Can we fix it?

DetailersDomain · 01-17-2013, 05:01 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

FireDan50 · 01-17-2013, 05:16 PM

WOW...awesome stuff, once again.

bdavis89 · 02-13-2013, 02:49 PM

Fantastic! These are the best, much better than seeing a new car get the treatment imho.

Amj2020 · 02-13-2013, 03:12 PM

You should do a youtube series called "can we fix it" would be something id watch regularly!

01-17-2013, 05:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
DetailersDomain Track Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 638 Drives: 2010 Audi S4 Rep Power: 30	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 anthonyy likes this. __________________ Phil@DetailersDomain.com Detailer's Domain Member's receive 10% off using "370" as a promo code at checkout

02-13-2013, 02:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
bdavis89 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 586 Drives: '10 370Z PW Auto Rep Power: 15	Fantastic! These are the best, much better than seeing a new car get the treatment imho. __________________ 2010 Pearl White Touring Sport Package \| Navigation \| 7 Speed Automatic

01-17-2013, 05:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
FireDan50 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Antonio Posts: 714 Drives: '09 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 19	WOW...awesome stuff, once again.

02-13-2013, 03:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
Amj2020 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NY/LI Posts: 393 Drives: MB Z,Jeep,BMW Rep Power: 13	You should do a youtube series called "can we fix it" would be something id watch regularly!