Tom Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 http://www.supraforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=420656 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 wow. now that's stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 That is a lovely finish, very well done... 13 hours worth of work, I can believe that as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Yeh nice, not to difficult to do really, machine polished probably with a porter cable, i have one they are very good especially on black. Not much use on my white one tho! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Ok I can see what they have done to the car and it looks fanatasic but what do they mean I had the car detailed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Detailing is the next level of valetting.... You basically mop the paint and return the car to better than show room finish.. and you do it ALL over the car, wheel arches the lot... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Detailing is the next level of valetting.... You basically mop the paint and return the car to better than show room finish.. and you do it ALL over the car, wheel arches the lot... Ha right. I take it that is not something you can do yourself or? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 You can do it yourself... The missus and I do it on our own cars and friends cars ever now and then. It is just a matter of sourcing the chemicals which is not overly difficult, and having practice with a random orbital polisher. It is more a matter of time and dedication than anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2JG Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 That looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 You can do it yourself... The missus and I do it on our own cars and friends cars ever now and then. It is just a matter of sourcing the chemicals which is not overly difficult, and having practice with a random orbital polisher. It is more a matter of time and dedication than anything else. Yep and lots of funny looks from the neighbours unless your doing it indoors of course! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 You can do it yourself... The missus and I do it on our own cars and friends cars ever now and then. It is just a matter of sourcing the chemicals which is not overly difficult, and having practice with a random orbital polisher. It is more a matter of time and dedication than anything else. Ah right nice one cheers. Any chance I could be a friend for a day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Your best bet is to have a word with Pete Richards, as he is a valeter (and detailer), and he can supply the various polishes/waxes and the like. (He also sells a mean sheepskin washmitt) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Ah right nice one cheers. Any chance I could be a friend for a day You are welcome to come up one saturday when we do a car...and you can see the various bits and pieces... although I'm only a hobby detailer and not a pro like some of the people I've seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=959 If look at Graham S's garage, you will see the sort of results even the home hobbyist can get. Bear in mind we only did the body panels this time, since time was running out.. My fav shot is the one of the door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Wow! id love to have that done on mine, some parts are looking a bit crap... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 It isn't too hard, you wont get resulkts like that by hand though ! to see the imperfections you need flourescent lighting, looking at your paint under this light will make you i have a porter cable polisher with the right mops and compounds to do the job and have achieved similar results on my old mans Astra i should be doing a friends Supra soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 i should be doing a friends Supra soon. Let me know how you get on Want some bling bits done soon too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Wow-looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Thats nice:cool: I just brought this, gonna give mine a good going over the weekend. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=004&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&viewitem=&item=140093804023&rd=1&rd=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 That's fantastic. Black look so good polished up like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraJames Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Stunning, that last pic of the bodywork, rear of the car looks like a mirror finish, amazing work. Would have mine done, but having it painted instead lol..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Thats nice:cool: I just brought this, gonna give mine a good going over the weekend. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=004&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&viewitem=&item=140093804023&rd=1&rd=1 hi jp, have you used one before ? just be carefull as its a rotary , can burn the paintwork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 hi jp, have you used one before ? just be carefull as its a rotary , can burn the paintwork New respray coming up:D i got that one as it has different speeds, ill report back what i think of it;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 give dave (loopy) a call he can give you good advice on the rotary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 mine looks like that all summer..Ask jamie and others..LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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