Thread: 1967 VW Karmann Ghia Detail

I was called in to try to improve the finish on this car last Tuesday and I was asked to spend just 1 day on it.
It turned out to be 1 day and 2 hours in the end. 503 Motoring removed the bumpers and everything else to make my job a lot easier. I was told that it was buffed out awhile back, but that it didn't turn out as hoped or that the finish didn't last, not sure which one. This car IS for sale.




Process:


3D grand slam 4:1 wipe down
HD UNO black wool GG PC
HD UNO orange pad flex 3401
HD SPEED black pad flex 3401
HD POXY black pad GG PC
HD METAL POLISH
3D window cleaner
3D tire shine


Paint readings were between 205 - 650 microns - had plenty to work with


The paint was completely flat even though in some before pictures the car seems to have some shine :wall


Before but after the wipe down how the car looked.



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Started on the roof:



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Making some progress



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Next was the hood



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50/50



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75/25



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Getting closer to the finish line!



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Before



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After



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Before



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After



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Here are some final shot - if you have any questions, just ask.



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new life brought into it! great work

Thank you!

Nice job!