Oakes

This 1995 Formula Red NSX came to us in search for a full paint corrective detail, the car was in fantastic shape for it's age and just needed to be refreshed as it had picked up a few deep defects over the years. One main concern being a deep gouging scratch down the passenger rear quarter panel as a result of someone's keys, unfortunately, the other defects being a burn on the front passenger fender from previous detailing and random surface scratches on the rear trunk lid. Touch up paint became the savior of the key marks and fender burn, while not completely eliminated, visually more appealing than a gaping scratch after wet sanding and finishing. We also looked to achieve as much gloss from this vibrant Formula Red as possible; we'll let you all be the judge through the pictures!
Products used
Meguiars 105 + wool pad
Menzerna 203 + orange pad
Menzerna 106fa + black pad
CG CitrusWash
CG Metal Wax
CG wheel cleaner
P21S TAW
P21S paint cleanser
Meguiar’s super degreaser (tires/wheels wells)
Meguiar’s wheel brightener
Wolfgang Fuzion wax
Rejex


Procedure and notes: Process: Vehicle was degreased with P21S TAW, washed with CG citrus wash. After all trim was taped off, did test panel and decided it needed wool pad to get rid of all defects. Whole car was done with wool pad and megs 105, followed with Menzerna 203 and orange pad and finished with Menzerna 106FA and black pad (not all panels were original paint, some got transfer and some didn’t). P21S Paint Cleanser was used to remove left over polishing oils and to enhance gloss. Denase paint sealant was applied and removed later on. Car was rinsed and applied Wolfgang Fuzion wax. Glass cleaned, interior wiped down and vacumed.

Note: all pictures are original with no post processing involved (except for HDR pictures at the end).

As car arrived




Correction pictures

First, wing was polished and removed to get access to full trunk area



Underside of the wing was polished and sealed and left aside untill trunk was completed
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Roof before/after





Tail lights were polished with Megs 105 and wool pad and followed with Menzerna 203 and orange pad


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Plastic window trim before/after



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Hood 50/50



Doors
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Door hangles





Wheels were polished with megs 105 and menzerna 203 and 2” pad, then sealed with Rejex, tires were dressed with Optimum Opti-bond.

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Before


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After

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Water beading after Wolfgang Fuzion wax application




Reflection shots after polishing
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Finished Photos Outside





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HDR pictures (edited)






Thanks for looking. feedback is welcome

Oakes!

Tosh1

Man looks like a busy weekend.... great work as usual...I love this classic car.

FiftyFive

Looks amazing!

Steven Bell

iTrader: (2)

Incredible.....absolutely!

Oakes

Thank you! It's been a busy month!

azndevl89

hey i hate to put you on the spot but how much does something like this usually cost? my mom's is300 is in DIRE need for something along these lines and i live in Limerick, PA so i'm not far at all from west chester

wong05tsx

iTrader: (6)

velly nice work!!! love that red

Oakes

Thanks guys!

97BlackAckCL

iTrader: (6)

Great work Oakes

Definitely one of my dream cars, gotta love em

Oakes

Thanks! I'm a fan of these cars as well