Autogeek Portfolio: Cars I've worked on since coming to Autogeek

Autogeek Portfolio: Cars I've worked on since coming to Autogeek


It's been 3 1/2 years since I left Meguiar's to move to Florida and work for Max here at Autogeek and in this short time a lot of cool cars have been in and out of Autogeek's garage. Some of these I've buffed out by myself but many I've invited others to join in and help out to share the fun...

In no particular order, just as I search and snag pictures...


1970 Barracuda Extreme Makeover


Before

Completely filled with holograms from the mis-use of a rotary buffer!
http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...s70Cuda009.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...s70Cuda013.jpg



After
http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...s70Cuda031.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...s70Cuda032.jpg



1969 Camaro Pace Car - Show Car Makeover

Before

Swirls, water spots and scratches...
http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...oIndyPC009.jpg


This shot is to frame-up the following shots so you can tell where the close-ups are being taken. Every body panel looked the same way...
http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...oIndyPC027.jpg


Close-up...
http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...oIndyPC029.jpg


After

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...oIndyPC019.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...oIndyPC098.jpg


Video & Pictures - GTechniq Makeover - 2012 High Voltage Yellow Scion tC 7.0


Before

Swirls, water spots and scratches...
http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...lowScion02.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...lowScion03.jpg


After

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...lowScion19.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...lowScion16.jpg


1970 1/2 Camaro - Show Car Finish by Pinnacle


Before

Swirls, scratches and DA Haze...
http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...0Camaro029.jpg


Pigtails and Tracers plus lots of swirls...
http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...0Camaro028.jpg


After

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...0Camaro061.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...0Camaro068.jpg




Pictures & Videos: 2006 Mustang by Ford - Show Car Shine by Autogeek!


Before

Was able to get one sun shot showing swirls before the clouds moved in...
http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...Mustang003.jpg


Moved the car into Autogeek Show Car Garage Studio and took this shot with my camera...
http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...Mustang004.jpg



After

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...Mustang010.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...Mustang011.jpg




Video & Pictures: 2012 Black Camaro Convertible - Blackfire Show Car Makeover!


Before

Dull, hazy, filled with swirls and scratches and the clearcoat was no where near clear.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...maroFin019.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...maroFin017.jpg



After

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...maroFin003.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...maroFin007.jpg



:)

1939 Lincoln Zephyr - Swirls Removed - Show Car Finish Restored



Before
Before Frank drove the car into the studio I had him park it in front of Autogeek in full sun.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...nZephyr014.jpg


Here are the pictures I took showing the true condition of the paint.....

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...nZephyr015.jpg


These next shots are all cropped out from the above picture...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...Zephyr015b.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...Zephyr015c.jpg


The entire finish was swirled-out...
http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...nZephyr016.jpg

After
http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...nZephyr065.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...nZephyr066.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...nZephyr068.jpg



2011 Camaro - Show Car Finish by Dodo Juice


Before

Framing the shot, I had Chris drive around the parking lot till I could get a shot of the sun reflecting off the hood.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...enCamaro05.jpg


You can see the tale-tale signs of light swirls and scratches in the paint...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...enCamaro06.jpg


Next we tried using the Brinkmann Swirl Finder Light and the overhead florescent lights but again, we could see the light swirls in the paint but it was difficult to capture them on camera.

Here's Chris, using the Brinkmann Swirl Finder Light to inspect the finish on his car while Steve, the owner of the 1969 Camaro Pace Car looks for swirls too...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...enCamaro34.jpg


There are actually more swirls throughout the finish plus a few RIDS here and there but this is the best I could capture with my trusty, dusty Canon Rebel...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...enCamaro36.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...enCamaro35.jpg


After

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...enCamaro24.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...enCamaro79.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...enCamaro80.jpg




1959 Chevrolet El Camino - Extreme Makeover


Before

Inspecting the paint
After wiping the exterior down using Detailer's Pro Series Waterless Wash it was time to inspect the paint for swirls using artificial lights...

The entire finish looks like this...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...lCamino011.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...lCamino012.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...lCamino032.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...lCamino033.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...lCamino034.jpg



After

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...lCamino085.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...lCamino102.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...lCamino090.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...lCamino083.jpg


How to remove stains and embedded dirt out of paint

After

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...toscrub008.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...toscrub009.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...toscrub004.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...toscrub005.jpg


:)

Continued...

Video and Pictures: 2012 Fiat 500 - Chemical Guys Show Car Makeover

Before
Before we moved the Fiat into the studio I took a few shots of the paint outside in bright sunlight. Louie and his wife have only owned the car for 5 months so the paint is in really good shape. That said, I did my best to photograph metallic, white pearl in full sun and I'll have to say, this is one of the hardest colors to photograph in full sun as it blinds you to look at with your eyes or through the lens of a camera.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...atWhite032.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...atWhite033.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...atWhite035.jpg



After

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...atWhite051.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...atWhite053.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...atWhite055.jpg



Video & Pictures: 1965 Fastback Mustang - Gtechniq EXO Show Car Makeover!


Before

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...65Stang001.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...65Stang002.jpg



After

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...65Stang034.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...65Stang033.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...65Stang023.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...65Stang024.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...65Stang025.jpg




Video and Pictures -1970 Mustang Mach 1 Detailing Clinic at AutogeekOnline.net


Before

When you know how to truly inspect the finish on a Special Interest Car then you know there's a little room for improvement and if you think this car looks good in the above pictures wait till we warm it over by MACHINE!

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...es/buffing.gif

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...Mustang005.jpg


This is a full size section cropped out of the original above, no resizing.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...ustang005c.jpg


Oxidized Single Stage Paint
The below is a reflection shot of the overhead florescent tube lights, what I want you to see is the dull, opaque look the paint has at the bottom of the reflection of the lights. This is light oxidation and even though the car looks beautiful in the pictures above, in person the paint has a dull sheen to it caused by oxidation. This is a single stage paint by the way.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...Mustang006.jpg


After

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...tyShots007.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...tyShots001.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...tyShots002.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...tyShots005.jpg



2004 Chevy SSR - Extreme Makeover by Blackfire

Before

Here's how it looked when it arrived... notice how dull and lifeless the paint is...
http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...hevySSR001.jpg


The paint literally looked like it was washed with a scotch brite pad...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...hevySSR002.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...hevySSR012.jpg



After

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...hevySSR085.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...hevySSR086.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...hevySSR087.jpg


:)

Continued...

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air - Remove Swirls


Before

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...akeover001.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...akeover002.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...akeover003.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...akeover004.jpg


After

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...akeover095.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...akeover093.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...akeover097.jpg



1954 Ford F-100 - Extreme Makeover - Process and products used

Before
http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...0/54Ford21.jpg
http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...0/54Ford19.jpg


The roof is the same way as are the vertical panels...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...0/54Ford29.jpg


After
http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...54Ford148m.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler.../54Ford108.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler.../54Ford109.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler.../54Ford113.jpg



1972 Corvette Stingray - Extreme Makeover - Process and Products Used

Before

Here's how we tackled the paint on this car... first some defects and issues too...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...orvette055.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...orvette058.jpg



After

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...orvette026.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...orvette027.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...orvette033.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...orvette023.jpg



1994 Porsche 964 Turbo 3.6

Before

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...rscheCTW24.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...rscheCTW25.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...rscheCTW27.jpg


After

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...rscheCTW44.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...rscheCTW45.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...rscheCTW46.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...rscheCTW47.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...rscheCTW48.jpg


:xyxthumbs:

Continued...

Blown 1934 Ford Pick-up - Show Car Makeover


Before

Then I did my best to capture the fine or shallow swirls and scratches in the paint... hard to do with a camera but easy enough to see in person with your eyes...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...oject34019.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...oject34021.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...oject34022.jpg



After

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...oject34077.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...oject34012.jpg


The jar of Fuzion is out of focus because the paint on the fender is "in" focus...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...dApplyWG06.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...oject34078.jpg



1977 Can Am Corvette

Before
http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...tteClub020.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...tteClub021.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...tteClub022.jpg


After

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...orvette067.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...orvette009.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...orvette010.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...orvette013.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...orvette014.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...orvette072.jpg



Pictures + Video of 1932 Ford Highboy Extreme Makeover


Before
Rick arrived around 8:30am in his hot rod 1932 Ford Highboy with a blown 502 Big Block Chevy Engine and it sounds great!

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...ighboy001a.jpg


The sun was still low in the sky but I was able to get a few pictures that show the overall dull, hazy appearance the clear coat finish has plus the zig-zag pattern of swirls inflicted by a rotary buffer usually called Rotary Buffer Swirls, Holograms or Buffer Trails.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...ighboy002a.jpg

This is the "Finger Focus Trick" for helping your camera to focus on and capture the swirls in the paint by placing your finger onto the surface close to the area you want to photograph and by doing this you'll give your camera something to focus on and as a result you'll capture the swirls too and they'll be in focus. You can also place a quarter, or a piece of tape, or piece of detailing clay on the paint and accomplish the same thing.

How-To capture swirls, scratches, etchings and other surface defects with your camera

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...ighboy003a.jpg


The lines you see are holograms and the tale-tale sign that a rotary buffer has been improperly used.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...ighboy004a.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...Highboy011.jpg


After
http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...Highboy045.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...Highboy046.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...Highboy050.jpg


:)

Continued...

Live Video Broadcast - 1947 Chevy & 1986 Porsche 928 - Extreme Makeovers


Before

Here's what the finish on the 1947 Chevy Pickup looked like before we started...


http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...Trouble004.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...Trouble005.jpg



After

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...Trouble032.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...Trouble033.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...Trouble035.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...Trouble036.jpg



Video and Pictures: 1968 Firebird Detailing Class at AutogeekOnline.net


Before

Full overhead sun shots

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...irebird004.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...irebird006.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...irebird012.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...irebird013.jpg


After

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...irebird018.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...irebird019.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...irebird020.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...irebird022.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...irebird023.jpg




Video and Pictures - 1967 AC Cobra and 1949 Packard Show Car Makeovers!

Before

There are swirls throughout the entire finish...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...CCobra0041.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...ACCobra007.jpg


After

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...Packard003.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...Packard004.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...Packard005.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...Packard006.jpg



Live Broadcast Video - 1965 Plymouth Valiant - Extreme Makeover


Before

Holograms everywhere on the hood and everywhere throughout the paint...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...lymouth007.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...lymouth013.jpg

Far shot of the passenger side with the sun reveling the swirls in the vertical panels like the B-Pillar...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...lymouth015.jpg

Ouch! Kind of hurts your eyes to look at this...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...lymouth017.jpg


After

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...lymouth078.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...lymouth079.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...lymouth081.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...lymouth075.jpg


:)

Continued...


Diamond Plate Aluminum from Dullsville to Mirror Shine on a 1947 Chevy Pickup


Dullsville
http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...ndPlate002.jpg



Mirror Shine
http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...ndPlate004.jpg




More to come...


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Two more cars to add to this portfolio thread...


M101 Foam Cut Compound - 1999 Trans Am Extreme Makeover at Autogeek


Before
http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...rans_Am004.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...rans_Am005.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...rans_Am006.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...rans_Am007.jpg


Close-up next to the hideaway headlight bucket -

Tip: Use a body line to help your camera lens to focus on the paint.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...rans_Am008.jpg


After
http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...nished_001.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...nished_004.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...nished_005.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...nished_008.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...nished_015.jpg


Dodo Juice - 1936 Chevy Coupe - Extreme Makeover



Swirls shots in the sun...
http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...y_Coupe007.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...y_Coupe008.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...y_Coupe009.jpg



AFTER

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...y_Coupe010.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...y_Coupe070.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...y_Coupe072.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...y_Coupe071.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...y_Coupe011.jpg



:)