Handz Detailed: 2001 Lincoln LS Silver *Beater*

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by Handz, Mar 28, 2010.

  1. Handz

    Handz Obsessive Detailer

    The owner of this car is a Good friend of mine. The owner Hired me to do Full paint correction on this car because, and I quote, "Handz Is Thug".

    This Car is a DD. It has 120,XXX Miles on the Clock. Its lives its entire life outside and has gone through 2 motors. Car is beat on everyday in LA Traffic since Day 1 of Owning the car. Car has driven to vegas 10 or more times from LA and driven to mexico. Car sat in the Fresno dirt BS for a while.... So lots of work for me lol

    This Car is the 3.9 V8 Model

    Full Paint Correction Exterior with Headlight Restoration. Light wheel cleaning because they are Spray painted.

    The owner helped me work on this job so we did it in a day and a half!!!

    Silver is a PITA to find defects on and the Lincoln Paint is Rock hard.... It made this Job annoying.

    Time Invested: 16 hours (2 Guys Working)

    Wheels:
    - CG Sticky Wheel Gel

    Wash:
    - Polished Bliss Foam Canon
    - CG Citrus Wash+Gloss
    - CG Citrus Wash Clear
    - CG Orange Degreaser
    - ShMITT
    - Stoner Tarminator

    Clay:
    - CG Heavy Claybar
    - CG Luber 1:1

    Paint Correction:
    Hitachi SP18VA
    - CG No.721/LC CCS Orange + Wool (Roof)
    - CG No.778/CG Black Flat Pad
    PorterCable 7424
    - CG Wet Mirror Finish/Hexlogic Blue

    Protection:
    - CG Jetseal109
    - CG 50/50 Pure Concours

    Plastic & Tires:
    - CG Silk Shine

    Metal:
    - CG Metal Shine
    - CG Window Cleaner

    Headlights:
    - 3M Sand Paper (800,1500,2000
    - CG Scratch+Swirl B-Gone
    - CG Pro Polish 3N

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    "DankFanatic" from DB Stopped by and brought his Foam Canon for me to play With!!! Hurray!!

    Foam Canon: 2oz CG CWG + 2oz CG CWC + 1oz CG Orange Degreaser

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    Clay With CG Heavy Clay + CG Luber

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    Inspection Time!!!! Nasty Swirls!!!

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    50/50 Test Panel on The Trunk

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    Headlights After

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    The License Plate Has a Chrome Frame that is Totally Trashed!!! We cant remove the Plate frame from the Plate because its glued to the Plate itself because the Owner has a HUGE subwoofer in the trunk and it prevents the vibration. We decided to use some Semi Gloss Paint I had laying around to make it look better!!!

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    Scuffed with 800 Grit

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    Looks Like New painted Black!!!

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    Hit the Scuffed Door handled because they were Scratched to Hell

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    Tailpipes Before

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    Tail Pipes After some #0000 Steel Wool + CG Metal Shine

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    Get the Fogs Also

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    Last Rinse After Polishing to Remove Dust

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    Hit The Tires and Trim

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    Last Inspection With The Scope

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    After!!!

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    Owner Has a Big Speaker.... Hits Really F*cking Hard. Custom Digital Designs 12inch Cone with 15inch Triple Stack Voice Coil and Magnet in Custom Horn Box. 4000 Watt Amp.

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    Nothing Hides Under The Lights....

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  2. michakaveli

    michakaveli Welcome to Detailing

    Nice work! :mounty:
     
  3. Reflect

    Reflect DB Forum Supporter

    I used to have one of those. I miss that car, nice work though.
     
  4. mrgolfrider

    mrgolfrider DB Forum Supporter

    Damn son, good job!!
     
  5. supercharged

    supercharged DB Forum Supporter

    nice work!!!
     
  6. slanguage

    slanguage OD On Detailing

    great job :)

    Where did you get that scope?
     
  7. dankfanatic

    dankfanatic Guest

    looking good! time to order that foam cannon!
     
  8. detailersdomain

    detailersdomain Administrator

  9. billyblooshoes

    billyblooshoes DB Forum Supporter

    great job. that silver is really gleaming!
     
  10. Handz

    Handz Obsessive Detailer

    Yeah, need to work a job and make a bill then place the order!!! Thanks alot for stopping by doggie!!!
     
  11. TONY MONTANA

    TONY MONTANA DB Forum Supporter

    great job, something tells me your a fan of chemical guys products
     
  12. kustomizingkid

    kustomizingkid Nuba Guru

    Great work!

    I've thought about buying an LS for a while now...
     
  13. Handz

    Handz Obsessive Detailer

    Concerning the "Loupe", my buddy bought it online for me. I didnt buy it with the intention of using it for detailing..... I bought it too look at plants and stuff.
     
  14. Atom Bomb

    Atom Bomb Two Bucket System Washer

    That sound system must...hurt...
     
  15. P1et

    P1et Official DB Moderator

    Damn fine work on this beater boys!
     
  16. mystickid

    mystickid Virgin Detailer

    Stunning detail! Thanks 4 sharing:mounty:
     
  17. infiniti24

    infiniti24 Birth of a Detailer

    Sweet I remember I almost bought a LS; but I opted for a Q45 instead good save :)
     
  18. cnut

    cnut Guest

    Nice job!
     

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