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Sexy 2014 Camaro SS 1LE in progress - Dover get in here...


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Dover re-entered the car scene with a nice bit of muscle a while back when he bought this beauty. Unfortunately a busy schedule serving our country (Happy belated Vets. Day) and other things have caused the Bat Mobile to turn a bit gray.

 

Overall Chevy has some pretty good clear coat paint being on the hard side but the paint here was pretty hammered. Loaded with swirls and a number of deeper scratches. The car is currently for sale so the plan was to hit it with Option 2.

 

Option 2: Premium Enhancement

 

The Premium Enhancement adds optical clarity, depth of color and seasonal protection using a tried and proven single step polish and hybrid sealant that removes light swirls, scratches and defects. With this correction the goal is to significantly reduce and in many cases eliminate 75%+ of the swirls and abrasions. This process will not remove deeper scratches or fully correct badly abraded surfaces. It's not rare for this service to reach near perfection either.

 

Work in progress:

 

I began working on the car late day today after work with a goal of spending a few hours getting her thoroughly cleaned and to start the correction. Plan for Saturday would be to work on the trim, wheels and apply the coating.

 

Here's what I have so far after a few hours tonight.

 

Hammered Paint:

http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah133/PDQS4/Misc%20Detailing/20161111_171758%20web_zpsaixltwkh.jpg

http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah133/PDQS4/Misc%20Detailing/20161111_171849%20web_zpsur6mwfmo.jpg

 

 

Before Shot:

 

http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah133/PDQS4/Misc%20Detailing/20161111_185240%20web_zpsrgyeplac.jpg

 

 

After a few passes: (test section) - Found the pad and product combo and the number of passes to use.

 

http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah133/PDQS4/Misc%20Detailing/20161111_190937%20web_zpskj5nkmj0.jpg

 

 

Seems to be working out rather well:

 

http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah133/PDQS4/Misc%20Detailing/20161111_215827%20web_zpsgi7dez7b.jpg

 

 

Reflection off drivers side roof panel:

 

http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah133/PDQS4/Misc%20Detailing/20161111_215851%20web_zpsht8oaabz.jpg

 

 

Completed the paint and wrapped up for tonight:

 

http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah133/PDQS4/Misc%20Detailing/20161111_220853%20web_zpsdzerthyg.jpg

 

 

Tomorrow I'll work on the wheels, trim and apply the ceramic coating

 

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Oh, and Mike I am just a little upset that you give me such a sexy beast that sounds so good that I have a huge urge to write you a check for this thing today. Damn! it sounds so good I just want to start it up and listen to it.

 

It's turning out great and once I have a chance I'll post up the final pics.

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Tim, it looks absolutely wonderful! I really appreciate you getting it in for me, I will for sure be bringing all my vehicles over to you from now on. I really didn't think that GM paint would turn out that well. Thank you again!
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:thumbup: Glad you're happy....especially considering it wasn't even coated in those pics yet :p I leaned into it for ya in honor of Veteran's day. She's 95% perfect. If you keep it and don't sell, bring it back and we'll spend an hour fixing up the remaining scratches and minor stains / etchings. Agian, GM paint is pretty tough so when it scratches or swirls it's takes some effort to fix. It has some serious shine now though and looks awesome. They said they would keep it inside now (no more cats walking on it I hope :eek:)

 

Your dad said he's never seen two black cars so clean (yours and mine side by side). I really kinda think he's in heaven in your car as he was grinning from ear to ear as he left. I'm going to miss the rumble and cackles that beast lets out. If that doesn't put a smile on a mans face nothing will.

 

I just got in from a great day outside so I'll put up a few pics. You can have/use them for when you're selling it. I didn't get anything fancy just a few decent shots with my phone.

 

Looks so naked without ZL1 rocker. Awesome job Tim

 

Thanks! If you keep yours bring it by. We'll clean up those LED's and light up the road :p

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