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yrretvr4
07-22-2003, 11:41 PM
Well, my car got the whole treatment, including buffing out the swirl marks, polishing, sealing, and waxing, as well as tire shine stuff, glass cleaning, and rim cleaning. It looks awesome, about 200% better than it did. Here's a before...
yrretvr4
07-22-2003, 11:44 PM
and now after... I actually had it done last thursday so this is about a week after! Thanks Paul!!
b18cya-T
07-22-2003, 11:47 PM
looks great!
GiRLieGirL SoL
07-22-2003, 11:53 PM
that looks awesome... i REALLY need to have him do mine
DrJones
07-23-2003, 12:24 AM
This was one of the most fun details i've had. When i first saw the car i was a little worried (94 with 110K+ miles). Really deep swirls, oxidation and a stained, blotchy hood. That first picture doesn't even touch on how bad it looked...

I must say even i was suprised with the results. Thanks for letting me try some new products... they definatly worked well.

It's also really great to see it in the day time... i always get worried when I detail something late at night because I never get to see the end results in full light. Though from that pic it looks like it looks at least as good as we were expecting. Do you have any more good before and after shots?
DrJones
07-23-2003, 12:36 AM
The rims came out great too.
yrretvr4
07-23-2003, 01:02 AM
Of all the pictures I have on my computer, that one shows the swirls the best but heres another before...
yrretvr4
07-23-2003, 01:04 AM
after...

but you are definitely right, these pictures do not show how bad the paint really was...
DrJones
07-23-2003, 01:09 AM
who would of thought there was still some awesome paint under that top layer....
yrretvr4
07-23-2003, 01:09 AM
Tomorrow I will try to get some close ups in direct sunlight. And yeah, I thought those rims would never be clean again, lol. Man, my car looks a good 5 years newer! Thanks again!
DrJones
07-23-2003, 01:12 AM
How does it look in direct sunlight? Can you see any of the heavier swirls that streaked up and down the side of the car (especially on the lower pannels)? What about the hood... is there any sign of the stains or swirls? After seeing how bad it was i'm sure there are still some problems. Doesn't mean they can't be fixed though.
yrretvr4
07-23-2003, 01:19 AM
you can still see some of the heavier scratches and swirls, but only if you get pretty close to it and look from the right angle. Hood looks perfect, no more stains or anything. As for the lower panels, they seem to be about the same as the rest of the car, so no problems there. From about 10 ft away, it looks practically like brand new paint. The only complaint I have is that no swirls definitely brings out the dents :p
DrJones
07-23-2003, 01:23 AM
Sounds like you paid a visit to Nick and got everything you need to keep it looking that good... Just don't get too sucked into it or you'll end up like me :D

If you ever have questions about what to do with the stuff you got or anything feel free to ask them.

Have many people that saw it before seen it now? I'm curious what their reactions will be.
David
07-23-2003, 01:40 AM
nice license plat, kind of makes me want to steal the car (;) ;) take out the license plate so nobody gets the idea)
yrretvr4
07-23-2003, 01:42 AM
LOL, yeah...

I might have some questions when the wax wears off, and how to use the whole P21S System correctly...

The poeple that know what they are talking about and had noticed the swirls in the first place are amazed at how good it looks. Other people just point out the dents, lol. Which I guess is a compliment, since they used to point out the swirls.
yrretvr4
07-23-2003, 01:45 AM
Originally posted by 4g63_KickAss
nice license plat, kind of makes me want to steal the car (;) ;) take out the license plate so nobody gets the idea) lol, I guess I never thought about that. I'll be on the look out for 1g dsm's in my neighborhood though now, thanks! :p
Md95Ls
07-23-2003, 08:45 AM
Awesome work Dr. Jones !!!!
BoostAngel
07-23-2003, 09:57 AM
DAMN !!! That doesn't even look like the same car.

Nicely done Dr. Jones!! :)
alpha
07-23-2003, 11:38 AM
Originally posted by BoostAngel
DAMN !!! That doesn't even look like the same car.

Nicely done Dr. Jones!! :)
TheJackal
07-23-2003, 11:39 AM
well i must say i always gave terry shit about his car cause he never washed it, i almost washed it once just cause i felt bad for the car but HOT DAMN does it look good now
CSMsi311
07-23-2003, 11:58 AM
Best before and after I've seen so far from Paul.
Deltron_3030
07-23-2003, 06:46 PM
hey dr.jones what are some good products to use on swirl marks and scratches?
CSMsi311
07-23-2003, 09:19 PM
Originally posted by Deltron_3030
hey dr.jones what are some good products to use on swirl marks and scratches?
heh.. I hope you like to read. Just wait for his reply. He is actually out of town right now. So I don't know when he'll give his 2-5 page answer.
gjcivic
07-23-2003, 09:46 PM
very nice........... wish I didn't live so far....
yrretvr4
07-23-2003, 11:41 PM
Originally posted by TheJackal
well i must say i always gave terry shit about his car cause he never washed it, i almost washed it once just cause i felt bad for the car but HOT DAMN does it look good now Well sorry austin, I dont have my choice between 3 cars and a bike... So yes, as it is my daily driver and only car, it was often dirty;)
TheJackal
07-27-2003, 01:14 PM
stfu lol
stu
07-27-2003, 01:19 PM
I saw that car on a flat bed the other day on sixth. It was dirty.
yrretvr4
07-27-2003, 05:11 PM
Pretty sure that wasn't me, unless someone put my car on a flatbed without me knowing about it...lol
iburnslabs
07-27-2003, 08:28 PM
damn.... the supra is in line for a detail as well.. hopefully soon! ill pm you when im ready ;)
anothA civiC
07-31-2003, 02:22 PM
how much do you usually charge doc for the works on a ek hatchback
DrJones
08-02-2003, 12:57 AM
Originally posted by Deltron_3030
hey dr.jones what are some good products to use on swirl marks and scratches?

check out my post here (http://www.highaltitudeimports.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?s=&threadid=11593&perpage=15&pagenumber=1) for some tips.

Depending on how bad the swirls are I use different products. I probably have about 10 different products I can use for swirls... it really just depends what you are trying to accomplish. If you give me the situation you are faced with I can probably recomend something.

anothA civiC: I usually charge about $75 for a full exterior detail, which includes everything... it usually takes 4-5 hours, depending on the condition of the car.
JasonC8301
08-02-2003, 01:51 PM
Great job Dr. Jones!

Just wait till Dr. Jones unleashes his skills now with his new set tools. Results will be even better!