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R1366 gets a makeover...Thanks to bbasso!

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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 08:08 AM
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Default R1366 gets a makeover...Thanks to bbasso!

After years of neglect, I finally decided to give heR some much needed attention. The paint on the R was so faded and dull it was embarrassing. So I called up the one person who I trust to work his magic on my R.

A BIG thanks to Rob/bbasso for coming through and braving the unseasonably cold spring weather we had. The results were amazing.

Here some pics of the day:

Start of hood after compound ONLY..


Rob and his magic wand..








Lip is left w/ battle scars:


Attacking the roof...




R Reflection:


Roof at sunset:


Pee yellow paint...down the drain:

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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 08:10 AM
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Love the roof shot... Looks like glass. Good work, keep it up.
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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 08:17 AM
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Default Re: R1366 gets a makeover...Thanks to bbasso!

what did he do, just give the car a good wash, then wax/polish?
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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 09:26 AM
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Default Re: R1366 gets a makeover...Thanks to bbasso!

A little more than that. he cut the paint with compound at least also. It didn't look bad enough to need a wet sand.
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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 09:36 AM
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Default Re: R1366 gets a makeover...Thanks to bbasso!

I have been paying a lot of attention to the work done by this particular user (Bbasso). I have personally seen his work, and it is top notch. I hope to use his services some day as well.

Slacker, thanks for making the post and sharing.
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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 09:42 AM
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Default Re: R1366 gets a makeover...Thanks to bbasso!

He did about 6 steps to get it that way.

A wash then another clay bar type wash. Then he used a compound. A medium polish and then a light polish followed by a sealant/wax.

By no means it is show car ready but it was a huge improvement to what it was.
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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 09:43 AM
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WOW, looks great. Night and Day
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