Holiday blues

[Jason S.]

Was busy doing a detail for a friend today while the wife was out doing some last minute shopping. I was wiped out, and then she brings me home this little gift:

Using Adam's advice, "never polish angry", we went to dinner so I could recharge. I planned to tackle in the morning, but when I got home I just couldn't resist. I gave it 2 hits of waterless wash, then had to really get after it with the visco clay, which removed about 90% of the paint transfer. I felt really good about getting back to normal because there appeared to be no body damage and the area was really smooth to the touch, so I figured the clearcoat was still intact.

Had to un-box the Rupes mini that was under the tree and give it a go. I used the heavy correcting compound and a 4" microfiber pad, followed by PCP, and finishing polish with the white foam pad. Topped it off with a layer of LPS. Got it nearly perfect, minus 2 leftover small scratches, but you just have to know when to say "enough is enough".

After photos:

Pretty lucky it wasn't worse.

[Ls1transam]

Looks pretty good. Good work.

[shane@detailedreflections]

Nice work and a good save!

[neontrucks]

Good work.

[Jason S.]

Thanks, it was way easier than I anticipated because it was mostly paint transfer.

[stripesace]

I took my mother-in-laws attempt to trim a bush out today with the rupes mini. Very capable machine.

[Jason S.]

I took my mother-in-laws attempt to trim a bush out today with the rupes mini. Very capable machine.

Yeah, it's awesome. It makes me want to throw my PC7424 into the lake behind my house. But that's the only "large" machine I have until I bring in the Bigfoot MkII.

[Chris@Adams]

NICE save!!

[Rich]

Very nice!!  It's amazing how something that looks that bad can be rescued. Great job.  

[blcksilv08]

Yeah, it's awesome. It makes me want to throw my PC7424 into the lake behind my house. But that's the only "large" machine I have until I bring in the Bigfoot MkII.

Don't get rid of the PC. After I bought a Flex 3401, Rupes 15, and Rupes 21 I bought brushes to use on the PC. Great to scrub carpets, leather, tires and some carpet fender wells. Very nice save on the paint transfer as well.

Edited December 24, 2016 by blcksilv08

[Jason S.]

Don't get rid of the PC. After I bought a Flex 3401, Rupes 15, and Rupes 21 I bought brushes to use on the PC. Great to scrub carpets, leather, tires and some carpet fender wells. Very nice save on the paint transfer as well.

That is exactly what I plan to use it for. Especially since I don't own a heavy duty steamer or extractor.

[07stanggt]

good save, Don't do it again !!  lol

[DREWBUSH]

Nice work. The Rupes  just payed for itself.

[Sizzle Chest]

Nice save.  Glad you got it back to looking good!!!

[GXPaycheck]

Don't get rid of the PC. After I bought a Flex 3401, Rupes 15, and Rupes 21 I bought brushes to use on the PC. Great to scrub carpets, leather, tires and some carpet fender wells. Very nice save on the paint transfer as well.

Where'd you get the brushes?

[blcksilv08]

Where'd you get the brushes?

PM sent

[GXPaycheck]

Thanx!

[BrianT]

Nice save!

[falcaineer]

PM sent

PM sent, Eric...

 

And nice fix, Jason!

Edited December 28, 2016 by falcaineer

[Geebee]

Whew.....Nice work!