Ted Y Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Pre-cleaning inspection of a one year old car with 3000 miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Y Posted March 13, 2017 Author Share Posted March 13, 2017 After at least two heavy cutting compound passes (more in some places), a medium polish pass and a light polish pass, it came out like this. About 95% of the scratches came out. I don't like to chase the deeper ones and risk going too far through the paint. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Y Posted March 13, 2017 Author Share Posted March 13, 2017 For protection, we tried a relatively new two step hybrid coating process called Crystal Serum Light and EXO. The CSL is designed to add hardness to the paint, provide superior chemical resistance, and UV protection. The EXO coating goes on top of the CSL and is extremely hydrophobic. Together, they last 3-5 YEARS. With careful washing, this car will be protected for a long time. At a later date, we will be doing the wheels and plastic. Stay tuned! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Tom Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Holy crap. Been taking cars to automatic car washes for years, (Not my Corvettes), and have not seen that kind of damage. Must have followed a muddy 4X4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Extender32 Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Nice finger Ted and what a great rescue on the paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCMSH Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Pewter rules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLs Mistress Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 This is why I Love Black cars ... Great Job Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1EVLC7 Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 15 hours ago, Ted Y said: About 95% of the scratches came out. I don't like to chase the deeper ones and risk going too far through the paint. Don't be scared, there is more clear to work with then you think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Y Posted March 13, 2017 Author Share Posted March 13, 2017 I respectfully disagree. I've read many threads how manufacturers have gotten thinner and thinner to save money. Until I can afford a $1500 paint thickness gauge that can read primer, color, and clear thicknesses on top of fiberglass/plastic, I'm not taking that chance. In five years, I've had to repaint exactly zero cars due to causing a clear coat failure. An overy-thinned clear coat may not show problems right away. It's just my two cents. I get my information from people who know more than I do. I also like to leave some room for future work as swirls and new scratches creep in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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