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Oxidized Merc C200 - Enhancement
30-09-2010, 03:08 PM
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Oxidized Merc C200 - Enhancement
Hello guys

This was possibly one of the most rewarding details I have done. It was sooo easy!!

The customer booked the car in for an Enhancement detail. Upon arrival I noticed how badly oxidized the paint on his car was and got to work.

What is oxidation?

http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-oxidation.htm

Lets start, can you see how dull and sand-paper like the paint is?

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Although not clear in the next picture you will notice how the right hand side is white and the left is dull and yellowish. This is a sign of oxidation as it discolours the top layer of the paint. With polishing you remove this layer and below as seen on the right is perfect white paint full of life.

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So a few hours later and all the usuals we have the finished result:

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Much better? I think so!

Thanks for reading!

Mike
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30-09-2010, 06:04 PM
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RE: Oxidized Merc C200 - Enhancement
Looks good Mike...That paintwork looked pretty miff to me!

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30-09-2010, 07:26 PM
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RE: Oxidized Merc C200 - Enhancement
Nice work on white Mike. The 3rd photo vs. the last photo gives a good idea of the transformation.
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30-09-2010, 10:14 PM
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RE: Oxidized Merc C200 - Enhancement
Alot better!

Nice turnaround... Another handjob? (bring on the wise cracks) Wavey

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