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If Storm Troopers detailed cars...
I can't leave anything alone, and that includes my polishers! With the progression of my company over this past year, I am excited to move into a new location which will enable me to take my detailing to a new level! That being said, everything is bright white! The walls, ceiling, and even my buddy's new snap-on toolbox!
I suppose I had to contribute as well!
Paint is Ford Oxford White I had left over from a hood I sprayed earlier this year. Enjoy!
Brandon Visser | 269-569-1900 |
b5visser@live.com
Owner/Appearance Specialist | @domainappearance
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Nicely done, may the force be with you
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Very cool!
I’d love to see a distressed/battle-worn paint job on a polisher in a X-Wing theme.
Can you share the process?
What did you have to do to prep the plastic?
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Those look awesome! I like that a LOT. I also like the white, clean look of a shop. those will fit in perfectly.
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Those look great!
Eventually, I'll get around to doing my 3401 too (yeah, like in the next year...or 5)
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Looks cool, always nice to match everything!
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Thanks for the replies! I like doing a little something to stand out, and I'm not a fan of red (no offense Flex).
Originally Posted by
LEDetailing
Very cool!
I’d love to see a distressed/battle-worn paint job on a polisher in a X-Wing theme.
Can you share the process?
What did you have to do to prep the plastic?
Distressed look would be cool- I actually considered trying my hand at hydrodipping them a cool pattern- maybe in the future!
Process was pretty straightforward. Broke everything down in about 10 minutes (they come apart so easily, even the XFE). All the parts took 2 baths in ZEP fast 505 and were agitated with a demoted toothbrush. After rinsed in warm water, they were left to dry. The next day, I wiped everything down with wax/grease remover, then tack cloth, then sprayed 2 light/medium coats of bulldog adhesion promoter. IR flash-cured between coats. 3 light coats of base, 2 coats of clear, and then reassembly! I think I used about 120g of base and maybe 200g of clear on all the parts.
All the lines (except one line on the PE14...doh!) were masked with 1/4" vinyl blue tape and came out cleanly. I used standard yellow tape on the one "hard line" on the PE14 (IDK why I did this), but it bleed a little bit onto the black soft grip. Not a huge deal, but noticeable.
The last step is waiting to hear back from a FLEX rep as to if I can purchase some OEM "Made in Germany" stickers. I think that would really seal the deal nicely!
Brandon Visser | 269-569-1900 |
b5visser@live.com
Owner/Appearance Specialist | @domainappearance
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Nice work and it will look great at the new shop! It's the little things that do it.
Got me thinking on do something with my polisher lol
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"These aren't the buffing wheels your looking for"
2022 Elantra N Cyber Gray
Some say..."He likes Swedish fish because they're made with caranuba wax"
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