Si_s Supe Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 ...to say I'm chuffed with the results is an under statement! I've had the car for a number of months now, and although the paint was in good condition and is all totally original, it's never really had 'love'. Started on Friday afternoon by giving it a wash with Fairy liquid to remove any traces of old polish or wax. Then clay barred it and the results from that alone were incredible. Removed A LOT of tar and smoothed the paint nicely. Saturday I went on to cut using 3M Finishing Material, then polish with AG SRP, glaze using PB's White Diamond, sealed with CarLack 68 and then waxed with Collonite 476s. Unfortunately, my crappy iPhone camera doesn't do it any justice, but the paint looks breat taking in the flesh. That lot took 12 hrs, and I spent another 3 hrs doing the interior today. Not many pics of that but used a 2 stage Gliptone leather treatment on the seats and AG Vinyl & Rubber Care on the dash panels. Again, huge difference. The leather in particular looked very dry although again has no damage which made life easier. Now looks like brand new. Well happy with my weekends graft!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 That looks really good. If it were lowered slightly at the front, it'd be even better. Good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey. Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Looks good mate, especially the interior, squeaky clean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 fairy liquid is a HUGE NO NO. good job on the inside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Looking good mate, always good to stand back and see where the hours have gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rookey Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 That looks great mate, but I've never heard of using fairy liquid as a good thing Out of curiosity, why is it a huge no no? I've just taken it naturally as something not to do and just used car products, but can anyone explain why? Car looks awesome though dude! The mirror effect is outstanding Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si_s Supe Posted September 25, 2011 Author Share Posted September 25, 2011 In normal washing, fairy liquid is a massive no no as it strips wax! Think of how it removes grease and grime from your washing up! Anyone that washes the car with it week in week out doesn't deserve to own a car let alone a Supra!! However, I used it purely for stripping any old crap left on the paint. It is a good starting block for claying which then removes anything left as well as the tar and other contaminants. Rest assured...fairy liquid will never get anywhere near my paint ever again!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si_s Supe Posted September 25, 2011 Author Share Posted September 25, 2011 Oh and Josh...lowering is well and truly on the to do list! Has a kind of Rav4 look to it at the mo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 nice job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 15hrs...that's dedication! My neighbours think I'm mad for spending 5hrs cleaning mine!lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 nice to see she's being looked after i'm sure she appreciates the additional pampering! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si_s Supe Posted September 25, 2011 Author Share Posted September 25, 2011 nice to see she's being looked after i'm sure she appreciates the additional pampering! I thought you might like to see this! Was going to send a link but no need now! You not bought another one yet then!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Phwoar! what a beauty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 I thought you might like to see this! Was going to send a link but no need now! You not bought another one yet then!? nearly went to see Spartan's tiptronic, nearly bought that low mileage NA Abz bought and comtemplated others but I'm trying to stick with the rough but ready NA auto for a while longer as tbh it's a good drive just let down cosmetically and so is worth more to me than I could get for it................I think only a nice Royal Sapphire one will tempt me to change but saying that sometimes ones come along that are too good to pass up no matter what the colour! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markylee Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Nice job youve done their. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si_s Supe Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 nearly went to see Spartan's tiptronic, nearly bought that low mileage NA Abz bought and comtemplated others but I'm trying to stick with the rough but ready NA auto for a while longer as tbh it's a good drive just let down cosmetically and so is worth more to me than I could get for it................I think only a nice Royal Sapphire one will tempt me to change but saying that sometimes ones come along that are too good to pass up no matter what the colour! You know wanna!! Lucky number 7! Get a nice turbo for your kicks and have the NA auto as a daily! I wouldn't mind an NA auto as a daily...but I will have to stick to my 1.3 Fiesta! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 looks stunning! one very nice car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Well done there supra stands great, liking the stock body, Di i see an thelephone cable in the interior there? Or is that one for the stinger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tony1979 Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Super clean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si_s Supe Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 Well done there supra stands great, liking the stock body, Di i see an thelephone cable in the interior there? Or is that one for the stinger. Thanks mate, neither of the above. It is actually running a road angel. The speedo has never been converted to miles and I don't want to do it as it'd be nice to keep a genuine odo reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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