Post 492483 by graemewelch on 2012-04-28 18:18:04
started the paint corrction today. started with the roof. i found this hard work and im still not 100% happy with it. theres some pretty deep scratches. i rekon a prevous owner has used the roof as a table. the rest seems to of come up better though. i still need to do the rear bumper and sills. im getting the bonnet and front bumper resprayed so didnt go mad with these. overall im happy with the finish and hopfully on manday ill be ready to start adding my various blackfire products
http://s1240.photobucket.com/albums/gg483/gwexhausts/?action=organize
im having probs with posting pics so heres a link to photobucket
Post 492486 by volvokid on 2012-04-28 18:22:17
Your link isnt working it just goes to my photobucket page
Post 492497 by graemewelch on 2012-04-28 18:31:08
http://s1240.photobucket.com/albums/gg483/gwexhausts/?action=view¤t=20120428_165933.jpg
im terrible with computers so will have to be patient with me.
Post 492499 by graemewelch on 2012-04-28 18:35:22
incase that one dosnt work
http://s1240.photobucket.com/albums/gg483/gwexhausts/
Post 492500 by volvokid on 2012-04-28 18:36:02
That works, Looking forward to see it done
Pictures work too but im not doing them all :)
Post 492503 by graemewelch on 2012-04-28 18:42:51
how did you do that, ive been pulling my hair out trying to do that.
Post 492508 by volvokid on 2012-04-28 18:50:54
Click on the picture you want, then select direct link, it should copy it automaticly, then come back to here and click the insert picture button, the yellow one with what looks like mountains in it, then paste your link :)
Post 492586 by V70 Graham on 2012-04-28 21:30:05
Looking good so far.....looking forward to tomorrows pics ;)
Post 492607 by local-looney on 2012-04-28 21:51:38
[quote=graemewelch;492518]
easy when you know how[/quote]
nice! know where i can get a boot spoiler like yours??
Post 492613 by graemewelch on 2012-04-28 21:54:41
sorry no idea. was on thecar when i bought it
Post 492631 by M-R-P on 2012-04-28 22:18:20
Were you using wd40 as a cutting fluid? Keep seeing.a can in the reflection...
Post 492665 by Wobbly Dave on 2012-04-28 23:07:48
Looks good so far. So what have you done to date?
Post 492671 by graemewelch on 2012-04-28 23:23:39
[quote=Wobbly Dave;492665]Looks good so far. So what have you done to date?[/quote]
washed it two bucket. clay bar it them menzerna 203 with orange ht pad. realy pleased with the combination and its left a exelent base to glaze seal and wax.
Post 492673 by Wobbly Dave on 2012-04-28 23:28:00
Clarity looks really top notch so far. Did you manage to get rid of all the defects? No matter how hard I try it never seems possible to get the paint utterly flat. Always seem to be left with really fine lines. Is that your experience too?
Post 492675 by graemewelch on 2012-04-28 23:38:47
the roof is proofing to be very tough. i tempted to try a tougher pad with more cutting action, ive had two gose at it so far. the drivers side of roof is spotless but the passanger side dose have a few lines. theres still a few scratches that i cant get rid of. ill try and get some pics with the halogen lights on tomora.
what i have noticed not sure if youll agree but the volvo pait is super soft ans is so easy to scare.not sure if thats correct wording but i no what i mean
Post 492685 by Wobbly Dave on 2012-04-28 23:56:38
My experience is quite the opposite. I found that it is very difficult to get rid of the really fine lines.
Post 492696 by volvokid on 2012-04-29 04:20:35
[quote=Wobbly Dave;492685]My experience is quite the opposite. I found that it is very difficult to get rid of the really fine lines.[/quote]
I'm with you there I have never managed to get rid of the really fine lines, I dont know how to, no matter how much I hit a panel, there will still be 1 or 2 lines. Sometimes wiping the panel with your cloths will put lines back into the paint
Post 492792 by Wobbly Dave on 2012-04-29 13:05:08
I find glazing helps a lot but I guess there is a limit particularly on a car that gets used all the time. I guess if it was some uber rare sport car it might matter some.
Post 492813 by graemewelch on 2012-04-29 14:09:30
truth be known it prob dosnt need a glaze. guess a glaze just helps when car hasnt been polished and preped correctly. its chucking it down so got nothing done. last night i put a layer of all paint protection on roof. heres a beading shot. 
Post 492824 by Wobbly Dave on 2012-04-29 14:30:00
I use glaze as a last step b4 putting the sealant on. There are also AIO products that do both steps.
Good beading - it will get better once the hydrophobic layer (wax) is applied.
Post 492828 by graemewelch on 2012-04-29 15:09:52
think the roof is going to get polished again. i know it just bug me if i see the odd mark when the sun hits it.
Post 492847 by gavt5 on 2012-04-29 16:28:28
we use 3m product at work for paintwork correction on restos etc, the method i use is to use a 2000 wet and dry with a block on deep scratches then use a trizact pad (a 3000 grade 6 inch round pad) dipped in water and used on a d/a with a rotating oscillation of less than 3mm. this will take the peel out of the paint to "mirror it" then i use a mop with 3m fast cut green top, 3 hits to get it quite warm, then two hits of fast cut plus yellow top with a waffle mop head, then a single hit with blue top finishing polish and waffle then red top glaze. (all 3m product).
each to their own but i dont use a lambswool mop head as gets too hot to quick and leaves halo's
Post 498522 by LeeT5 on 2012-05-14 21:04:28
[quote=graemewelch;492675]
what i have noticed not sure if youll agree but the volvo pait is super soft ans is so easy to scare.not sure if thats correct wording but i no what i mean[/quote]
Actually, Volvo paint is a medium grade hardness paint and not that easy to marr or scratch.
Your results so far look good.
Post 498529 by jimka on 2012-05-14 21:20:50
looking good...
After seeing this.... http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=141365 ....the only way forward is a wet sand!
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ill post more pic once ive finished. hopfully tomora with any luck