Started what looks to be a week long project on my old mustang.

The paint on the car is not perfect. Its a good 20 feet car then when you get up on it the paint has flaws from a bad paint job with dust, scratches, and waterstains.

Soooooo I go out this morning and start off with 600 wet sand, then 1000 wet sand, heavy duty compound several times, light duty compound several times, about 5 rounds of #9, and some nxt.

So far I have the trunk and top done in just under 9 hours.

Here is what I started with....



Then the 600 grit....

 

After the first round of heavy duty compound...



And the finished trunk lid....






Another report with progress tomorrow.

 

looks awesome!

- Chris

 

You're doing a nice job, especially with something that takes that much time. Braver than I am.

 

600 grit... pretty bold move there chico...

 

I really didn't mean to be that bold it just happened.

Me and the rotary buffer are pretty good buddys now too.

 

I'd say that you'd have to be ... those scuffs from 600 grit must be REALLY deep and difficult to remove...

I will say that it looks pretty darn good though...

RP

 

More sanding this morning...

Hood, drivers side and rear finished today. I should be able to finish the passenger side tomorrow and get it washed then put the final coats of wax on hopefully.

This has been way more project than I wanted, but took alot of defects out of the paint.
My reasoning for 600 grit....the dust deep in the paint.

Half way into the hood this morning the rotary buffer speed control switch exploded and I had to take it apart and wire it up to run wide open...not a good thing.

Best part of it......no clear coat.

Best product used meguiars nxt. Most stubborn product used meguiars nxt.



Finished hood...dust on hood just from backing out side.

 

That's unreal. One I can't believe you had the guts to use 600 grit wet sand on paint. Two that your results are that good. Geese that looks like a lot of work. AWESOME results though!!!!

 

I look at the first picture in this series, and then the last. Again and again. Granted, I didn't do the work, but it sure seems worth the effort. The difference is astounding! You should puff all up with pride while driving around town with that car!! Hat's off to you! Have a nanner!

Flagship

 

That is amazing

 

Swing through Maryland...I got another stang you can go to work on.

Looks Good

 

Finally finished with the old girl.

Results turn out decent, still not perfect. The only thing thats going to cure that is a new paint job.







And if you want to take a spin with me here is a small inside VIDEO.
I should have rolled up the windows.

 

Flat out awesome job. Unreal how big a difference that made. Have you done something like that before or were you just feeling bold?

 

Damn fine job... that's is one beautiful 'Stang.
The vid was badass as well.