aes08
11 12 2012, 20:00
Some time ago I had a phone call from a really valued customer of mine asking me to have a look of car along with him. And so we did.
Once we got there this is what I faced.
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/init_1.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/init_2.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/init_5.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/init_6.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/init_7.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/init_8.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/init_11.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/init_12.jpg
The car was not structurally damaged but it was abandoned for quite a few years. So once the "new" owner asked me what do I think, there was only one answer.... Hell YEAH!
So first things first. Since the car was abandoned for so long the whole engine had to be taken apart and rebuild. I shall not go in the mechanical part but in the meantime it was a good opportunity to start detailing the engine bay.
I 've started by cleaning and degreasing the chassis.
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/under_1.jpg
All rusted pieces were treated.
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/under_3.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/under_2.jpg
And then all the chassis was protected with Bilt Hamber's Dynax coating which is really excellent.
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/under_4.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/under_5.jpg
Then on to the ramp properly covered to avoid overspray.
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/under_6.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/under_7.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/under_10.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/under_11.jpg
Back to my workplace for protecting the bonnet and detailing the suspension system.
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/under_12.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/under_14.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/under_15.jpg
And the wheels which were really difficult and very time consuming to detail
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/zantes_1.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/zantes_2.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/zantes_3.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/zantes_5.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/zantes_6.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/zantes_7.jpg
The paint condition of the car was in a really bad shape with quite a few dents all around. The decision was taken to be moved to a local shop for a full respray. Unfortunately their skill were not up to the task at hand so a major work for me. The amount of orange peel was just ridiculous. This is what I was up against.
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0552.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0541.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0641.jpg
So a full wet sand was necessary.
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0600.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0604.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0651_a.jpg
And here just finished polishing the sanding marks, cleaned with IPA and no LSP/glaze.
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0678.jpg
and so is the front headlamp and bonnet
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0619.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0661.jpg
This is a nice 50/50 shot that pretty much sums it all up
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0567.jpg
So finishing with all the details
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0692.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0664.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0615.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0610.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/under_13.jpg
I believe it now time for some final shots. Please do enjoy!
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0738.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0747.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0732.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0764.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0744.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0719.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0724.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0727.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0734.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0801.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0812.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0793.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0746.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0795.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0809.jpg
and my favorite...
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0824.jpg
Thank you all very much for reading this.
Especially I would like to thank all the people that were involved in this project, either through their products or their services.
Once we got there this is what I faced.
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/init_1.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/init_2.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/init_5.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/init_6.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/init_7.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/init_8.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/init_11.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/init_12.jpg
The car was not structurally damaged but it was abandoned for quite a few years. So once the "new" owner asked me what do I think, there was only one answer.... Hell YEAH!
So first things first. Since the car was abandoned for so long the whole engine had to be taken apart and rebuild. I shall not go in the mechanical part but in the meantime it was a good opportunity to start detailing the engine bay.
I 've started by cleaning and degreasing the chassis.
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/under_1.jpg
All rusted pieces were treated.
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/under_3.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/under_2.jpg
And then all the chassis was protected with Bilt Hamber's Dynax coating which is really excellent.
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/under_4.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/under_5.jpg
Then on to the ramp properly covered to avoid overspray.
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/under_6.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/under_7.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/under_10.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/under_11.jpg
Back to my workplace for protecting the bonnet and detailing the suspension system.
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/under_12.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/under_14.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/under_15.jpg
And the wheels which were really difficult and very time consuming to detail
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/zantes_1.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/zantes_2.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/zantes_3.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/zantes_5.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/zantes_6.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/zantes_7.jpg
The paint condition of the car was in a really bad shape with quite a few dents all around. The decision was taken to be moved to a local shop for a full respray. Unfortunately their skill were not up to the task at hand so a major work for me. The amount of orange peel was just ridiculous. This is what I was up against.
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0552.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0541.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0641.jpg
So a full wet sand was necessary.
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0600.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0604.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0651_a.jpg
And here just finished polishing the sanding marks, cleaned with IPA and no LSP/glaze.
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0678.jpg
and so is the front headlamp and bonnet
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0619.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0661.jpg
This is a nice 50/50 shot that pretty much sums it all up
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0567.jpg
So finishing with all the details
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0692.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0664.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0615.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0610.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/under_13.jpg
I believe it now time for some final shots. Please do enjoy!
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0738.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0747.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0732.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0764.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0744.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0719.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0724.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0727.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0734.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0801.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0812.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0793.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0746.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0795.jpg
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0809.jpg
and my favorite...
http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i388/spycoshines/Kallista/DSC_0824.jpg
Thank you all very much for reading this.
Especially I would like to thank all the people that were involved in this project, either through their products or their services.