First ever paint correction steps and pics!

[blk05crew]

So I decided I'd make a new thread for this with the steps, products used and process and results pics. In total it took me 19 hours over 3 days this weekend.

I thought it turned out pretty good for my first try, enjoy!

 

This correction was on my wife's black 2007 Tahoe.

 

Friday after work, time spent, 4 hours.

 

Strip wash with dish soap and a little APC mix

Dry and clayed with detail spray and Adam's clay bar kit. (There was quite a bit of contamination, used 3/4 bottle of detail spray and 2 hunks of clay)

 

 

Then I applied SVRT to plastic trim pieces and taped of some areas

 

 

Saturday, 12 hours total on paint correction and sealant.

 

Here's what I used for paint correction and some supplies for me!

 

 

Here's the paint before I started, it was really bad.

 

 

During polishing on a test spot.

 

 

And the 50/50 shots of the test spot on the fender, quite a difference!

 

 

My helper Abby and an action shot:rockon:

 

 

Here are shots after the paint correction using the green, orange and white pads with there matching product.

 

 

Next I put on a coat of Revive polish with hand applicator and then Machine Super Sealant.

With Machine Super Sealant on

And shots after the Revive and Super Sealant, finished up Saturday night at midnight.

 

Sunday, 3 final hours.

 

Started at noon after Super Sealant had cured for 12 hours.

Applied Brilliant glaze and Buttery wax.

 

And the finished results:thumbsup:

 

Overall I was really impressed with all of the products and the Porter Cable rocks! The wife and I couldn't have been happier with the results! Thanks to Adam's for the great products and service and thanks to everyone on the Forum here who have given me tips and advice!

I hope you enjoy my report!

[blk05crew]

Thanks for the kind words everyone! I was indeed enjoying a nice cold one at the end of the long Saturday session. But your right, it's definitely nice to sit back and enjoy the results!

 

And your right Gary, happy wife happy life! She said I can order whatever I need to keep it looking this way!

[JBlack151]

Awesome job Nate. Glad to see everything worked out great for you. The Tahoe came out killer man!

[blk05crew]

Thanks John, your truck looks amazing now with the lift and everything done, seriously awesome man!

 

Here are a few shots from yesterday evening, finally got it out in some daylight since it was nice. It had rained here all weekend.

Don't mind the fenderwells, those will be taken care of soon:)

 

[GaryW]

Nate really nice work,, good job, espically first time.

[Chuckkilo3]

Thanks John, your truck looks amazing now with the lift and everything done, seriously awesome man!

 

Here are a few shots from yesterday evening, finally got it out in some daylight since it was nice. It had rained here all weekend.

Don't mind the fenderwells, those will be taken care of soon:)

 

 

 

They are begging for some IUS. Feed them.

[blk05crew]

Nate really nice work,, good job, espically first time.

 

Thanks Gary!

 

And yes, fender liners will be fed soon!

[Chuckkilo3]

Thanks Gary!

 

And yes, fender liners will be fed soon!

 

You might get some extra suga once you feed them.

[blk05crew]

Lol, couldn't hurt right?!

[scootertrash19]

Tahoe turned out great!!! You'll be wanting a Flex now your hooked.

[Schwag one]

Man that looks awesome. I've been contemplating if I want the flex or PC. I'm thinking PC

[blk05crew]

Thanks guys, I really like the PC but I'm sure I'll end up with a Flex once I get the PC down a little better!

[Mongosg8]

Great job Nate! Love the 50/50 comparison shots ..they just prove how bad the paint was.

 

Black paint is a ---- to take care of. I bet you are glad its over.. now just maintaining it will be easy.

[GaryW]

Thanks guys, I really like the PC but I'm sure I'll end up with a Flex once I get the PC down a little better!

 

I finally got the Flex. I have the PC set up for 4" pads. I have only used it couple of times, but love it. The vibration from the PC was killing me. But I will say, I did my car with the PC before getting the FLex and love the way it came out. Took a little more time but I was not in a hurry.

I got it on the V-Day sale. I am sure there will be some great sales coming up with Memorial Day and 4th of July. That is best time to pick one up.. :cheers:

[blk05crew]

Great job Nate! Love the 50/50 comparison shots ..they just prove how bad the paint was.

 

Black paint is a ---- to take care of. I bet you are glad its over.. now just maintaining it will be easy.

 

Thanks Mark, I'm glad it's done and your right, maintaining it now will be a lot easier!