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Old 11th August 2021, 12:56 AM
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Heavy cut compound to start, then Gtechniq metal polish to refine, applied with a mini polisher, and finished off with wax which adds a bit of definition and helps the finish last.

I do want to experiment with ceramic as a final step but I'm not sure it'll add the richness of wax. It needs some tinkering, since it'll last longer than wax.
Is that the new mini polisher from AITP?
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Old 12th August 2021, 04:37 PM
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I'd be interested in finding out how much the paint correction has come in ar.
I'm expecting £600-800 for 5-6 days work, then ceramic coating on top of that once I've had a couple of paint blemishes sorted.

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Is that the new mini polisher from AITP?
It is indeed Very handy it is too
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Old 12th August 2021, 04:54 PM
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Luckily I had a spare, so walked to the workshop, got some tools and a backup car, and changed it by the side of the road.
Is that the magic trick to getting one of them fitted properly, at the side of the road?

Kidding. Just shows your level of expertise with the D2. BTW Nice brightwork.
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Old 12th August 2021, 06:41 PM
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Is that the magic trick to getting one of them fitted properly, at the side of the road?
I'm waiting to see if it runs out at 1/4 tank before passing judgement

I would say actually the magic trick is to remove the rubber seal around the pump before lifting the pump out. The pump comes out easier and seems to just drop back in to its proper place without it, then stuff the seal back in once the pump is seated.
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Old 12th August 2021, 09:18 PM
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Heavy cut compound to start, then Gtechniq metal polish to refine, applied with a mini polisher, and finished off with wax which adds a bit of definition and helps the finish last.

I do want to experiment with ceramic as a final step but I'm not sure it'll add the richness of wax. It needs some tinkering, since it'll last longer than wax.
Thanks. My S8 needs this done
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Old 13th August 2021, 04:56 PM
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I'm expecting £600-800 for 5-6 days work, then ceramic coating on top of that once I've had a couple of paint blemishes sorted.
Now that sounds very interesting! Still searching for a door though. If it comes to it could your detailers spray a door, or do I need someone else for that?
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Old 13th August 2021, 05:00 PM
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I have a local paint shop who could do that
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Old 13th August 2021, 05:09 PM
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Excellent!...that's another thing to add to the list then...my piggy bank's never going to talk to me again lol
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Old 22nd August 2021, 05:05 PM
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A bunch of bitty jobs this weekend to get the car ready for it's paint correction.

Removed the badges to make polishing the boot lid easier, and the rings were past their best so they needed replacing anyway. The antenna also came off as the grommet was ruined. I also took the left rear light out because it was leaking around the seal. I appear to have successfully solved that as it rained last night and the boot wasn't full of water this morning. More on that later once I'm sure it worked.



Taped off to do the rest of the brightwork. Some of it came back, some of it didn't, so I'll replace what's needed later on. It looks good enough for before and after pics of the paint restoration though.



Saturday afternoon did not go well The VDO pump I fitted last week wasn't holding pressure when turned off so it made starting quite difficult. I pulled that out and fitted a Magnetti Marelli unit which Mike bought a while ago to experiment with. That lasted ten minutes until it cavitated itself to death and the engine misfired and stalled. At £25, most definitely too good to be true Finally, I put in a known-good original pump and at last it worked properly. I'll fit another new VDO pump before it goes to its new home so the next owner has peace of mind, making four pump swaps in total



Sunday - pulled the last of the heinous mudflaps off



One of the parking sensors is not only unpainted, but superglued in to the bumper What sort of deranged thought process goes through the mind of someone to think this an acceptable repair? Not only did they glue the sensor in, but they dribbled glue all over the bumper so it looks a total mess



I was able to remove the superglue with acetone, since this is original 2k paint which was baked on so its quite resilient. The mid-right sensor was also faulty so two replacement sensors and brackets and it looks a million times better and now works properly again.



The stone guard on the left is utterly ruined so this has to go. Warmed up with the heat gun and it peels off relatively easily, and then a bit of tar remover to get the adhesive residue off



This is probably the best paint on the whole car For now anyway



Its now with Fiftyfive Details for Nicola to work her magic on it over the course of the next week or so. She is really keen to get started on the transformation, and Bert is going to shoot a bunch of before & after pics for a feature on paint restoration and etching in PVD magazine

Totals so far:

171 hours, £2472

Parts used:

PS hoses (refurb, £200)
PS hose brackets (used)
NSF upper rear arm (used)
NSF lower rear arm (used)
NSF wheel bearing (used)
CV boot (£12)
Suspension brace (used)
Boot lid (£150)
FE wheels (£500)
Window motor (£50)
Headlight level arm joints (£15)
Radiator (£300)
Belt idlers (used)
Accessory belt & idlers (used)
Snub mount (£60)
Air filter (£6)
Wiper mechanism & motor (£120)
Air box trim (£10)
Intake duct (£10)
Bumper (£200)
F125 (£1)
Exhaust clamps (£30)
Boot grommets (£15)
Brake fluid (£20)
Wiper trim (£50)
Platinum carpet (£25)
Central locking pump (£60)
Lateral Acceleration Sensor (£20)
N/S seat belt (£18)
Potions and microfibres (£120)
Wiper blades (£30)
Bosch S3 019 battery (£85)
Bosch lambda sensors 2x (£120)
Parking sensors 2x (£40)
SAI removal plates + map (£65)
Fuel pump (£140)
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Old 22nd August 2021, 07:05 PM
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