’63 Impala, Paint Correction and Americoat Application

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by RaskyR1, Jul 25, 2014.

  1. RaskyR1

    RaskyR1 Jedi Nuba

    This car was a referral from another client of mine and was scheduled for a 2-step correction and coating. The car was restored a few years back but had been in and out of a few different shops for various work and it looks like they weren’t very careful around the paint, and I’m sure the years of using a duster on it didn’t help either. Upon inspection it was clear it was going to need far more work and many of the scratches were actually pretty deep. Considering the severity of the defects I chose to wet sand them with 3000 grit vs. hitting them really hard with the rotary and twisted wool.
    These scratches could easily be seen under the overhead florescent lights, which is usually not the case with light /moderate swirls.
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    Using the Fenix LED.
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    I hit all the tops with 3000 grit, DA and by hand.
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    My make shift sanding block for the curved section on the tops of the fenders, doors, and quarter panels. Thanks for the idea Jason Killmer! :)
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    Some 50/50 shots, final polishing still needed to be done. Buffer trails were from the body shop
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    Finished pics

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    Thanks for looking,
    Rasky
     
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  2. detailersdomain

    detailersdomain Administrator

    great job!
     
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  3. rwisejr

    rwisejr DB Forum Supporter

    awesome work. Love the ride.
     
  4. CG6Lemon

    CG6Lemon New Member

    Nice sanding tool Rasky. What did you use on the chrome/alum/polished trim?






    Limny
     
  5. broker99

    broker99 Virgin Detailer

    Great job. Always good to see your work
     
  6. 911Fanatic

    911Fanatic DB Pro Supporter

    Damn Chad! Thats awesome. Now if we could just teach you to BBQ!
     
  7. RaskyR1

    RaskyR1 Jedi Nuba

    Thanks guys!

    I used mothers Chrome polish on the chrome bumpers and HD Metal on the stainless trim. I didn't put much time into the trim though and just went over it quick by hand. The main focus was the paint correction. ;)

    Ha! :p
     
  8. bentley147

    bentley147 Jedi Nuba

    nice correction
     
  9. tigerwash

    tigerwash New Member

    beautiful car! great work, man!
     
  10. TheStu

    TheStu Virgin Detailer

    Incredible car, and incredible work. That is one bad ass Impala now!!
     
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