Carefull Swiss...its dangerous posting over there! You'll start polishing everything soon!

I know the feeling. ;)

you are not far wrong :lol1:

I have had an afternoon or mirth reading some of the threads..the best by far had to be the guy who was bored and detailed his kitchen.. the before and after shots of his bin was pure class :lol1:

No! Really! That is brilliant...

Polished Bliss...whats the best pre-wax for my Ikea bin?

i kid u not :D

detailed my Kitchen - Detailing World

Oh thats got to be thread of the year! :) Made my evening that has!

:lol1:

After having the P1 for nearly a year it was time to sort out the front end, due to the thin Subaru paint, the front end was looking like it had been pebble dashed. Small white dots and chips were making the front end look fugly.
Not wanting to spend hundreds of pounds on a full front end respray I opted for the Dr Colorchip method. Kudos to Mike Murphy on the Scoobynet forum for finding this ingenious method of removing chips.
Dr. ColorChip fool-proof auto touch up paint kit for chip repair on your car- BMW,Porsche,Ford,Honda,Mercedes,Lexus,Toyota...mos t color codes

So an early start Saturday to get the car clean and ready for operation chips away part I.
I also wanted to fit some mudflaps and give the under arches a good clean.
Wheels were also cleaned at the same time.

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x169/0Xen0/1.jpg
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x169/0Xen0/2.jpg

The cleaning products to be used today:
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x169/0Xen0/3.jpg

The wheels after:
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x169/0Xen0/4.jpg

The under arches before minus mudflaps:
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x169/0Xen0/5.jpg

Arches scrubbed with APC and sealed, Brembo's cleaned and polished:
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x169/0Xen0/6.jpg

Mudflaps fitted all round:
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x169/0Xen0/7.jpg

So onto the cleaning, having just purchased a new Karcher and a super snow foam it was time to test it all out. I was really impressed, everything fitted tightly and the foam was really thick and clingy from the sample bottle:
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x169/0Xen0/8.jpg

Foam jet washed off:
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x169/0Xen0/9.jpg

All dried off with a waffle weave:
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x169/0Xen0/11.jpg

So everything was clean and dry, it was into the garage to stay that way and keep me warm!
The tools for the chip repair:
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x169/0Xen0/12.jpg

The before shots showing lots and lots of white dots!
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x169/0Xen0/13.jpg
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x169/0Xen0/14.jpg

During the painting process:
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x169/0Xen0/17.jpg

After the paint and removal process stage I:
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x169/0Xen0/18.jpg

The bonnet half finished half stone chipped, for this application I smeared the paint all over the bonnet with a lint free cloth:
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x169/0Xen0/19.jpg

A nasty scratch from mechanics leaning over the wing:
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x169/0Xen0/20.jpg

Stage I finished and no more scratch to the cameras view:
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x169/0Xen0/21.jpg

Stage I of the front finish, the majority of the smaller chips had totally disappeared, the larger chips were covered but needed further applications to make them flush with the existing paint.
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x169/0Xen0/22.jpg
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x169/0Xen0/23.jpg

So my back had enough for one day, Stage II of the chips to be done next week when everything has hardened and I can see what needs the most application.
I would say stage I has given a 70% correction and has transformed the front end into something more respectable.
For £50 its probably one of the best purchases Ive made for money/transformation.

The car finished and waxed ready for the next applications.
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x169/0Xen0/24.jpg

Thanks for looking.

Good work, bud. Stone-chip heaven on the before pics. :eek:

+Doc+ - Good work :notworthy

That's savage work - and it takes a bit of guts to take that on yourself on a P1. Good outcome

Thanks, I had nothing to lose tbh, the front end was a real mess.

Doc, you're welcome!! happy to help

Regards

Mike

Great, great job Doc. It certainly shows just how well this stuff can make a tired chipped front end look good again.

love the P1 btw :thumb: :D

lovely p1 mate, been on nights for last 6 days so itching to give this a try another 2 then can give it a go if the weather holds looks good mate:thumb:

Any word yet on how this system bears up after a machine polish?

Barry, ran over mine with G220, speed 5 using Menz 106 then final finish polich and still looks ace!!

Cheers

Mike

Another brilliant result! Nice one guys, really appreciate the write up's on this... :thumb:

What info do they need to match the paint, is it just the paint code or are the paint codes different in the US?

They need
Manufacturer, Model
Colour of paint in description
Actual colour code

So in this instance, for my car it was
Subaru, Impreza
DBM
95H

All this information is all they need to get the right match and the match is blooming good.
All the information you need to give them is on your VIN plate

:cool: thanks

How long does this stuff take to get delivered?

read the blooming thread :p

2-3 days tops

Mine took two days

I think I will be getting some of this for my RB5.
I just hope they can match the colour.

Bit the bullet and ordered a kit although it came to $86 so I am expecting an email.

Bob, in my experience, you won't be disappointed

Mike

as soon as the weather picks up i will have to do the same and get some on order ...... thanks mike, doc etc etc for keeping this thread up to date

P1 looks :luvlove: :thumb:

damn , I really need this stuff.
so all I need to tell them is its red 22G ??

Big improvement in the pics!!
It seems subaru paint comes off so damn easily its umbeleiveable.

Mifo, basically, the code, colour and make of your car, paypal the money and it's normally with you in 48 hours!!

Mike