need a black GTR corrected???

Envious Eric · 08-02-2011, 02:01 AM

Had a little fun the other day (sarcasm implied). Of all the rumors I have heard about the infamous GTR black paint, I never really believed it until I got my hands on one. I have done different color GTRs, but never a black one. Let me tell you, its got to be one of the best and worst paints out there...super hard to finish down, yet corrects rather easily! Weird, I know!
At first glance, I could tell from the start it was going to be a long day even though the owner didnt think it would be as bad as his supra i did for him a couple years ago...definitely wrong on that one! This car took me 12 hours to get it to its current condition. I could have easily spent more time on it, but it was a HUGE turn around.

Befores:

TOGWT · 08-02-2011, 04:51 AM

Good job...as always

MuttGrunt · 08-02-2011, 08:44 AM

Sun shots? Seems that some folks don't like to show those even when the sun is clearly available... weird.

As always, nice work giving that lady a make-over Eric. Bet the owner is happy!

Bobble · 08-02-2011, 11:28 AM

Hey your truck looks clean how did that happen, no sleep? Looks good as always.

Envious Eric · 08-02-2011, 11:29 AM

oh yeah, forgot to mention, those shots are only after 85rd. no wax has been used at this point, and I finished the car after it was already dark. Let me tell you, working outside in the dark sucks! LOL not to mention a garage with about 2 feet on the side to maneuver around. I would have had to keep moving the car around to get high quality sun shots and waste another 20 minutes. There was no time for it. Owner had plans and I was already over my time limit

ADV.1 Matt · 08-02-2011, 11:35 AM

Wow! No wax and it looks like that? Dang Eric!

Envious Eric · 08-02-2011, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Bobble

Hey your truck looks clean how did that happen, no sleep? Looks good as always.

HAHAHA, i ran it through a drive through touchless place. I finally had some time the other day to clean up my car. Took EVERYTHING out, very thorough vacuum, washed with a healthy dose of wash and clear, then dressed everything and applied optimum spray wax. I like that stuff all over again! I think Ill just do that monthly from now on..dedicate some time to it!

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Originally Posted by ADV.1 Matt

Wow! No wax and it looks like that? Dang Eric!

Thats menzerna for ya! Been talking with another detailer who has used other polishes that I havent, and I have used some that he hasnt, and we both agree, it probably doesnt get any better IMO

muskamatt · 08-08-2011, 11:48 AM

I tried to PM but inbox may be full. I too am curious regarding prices for something like this. Please PM. Thanks!

catch · 08-08-2011, 10:15 PM

looks good

Shahaed · 08-09-2011, 12:10 AM

Wait, this is a 3 series and GTR fourms?

Slow_335i · 08-09-2011, 12:14 AM

Looks fantastic!

tibra1 · 08-09-2011, 12:16 AM

Great job,,would have loved to see some of the in-between pics

Cosmin · 08-09-2011, 01:03 AM

i did 2 black GTRs and i hate them , even if got great results on both.
you have to polish with slow passes to ensure the polish is brake down and no halo left behind..
i never been more frustrated than when i try 7 different polish and pad and da/rotary combination in 2 hours on a test spot to find the finish step.

Envious Eric · 08-09-2011, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cosmin

i did 2 black GTRs and i hate them , even if got great results on both.
you have to polish with slow passes to ensure the polish is brake down and no halo left behind..
i never been more frustrated than when i try 7 different polish and pad and da/rotary combination in 2 hours on a test spot to find the finish step.

hahaha, yep, took me over an hour to find the right combo! ended up three stepping it. the door and the hood were my test sections!

was my attitude the whole hour!!!! LOL. I talked to another detailer about it and the general consensus is we would both rather do a jet black BMW than a GTR in black!

There is a 50/50 in the mix for "in-between" shots, thats how the whole car came out, not just that one section

...but when you are on a time crunch and billing by the hour, there really isnt much room for picture taking of the whole process along the way. I have a lambo gallardo that will have about 80 pics of all the processes I used on it coming up...you will like that one!

ideliver · 08-10-2011, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Shahaed

Wait, this is a 3 series and GTR fourms?

This is a forum where some pros and amateurs alike post up details of their work and tricks of the trade.

If you don't have something constructive to say then take your game to the OT.

ianbiz · 08-13-2011, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ideliver

This is a forum where some pros and amateurs alike post up details of their work and tricks of the trade.

If you don't have something constructive to say then take your game to the OT.

Truth.

08-02-2011, 02:01 AM	#1
Envious Eric Banned 39 Rep 1,168 Posts Drives: nissan xterra, 335 soon Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: orange county, ca iTrader: (1)	need a black GTR corrected??? Had a little fun the other day (sarcasm implied). Of all the rumors I have heard about the infamous GTR black paint, I never really believed it until I got my hands on one. I have done different color GTRs, but never a black one. Let me tell you, its got to be one of the best and worst paints out there...super hard to finish down, yet corrects rather easily! Weird, I know! At first glance, I could tell from the start it was going to be a long day even though the owner didnt think it would be as bad as his supra i did for him a couple years ago...definitely wrong on that one! This car took me 12 hours to get it to its current condition. I could have easily spent more time on it, but it was a HUGE turn around. Befores:
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MuttGrunt Banned 27 Rep 872 Posts Drives: beater;) Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SE Michigan iTrader: (0)	Sun shots? Seems that some folks don't like to show those even when the sun is clearly available... weird. As always, nice work giving that lady a make-over Eric. Bet the owner is happy!
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08-02-2011, 11:29 AM	#5
Envious Eric Banned 39 Rep 1,168 Posts Drives: nissan xterra, 335 soon Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: orange county, ca iTrader: (1)	oh yeah, forgot to mention, those shots are only after 85rd. no wax has been used at this point, and I finished the car after it was already dark. Let me tell you, working outside in the dark sucks! LOL not to mention a garage with about 2 feet on the side to maneuver around. I would have had to keep moving the car around to get high quality sun shots and waste another 20 minutes. There was no time for it. Owner had plans and I was already over my time limit
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ADV.1 Matt Lieutenant Colonel 141 Rep 1,512 Posts Drives: N/A Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	Wow! No wax and it looks like that? Dang Eric!
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08-08-2011, 11:48 AM	#8
muskamatt First Lieutenant 10 Rep 348 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	I tried to PM but inbox may be full. I too am curious regarding prices for something like this. Please PM. Thanks!
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catch Major General 672 Rep 7,148 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Thornhill iTrader: (27)	looks good __________________ 2016 F80 M3 Mineral White/Sakhir Orange 2013 BMW S1000RR Flat Silver <stolen> 2007 BMW E92 335i Jet Black/Jade Grey <sold>
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Shahaed Second Lieutenant 27 Rep 268 Posts Drives: BMW E90 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Iowa iTrader: (0)	Wait, this is a 3 series and GTR fourms?
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Slow_335i Daily Driven! 197 Rep 2,513 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Central Illinois iTrader: (11) Garage List 2008 BMW 335I [7.02]	Looks fantastic! __________________
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tibra1 Banned 132 Rep 6,773 Posts Drives: 2011 ZCP M3 - 2007 335i crashd Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (4)	Great job,,would have loved to see some of the in-between pics
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Cosmin Private First Class 14 Rep 186 Posts Drives: german v6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Austin TX iTrader: (0)	i did 2 black GTRs and i hate them , even if got great results on both. you have to polish with slow passes to ensure the polish is brake down and no halo left behind.. i never been more frustrated than when i try 7 different polish and pad and da/rotary combination in 2 hours on a test spot to find the finish step. __________________
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