Junkman's "How to Completely Repair Your Paint Damage - The Videos!

Junkman2008 · 04-23-2012, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Junkman - cant believe I didnt find this thread until now, and I've been here for years....

So I'm finally getting a house with a garage, and I want to get back into detailing. I'm looking for some good lighting setups to get some inspiration on how I want to wire my garage - maybe you have some info for me? Thanks in advance if so!

I don't have any specifics, only suggestions. You want your lighting overhead AND on the walls at door molding level. You want your lights on a totally different circuit than any of your power tools circuits. You want at least 1, 20 amp outlet, and enough outlets placed strategically so that you don't have to use any extension cords if possible. Now having bright lights is important but you also want to have some regular incandescent lights also. It is much easier to see swirls using a low light source when it is up high. Very bright lights will sometime wash out that ability, especially when they are close to your subject. By killing the bright lights and inspecting the car with incandescent lights, you will be surprised at how easy the swirls show.

Coon-azz · 04-23-2012, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Junkman2008

lol!

Here's the deal with white paint. It is no different than any other color on the planet. White paint will damage the exact same way as black paint. Anything that is bad for black paint is just as bad for white paint. There is no difference. If you improperly care for a black car and do the exact same thing to a white car, the damage will be identical. It may be harder to see but trust me it's there.

So what do you do with a white car? The same exact thing that you do to any color car. The product in the bottle has no clue what color your car is and thus, it's going to do what it does regardless. So if it is a excellent product for a black car, you can bet that it is just as good for a white car. When you think about it, that is just common sense.

Really good intel. I salute you sir! ok, so after reading your post, I happened to go by the auto store and just happen to catch a bottle of polish that is suppossed to be for Dark colored cars? Scam? Is there such a thing. I've never bought any, just noticed the adverticement. I've been using stuff from Griots for years. Worked well so far.

Thanks again for all your time and support.

MightyBobo · 04-23-2012, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Junkman2008

I don't have any specifics, only suggestions. You want your lighting overhead AND on the walls at door molding level. You want your lights on a totally different circuit than any of your power tools circuits. You want at least 1, 20 amp outlet, and enough outlets placed strategically so that you don't have to use any extension cords if possible. Now having bright lights is important but you also want to have some regular incandescent lights also. It is much easier to see swirls using a low light source when it is up high. Very bright lights will sometime wash out that ability, especially when they are close to your subject. By killing the bright lights and inspecting the car with incandescent lights, you will be surprised at how easy the swirls show.

My current plan is to put 4 2-bar fluorescent lights on the ceiling, and eventually put at least 2 more bars horizontally mounted on the walls in the garage. Preferably with a separate switch for both. I was thinking of putting the ceiling lights in the corners of he ceiling angled 45 degrees towards the center, but that might just be a little pointless complexity.

Junkman2008 · 04-23-2012, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Coon-azz

Really good intel. I salute you sir! ok, so after reading your post, I happened to go by the auto store and just happen to catch a bottle of polish that is suppossed to be for Dark colored cars? Scam? Is there such a thing. I've never bought any, just noticed the adverticement. I've been using stuff from Griots for years. Worked well so far.

Thanks again for all your time and support.

That sounds like that "Black Box" product by Turtle Wax. Basically, that stuff is black shoe polish in a bottle. You have to wear gloves when you use it or your hands will turn black. No gimmick there, it is definitely made for black cars. It is about the most worthless crap you could ever put on your car and black shoe polish would work just as good, just as long and is a LOT cheaper. You couldn't give me that crap for free. It only last so long because it is full of fillers and washes off after a few washes.

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

My current plan is to put 4 2-bar fluorescent lights on the ceiling, and eventually put at least 2 more bars horizontally mounted on the walls in the garage. Preferably with a separate switch for both. I was thinking of putting the ceiling lights in the corners of he ceiling angled 45 degrees towards the center, but that might just be a little pointless complexity.

As long as you incorporate the mix I explained, you should be okay.

djpathfinder · 04-28-2012, 10:39 PM

Junkman, can one use metal polish to safely bring out the shine on titanium tipped exhausts (i.e. won't ruin/fade the blue-ish look)?

Junkman2008 · 04-28-2012, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by djpathfinder

Junkman, can one use metal polish to safely bring out the shine on titanium tipped exhausts (i.e. won't ruin/fade the blue-ish look)?

Honestly, I'm not sure. That would be a question for the Adam's crew.

MightyBobo · 04-28-2012, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by djpathfinder

Junkman, can one use metal polish to safely bring out the shine on titanium tipped exhausts (i.e. won't ruin/fade the blue-ish look)?

Doing some quick googling, I found many instances of warning AGAINST using a polish on it, as the blue is just a layer of oxidation on the tips and a polish could take that off. Someone said just use soapy water and a paper towel...

djpathfinder · 04-29-2012, 12:10 AM

Yeah, I did a small test section where it would be hard to see and it seemed like the blue was not as noticeable afterwards, which would be consistent with what you just said. That's too bad. The exhaust takes such a punishment during winter, I know soapy water alone won't make it look like new again. Thanks.

MightyBobo · 04-29-2012, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by djpathfinder

Yeah, I did a small test section where it would be hard to see and it seemed like the blue was not as noticeable afterwards, which would be consistent with what you just said. That's too bad. The exhaust takes such a punishment during winter, I know soapy water alone won't make it look like new again. Thanks.

There is a solution out there to help you clean it up, no doubt - I didn't look too hard

djpathfinder · 04-29-2012, 12:18 AM

Actually, I just did some reading...apparently aluminum polish that is OK for anodized or plated metals will be fine for titanium exhausts.

KSFastah · 09-12-2012, 10:17 AM

I noticed when detailing my new Z for the first time that it came with 3 harsh bird poo etches....one on the hatch....one on the roof of the car....and one on the hood.

I used my Meguiars polishing compound on all 3 areas and had limited success in removing them. I was frustrated and disappointed...until I watched your bird poo etching removal video. Armed with this knowledge, I'm now ready to try again and be successful this time.

Thanks a lot for sharing your experience with us. I wicked LOVE your mantra....I'll charge you Jay Leno money to do it FOR it you....but...I'll TEACH you how to do it for free.

Nicely done!!

Junkman2008 · 09-12-2012, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by KSFastah

I wicked LOVE your mantra....I'll charge you Jay Leno money to do it FOR it you....but...I'll TEACH you how to do it for free.

Nicely done!!

You know what they say, "Teach a man to fish..."

When it comes to detailing, prevention is the secret to your success. Make sure you set your paint up for success by fixing it first and then protecting it second. From that point forward, it should be smooth sailing.

KSFastah · 09-12-2012, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Junkman2008

You know what they say, "Teach a man to fish..."

When it comes to detailing, prevention is the secret to your success. Make sure you set your paint up for success by fixing it first and then protecting it second. From that point forward, it should be smooth sailing.

Yeah....I think the car sat on the lot in Lawton, OK for awhile before I bought it...that etching on the hatch is pretty severe. The other two aren't quite as severe. Nothing like being behind the 8 ball on a brand new car, right?

I've watched a lot of your videos today and feel better armed with knowledge now to go do the complete job RIGHT....so thanks!

Junkman2008 · 09-12-2012, 02:03 PM

Keep in mind that more aggressive measures may be necessary to completely fix the issues. I'm not recommending that you try any of them, just letting you know that sometimes that is necessary.

370ZQ · 09-12-2012, 11:35 PM

hi, do you have any issue of paint damage from the front bummper because of the dead bugs bodies on black car? it seems more serious although i wash the car everyweek. is their some other way to fix without repaint the front bumper?

04-28-2012, 10:39 PM	#140 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	Junkman, can one use metal polish to safely bring out the shine on titanium tipped exhausts (i.e. won't ruin/fade the blue-ish look)? __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

04-29-2012, 12:10 AM	#143 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	Yeah, I did a small test section where it would be hard to see and it seemed like the blue was not as noticeable afterwards, which would be consistent with what you just said. That's too bad. The exhaust takes such a punishment during winter, I know soapy water alone won't make it look like new again. Thanks. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

04-29-2012, 12:18 AM	#145 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	Actually, I just did some reading...apparently aluminum polish that is OK for anodized or plated metals will be fine for titanium exhausts. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

09-12-2012, 02:03 PM	#149 (permalink)
Junkman2008 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 1,048 Drives: 2001 Corvette Coupe Rep Power: 10259	Keep in mind that more aggressive measures may be necessary to completely fix the issues. I'm not recommending that you try any of them, just letting you know that sometimes that is necessary. __________________ "Marines - Making the other guy die for his country for over 200 years."

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09-12-2012, 10:17 AM	#146 (permalink)
KSFastah Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: KS Posts: 184 Drives: 12 370Z Sport GM M6 Rep Power: 12	I noticed when detailing my new Z for the first time that it came with 3 harsh bird poo etches....one on the hatch....one on the roof of the car....and one on the hood. I used my Meguiars polishing compound on all 3 areas and had limited success in removing them. I was frustrated and disappointed...until I watched your bird poo etching removal video. Armed with this knowledge, I'm now ready to try again and be successful this time. Thanks a lot for sharing your experience with us. I wicked LOVE your mantra....I'll charge you Jay Leno money to do it FOR it you....but...I'll TEACH you how to do it for free. Nicely done!!

09-12-2012, 11:35 PM	#150 (permalink)
370ZQ Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 34 Drives: Nissan 370z-BLK-AT Rep Power: 12	hi, do you have any issue of paint damage from the front bummper because of the dead bugs bodies on black car? it seems more serious although i wash the car everyweek. is their some other way to fix without repaint the front bumper?