Polished my SILVER SRT-4

Hemin8r · Jun 22nd, 2009, 06:15 PM

This past weekend I finally had a chance to polish my silver paint. I would especially notice the swirls at gas stations with the over head lamps in the canopys and it would drive me insane. It was tough to spot the swirls if you weren't looking out for them so besides wanting to remove them I wanted the clarity in the paint along with the wetness. So here is what I did.

- Polished with M105 on a W-8006 pad and Rotory
- M205 on a W-8006 and the G110
- Topped with NXT 2.0

It was tough to photograph the swirls so this is what I got, it was alot worse then this

Here is the M105 on the rotory

The defects were removed with no problem

I was really digging the wetness and this is just after M105 on the rotory

The wing needed to come off so I could be able polish the whole trunk lid.

These shots are after the M205 on the G110. Even before the LSP the paint looked amazing.

These shots are after NXT 2.0. I tried to get some sun shots but all month long it seemed to be hidden bu gloomy clouds

The tail lights were also polished

I had a tear on the seat. Some M105 on the G110 took care of it.

After

This detail was well over due on the paint. Oh and I was kidding about the M105 on the seat. I had the vinyl repaired by someone else. Thanks all for checking this out.

Tuck91 · Jun 22nd, 2009, 06:23 PM

The paint is perfect. nice work.

When are we going to see the same thing done to your truck?

Eddie6th · Jun 22nd, 2009, 06:30 PM

Good work.Nice bit of disguising that tear on the seat!

Hemin8r · Jun 22nd, 2009, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tuck91

The paint is perfect. nice work.

When are we going to see the same thing done to your truck?

Thanks Nick. Awe man, I know you know how much paint that is. Hopefully soon when I know I have a whole weekend free. The good thing is that it doesn't have many swirls.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddie6th

Good work.Nice bit of disguising that tear on the seat!

Thanks Eddie. Yeah I was afraid the tear was going to get bigger so I had it taken care of sooner than later. Looks alot better than before.

CieraSL · Jun 22nd, 2009, 06:38 PM

Nice job!

TimG · Jun 22nd, 2009, 06:47 PM

i) I feel you man. Drives me crazy when I see IS under the station's lights. People stare at me (seriously) when I go around my car looking at the paint.

ii) I was like "what? m105 to fix tear on vinyl? ". But after reading the last part

The SRT looks great. Perfect indeed (from the pictures).

Maserati Mario · Jun 22nd, 2009, 06:48 PM

Nice job!

MrCLRider · Jun 22nd, 2009, 07:02 PM

nice pictures, and car too, what camera did you use??

Hemin8r · Jun 23rd, 2009, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CieraSL

Nice job!

Thanks CieraSL

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimG

i) I feel you man. Drives me crazy when I see IS under the station's lights. People stare at me (seriously) when I go around my car looking at the paint.

ii) I was like "what? m105 to fix tear on vinyl? ". But after reading the last part

The SRT looks great. Perfect indeed (from the pictures).

Thanks Tim. LOL! I would do the same thing. Walked around the car while gas is pumping. The paint really did come out about 97% swirl free. I went all around it with the light, shop lights and whatever sun light I could steal. What's killing me is the front of the car which has some pitting and rock chips. Hopefully I have enough funds to try and get the front end repainted.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maserati Mario

Nice job!

Thanks Mario.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrCLRider

nice pictures, and car too, what camera did you use??

Thanks MrCLRider. I have a Nikon D80.

RaskyR1 · Jun 23rd, 2009, 08:06 AM

Car looks great Jesse!

Any mods?

Jun 22nd, 2009, 06:15 PM	#1
Hemin8r ShineTech Auto Detail Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Orange County/Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,465 Rep Power: 55	Polished my SILVER SRT-4 This past weekend I finally had a chance to polish my silver paint. I would especially notice the swirls at gas stations with the over head lamps in the canopys and it would drive me insane. It was tough to spot the swirls if you weren't looking out for them so besides wanting to remove them I wanted the clarity in the paint along with the wetness. So here is what I did. - Polished with M105 on a W-8006 pad and Rotory - M205 on a W-8006 and the G110 - Topped with NXT 2.0 It was tough to photograph the swirls so this is what I got, it was alot worse then this Here is the M105 on the rotory The defects were removed with no problem I was really digging the wetness and this is just after M105 on the rotory The wing needed to come off so I could be able polish the whole trunk lid. These shots are after the M205 on the G110. Even before the LSP the paint looked amazing. These shots are after NXT 2.0. I tried to get some sun shots but all month long it seemed to be hidden bu gloomy clouds The tail lights were also polished I had a tear on the seat. Some M105 on the G110 took care of it. After This detail was well over due on the paint. Oh and I was kidding about the M105 on the seat. I had the vinyl repaired by someone else. Thanks all for checking this out. __________________ Jesse

Jun 22nd, 2009, 06:23 PM	#2
Tuck91 is more old fashioned Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Lenox, Illinois Posts: 9,390 Rep Power: 280	Re: Polished my SILVER SRT-4 The paint is perfect. nice work. When are we going to see the same thing done to your truck? __________________ Nick Tucker's Detailing Services 2007 Chevy Silverado

Jun 22nd, 2009, 06:30 PM	#3
Eddie6th 'Pearly Gates' Join Date: May 2009 Location: Italy Posts: 3,283 Rep Power: 82	Re: Polished my SILVER SRT-4 Good work.Nice bit of disguising that tear on the seat! __________________ TOP

Jun 22nd, 2009, 06:38 PM	#5
CieraSL Detailing Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Powell, Tennessee Age: 22 Posts: 3,677 Rep Power: 123	Re: Polished my SILVER SRT-4 Nice job! __________________ Shane 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera SL Don't worry when you are not recognized, but strive to be worthy of recognition. - Abraham Lincoln

Jun 22nd, 2009, 06:47 PM	#6
TimG Learning True Art of Detailing Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Borneo - Mount Kinabalu Posts: 1,726 Rep Power: 36	Re: Polished my SILVER SRT-4 i) I feel you man. Drives me crazy when I see IS under the station's lights. People stare at me (seriously) when I go around my car looking at the paint. ii) I was like "what? m105 to fix tear on vinyl? ". But after reading the last part The SRT looks great. Perfect indeed (from the pictures). __________________ Learning new things everyday

Jun 22nd, 2009, 06:48 PM	#7
Maserati Mario Self-Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: . Posts: 1,424 Rep Power: 0	Re: Polished my SILVER SRT-4 Nice job!

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MrCLRider knows enough to be dangerous Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Middletown, OH Age: 30 Posts: 1,010 Rep Power: 23	Re: Polished my SILVER SRT-4 nice pictures, and car too, what camera did you use?? __________________ Fergy- You're only as good as your last detail

Jun 23rd, 2009, 08:06 AM	#10
RaskyR1 Rasky's Auto Detailing Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Shakopee, MN Age: 35 Posts: 1,651 Rep Power: 179	Re: Polished my SILVER SRT-4 Car looks great Jesse! Any mods? __________________ *Rasky's Auto Detailing* Pics showing some of my work... http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/detailing/14187-raskys-work.html

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