I know it's really hard to tell from photos, as opposed to up close and personal, but the 'after' paint looks like a showroom floor model.
I found replacing the flares was a better way to go as well. 100 bucks and less time to install than to prep and paint the stock ones, plus they look better, was a no-brainer. I would have to "paint correct" after every hunting season since I have the tendency to push it through all kinds of brush and crapI have over 20 hours into the exterior myself. I replaced the fender flares for about $100. Also bought a big bottle of "solution finish" for all other black trim.
When I took it to my detailer I had most trim off of it so I had a chance to clean and refurbish them. This also means he had had an easier time correcting the paint.
Trolling? Drunk posting? Know something that nobody else does? Or just being a Richard?Would you happen to know where I could get a bottle of paint correction? Or, if you have any Snake Oil that would do...Or any bottle of magic elixir.
I know it's really hard to tell from photos, as opposed to up close and personal, but the 'after' paint looks like a showroom floor model.
I found replacing the flares was a better way to go as well. 100 bucks and less time to install than to prep and paint the stock ones, plus they look better, was a no-brainer. I would have to "paint correct" after every hunting season since I have the tendency to push it through all kinds of brush and crap
Nothing wrong with being careful!I hate to admit it but doing the fenders probably took me over 6 hours to remove and install them.
Few of us from TX are named Richard. Most of then lives up north.Trolling? Drunk posting? Know something that nobody else does? Or just being a Richard?
No sir, I don’t know what trolling is and I don’t drink very often. It just seemed like he was going to start selling some amazing product. The short of it is I was just trying to get a laugh. If anybody got their feelings hurt you have my sincere apologies. Sorry guys and girls.Trolling? Drunk posting? Know something that nobody else does? Or just being a Richard?
No sir, I don’t know what trolling is and I don’t drink very often. It just seemed like he was going to start selling some amazing product. The short of it is I was just trying to get a laugh. If anybody got their feelings hurt you have my sincere apologies. Sorry guys and girls.
Dan
I'm looking at getting my M3's paint corrected once I have the cash (maybe my tax refund) - it's not cheap and needs to be done by a certified professional (so you know it's done well/right). Means I'm going to have to take it to Columbus.
Price-wise, you see single-stage corrections in the $500-$800 range and multi-stage at least double that.
https://www.esotericdetail.com/detailing-services/paint-correction-services/
http://www.attentiontodetailplus.com/Exterior-Detailing-Services.html
Etc.
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I don't know if I will spend $500-$800 to make my rig shinny.
Actually I am planning to DIY paint my black TJ into a complete flat matte black to make it look old vintage military rig.
Cutting paint and correcting it always makes it look amazing. Great job!Scroll down to the post by @glwood for pics if you dont want to click on the links.
Before.
The day I bought it a few weeks ago. It's a one owner 99 TJ Sport 4.0 with a factory Dana 44 and with 52k miles in Chille Pepper Red Pearl. The previous owner was a sweet 87 year old man that had meticulous maintenance records but it appears he was not so carefull with the paint. There was extensive damage that the color appeared matte in some lighting.
https://imgur.com/gallery/UGkKWGG
After paint correction.
I love how the color changes in different lighting now that the metallic flakes are showing!
http://imgur.com/gallery/dQlf6Br
CuScroll down to the post by @glwood for pics if you dont want to click on the links.
Before.
The day I bought it a few weeks ago. It's a one owner 99 TJ Sport 4.0 with a factory Dana 44 and with 52k miles in Chille Pepper Red Pearl. The previous owner was a sweet 87 year old man that had meticulous maintenance records but it appears he was not so carefull with the paint. There was extensive damage that the color appeared matte in some lighting.
https://imgur.com/gallery/UGkKWGG
After paint correction.
I love how the color changes in different lighting now that the metallic flakes are showing!
http://imgur.com/gallery/dQlf6Br
ttig it down with polish and removing all the damage in the paint. Damage being light surface scratches from washing it and touching it.Wow, looks new again! What do you mean by "paint correction?"
If you have an air compressor, a 1/4" drive air ratchet and a wobble extension makes quick work of them. As long as nothing is corroded/rusted, that is.I hate to admit it but doing the fenders probably took me over 6 hours to remove and install them.
He wasn't pushing anything that I see. He used a pro for the paint correction, didn't list a name, price, or otherwise. He did mention using some protectant for his flares but was not pushing it either.No sir, I don’t know what trolling is and I don’t drink very often. It just seemed like he was going to start selling some amazing product. The short of it is I was just trying to get a laugh. If anybody got their feelings hurt you have my sincere apologies. Sorry guys and girls.
Dan
It's pretty much removing paint imperfections via mechanical means. Wet sanding, polishing with abrasive compound, and then polishing it up. It's very labor intensive. I a paid a pro to do mine. I want to learn one day but right now I live in a apartment so there's no way yet lol