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Subject is a Lancer Evo V repainted with Metallic Black paint supposedly 6 months ago (originally white). Paint was showing signs of neglect/abuse. Lots of swirls everywhere but no major marring.
Started this detail last Friday but had to stop because duty called. Resumed and completed today.
Started with a wash, water was clingy and pooled all over the place, instead of beading like it should.
Clayed it to remove surface contaminants.
Here's a shot of the boot lid:
After I hit it with Menzerna IP and a cutting pad on an orbital buffer:
Another before shot, this time of the driver's side door:
Also hit it with IP, then followed with FPII:
Finished it with Meguiar's NXT Tech Wax.
Final shots:
Final process was:
Friday: Wash, Clay, -end-
Today:
Wash
Poorboys SSR 2.5 with polishing pad on hood and roof
Everywhere else IP with cutting pad then FPII with polishing pad
Wash #2
NXT with polishing pad
AIO then SG on wheels (applied by owner)
Poorboys Trim Restorer on Trim
Poorboys SSR 1 on brake calipers (applied by owner) and right headlight
Claymagic Blue on Friday, Meguiar's 'mild' overspray clay today
All pads were Meguiar's W-7006 or W-8006
Meguiar's Ultimate Wipes
Hadn't used NXT in a while until today. It deepened and darkened the black paint nicely and filled in some of the swirls that remained. Always a nice product for overall looks. Also definitely prefer the SSRs to Menzerna twins today as the paint turned out to be quite soft in some areas. #83 would've come in handy, being a bit more aggressive than SSR2.5 for the remaining swirls but easier to use than IP.
Started this detail last Friday but had to stop because duty called. Resumed and completed today.
Started with a wash, water was clingy and pooled all over the place, instead of beading like it should.
Clayed it to remove surface contaminants.
Here's a shot of the boot lid:
After I hit it with Menzerna IP and a cutting pad on an orbital buffer:
Another before shot, this time of the driver's side door:
Also hit it with IP, then followed with FPII:
Finished it with Meguiar's NXT Tech Wax.
Final shots:
Final process was:
Friday: Wash, Clay, -end-
Today:
Wash
Poorboys SSR 2.5 with polishing pad on hood and roof
Everywhere else IP with cutting pad then FPII with polishing pad
Wash #2
NXT with polishing pad
AIO then SG on wheels (applied by owner)
Poorboys Trim Restorer on Trim
Poorboys SSR 1 on brake calipers (applied by owner) and right headlight
Claymagic Blue on Friday, Meguiar's 'mild' overspray clay today
All pads were Meguiar's W-7006 or W-8006
Meguiar's Ultimate Wipes
Hadn't used NXT in a while until today. It deepened and darkened the black paint nicely and filled in some of the swirls that remained. Always a nice product for overall looks. Also definitely prefer the SSRs to Menzerna twins today as the paint turned out to be quite soft in some areas. #83 would've come in handy, being a bit more aggressive than SSR2.5 for the remaining swirls but easier to use than IP.
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