Topic: Kavik's Wagon a beggining phase.. (Read 2448 times)

Photofixer · « **on:** April 09, 2010, 07:37:38 PM »

Just a few shots for now..
Daryl, came over today we spent about two hours working on the front of his car

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I was amazed to see how much fade he had going on his car

We were able to not only bring in some shine .. But bring in some Color too.. She just needs some subaru loving hands..

Front Bumper 50 /50

Hood

I think with some Glaze and wax she is really gonna shine when I am done with her..

flutyr525 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 09, 2010, 08:25:29 PM »

holy difference! looks great buddy!

Photofixer · « **Reply #2 on:** April 09, 2010, 08:45:03 PM »

Were doing it a little at a time

His car is gonna be fun to work on and interesting to see how well I can bring it back..

Gonna take a few extra pads on the car too good thing I got enough..

My wife keeps complaining becuase boxes show up everyday between her , work parts and myself.. LOL

I think I am gonna put some Mequiar's love in their though...

Glaze no 7 works really good on yellow..

idipskoalmint · « **Reply #3 on:** April 09, 2010, 11:46:46 PM »

That looks awesome, Daryl! I had the chance to see Marty do a touch-up to his car when I went to the Bear Mountain meet a few years ago, and it's truly a work of art with him.

Kavik · « **Reply #4 on:** April 10, 2010, 12:02:33 AM »

it's a huge difference already, can't wait to see the final product!
i'd type more, but it sucks typing on my phone lol

gebby1029 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 10, 2010, 11:16:03 AM »

Kavik - Will you still be painting your car?

Kavik · « **Reply #6 on:** April 10, 2010, 12:24:19 PM »

i'm not sure what you're asking about?
i still have some damaged parts that need repair and paint, yes.
i still would like to do the vinyl on the roof and part of the bumper to save on repairs, yes.

but i never had plans to re-paint the whole thing

gebby1029 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 10, 2010, 06:09:41 PM »

Quote from: Kavik on April 10, 2010, 12:24:19 PM

i still would like to do the vinyl on the roof and part of the bumper to save on repairs, yes.

This is what I was referring to.

Didn't say it in my first post but the color looks so much lively now.

Kavik · « **Reply #8 on:** April 10, 2010, 09:15:00 PM »

okay....yeah i'd still like to do that after this is all done

so much lively is right, Martyls doing an amazing job bringing it back from the dead!

ssgtshields · « **Reply #9 on:** April 11, 2010, 06:00:25 PM »

Looks really good! Let me know when you want help installing those parts. You'll be happy to know I'm not gaming right now, the masters is on!

sgf00imp · « **Reply #10 on:** April 11, 2010, 06:58:05 PM »

It's back to sonic yellow!

Kavik · « **Reply #11 on:** April 19, 2010, 04:21:24 PM »

My small contribution: While waiting to get the rest of the work done with Marty (my scheduling sucks), I just did a little more cleaning up of the faded black trim. It was a mess of old built up crud, so he had me wiping it down with alcohol to remove the grime......well, here's a couple pics of how I spent my lunch

This is a close up of a spot i started. I drew in the red lines so you can see that I worked below that mark, and see how grey and coarse the surface was above that point?

and this is that section finished

Lookin' forward to this weekend Marty

edit: crappy cell phone pic didn't do that first image justice for just how bad it was....but it gives you the idea

Photofixer · « **Reply #12 on:** April 19, 2010, 07:36:40 PM »

Friday you mean?

Looking good dude.. TOLD YOU that shit works..

JUST DON'T RUB THE PAINT!!!

Kavik · « **Reply #13 on:** April 19, 2010, 07:44:17 PM »

I'm doing my best not to!

Photofixer · « **Reply #14 on:** April 19, 2010, 08:07:53 PM »

What percentage IPA did you use ?

Kavik · « **Reply #15 on:** April 19, 2010, 08:31:09 PM »

errrrrrrrr.....the one that came in the bottle that was in my bathroom.

that's all I know without going out to the car to check. Please don't hurt me

Photofixer · « **Reply #16 on:** April 19, 2010, 08:34:30 PM »

The stronger balance is the higher Percentage.. the higher percentage is less Rubbing.

that's all..

It's your car.. I am just trying to help you revive her

Kavik · « **Reply #17 on:** April 19, 2010, 08:55:11 PM »

well, I went and looked, it's 70%, and I only rubbed a little at a time, then moved to the next section so that could dry and I could see if it was good or if it needed going over again. I'd like to think I did okay and didn't over do any part of it. I'm sure you'll tell me when you see it up close

Photofixer · « **Reply #18 on:** April 19, 2010, 09:03:19 PM »

I'll Have to make us a Quick snack with beer on Friday.

I make a killer Sandwhich

With imported Sharp provalone and red wine vinegar

ok.. wait that was my stomach..I think i need to go eat

aldog1330 · « **Reply #19 on:** April 20, 2010, 01:27:27 PM »

It took me a minute to realize you were referring to Isopropyl Alcohol, not India Pale Ale

. I didn't know it worked that well on rubber, but now I do. Looks good.

Kavik · « **Reply #20 on:** April 20, 2010, 01:51:27 PM »

LOL yeah, wrong kind of alcohol

works well, just gotta be careful not to over do it, or (like Marty said above) rub it into the paint

20wrx09 · « **Reply #21 on:** April 20, 2010, 01:58:09 PM »

yea dont use rubbing alcohol on paint… ask me how i know

looks good

skyphix · « **Reply #22 on:** April 20, 2010, 02:29:56 PM »

Consider conditioning the rubber afterwards. IA can (and will) dry out rubber parts in the long haul. DAMHIKT.

Kavik · « **Reply #23 on:** April 20, 2010, 02:56:48 PM »

yeah, I'm going to look around for some sort of condtioner or whatever that will keep it black and shiney....was just going to wait untill the detail is finished, in case any of the rubber/plastic gets anything on it during the process

I'd ask if you had any suggestions on what to use, but it sounds like you're speaking from experience of not using anything?

skyphix · « **Reply #24 on:** April 20, 2010, 03:10:11 PM »

Quote from: Kavik on April 20, 2010, 02:56:48 PM

yeah, I'm going to look around for some sort of condtioner or whatever that will keep it black and shiney....was just going to wait untill the detail is finished, in case any of the rubber/plastic gets anything on it during the process

I'd ask if you had any suggestions on what to use, but it sounds like you're speaking from experience of not using anything?

Yes, I used nothing and wound up with grayed/weathered/cracked rubber and plastic bits. I'm a fan of Meguiars products for price/performance but I'm no expert.
http://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-Vinyl-Rubber-Conditioner-Spray/dp/B0009KKTA2

I've only done budget resto's on old cars, not much on newer cars.

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