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Hey nighthawk what is the cost to have something like that done?
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Hey nighthawk what is the cost to have something like that done?
Most of the cost is due to the fact that the paint has to be fully corrected before application. The product itself is only a few hundred dollars, but the prep can be very time consuming depending on how bad/old the paint is.It depends. Usually in the $1500-$2000 range depending on what you have done
Most of the cost is due to the fact that the paint has to be fully corrected before application. The product itself is only a few hundred dollars, but the prep can be very time consuming depending on how bad/old the paint is.
I have detailed cars for the past 15+ years and have used a similar product on my wheels, it def. is awesome how durable it is. My only issue is that I still love the art of correcting paint, once a ceramic coating is applied it's a real PITA to remove. That is why I usually suggest a semi-permanent coating that is much less cost wise and if you need to spot correct an area it is much easier to do.
Somewhat related to this topic.
I got some nasty curb rash on my rear tire after taking a tight angled turn too tight in my office's parking garage. This is not my picture, but this is the same wheel:
The scratches are right in the center of one of the spokes. Is this something I can buff out myself or should I have a pro do it? The scratches look white, so I wonder if maybe there is a clear coat on it.
Wheels are a different animal than body panel paint. Usually curbing a rim will get it down to the actual metal material of it. There isn't a lot you can DIY to fix it besides using a wet high grit sand paper (1000 or 1500) to smooth it out. I do know there are wheel repair shops in most cities that can fix them for relatively cheap. You could also find a used replacement OEM rim that is in decent shape and swap it out.
So in a nutshell unless the marks are simply surface marks, there is not a lot you can do yourself :0(
For sure, post it up and I can try to help ya further.I'll take a pic later and post it. I wouldn't call these deep gouges, but they certainly make me sad. And I kind of like to try DIY stuff, even if the result isn't as good as a pro.
Recently picked up my first rotary polisher, a Flex PE8 Kompakt. Love my 3401 VRG for standard buffing but always wanted a smaller unit to get in tighter areas. This will also serve as my main buffer to do headlight restorations and heavier spot correcting.
Got a ridiculous deal on a starter park for just the price of the buffer:
Spent the day making her purty...now debating whether I have it in me to go to the range lol
Ok guys I need some help here :
The brakes on my new hellcat make a ridiculous amount of dust. Do you guys recommend a wax after cleaning the wheels to help a little ? If I have to clean these things every 500 miles I'm gonna go crazy
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Magic eraser? Never even thought of that but makes sense. Will be grabbing a couple and giving it a shot.Always. Any non-carnauba sealant works great and it makes cleaning off a breeze in the future.
And for cleaning the wheels go with a magic eraser. You will thank me afterwards
Ok guys I need some help here :
The brakes on my new hellcat make a ridiculous amount of dust. Do you guys recommend a wax after cleaning the wheels to help a little ? If I have to clean these things every 500 miles I'm gonna go crazy
Always. Any non-carnauba sealant works great and it makes cleaning off a breeze in the future.
And for cleaning the wheels go with a magic eraser. You will thank me afterwards