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blackf0rk
06-09-2006, 01:54 PM
Last year I finished my Wet sanding project. Some of you might have seen th thread about it. Anyways...

MANY hours have gone into making my car's paint look like this (including weeks of wetsanding and buffing). I finished this process this afternoon. Please enjoy!

This is a picture of my passenger side door, the reflection :)

http://img383.imageshack.us/img383/8701/p60900124uq.th.jpg (http://img383.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p60900124uq.jpg)

And here's a picture of it outside...

http://img383.imageshack.us/img383/386/p60900157hc.th.jpg (http://img383.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p60900157hc.jpg)

And here's a vid (http://www.enspiar.com/boosted/wetsand/P6090013.MOV) of my door, just so you can better understand the smoothness of it.

Here's a vid (http://www.enspiar.com/boosted/wetsand/P6090014.MOV) of the reflectivity of the paint in the sun. Notice...no swirl ;)
MENINBLK
06-09-2006, 02:01 PM
OK...

Now the hard questions ?

How may Megapixel is your camera ?
Martyo has a camera that has such a high megapixel that it shows any imperfections.
alarmguy
06-09-2006, 02:04 PM
Finish is awesome! I love that video.
blackf0rk
06-09-2006, 02:05 PM
It's a 5.0 Megapixel camera. I have higher 300dpi pictures that I can email anyone if they don't believe the finish. :) Although, I think the videos speak for themselves ;)
Mad4Macs
06-09-2006, 02:12 PM
Pssst... I think you missed a spot :D
prettyrico
06-09-2006, 02:14 PM
where can i learn how to do that:cool:
Blackened300a
06-09-2006, 02:28 PM
Im too nervous to wetsand so I stick to a paste hand compound to remove any contaminates.
What products did you use and what grit sandpaper??
grampaws
06-09-2006, 02:32 PM
That is really nice!!:cool:
blackf0rk
06-09-2006, 02:35 PM
Im too nervous to wetsand so I stick to a paste hand compound to remove any contaminates.
What products did you use and what grit sandpaper??

I used 2,000 grit sandpaper - automotive quality from MeGuiar's. The products/chemicals I used in the buffing process will remain a secret (sorry :(). But the wax I used is Collinite #845.
Hotrauder
06-09-2006, 05:17 PM
Secret? I won't tell. Wouldn't want anyone else to get their car shiney, too. :rolleyes: Dennis
jimlam56
06-09-2006, 05:25 PM
Looks nice, details please?
DEFYANT
06-09-2006, 05:38 PM
Secret!!???

:puke:

:down:

Secrets suck. Spill the beans!
JMan
06-09-2006, 06:54 PM
Dude!
That is incredible. I wouldn't have believed it without seeing the video!

J
gdmjoe
06-09-2006, 08:07 PM
blackf0rk ...Please enjoy!

This is a picture of my passenger side door, the reflection :)

< http://img383.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p60900124uq.jpg >

And here's a picture of it outside...

< http://img383.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p60900157hc.jpg > ...

Et al BEWARE -clicking- either of the above images will cause an adware install; Adware.QoolAid - c:\installerus.exe

Fortunately NAV caught and removed the infection as well as blocked access to my PC.

*NOTE: Did not attempt the vid.
blackf0rk
06-09-2006, 08:12 PM
The adware that is potentially a problem, is not my fault - it's image shacks. The video is off my server - perfectly fine.
gdmjoe
06-09-2006, 08:34 PM
blackf0rk - The adware that is potentially a problem, is not my fault - it's image shacks.
Didn't say it was your fault ( although it was your decision to use 'em ), however, still doesn't make it right.
Joe Walsh
06-09-2006, 09:29 PM
UFB! That shine is so sick I can't believe it!

I'd be afraid to drive mine if it looked that awesome.
bigjon
06-10-2006, 01:20 AM
very nice!
KillJoy
06-10-2006, 04:35 AM
Man! That is one sharp lookin FACTORY PAINT, paint job!

I wish I had the cajones to do something like that! Please post how you got to this point!

KillJoy
Bradley G
06-10-2006, 08:13 AM
Jourdan,
Last year @ Trilogys' Open house, You had some blemishes on your hood.
It looked like bird droppings that had left stain(s) in the paint.
Did this wet sand process adress these blemishes?
Now I have a few blemishes, Please don't keep the tricks you learned a secret.
Your Car looks fantastic!
Great Job!!!
STLR FN
06-10-2006, 08:24 AM
I have to agree with the few in regards to the sercret formula, don't tease us if your not gonna let us know how to get the same results. Sorry JMO.
bryanthomas
06-10-2006, 12:32 PM
Yeah, why keep it a secret? Do you do this for a living or something? :(
1stMerc
06-10-2006, 01:46 PM
D...N fine job. I salute your patience, cajones, and stick to it ness, now please spill the beans and let the rest of join the "Shiny Buggy Club".

Then you'll be able to join the "sticky" hall of fame.
STLR FN
06-10-2006, 02:32 PM
Yeah, why keep it a secret? Do you do this for a living or something? :(Yes he does it for a living. And Jordain it was nice seeing you again(this time planted firmly on the ground).
bigslim
06-10-2006, 04:12 PM
Jourdan, car looked really good today. Sorry it got caught in the rain on the way here. Still looked great.
blackf0rk
06-10-2006, 08:06 PM
Jourdan,
Last year @ Trilogys' Open house, You had some blemishes on your hood.
It looked like bird droppings that had left stain(s) in the paint.
Did this wet sand process adress these blemishes?
Now I have a few blemishes, Please don't keep the tricks you learned a secret.
Your Car looks fantastic!
Great Job!!!

The blemishes are still present; because I have not wetsanded the hood (or the top of the car). I may spot wetsand those problematic bird dropping areas, and I'm 99% sure that they will come out. And I am 100% sure that I can reduce their appearance to near nothing if not anything else.

And yes, I do pro-detail. So, many of the products that I use I keep for myself and only share with other pro-detailers. I can say this though...

The products I use cannot be bought in any "store" like Autozone or anything like that. So, I didn't use MeGuiar's/Mothers polishes or compounds. Also, the products I use require a Dual Action (Porter Cable) or Rotary (Milwaukee, Makita etc) buffing tool for the products to be applied appropriately to the car. So even if I told what I use, you'd still wouldn't be able to use it without a DA or Rotary.

STLR FAN
It was nice seeing you again today; and I don't care of I see you "firmly planted on the ground" or sliding sideways in a blown vehicle (although the latter is MUCH more fun :P).

bigslim
Thanks for the kinds words, I appreciate them. I was really bummed out about my car personally; I spent the last three days trying to get it ready, and as you said, I got hammered with rain and kicked-up nasty road grime. 3 days - gone. Oh well. Guess I'll have to do it over again :)
dreydin
06-11-2006, 12:47 AM
wow! O_O
Dan
06-11-2006, 05:23 AM
Why do all of the good detailing guys have to live outside of CT????

Best,

Dan
BigCars4Ever
06-11-2006, 06:59 AM
I used 2,000 grit sandpaper - automotive quality from MeGuiar's. The products/chemicals I used in the buffing process will remain a secret (sorry :(). But the wax I used is Collinite #845.
I love the Collinite line of waxes. I use the 845 also. Just for the laymen here the 845 is insullator wax and was designed to prevent flashover on high power electrical lines. It's super tough and here in FL stands up to the sun/love bugs. I haven't found a better wax yet. Glad to see someone else using it.