Menz Power Finish
Results as follows....
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-5050_800x600_zpsb48e52f9.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-5050_800x600_zpsb48e52f9.jpg.html)
We'll start with just the hood
Before
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-hoodbefore2_800x600_zps1ca27d0a.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-hoodbefore2_800x600_zps1ca27d0a.jpg.html)
After
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-hoodafter2_800x600_zpsb60e65b5.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-hoodafter2_800x600_zpsb60e65b5.jpg.html)
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-hoodcornerbefore_800x600_zps0a1b7bad.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-hoodcornerbefore_800x600_zps0a1b7bad.jpg.html)
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-hoodcornerafter_800x600_zps4580edcd.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-hoodcornerafter_800x600_zps4580edcd.jpg.html)
Passenger door
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-doorbefore1_800x600_zps635d0cc3.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-doorbefore1_800x600_zps635d0cc3.jpg.html)
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-doorafter_800x600_zpsf9864cad.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-doorafter_800x600_zpsf9864cad.jpg.html)
This spot
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-qtrbefore1_800x600_zps15366e75.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-qtrbefore1_800x600_zps15366e75.jpg.html)
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-qtrafter2_800x600_zpsce1b349d.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-qtrafter2_800x600_zpsce1b349d.jpg.html)
This one too
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-swirlsbefore_800x600_zps397b7bb1.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-swirlsbefore_800x600_zps397b7bb1.jpg.html)
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-swirlsafter_800x600_zps99eaffe6.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-swirlsafter_800x600_zps99eaffe6.jpg.html)
Trunk lid
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-trunkbefore_800x600_zpsa8d5a066.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-trunkbefore_800x600_zpsa8d5a066.jpg.html)
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-trunkafter_800x600_zps7616cf02.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-trunkafter_800x600_zps7616cf02.jpg.html)
After the 2 step correction, vehicle was given a quick wash to remove all the dust. A coat of Blackfire Wet Diamond sealant was then applied
Even application as shown
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-bfwd_800x600_zps2fcf9526.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-bfwd_800x600_zps2fcf9526.jpg.html)
The swipe test after a long battle
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-bfwd2_800x600_zpse7226804.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-bfwd2_800x600_zpse7226804.jpg.html)
Buffed off the sealant and took in the wow factor
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-after2_800x600_zps8f084f0f.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-after2_800x600_zps8f084f0f.jpg.html)
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-after4_800x600_zpsb5a83685.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-after4_800x600_zpsb5a83685.jpg.html)
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-after5_800x600_zps5e236863.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-after5_800x600_zps5e236863.jpg.html)
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-after6_800x600_zps4baeba23.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-after6_800x600_zps4baeba23.jpg.html)
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-after3_800x600_zps046c035d.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/94%20Thunderbird/Thunderbird-after3_800x600_zps046c035d.jpg.html)
Whats old is new again here in the Mr. Sparkle Garage!
Mr. Sparkle Detailing.com (http://www.MrSparkleDetailing.com)
Instagram @MrSparkleDetailing