The Junkman Battles a Keyed Paint Job!

Junkman2008 · 04-22-2010, 03:59 PM

I was at a car show this past weekend and didn't notice what was on my rental car until I got there. Check this out:

The Specimen...

As for the car in question, here's the deal. Someone had scratched this car from the front fender all the way to the back of the rear door. The scratch was relatively deep. To make matters worse, they use blobs of touch-up paint to attempt to fix the scratch. After seeing how much worse the touch-up paint looked, they attempted to wipe the touch up paint off the car, That did nothing but smear the paint everywhere. The final dagger was when they parked the car with the paint still wet in what appeared to be a sand storm. Here's what the car looked like after I finally noticed it (I didn't notice this when I picked up the car because it was overcast).

Okay, let's get this party started!

These action shots are courtesy of John at The Shutter Group. They do event photography. Notice my buffing face!

... and now for the finished product!

She's back to her original beauty.

The Junkman

m4a1mustang · 04-22-2010, 04:16 PM

Very nice!!!

BTW, I just got my Porter Cable... waiting for the next great weather weekend to get my Spring detail in.

TipsZ · 04-22-2010, 04:20 PM

I am considering the Junkman package, as I am in need of a PC.

kfscoll · 04-22-2010, 06:42 PM

Nice job! What compounds and pads did you use? I use the crap out of my Porter-Cable but rarely with anything more aggressive than 3M #39009 (swirl mark remover). In the case of your rental, I'd have been worried I'd go through the clearcoat of the finish surrounding the scratch.

Junkman2008 · 04-22-2010, 08:01 PM

I clayed the damage in order to remove all the dirt that was stuck in the touch-up paint, then I wet sanded the damage with 2500 and 3000 grit paper. I finished up by removing the wet sanding damage with Adam's Swirl & Haze Remover along with their Fine Machine Polish. No wax whatsoever. The shine you see is due to me finishing up with the Fine Machine Polish.

ChrisSlicks · 04-22-2010, 08:10 PM

I've got an older car that needs help, got scratches all over it. I was thinking about getting it repainted but now I'm beginning to think it can maybe be saved. And well, if I f-up, then I can go ahead and go with the original plan A.

m4a1mustang · 04-22-2010, 08:18 PM

Are you coming out to ZDayZ in May, Junkman?

Junkman2008 · 04-22-2010, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Are you coming out to ZDayZ in May, Junkman?

I don't have any info on it. When is it?

fullmonty · 04-23-2010, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TipsZ

I am considering the Junkman package, as I am in need of a PC.

I just wana kidnapp him, so he can do my car on a weekly basis

Gunzero · 04-23-2010, 01:29 AM

The Junkman rules!

pompey · 04-23-2010, 02:50 AM

yeah m4a1mustangif you dont care send me a private message and tell me what ZdayZ is?

Vegitto-kun · 04-23-2010, 05:14 AM

epic buffing face

m4a1mustang · 04-23-2010, 06:04 AM

Check the Mid-ATlantic forum for the ZDayZ thread... its May 20-23. Lots of us are going to be there.

FuszNissan · 04-23-2010, 06:17 AM

By Enthusiasts-For Enthusiasts

dropped1 · 04-23-2010, 06:34 AM

Wow, nice save!

04-22-2010, 03:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
Junkman2008 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 1,048 Drives: 2001 Corvette Coupe Rep Power: 10259	The Junkman Battles a Keyed Paint Job! I was at a car show this past weekend and didn't notice what was on my rental car until I got there. Check this out: The Specimen... As for the car in question, here's the deal. Someone had scratched this car from the front fender all the way to the back of the rear door. The scratch was relatively deep. To make matters worse, they use blobs of touch-up paint to attempt to fix the scratch. After seeing how much worse the touch-up paint looked, they attempted to wipe the touch up paint off the car, That did nothing but smear the paint everywhere. The final dagger was when they parked the car with the paint still wet in what appeared to be a sand storm. Here's what the car looked like after I finally noticed it (I didn't notice this when I picked up the car because it was overcast). Okay, let's get this party started! These action shots are courtesy of John at The Shutter Group. They do event photography. Notice my buffing face! ... and now for the finished product! She's back to her original beauty. The Junkman __________________ "Marines - Making the other guy die for his country for over 200 years."

04-22-2010, 04:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Very nice!!! BTW, I just got my Porter Cable... waiting for the next great weather weekend to get my Spring detail in. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

04-22-2010, 04:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
TipsZ Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lithia, FL Age: 50 Posts: 552 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z CS M6 Rep Power: 186	I am considering the Junkman package, as I am in need of a PC. __________________ Dynojet 285 HP/245 TQ (pre CBE)// Agency Power CBE // GTM Test Pipes // JWT Pop Chargers // B&M Short Shifter // Eibach Springs // Powder-coated Akebono's // Powder-coated Strut Bar // Black Chromed 19" Rays // // Redline Designs Graphics TipsZ journal

04-22-2010, 08:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
Junkman2008 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 1,048 Drives: 2001 Corvette Coupe Rep Power: 10259	I clayed the damage in order to remove all the dirt that was stuck in the touch-up paint, then I wet sanded the damage with 2500 and 3000 grit paper. I finished up by removing the wet sanding damage with Adam's Swirl & Haze Remover along with their Fine Machine Polish. No wax whatsoever. The shine you see is due to me finishing up with the Fine Machine Polish. __________________ "Marines - Making the other guy die for his country for over 200 years."

04-22-2010, 08:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	I've got an older car that needs help, got scratches all over it. I was thinking about getting it repainted but now I'm beginning to think it can maybe be saved. And well, if I f-up, then I can go ahead and go with the original plan A. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

04-22-2010, 06:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
kfscoll Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 86 Drives: 09 370Z BS T/S/N 6MT Rep Power: 15	Nice job! What compounds and pads did you use? I use the crap out of my Porter-Cable but rarely with anything more aggressive than 3M #39009 (swirl mark remover). In the case of your rental, I'd have been worried I'd go through the clearcoat of the finish surrounding the scratch.

04-22-2010, 08:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Are you coming out to ZDayZ in May, Junkman? __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

04-23-2010, 01:29 AM	#10 (permalink)
Gunzero Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 889 Drives: Nissan 370z Rep Power: 258	The Junkman rules! __________________

04-23-2010, 02:50 AM	#11 (permalink)
pompey Banned Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 139 Drives: 2010 370Z 40th anniv Rep Power: 0	yeah m4a1mustangif you dont care send me a private message and tell me what ZdayZ is?

04-23-2010, 05:14 AM	#12 (permalink)
Vegitto-kun A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,011 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 262	epic buffing face

04-23-2010, 06:04 AM	#13 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Check the Mid-ATlantic forum for the ZDayZ thread... its May 20-23. Lots of us are going to be there. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

04-23-2010, 06:17 AM	#14 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 541	By Enthusiasts-For Enthusiasts __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

04-23-2010, 06:34 AM	#15 (permalink)
dropped1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: VA Beach Posts: 302 Drives: SOLD 40th Z #104 Rep Power: 258	Wow, nice save! __________________ Aaron Do you own a 40th anniversary? Join the club!

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
ALL Nissan 370z 1/4 miles, test drives, reviews, vs battles, comparison articles	AK370Z	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	52	11-28-2019 11:44 PM
paint	Richie	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	31	02-18-2010 12:21 PM
Paint chips !	B1nks	Exterior & Interior	38	06-15-2009 08:03 AM
To paint or not...	Darkstar87695	Exterior & Interior	11	05-19-2009 02:58 PM
370 :: 0-400m Battles	dlmartin81	Nissan 370Z Photos / Spyshots / Video / Media Gallery	15	02-18-2009 06:00 PM