Can we fix it?

Detailers Domain · 01-17-2013, 04:18 PM

Here we have a brand new Subaru BRZ that was a victim of a hit and run.

I'll let the photo speak for itself.

When the customer brought his car in I was extremely skeptical at the possibility of even cleaning it up, already providing him with my body shop's phone number to him. I ran my fingernail across the scratches and they were pretty deep and there were many.

He was quite upset so I told him I would give it a shot without any promises.

The tools and products used:

Rupes BigFoot LHR 15ES
Rupes BigFoot LHR 21ES
Sufbuf Pad 6 inch
Meguiar's Microfiber Cutting Disc 5.25 inch
Menzerna Fast Gloss 400

As you may or may not know I personally don't like to wetsand if I don't have to hence these were the tools and products I decided to use.

After a few passes with the Rupes with the microfiber cutting pad and fg400 we were able to most of the paint transfer out of the paint but it didn't look good.

Another angle

From there I decided to go a bit more aggressive with the Surbuf pad and Menzerna FG400 then went back to the MF Cutting Pad with FG400 to finish it out.
That combo was a success! We were able to get 95% of the damage out.

Total time it took to get these results about 10 minutes, not too bad.

Enjoy

///M3NACE · 01-17-2013, 04:22 PM

wow. just amazing work.

Noncom23 · 01-18-2013, 08:25 AM

Beautiful!

Detailers Domain · 01-18-2013, 08:45 AM

thanks guys!

Detailers Domain · 01-18-2013, 08:52 AM

thanks!

BGg30 · 01-21-2013, 04:28 AM

nice! i can barely see any damage after unless i concentrate on the spot

psnt1ol · 01-21-2013, 04:57 AM

How do you like the Rupes???? Does the extra long throw makes that much difference? How does it compare to the Flex? I think I will be adding this to my arsenal soon.

Bobble · 01-21-2013, 02:06 PM

FG400 = rocks in a bottle. Good job and great save.

Detailers Domain · 01-21-2013, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BSe92

nice! i can barely see any damage after unless i concentrate on the spot

its was about 90% gone if you look really close at the arch of the fender there were some really deep scratches that still remain, but overall much better than going to a body shop to respray it.

Detailers Domain · 01-21-2013, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psnt1ol

How do you like the Rupes???? Does the extra long throw makes that much difference? How does it compare to the Flex? I think I will be adding this to my arsenal soon.

the Rupes is a machine that you have to date for awhile, you will eventually get an aha moment with the machine and it will become extremely clear to you why its so good.

I know some of the reviews are mixed but I'm wondering after how many cars before making those reviews. We have about 25 corrections done with it and we are loving them at the shop.

Detailers Domain · 01-21-2013, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobble

FG400 = rocks in a bottle. Good job and great save.

thanks!

Amini77 · 01-22-2013, 03:51 AM

Thanks for sharing..I just sent this to my friend, he has a similar problem with his e90.

summall · 01-22-2013, 06:02 PM

Excellent work. I can just imagine how happy your customer was.

01-17-2013, 04:18 PM	#1
Detailers Domain BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 2490 Rep 7,050 Posts Drives: 20 M2C, 22 X3M, 25 M2, 01 740 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (24)	Can we fix it? Here we have a brand new Subaru BRZ that was a victim of a hit and run. I'll let the photo speak for itself. When the customer brought his car in I was extremely skeptical at the possibility of even cleaning it up, already providing him with my body shop's phone number to him. I ran my fingernail across the scratches and they were pretty deep and there were many. He was quite upset so I told him I would give it a shot without any promises. The tools and products used: Rupes BigFoot LHR 15ES Rupes BigFoot LHR 21ES Sufbuf Pad 6 inch Meguiar's Microfiber Cutting Disc 5.25 inch Menzerna Fast Gloss 400 As you may or may not know I personally don't like to wetsand if I don't have to hence these were the tools and products I decided to use. After a few passes with the Rupes with the microfiber cutting pad and fg400 we were able to most of the paint transfer out of the paint but it didn't look good. Another angle From there I decided to go a bit more aggressive with the Surbuf pad and Menzerna FG400 then went back to the MF Cutting Pad with FG400 to finish it out. That combo was a success! We were able to get 95% of the damage out. Total time it took to get these results about 10 minutes, not too bad. Enjoy
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01-17-2013, 04:22 PM	#2
///M3NACE Banned 184 Rep 3,900 Posts Drives: E36 M3, E36 Vert , E90 N52 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Downers Grove, IL iTrader: (5)	wow. just amazing work.
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01-18-2013, 08:25 AM	#3
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01-18-2013, 08:45 AM	#4
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01-21-2013, 04:57 AM	#7
psnt1ol Lieutenant 31 Rep 547 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: san francisco iTrader: (0)	How do you like the Rupes???? Does the extra long throw makes that much difference? How does it compare to the Flex? I think I will be adding this to my arsenal soon. __________________ What is absolute control???? Having the means and the abilities to exercise it at will but....chooses not to.
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01-21-2013, 02:06 PM	#8
Bobble Major 56 Rep 1,232 Posts Drives: Whatever POS the wife leaves Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	FG400 = rocks in a bottle. Good job and great save.
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01-22-2013, 03:51 AM	#12
Amini77 Brigadier General 199 Rep 4,732 Posts Drives: Alpine White '13 550i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tarzana, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2013 BMW 550i [0.00]	Thanks for sharing..I just sent this to my friend, he has a similar problem with his e90.
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01-22-2013, 06:02 PM	#13
summall Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 228 Posts Drives: BMW E90 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	Excellent work. I can just imagine how happy your customer was.
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