some advise please

ideliver · 04-05-2009, 11:06 PM

Thanks to all for the posting...

My father is giving my nephew his SILVER 1996 Acura TL. I am putting the finishing touches on the stereo system (Pioneer DEH-7000BT) some JL amps and subs...(this was my gift)...but now the car really needs some serious paint restoration...

My dad never really did much with the car appearance wise...just car automatic car washes...never waxed...never detailed...

I follow the cult of Zaino...works well for me on new cars...my 08 M5 is sapphire black and is swirl free (for the most part

)....but clearly fails for restoration projects

The paint on this 12 year old, 100,000 mile is what you would expect...

So...any advise would be appreciated...I ordered a PC7424 and plan on spending the weekend with my nephew restoring this paint...

What products and pads...I may duplicate SNIZ's process that he used with his E36 M3 recently posted...

Thanks in advance

zaxjax · 04-06-2009, 08:06 AM

I would follow Sniz's procedure, except for the glaze.

Wash, clay, Menzerna SIP, Menzerna 106 or PO85d, make sure you do an IPA wipedown, sealant of your choice and wax topper if needed.

Detailers Domain · 04-06-2009, 08:16 AM

I would have to agree with the above steps, you may or may not need Power Gloss Compound before SIP depending on how bad the paint is, do you have some pictures maybe.

ideliver · 04-06-2009, 08:59 AM

thanks for the help...i will get some pictures today or tomorrow...

Detailers Domain · 04-06-2009, 09:07 AM

great i look forward to it.

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ideliver Major 248 Rep 1,247 Posts Drives: E60 M5, E71 X6M, E46 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: At the gas station iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW E46 M3 'vert [0.00] 2008 BMW M5 [0.00] 2011 BMW E92 [0.00] 2012 BMW X6M [0.00] 2003 E46 M3 [0.00]	some advise please Thanks to all for the posting... My father is giving my nephew his SILVER 1996 Acura TL. I am putting the finishing touches on the stereo system (Pioneer DEH-7000BT) some JL amps and subs...(this was my gift)...but now the car really needs some serious paint restoration... My dad never really did much with the car appearance wise...just car automatic car washes...never waxed...never detailed... I follow the cult of Zaino...works well for me on new cars...my 08 M5 is sapphire black and is swirl free (for the most part )....but clearly fails for restoration projects The paint on this 12 year old, 100,000 mile is what you would expect... So...any advise would be appreciated...I ordered a PC7424 and plan on spending the weekend with my nephew restoring this paint... What products and pads...I may duplicate SNIZ's process that he used with his E36 M3 recently posted... Thanks in advance __________________ Current: 2006 E46 M3 'vert 6-sp 2008 E60 M5, 2011 E92 328 6-sp, 2011 E70 N55, 2012 E71 X6M
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zaxjax Major 44 Rep 1,210 Posts Drives: 2008 Crimson Red 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Annapolis iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 335i [9.00]	I would follow Sniz's procedure, except for the glaze. Wash, clay, Menzerna SIP, Menzerna 106 or PO85d, make sure you do an IPA wipedown, sealant of your choice and wax topper if needed. __________________ Detailed Image
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Detailers Domain BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 2489 Rep 7,050 Posts Drives: 20 M2C, 22 X3M, 25 M2, 01 740 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (24)	I would have to agree with the above steps, you may or may not need Power Gloss Compound before SIP depending on how bad the paint is, do you have some pictures maybe.
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ideliver Major 248 Rep 1,247 Posts Drives: E60 M5, E71 X6M, E46 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: At the gas station iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW E46 M3 'vert [0.00] 2008 BMW M5 [0.00] 2011 BMW E92 [0.00] 2012 BMW X6M [0.00] 2003 E46 M3 [0.00]	thanks for the help...i will get some pictures today or tomorrow... __________________ Current: 2006 E46 M3 'vert 6-sp 2008 E60 M5, 2011 E92 328 6-sp, 2011 E70 N55, 2012 E71 X6M
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Detailers Domain BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 2489 Rep 7,050 Posts Drives: 20 M2C, 22 X3M, 25 M2, 01 740 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (24)	great i look forward to it.
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