1967 Camaro SS convertible / Paint Correction and High Gloss Polish A Miracle Detailing

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1967 Camaro SS / Paint Correction / High Gloss Polish A Miracle Detailing
Tons of swirl marks and 1500-grit sanding marks covered the entire paintwork.
Sadly, this car was in bad shape. It needed an "Extreme Makeover".


Inspection:
DeFelsko PosiTest DFT Paint Thickness Gauge for ferrous/non-ferrous metals
DeFelsko 200C3-G PosiTector 200 C3 Advanced Ultrasonic Coating Thickness Gauge

Lighting:
ScanGrip MultiMatch 8 and MultiMatch 3 color from 2500k to 6500k. ScanGrip Sunmatch 3

Machines:
RUPES Bigfoot iBrid Nano Long Neck
RUPES BigFoot LHR 75E Mini
Rupes 21 with a Rupes 5" Backing Plate

Correction:
1) Carpro 5" microfiber pad
Meguiars M101 Ultra Pro Speed Compound (I love this stuff!)
2) Lake Country Orange HDO pad 5"
Meguiars M110 Ultra Pro Speed Compound (less dust, not as much cut)

Polishing:
3) CARPRO Gloss Finishing Pad - 5"
Meguiar`s M210 Mirror Glaze Ultra Pro Finishing Polish
4) Lake Country HDO Black Finishing Pad - 5 1/2"
CARPRO Reflect High Gloss Finishing Polish

Tools:
RYOBI Cold Water Electric Pressure Washer
MTM Hydro PF22.2 Professional Snow Foam Cannon
Metro Air Force Master Blaster

Cleaning Products:
CarPro IronX Snow Soap / Poorboys Super Slick & Foam Pre Wash Snow Foam
TUGA Devil Special Wheel Cleaner

Last Step Products:
Two coats of Collinite No. 845 Heavy Duty Insulator Wax
CARPRO ReTyre Tire & Rubber Cleaner (cleaning tires)
OBSSSSD Tire Dressing - Matte

Sadly it was a very "grey" day when I took the pics. (Notice the clouds)

This was his review...
"What a remarkable transformation he did on our Camaro’s paint.
Every defect was tackled with knowledge and precision. She glistens!
"

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Hood Shot
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Front Drivers Side
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Rear Drivers Side
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Rear Passenger Side
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Front Passenger Side
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Stunning work, Mike. That was one of my favorite Camaro colors back in the day. Another very happy customer, I'm sure!!
 

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