1987 944 porsche extreme makeover

[Lt1Corvette]

A friend of mine reciently purchased this 1987 porsche 944 with 180,000 miles. This car has the origional paint which was in moderate condition. There was very light oxidation, however as you can see it was a frequent client at the car wash. Step 1 was clay the car. I employed the consumer brand due to the only slight oxidation. So here are the befores
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[Lt1Corvette]

Next I pull the car back into the shade and determine the polishing approach. I end up going with 80 on a 8006 pad and a g-100 on 4.5. I forgot to bring my painter tape, so I did it old school just to see if it was giving good results. Just as a side note, I didn't wipe the 80ed area down to well so that is why there are a few streaks in the photo. Working by the clock.
http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/gallery/data/500/1279comp_IMG_1306.jpg
The two white spots appeared to be a chemical stain that went clear through the paint.
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[Lt1Corvette]

Following that I 80ed the rest of the vehicle. Then followed with 7 and yes there was a difference, not much but enough that it was worth the extra step. Next came good old nxt. Applied with a 9006 pad on 3. Removed with a bonnet covered 7006 pad on 5.
So here are the final results.
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I really like this reflection.
http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/gallery/data/500/1279comp_IMG_13211.jpg
Another good reflection
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The happy owner with her better than new paint.
http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/gallery/data/500/1279comp_IMG_1326.jpg

[HotRodGuy]

Unreal bro!!

[Mike Phillips]

Awesome work Joe! :bow :bow

Excellent job of capturing the before and after photos too!

Mike

[Lt1Corvette]

I am going to cruise by tomorrow and get a full sun picture of the hood. I was unable to get one because the sun was almost down by the time I finished, however the hood looked awesome when I put a light up to it.

[Teak]

Looking good and the owner appears happy with your work.

Eric

[Desertdawg]

The only thing better than the shine, is the smile on the owners face....You did good :xyxthumbs :xyxthumbs :xyxthumbs

[Lochi]

Originally posted by Mike Phillips
Awesome work Joe! :bow :bow

Excellent job of capturing the before and after photos too!

Mike

:iagree: :bow

[RDVT4ME]

Hey Joe,

Excellent work!!!!!

[cbberry]

NICE JOB!!!!!!!!

Nice to see one of the cars I grew up with.

[Bri]

WOW!!!! That's a huge improvement!!! DAMN!!! #80 really works wonders! I need to grab one now! Great work!

[Teak]

Originally posted by Lt1Corvette
The happy owner with her better than new paint.
http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/gallery/data/500/1279comp_IMG_1326.jpg

This picture or pictures of smiling happy customers next to their shiny detailed vehicle would look good on companies website or photo album.

Did you clean and dress the wheel wells?

[benhui86]

was it a turbo?

[Lt1Corvette]

Originally posted by benhui86
was it a turbo?
No this was a base 944 coupe. From what I'm told, this vehicle has an interesting history. Apparently it was originally owner the Olsen twin’s manager. Then their accountant. Then later passed to one of his nephews who didn't treat it as well as he should have. This vehicle is currently going through a physical and mechanical restoration. It was purchased as a fixer upper. So I helped bring back the old paint and save then from a new paint job. Let me tell you nothing looks like original 80's Porsche black paint. Even after years of abuse. Got to love the Germans.

[Lt1Corvette]

Originally posted by Bri
WOW!!!! That's a huge improvement!!! DAMN!!! #80 really works wonders! I need to grab one now! Great work!
Ya, I hadn't worked on a good single stage paint job in a while prior to this. I wish I had some better pictures of some of the deeper scratches. But 80 didn't just reduce them, it pulled them out.

[cheapthrills]

Lt1Corvette, Great Work! that finish looks superb, one of the clearest reflection i've seen since joining these forums.

[JaberWaki]

great job, the car looks very good:xyxthumbs