WITW - Barn-find Final Edition

[MikkiJayne]

I've been thinking that its probably worth changing the fuel pump, since its sat for so long. Obviously merely thinking that prompted the pump to fail on the single track lane up to my house

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.



The reason I was out and about was to get an assessment on the paintwork from a local detailer who specialises in paint recovery



Before - etching all over the place from having sat outside for so long



After a test patch - like glass! The car is booked in for the full multi-stage paint correction in a couple of weeks



As prep for the paintwork being sorted I made a start on the brightwork which was also a tad faded





It came up very well









Back bumper

[Audifan]

Originally Posted by MikkiJayne

As prep for the paintwork being sorted I made a start on the brightwork which was also a tad faded





It came up very well









Back bumper

Nice job What was used to do this job?

[MikkiJayne]

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.

[Sit down, Waldo]

I'd be interested in finding out how much the paint correction has come in ar.

[sarg]

Originally Posted by MikkiJayne

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?

[MikkiJayne]

Originally Posted by Sit down, Waldo

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.

Originally Posted by sarg

Is that the new mini polisher from AITP?

It is indeed Very handy it is too

[Sit down, Waldo]

Originally Posted by MikkiJayne

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?

[MikkiJayne]

I have a local paint shop who could do that

[Audifan]

Originally Posted by MikkiJayne

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

[steamship]

Originally Posted by MikkiJayne

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.