torino34 Report post Posted April 7, 2012 Hope you guys enjoy the video. I always get asked, "Tony, who details your cars?" &" How do you get your paint to look so Deep?" The answer is: I wet sand them to perfection, I don't trust anyone to touch my cars with sand paper or a buffer. I have a process of heating the molecule in the paint, then making them dance into place.....There is a technique I came up with when scuffing the surface before sanding, then its all about controlling the wheel to stay where you want it too... You see anyone can buff a car with the right technique. The idea is to slowly heat the molecules in the paint (with the buffer) And if the lines from the sandpaper are in order, they are much easier to remove when buffing. Think of heating the molecule the same as hot toast.... if you were to put butter on cold toast it will make a scratching sound from friction, if you have warm butter, warm knife and warm toast....It will spread like butter (the paint). And anyone that applies the correct technique can achieve the same results I do. No need for years of experience. If you approach it as a science you will have professional results. ... Id be glad to help anyone with questions on doing it themselves. Ciao. -Tony Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken qv Report post Posted April 8, 2012 Holy Cow that's you doing the work? that is awesome... black is the worst too... believe me i know. Thanks for posting that.. (like the song too) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
torino34 Report post Posted April 8, 2012 Holy Cow that's you doing the work? that is awesome... black is the worst too... believe me i know. Thanks for posting that.. (like the song too) Yes thats me, Thanks! Black is tough but when its finished it look so money! I have a problem with imperfections. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackberry Report post Posted April 8, 2012 Wow great job, I wish I could do that to my black DD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
torino34 Report post Posted April 8, 2012 Wow great job, I wish I could do that to my black DD with the right technique you sure can. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter K Report post Posted April 8, 2012 Very cool. One of my employees does the same on his many Plastic mess-06 he has owned, all black and did the same to my black Impala SS when I owned it. Bitch to do but as you said, then result is fantastic. BUT not for the amateur..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcabron Report post Posted April 8, 2012 I guess this is what I get to look forward too. Yours looks awesome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcabron Report post Posted April 8, 2012 I guess this is what I get to look forward too. Yours looks awesome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidzvillage Report post Posted April 8, 2012 Wow that's an awesome video. Anything you could share on what we could use and steps to follow to improve our cars? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
torino34 Report post Posted April 8, 2012 Wow that's an awesome video. Anything you could share on what we could use and steps to follow to improve our cars? I am working on a full step by step video in HD...hope I can finish it up soon. working on my 84 now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidzvillage Report post Posted April 8, 2012 I am working on a full step by step video in HD...hope I can finish it up soon. working on my 84 now. I'll buy it... I have serious paint scratches and cracks issues, before I end up painting I want to check if the current paint has some life still in it! Plus it is always a great thing to know, if you need detailing, right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinnsella Report post Posted April 8, 2012 looks awesome, how many hours did it take? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grngryoutmyway Report post Posted April 9, 2012 Vid was right on que, I get to do some wet sanding/buffing on my wifes black car next weekend Your paint looks very flat to start out with too, very nice. What compounds are you using? Also you like the foam pad for the first buffing faze? I do rubbing with a wool pad and then polishing with a foam.. wool is very messy though probably not easy to clean up on a CT with all those cracks. Car looks great, I love the relective shot on the side of your with the buffer. I'll buy it... I have serious paint scratches and cracks issues, before I end up painting I want to check if the current paint has some life still in it! Plus it is always a great thing to know, if you need detailing, right? Do not wet sand too much as it is easy to burn through paint when your trying to remove deep imperfections. You can probably help hide these a little, mostly from the heat with a buffer and rubbing compound, but only very shallow scratches/scuffs are somewhat safe to attempt for a novice. This is more to flatten things out and get a mirror like reflective surface. From what I understand cracks are the norm in certain areas on the CT even with new paint anyways. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carter Report post Posted April 9, 2012 Great vid! Great tune also! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFilipinoStig Report post Posted April 9, 2012 Know anyone in the midwest who can do it? I have a black car and the furthest I'll go is using my Griot's orbital with a mild polish. Good results but nothing like professional work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
torino34 Report post Posted April 10, 2012 looks awesome, how many hours did it take? I did a quad stage, the first 3 steps took about 18 hours, halfway finished last applications. (looks like 25 HR) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
torino34 Report post Posted April 10, 2012 Punch-list a) 2000 grit (pre soaked) = 3m 2000 grit ( rtu)= 3m c) 2000 grit (rtu/scuffed together) = 3m a1) 3m compound (tannish) = 3m b1) Maguires compound(white syn) = Maguires c1) Machine Polish (white) = Maguires a2) High Speed Buffer (0 to 3000) = Dewalt b2) Small Orbital = Porter-Cable a3) white foam (waffle) = 3m b3) black foam (waffle) = 3m a4) Micro Fibers (orange @ Target) = Vroom a5) Spray Wax (Turtle/green bottle) = Turtle wax Im sure Im forgetting something but here is off the top. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken qv Report post Posted April 10, 2012 Completely Awesome!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
torino34 Report post Posted April 10, 2012 Couple of pics of the sanded door( even str8 lines) easier to remove by keeping the buffer in a general direction, less swirls and it won't look like you were signing your name with the buffer. (crazy swirls) The finish pic is compound only then wiped clean with a micro fiber and turtle spray wax..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidzvillage Report post Posted April 11, 2012 woooow.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert-LP Report post Posted April 11, 2012 Nero Aldebaran black is terrible to keep clean and without small defects: well done, but it won't last long unless you do not move the car anymore from the box and keep it under a cover... ciao Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
torino34 Report post Posted April 11, 2012 thanks guys....She is heading to the show, not quit detailed or finished but ready enough for the kids to see.. Id like to give it one more buff to remove some sand scratches that snuck by me....plus need wax and a good picking of old compound...(I hate to be rushed). Doing my Tom Cruise! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earlycat Report post Posted April 12, 2012 That is neat. I like your parts list. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Report post Posted April 12, 2012 wow Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken qv Report post Posted April 15, 2012 and here she was when i saw her in person yesterday.....BEAUTIFUL!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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