Boxter - Wont get to finish

[Griever]

So, a buddy of mine has a Porsche Boxter, and he will be trading it in this week. So, being I am new to machine buffing he let me have a go at it. This thing was in bad shape, still is... but it was so worth the practice. The paint was so abused, it looked dirty after it was washed and clayed. I really got a chance to work on my technique and control over the polisher.

Washed it twice since I thought it was still dirty, nope it was stained.
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p315/Pikford/_DSC0170_zpseb051834.jpg

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p315/Pikford/_DSC0180_zps673b4c38.jpg

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p315/Pikford/_DSC0171_zps9fe18ea8.jpg

Clay, after every section, which wasnt very big.
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p315/Pikford/_DSC0177_zpsc3f59df3.jpg

First section pass on rear fender. CCS Cutting Pad with Ultimate Compound and GG6 Polisher.
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p315/Pikford/_DSC0181_zpsc7ddba7e.jpg

Second Section Pass
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p315/Pikford/_DSC0184_zps4cb28cfe.jpg

Rear deck, half and half shot. 2 section passes, same pad and compound.
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p315/Pikford/_DSC0188_zps4dd0e155.jpg

Finished 2 passes on whole car, it came out ok but got too dark to shoot photos. Too bad I will not get to hit it with polish and finish it properly. The knowledge gained today was invaluable though. Thanks for reading, have a good one.

[Radarryan]

Nice job! You hit the nail on the head when you said that the knowledge gained was invaluable. There is nothing like actually putting the machine on the paint and buffing. It's amazing to see how you have to hold the machine to keep it spinning, the amount of pressure to apply, etc. You can learn a lot from reading and watching videos, but there is no substitute for the real thing.

Good luck as you continue your detailing education and continued happy detailing!

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Was that car repainted?


Nice job! You hit the nail on the head when you said that the knowledge gained was invaluable. There is nothing like actually putting the machine on the paint and buffing. It's amazing to see how you have to hold the machine to keep it spinning, the amount of pressure to apply, etc. You can learn a lot from reading and watching videos, but there is no substitute for the real thing.

Good luck as you continue your detailing education and continued happy detailing!

Great advice.

[tuscarora dave]

Was that car repainted?



Great advice.

That's exactly what I thought as I looked at the photos. Sure looks like it to me.

Good job getting your feet wet on your buddy's Boxter. It looks a whole lot better now and as you mentioned, the experience in learning the craft is invaluable.

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

That's exactly what I thought as I looked at the photos. Sure looks like it to me.

After looking closely at the pictures there is NO way that is factory Porsche paint. That car was repainted sometime in its life.

[Evan.J]

After looking closely at the pictures there is NO way that is factory Porsche paint. That car was repainted sometime in its life.

:iagree:

[Pureshine]

After looking closely at the pictures there is NO way that is factory Porsche paint. That car was repainted sometime in its life.

:iagree: Who ever did the repaint its was a crap job :(

[Chicago Tommy]

My initial thought was that it was repainted as well. It looks awful. No matter how much lipstick you apply, it's still going to be a pig! Good that you got your hands dirty and gave it a try!

[Griever]

Funny thing is, I asked him the same question about the repaint shortly after I took the first picture. He said he didn't know and he got it used but it wasn't re-shot while in his possession. Even with the huge layer of crap on the car, it just didn't look right hahah. It was a lot of fun seeing swirls and water spots starting to vanish though. I just have to find a better way to get under side mirrors with the GG6, it was awkward as heck.

Thanks guys for all the positive feedback though. :dblthumb2:

@Radarryan - I was sloppy as heck at the beginning, when I did my test spot and a little after. But once I got the arm speed a bit slower and working with the weight of the machine I started to find the right amount of pressure to use. By the time I got it dialed in, the progression looked better than the beginning so I went back and re-hit those sections.

[Hoytman]

Re-paint fo sho!

[valleyrider]

So, a buddy of mine has a Porsche Boxter, and he will be trading it in this week.

In case you ever do another one for someone, make sure you spell it correctly to them - Boxster not Boxter.

If I ever paid someone to detail my car and after looking at it they spelled its name wrong I would turn and walk out seeing their lack of an eye for detail, its spelled large across the truck of the car, do make sure to spell it correctly.

[kjn]

I'm sure it was just a mistake.:xyxthumbs:

In case you ever do another one for someone, make sure you spell it correctly to them - Boxster not Boxter.

If I ever paid someone to detail my car and after looking at it they spelled its name wrong I would turn and walk out seeing their lack of an eye for detail, its spelled large across the truck of the car, do make sure to spell it correctly.

[Griever]

I can pick out plenty of grammar and other mistakes I made in the original post. It was done at 1am after a day of polishing, baby changing, and all the other fun stuff a family guy has to do. I would edit it, but I just got home from a 14 hour work day and I need to go do some fun family guy things. Thanks for the heads up though. :dblthumb2: