An FN2 that many "Desire"

mickspy · 31st May 2012, 17:06

Hi guys.

My last detail session involved a paint correction of a rather abused black TypeR. The car was never properly looked after nor left in a decent parking slot. This is what I was up against:

The car was first cleaned with CG glassworks shampoo and then clayed with Bilt Hamper soft clay.

The alloys were first decontaminated with IronX from brake dust and then fully cleaned with Billbery.

Then the whole car was foamed again and took its place for correction.

Some 50/50 shots during correction stages

This foto is one of my favorites, which is taken immediately after polishing this rear left corner. For the rear spoiler I had the chance to polish with Kotsos's brand new Shinex. It is such a nice polisher and so well balanced that made the most difficult, in theory, part to polish such a joy.

Then the protection stage was on. The LSP chosen was AutoFinesse's flagship carnauba wax Desire.

I have to say I am really impressed by it. It gave a really nice deep but very rich black tone that really stands out.

And some final shots:

And before the curtains are drawn...

A special thanks to Kotsos for letting me use his Festool.
Thank you very much for your time.

For more pics please have a look at Black FN2 | Facebook

stevey_p7 · 31st May 2012, 17:08

Unbelievable transformation from the first pic!

Just shows anythings possible if you know what your doing.

Great job

wanner69 · 31st May 2012, 17:13

Amazing work mickspy from yourself and kostas too, that civic was in a terrible condition so brilliant work and a lovely finish

okehciv · 31st May 2012, 17:19

Well done

Fantastic what can achieved when you know what your doing.

Syx · 31st May 2012, 17:25

Wow, such a stunning transformation!

shaunwistow · 31st May 2012, 17:28

Excellent work, Kostas showed me some pics before you uploaded to DW. Brilliant turnaround

crowmar kirkliss · 31st May 2012, 17:39

How much am i looking at for a detail like this?

Yassian · 31st May 2012, 17:47

That is stunning! Great job!

John-R · 31st May 2012, 17:48

Excellent turn around! Looks stunning

crowmar kirkliss · 31st May 2012, 20:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by crowmar kirkliss

How much am i looking at for a detail like this?

........................................

shaunwistow · 31st May 2012, 20:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by crowmar kirkliss

How much am i looking at for a detail like this?

It would cost quite a bit, as you would have to travel to Greece!

Staffs Deltic · 31st May 2012, 20:26

That is a fantastic job. Really impressed.

rossk1009 · 31st May 2012, 20:28

That's awesome. What polish did you use for the correction?

tinkz · 31st May 2012, 20:33

Fantastic results, hope it kept in this condition

by its new owner

mickspy · 31st May 2012, 20:36

Thank you all very much for you kind words

!!

mickspy · 31st May 2012, 20:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by rossk1009

That's awesome. What polish did you use for the correction?

The bonnet was corrected with Megs #205 as the readings were really low there. To the rest of the car Menzerna Power Gloss, 203S and Megs 105 depending on the severity of the issues tackled.
The whole car was finally jewelled with Menzerna 85re.

molonlave · 31st May 2012, 20:42

This is the result if you love what you are doing!Excellent job.

wanner69 · 31st May 2012, 20:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by mickspy

The bonnet was corrected with Megs #205 as the readings were really low there. To the rest of the car Menzerna Power Gloss, 203S and Megs 105 depending on the severity of the issues tackled.
The whole car was finally jewelled with Menzerna 85re.

Even jewelling after 205 which gives a great finish in itself, you are perfectionists

Fr0d · 31st May 2012, 21:05

Wow, that's an incredible transformation!

Looks as bad/worse than my paintwork when I first got my car!

50/50 shots really stand out - Just goes to show how awful neglected black paintwork can look.

But by far the best colour when expertly detailed (and clean), though!

jeremiah · 31st May 2012, 21:08

Awesome job!!!

31st May 2012, 17:06	#1 (permalink)
mickspy Join Date: 31st August 2009 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 1,181 Thanks given: 582 Thanked 572 Times in 335 Posts iTrader: (0)	An FN2 that many "Desire" Hi guys. My last detail session involved a paint correction of a rather abused black TypeR. The car was never properly looked after nor left in a decent parking slot. This is what I was up against: The car was first cleaned with CG glassworks shampoo and then clayed with Bilt Hamper soft clay. The alloys were first decontaminated with IronX from brake dust and then fully cleaned with Billbery. Then the whole car was foamed again and took its place for correction. Some 50/50 shots during correction stages This foto is one of my favorites, which is taken immediately after polishing this rear left corner. For the rear spoiler I had the chance to polish with Kotsos's brand new Shinex. It is such a nice polisher and so well balanced that made the most difficult, in theory, part to polish such a joy. Then the protection stage was on. The LSP chosen was AutoFinesse's flagship carnauba wax Desire. I have to say I am really impressed by it. It gave a really nice deep but very rich black tone that really stands out. And some final shots: And before the curtains are drawn... A special thanks to Kotsos for letting me use his Festool. Thank you very much for your time. For more pics please have a look at Black FN2 \| Facebook

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