I just bought my PC 7424 and went to town on the evolution.

luckily, theres a somewhat local detailer that holds free detailer clinics every now and then. he's an awesome detailer, and shares all his knowledge very openly. so i went to the first clinic of 2008.

heres the webstore http://www.showcardetailing.com/eshop

I always wondered why the paint wasnt as glossy as other weightless white (03-04) evo's. the below pics shows the lack of luster in direct sunlight. I've heard from random, unverifiable sources that some 03-04 evo paints were single stage. going to the clinic, some of the more experienced detailers looked and tested my paint, and verified that it was!







so we did some test spots, the below being done with a makita rotary, orange lake country pad, and prima swirl.





i couldnt believe the difference in color. its basically like the paint has a layer of dead, oxidized paint, like plaque/tartar on our teeth.

we did another test spot on the hood using the PC7424 and while it takes longer, it produces the same results.

those were the pics that Richard (the guy hosting the clinic) took...

here are some of mine yesterday and today...
The Arsenal minus the pads.


Test spot on B-Pillar


Some cone scuffage from some autocrossing
Before





After




werrrd

 

damn thats nice...thats a lot of products...all i have is the meguirs 3 step process and i thought that was pretty decent...

 

awesome results . cant wait to try out my UDM i got from autopia with the ultima line of products when its not shitty cold outside

 

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freagn sweet.

i almost went the UDM/Ultima route until I came across the Prima product line.

I bought a 20 dollar bottle of the Ultima QD and a couple weeks later, I had it in the back seat of my car and the squirter/top got loose and leaked the whole bottle on my floor mat

So i replaced it with Prima's QD and I like it so much that I switched over!

 

Good results, its hard to show off a nice white paint.

 

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yeah i'm not gangsta enough with manual white balance settings with my camera (or any camera) for that matter

 

yeah pro buffers make the world a better place. plus i love the evo as the subject matter.

 

holy crap that looks ALOT better !!!

 

i need to pick up a 7424, thats my next purchase from meguiars hopefully

 

looks cool...but why go through all that, its not like that body is in pristine condition, theres dings all over the door, and it accordinlg get f'd up every time you autocross...that whole process seems a bit rediculous for the treatment of that car imo

 

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i see your point, but the two dings in that picture are the only dings on the entire car.

i've seen muchhhh worse on "show" cars

 

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yes i feel very fortunate to have crossed paths with the guy who runs showcardetailing. As for the evo, many of the 03-04 cars are getting older, so its pretty common to see paint like mine.

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thanks!

 

AweeeSOOME! Finally shines.....Damn i'd hate to see that car parked on the side of my house, looking down at it from the front door....I already drool when I see it...imagine now...

 

Great results

 

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great work

 

Looks good. BTW I believe some red Evos were single stage as well. What is your alls S/Ns on autopia?

 

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supposedly all non metallic evo paints are. its just a matter of time before they oxidize.

i dont have an SN on autopia, but i have a nice supply of sonus towels and other goodies

 

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