Oakes - Detailed: 2004 Mitsubishi Evo, saved from life support!
07-29-2010, 02:47 PM
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Oakes - Detailed: 2004 Mitsubishi Evo, saved from life support!
This 2004 Rally Red Evo VIII was a successful revival, from a very near critical condition as you will clearly be able to see for yourselves. When I first saw the car in it's pink very faded state, I almost feared we were witnessing failure, but I didn't give up on it then and there. After performing a quick test panel on the seemingly most deteriorated part of the car and seeing hope, it was deemed recoverable.
Over 3 days, and many many pads and polish later - due to the rally red Evo VIIIs being SS paint - the final result was more than rewarding. More time being spent on the rear quarter panels as they were not properly refinished after being resprayed, so we wet sanded them smooth and re polished them. However, this particular car wasn't completely revived yet, as we kind of went reverse on the process....It's awaiting a heart transplant for it's blown motor, meaning we performed the cosmetic surgery before it was able to walk again. I personally would want to revive looking good again and ready to go, but that's just me!
Hope you all dont mind the medical references, this particular Evo belonged to a Med Student, and just contiuning with the theme!
The Products used throughout the process:
CG CitrusWash
P21S TAW
Sonax Green Clay
CG Clay Lube
Meguiars 105 - Purple Foam Wool
Menzerna SIP - Yellow Foam
Menzerna 106FA - Green Foam
P21S Paintworks Cleanser
Blackfire Wet Diamond Paint Sealant
Wolfgang Fuzion Wax
2000 grit - headlights
1500-2000-3000 grit - Rear quarter panels
Diablo Wheel Gel
Meguiars Wheel Brightener
Rejex Sealant on wheels
Trauma Pictures: You can just see there is no gloss to be found on this car as we arrived to it.
5.
So we prepped it fully, two full degreasing washes and clay, completely dried it, all edges and such. Corrected the wing then removed it, tape up the car and the following pics are post prep. Can really see what we were working with now, just look in the light reflections on the paint, or lack of so to speak, to really get an idea of how dull it was.
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15.
The following pictures are mix of 50/50 and before/after shots to show the difference as we worked through the car, they really speak for themselves.
Fender 50/50
We didn't just get rid of the dullness, all defects were removed on the car, like here on the quarter panel
Hood 50/50
20.
A-Pillar 50/50
Trunk 50/50
Before/After shots of the Hood. Shot in the same lighting conditions, no flash or enhancement made to any of these pictures
25.
Before/After of Passenger side doors
Headlight Before/After
30.
Direct sunlight Photos
35.
Reflection Photos - Gloss returned
40.
Finished Full Vehicle Photos:
45.
50.
Feedback appreciated! Thank you for looking!
-Oakes
Over 3 days, and many many pads and polish later - due to the rally red Evo VIIIs being SS paint - the final result was more than rewarding. More time being spent on the rear quarter panels as they were not properly refinished after being resprayed, so we wet sanded them smooth and re polished them. However, this particular car wasn't completely revived yet, as we kind of went reverse on the process....It's awaiting a heart transplant for it's blown motor, meaning we performed the cosmetic surgery before it was able to walk again. I personally would want to revive looking good again and ready to go, but that's just me!
Hope you all dont mind the medical references, this particular Evo belonged to a Med Student, and just contiuning with the theme!
The Products used throughout the process:
CG CitrusWash
P21S TAW
Sonax Green Clay
CG Clay Lube
Meguiars 105 - Purple Foam Wool
Menzerna SIP - Yellow Foam
Menzerna 106FA - Green Foam
P21S Paintworks Cleanser
Blackfire Wet Diamond Paint Sealant
Wolfgang Fuzion Wax
2000 grit - headlights
1500-2000-3000 grit - Rear quarter panels
Diablo Wheel Gel
Meguiars Wheel Brightener
Rejex Sealant on wheels
Trauma Pictures: You can just see there is no gloss to be found on this car as we arrived to it.
5.
So we prepped it fully, two full degreasing washes and clay, completely dried it, all edges and such. Corrected the wing then removed it, tape up the car and the following pics are post prep. Can really see what we were working with now, just look in the light reflections on the paint, or lack of so to speak, to really get an idea of how dull it was.
10.
15.
The following pictures are mix of 50/50 and before/after shots to show the difference as we worked through the car, they really speak for themselves.
Fender 50/50
We didn't just get rid of the dullness, all defects were removed on the car, like here on the quarter panel
Hood 50/50
20.
A-Pillar 50/50
Trunk 50/50
Before/After shots of the Hood. Shot in the same lighting conditions, no flash or enhancement made to any of these pictures
25.
Before/After of Passenger side doors
Headlight Before/After
30.
Direct sunlight Photos
35.
Reflection Photos - Gloss returned
40.
Finished Full Vehicle Photos:
45.
50.
Feedback appreciated! Thank you for looking!
-Oakes
07-29-2010, 03:16 PM
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Holy hell, if you didn't take the 50/50 shots, i probably wouldn't believe that it's the same car in the after shots, absolutely incredible, wow. One of the best recoveries I've seen on here to date. Great work
I've always wanted to work on single-stage paint.
07-29-2010, 09:17 PM
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It....is.....alive....(again)!
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07-30-2010, 05:00 PM
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That is freakin nothing short of AMAZING!!! I thought once the paint is dull like that its a gonner!!!! Not sure what Single stage means or what it intales, but I will take 3 of those if it can make my car look that night and day....haahhahahha
Great job....
Great job....
07-30-2010, 05:36 PM
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Holy shyte! 
How does paint get in that condition? Does it have anything to do with it being single stage, or just a complete lack of care?
How does paint get in that condition? Does it have anything to do with it being single stage, or just a complete lack of care?
07-30-2010, 06:51 PM
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Single-stage paint means there is the metal, a primer coat, and several coats of color. Most modern cars use dual-stage paint which contains the metal, primer coat, a single color coat, and another coat of pigment-less paint called clearcoat.
Most of that is oxidation. SS paint oxidizes faster than clearcoated paint but a lack of care also has something to do with it.
Most of that is oxidation. SS paint oxidizes faster than clearcoated paint but a lack of care also has something to do with it.
07-31-2010, 08:17 AM
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You are my hero
08-01-2010, 04:29 PM
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Wow that's amazing! I honestly didn't think it had a chance when I first saw the pictures.
08-02-2010, 12:22 AM
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Wow. How can someone let the car get that bad?
Amazing turnaround. Do mine!!!
Amazing turnaround. Do mine!!!
08-02-2010, 10:08 AM
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Thank you! Very little time, and poor paint quality is what happened to this car. However, I think that will change for it from now on!
Bring your car on up Civicdrivr!
Bring your car on up Civicdrivr!
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