And then you move on to compounds and polishes after?

speaking of drips, there are 2 on the hood. What grit is best to flatten these with and any tips you recommend? And yeah, is there anything like waiting too long to buff the clear, Is 4 weeks + too long?

and should I - wet? - sand the drips sooner or do it when I am buffing.

 

I start with the dewalt rotary

I use 3m rubbing compound with a wool pad
2nd pass I use a foam pad
3rd pass i use 3m polish (3m black foam pad)
4th pass use 3m polish again
And if there's some swirls I use the flex d.a. with meguriars swirl remover

On the drips they have to be really dry before you try to sand them off you can rip them right off if there not fully dry

I use a wooden mixing stick and make my own flat block

I'll say use a blade too to shave it but kind of risky of you do it wrong

On drips use a little bit of 800 to knock it down then 1000 1500 then 2000

 

Need to pick up the rear window maybe today or tomorrow. Finish prep and prime the remaining parts then get them painted. Also have a puncture to repair in one of the rear tires.

 

Did you manage to get good coverage on that quayerpanel window edges?
Do you plan on painting the engine bay ?

 

Yeah. It covered good with nothing showing through to the edges. But if I were to do it again I would most likely remove those windows as I think it would make it easier.

Not planning to paint the bay, just painted the edge of the fenders. The engine bay is actually in grey and wasn't the same silver as the body was originally so it doesn't stick out but actually looks quite normal. Like its meant to be that way.

 

in the "booth"
Waiting now to put the clear on

 

Got the clear on much smoother

 

Looking good dude!! Paint match that orange strip on the wheels. I was skeptical when you first made this but based off those pics it looks pretty good. Can't wait to see them out in the light!!

 

I thought about changing the strip to match but I actually like it orange. In fact I would only have considered putting red stripes on wheels until I bought these which already had the stripe. Then I realised how much I like it, or it grew on me.

Not entirely perfect but I'll see how many people notice the flaws and if it'll be worth rectifying it.

Bit dirty here and still haven't buffed the clear as yet.

 

 

Hot Shet!


That color is looking damn good. Well done sir.

 

Thanks! The many hours researching colours certainly paid off

 

Looks great. Can't wait to see the end result after a good cut and polish.

 

Nice
Any days or drips?

 

there's two drips on the hood and a couple bits of collected clear at the edge of the trunk lid and the edge of the bumper. Nothing too bad.