Paint Perfection....

[Matthew_McNally]

looking really good bud - should be proud of that finish ;)

that is going to look simply beautiful once you start getting AIO etc on it - this is just prep work so far.

Really looking forward to the rest of the pics B)

[Mr Singh]

I've managed to nothing else today. It gave it a light wash since it rained last night and thats it! too afraid to start work then all that will happen is 'RAIN'

The surface is alot flatter, just needs depth and clarity.

Roll on dry but not too hot weekend!

:D

[Matthew_McNally]

The surface is alot flatter, just needs depth and clarity.

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get the AIO on there, and buff off.

apply 1 coat of SG.

Literally - use so little you can hardly see it going on. May help to mist your applicator with some water to begin.

buff off.

leave for 24 hours to cure.

Repeat.

this will give beautiful depth and clarity, especially as you are doing such a through job preparing the surface ;)

[Mr Singh]

Next job is to SFX-2 it, or not worth it? Since thats 4 more stages (SFX-2, AIO, SG, Pinnacle Wax)

With the SG, leave it to cure overnight before i apply coat of wax?

[Colin P]

after all that work i'd stick a few layers of SG on before waxing, but yes, let it cure before applying any wax.

I left each layer to cure overnight

[Adie]

Meant to leave the SG at least 24hrs before next layer. Best thing is to build up some layers of SG then build up a couple of layers of wax B)

[MartinC]

You are a brave man for sanding the paint on your car :o

but as mentioned the results look B) even in the early stages

Does this only work on solid colours?? just interested, haven't got the balls to do it to mine

[Johnny5]

Err, very nice and all that, but I would rather not remove 20% of my LS's paintworkjust to get rid of some outspan.....

You sir, have balls the size of a stallion :P

[Mr Singh]

lol.

MartinC - Mine is solid colour! and its worked!

I am going to look for 2000grit paper tomorrow at local paint suppliers, 1200 is bit heavy as takes 2 goes on SFX-1 to compound it... 2000 grit should cut down on the elbow grease :)

[Matthew_McNally]

MartinC - Mine is solid colour! and its worked!

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black is probably the only colour this would work on - as Lexus black has no clearcoat

[Mr Singh]

Its also the worst if you c0ck it up lol

[MartinC]

black is probably the only colour this would work on - as Lexus black has no clearcoat

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Thought that would be the case, well worth the time and effort IMO

[Mr Singh]

Right...

Re-done passanger side with 2000 grit, got some from paint suppliers... 50 sheets £21!

SFX-1 done 2 times and the finish is unbelieveable!!!!! :o

I have never ever seen my car with that much depth and flatness! i'm sooooo happy!

However, moving round to the driver side, looks like the Orange cutting pad has well and trully taken a beating.... (sorry Colin, will buy you replacements)

But now i can't get the same pad anywhere and half the car is still wet sanded lol i need another cutting pad.

I can get meguairs one locally, its a cutting pad... Will it be okay?

Pic's later :)

[Matthew_McNally]

I can get meguairs one locally, its a cutting pad... Will it be okay?

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yeah.

pads aren't "magic" - as long as its up to the task you need (ie - its described as a cutting pad) - you should be fine. ;)

[Mr Singh]

Excellent :)

Some pics from today.

2000 grit wetsand.

2x SFX-1

Orange Peel, so not an issue!!!!!

Left Pillar 2x SFX-1. Right Pillar 1x SFX-1

Thats phenominal clarity, shine, depth and smoothness for just 'Compound'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:D

[Matthew_McNally]

fabulous work mate - keep it up :D

I want to see it when you get a few layers of SG on it.

[Mr Singh]

If its going to get better than what it is already,

[chunkymonkey]

Wow, thats incredible!!!!!

Respect for having the b@lls for doing this, it looks fabulus.

Very inspiring.

[SHAHZ]

Looks AWESOME bro

[Mr Singh]

Progress report....

Driver-side has been wetsanded and 2x SFX-1.

Roof and bonnet left to be SFX-1'd then the whole car will be SFX-2, AIO, SG and Pinnacle wax go on.

Hopefully i WILL be finished tomorrow or Tuesday!

[Andy_F]

Wow, that looks fantastic. Don't think I would have the balls to take wet&dry to my car though! Excellent stuff Am.

[Lex-aholic]

I don't reckon you done anything to the car....

...you just airbrushed out the orange peel on your computer :D

Bloody nice job !! Well done B)

[Matthew_McNally]

bumped for updated pics ;)

[Mr Singh]

Right, no pics will do them tomorrow...

Whats done....

SFX-1 all over.

SFX-2 all over.

Klasse AIO half the car done.

Klasse AIO is frickin AMAZING!!!!!!!!

I'll be binning all the Megs stuff now :P

Car will be all done tomorrow if it doesn't rain!!!!!!!

[Matthew_McNally]

Klasse AIO is frickin AMAZING!!!!!!!!

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well duh! how long have we been telling you that?

seriously- I prefer Klasse to megiuars - have said that many times.

its probably not a fair comparison for you though mate - the prep you have put into this is making a massive difference.

wait till you get a few layersof SG on :winky: