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Re: 1987 Buick Grand National - Intensive Paint Correction by AutoLavish
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With the great results from the fender and our very slight material removal rate, the owner decided to take this car to the next level. We wet-sanded the entire car except the roof.
Nose:
Passenger side door and fender done:
Working on trunk:
After sanding, Marc polished with the Griots paired with M105 on a Surbuf. I followed with M205 on a white pad on the Makita rotary, followed by Ultrafina on a blue pad on the Makita. So yep, we sanded and polished with a DA, the refined with a rotary. Worked like a charm.
It was dark by the time we finished with the polishers. We pulled the vehicle out to give it a final wash:
After drying, the vehicle was sealed with Menz Power Lock via PC. The end result was beyond what we had expected. The owner was floored. We could almost see a tear in his eye as he saw his baby bought back to proper glory.
Again, the intent for this wetsanding was not to totally eliminate the orange peel, but make it look factory original to match the rest of the car. Making the finish smoother would require heavier sanding discs or many passes with the 3000, either would require more compounding and finishing up as well. With the approach we took we were able to have the car done in 10 hours, correct in the 98% range (excluding roof), eliminate any remains of the damage done by the previous detailer, and really bring back the finish on this beauty. The owner was beyond satisfied.
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Re: 1987 Buick Grand National - Intensive Paint Correction by AutoLavish
WOW! is all I can say!
We could almost see a tear in his eye as he saw his baby bought back to proper glory.
That's what it's all about!
Mark
2004 Hyundai Sonata GLS V6
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Re: 1987 Buick Grand National - Intensive Paint Correction by AutoLavish
Freaking amazing. I'll be showing my wife this thread, she loves those Grand Nationals.
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Re: 1987 Buick Grand National - Intensive Paint Correction by AutoLavish
Incredible job. I am really impressed. It took a lot of guts to wet sand it with paint that thin but it looks better than new.
I live in Shelby Township. The next time you guys do another clinic, and I am in town, I would like to come out.
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Re: 1987 Buick Grand National - Intensive Paint Correction by AutoLavish
Holy Grand National Batman!
That turned out amazing! Way to go!
Shane
2021 Honda Civic Hatchback EX Lunar Silver
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