Pghpunkid
10-12-2013, 12:10 AM
So, a bit of an introduction for myself, I am a paint newbie. I know a lot of the methods (in theory) of paint and detailing with DD's, but knew better than to touch a DD myself.
So after doing some google searching on how to correct single stage oxidation, I found what appeared to be an older episode on Powerblock on how to do it, with one of the Auto Geek guys on there showing the technique off.
Using the Porter Cable 7424 and few pads and chemicals he turned a oxidized truck into perfection! I felt this needed a 'its so easy anyone can do it' approach. This is where this topic comes in!
This was my 1996 Acura Integra as of about noon Friday..
http://www.pghpunkid.com/img/IMG_1900.JPG
http://www.pghpunkid.com/img/IMG_1902.JPG
http://www.pghpunkid.com/img/IMG_1904.JPG
http://www.pghpunkid.com/img/IMG_1905.JPG
http://www.pghpunkid.com/img/IMG_1906.JPG
http://www.pghpunkid.com/img/IMG_1908.JPG
As you can see, I have not treated this reliable car as well as it has treated me. But im changing that.
Due to budget constrains (can't justify $300+ for the 7424 for my first attempt) I picked up the Harbor Freight Multispeed DA Polisher, and a few 5$ pads, just like the video showed. Same cut and polish pads (or close enough in my mind). Picked up some Meguiars (sp?) Swirl Remover and Polish, and a Mother Claybar kit. Wasn't sure on the claybar part, but the guy did it in the video! So I did it.
Clay barred the entire car after I got home with all my goodies, and started going at it. Well into the dark with little to poor light (Halogen.. I don't have any fluorescent portables :cry:) and did what I could.
After claybar..
http://pghpunkid.com/img/IMG_1913.JPG
After Swirl Remover:
http://pghpunkid.com/img/IMG_1914.JPG
The whole front clip and driver side has been done with swirl remover, now just waiting for daylight to inspect, and correct if necessary. I figured id share this with people so those who haven't done it can see what my results were!
I also heard on one of the other videos I saw, was not to do this to metallic, because of the depth of flakes, being single stage and all. There were 2 issues with this. 1. I did not know that this was metallic, and 2. After the fact it seems it would not count against me because they were on a lighter color car and said it would make it darker.. The way I see it this can only make it prettier! :xyxthumbs:
Be back tomorrow with better pictures.
EDIT: And in the right spot.. woops. Ill move these to the gallery in the morning.
So after doing some google searching on how to correct single stage oxidation, I found what appeared to be an older episode on Powerblock on how to do it, with one of the Auto Geek guys on there showing the technique off.
Using the Porter Cable 7424 and few pads and chemicals he turned a oxidized truck into perfection! I felt this needed a 'its so easy anyone can do it' approach. This is where this topic comes in!
This was my 1996 Acura Integra as of about noon Friday..
http://www.pghpunkid.com/img/IMG_1900.JPG
http://www.pghpunkid.com/img/IMG_1902.JPG
http://www.pghpunkid.com/img/IMG_1904.JPG
http://www.pghpunkid.com/img/IMG_1905.JPG
http://www.pghpunkid.com/img/IMG_1906.JPG
http://www.pghpunkid.com/img/IMG_1908.JPG
As you can see, I have not treated this reliable car as well as it has treated me. But im changing that.
Due to budget constrains (can't justify $300+ for the 7424 for my first attempt) I picked up the Harbor Freight Multispeed DA Polisher, and a few 5$ pads, just like the video showed. Same cut and polish pads (or close enough in my mind). Picked up some Meguiars (sp?) Swirl Remover and Polish, and a Mother Claybar kit. Wasn't sure on the claybar part, but the guy did it in the video! So I did it.
Clay barred the entire car after I got home with all my goodies, and started going at it. Well into the dark with little to poor light (Halogen.. I don't have any fluorescent portables :cry:) and did what I could.
After claybar..
http://pghpunkid.com/img/IMG_1913.JPG
After Swirl Remover:
http://pghpunkid.com/img/IMG_1914.JPG
The whole front clip and driver side has been done with swirl remover, now just waiting for daylight to inspect, and correct if necessary. I figured id share this with people so those who haven't done it can see what my results were!
I also heard on one of the other videos I saw, was not to do this to metallic, because of the depth of flakes, being single stage and all. There were 2 issues with this. 1. I did not know that this was metallic, and 2. After the fact it seems it would not count against me because they were on a lighter color car and said it would make it darker.. The way I see it this can only make it prettier! :xyxthumbs:
Be back tomorrow with better pictures.
EDIT: And in the right spot.. woops. Ill move these to the gallery in the morning.