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Oakes · 12-07-2009, 04:28 AM

A refreshing package 3/4 detail of a 2005 Subaru WRX, in World Really Swirled Blue. If the color didn't reveal what I was up against, then I'll just reiterate that this WRX was really swirled. Fortunately for me, Subaru paint is as soft as butter, unfortunate for the owner though. However, that's why I'm here, to fix issues like this and revive the vehicle finish and protect it. I did just that.

The car was left with me for the weekend to get to work, and as you will see in the pictures of the process, it was needed and the owner knew that. As defective as the paint was, this was a breeze of a detail, since Subaru's make their way here often I've developed a routine. Started out with a full degrease and clay of the whole vehicle and got to work, I am quite happy with the results but was unfortunately out of sand paper to do any wet sanding to the headlights. Which will be taken care of soon once the car has time to come back for a bit.

Included in this detail was an engine cleaning, and sticker removal from the windows.

Process:

Menzerna 203 - Orange Foam
Menzerna 85RD - Green Foam
Blackfire Wet Diamond Sealant - Blue Foam
Collinites No. 845 wax

WRX as it arrived:

Wheels Before:

Wheels After:

Engine Bay Before:

Engine Bay After:

Paint photos after prep, find something to grab while you cringe, ok maybe it's not that bad:

Progress 50/50 photos of the paint correction:

Trunk Before/After:

Corrected paint photos:

Finished Reflection Photos:

Of course it was raining when the car got picked up, so tried to get some pics as quickly as possible of the whole thing outside:

Thanks for looking!

-Oakes

ScoobyNubieToo! · 12-07-2009, 07:55 AM

Looks great! Nice work once again!

CarbonIS · 12-07-2009, 10:51 AM

again, ridiculous

Oakes · 12-07-2009, 12:11 PM

Thanks guys!

justinlansdale · 12-07-2009, 12:23 PM

wow, that really looks great. i bet jim is a happy man ;-)

Oakes · 12-07-2009, 01:20 PM

Thanks Justin! He seemed happy with it, even though I did the car about a month ago, been too busy to get these writeups posted.

05suby · 12-07-2009, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justinlansdale

wow, that really looks great. i bet jim is a happy man ;-)

yes i am but it still needs to be repainted.

nick, let me know if youre free any tuesday or saturday for the headlights and my car will be back after the winter lol.

Oakes · 12-24-2009, 02:42 PM

Jim, sorry for the late response, just going back over some threads now. I will definitely get back to you with a day to do your headlights!

05suby · 12-29-2009, 12:53 AM

ok sounds good man

12-07-2009, 04:28 AM	#1
Oakes Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Chester Member #4384 My Ride: 2010 Mercedes Benz E63 AMG iTrader: (0)	Oakes - Detailed: 2005 Subaru WRX - 05suby A refreshing package 3/4 detail of a 2005 Subaru WRX, in World Really Swirled Blue. If the color didn't reveal what I was up against, then I'll just reiterate that this WRX was really swirled. Fortunately for me, Subaru paint is as soft as butter, unfortunate for the owner though. However, that's why I'm here, to fix issues like this and revive the vehicle finish and protect it. I did just that. The car was left with me for the weekend to get to work, and as you will see in the pictures of the process, it was needed and the owner knew that. As defective as the paint was, this was a breeze of a detail, since Subaru's make their way here often I've developed a routine. Started out with a full degrease and clay of the whole vehicle and got to work, I am quite happy with the results but was unfortunately out of sand paper to do any wet sanding to the headlights. Which will be taken care of soon once the car has time to come back for a bit. Included in this detail was an engine cleaning, and sticker removal from the windows. Process: Menzerna 203 - Orange Foam Menzerna 85RD - Green Foam Blackfire Wet Diamond Sealant - Blue Foam Collinites No. 845 wax WRX as it arrived: Wheels Before: Wheels After: Engine Bay Before: Engine Bay After: Paint photos after prep, find something to grab while you cringe, ok maybe it's not that bad: Progress 50/50 photos of the paint correction: Trunk Before/After: Corrected paint photos: Finished Reflection Photos: Of course it was raining when the car got picked up, so tried to get some pics as quickly as possible of the whole thing outside: Thanks for looking! -Oakes __________________ Team Oakes: I dont give a ****!

12-07-2009, 07:55 AM	#2
ScoobyNubieToo! Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Williamstown Member #862 My Ride: WRB 2004 WRX Wagon with 07 STI Trans and Longblock inside! iTrader: (7)	Looks great! Nice work once again! __________________ 2004 WRX WRB Wagon with 07 STI Trans and Longblock inside! See my member's journal here: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

12-07-2009, 12:11 PM	#4
Oakes Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Chester Member #4384 My Ride: 2010 Mercedes Benz E63 AMG iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys! __________________ Team Oakes: I dont give a ****!

12-07-2009, 12:23 PM	#5
justinlansdale Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Montgomeryville, PA Member #4286 My Ride: old BMW & obnoxious bike(s) iTrader: (5)	wow, that really looks great. i bet jim is a happy man ;-) __________________ // To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

12-07-2009, 01:20 PM	#6
Oakes Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Chester Member #4384 My Ride: 2010 Mercedes Benz E63 AMG iTrader: (0)	Thanks Justin! He seemed happy with it, even though I did the car about a month ago, been too busy to get these writeups posted. __________________ Team Oakes: I dont give a ****!

12-24-2009, 02:42 PM	#8
Oakes Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Chester Member #4384 My Ride: 2010 Mercedes Benz E63 AMG iTrader: (0)	Jim, sorry for the late response, just going back over some threads now. I will definitely get back to you with a day to do your headlights! __________________ Team Oakes: I dont give a ****!

12-29-2009, 12:53 AM	#9
05suby Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Aston Member #5738 My Ride: 2005 WRX iTrader: (1)	ok sounds good man __________________ WFCrew #231 Form > Function Static > Bagged To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. ....GO R.I.P. Sherwood "No Home"

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