2002 Berger SS Camaro Restoration by Richie's Custom Detailing
 

I was contacted by this client to restore the finish on this 2002 Berger SS Camaro.

This car is #66 of 100 and is a Stage I 380HP version which consists of cold air induction, Hurst shifter, GMMG chambered exhaust, Eibach springs, Fikse FM5 wheels, drilled rotors and Berger badges.

As it was dropped off.

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Wheel cleaner dwelling.

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Rinsed.

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As you can see here there was plenty of protection on the surface and needed to be stripped away.

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Citrus degreaser breaking down the LSP.

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Inside.

Some disassembly required.

Taillights and rear filler panel removed.

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Client wanted the front bumper stripes replaced since they were nicked up pretty bad.

Removing the stripes.

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Removed.

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Now onto the paint.

Since this was an SS with a fiberglass hood the only panels I could take readings from were the rear quarters and rocker panels.

Some readings were in the 70 micron range so I had to tread lightly.

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Stripes taped off.

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Some of the defects I was able to capture.

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Corrected.

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Before.

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Corrected.

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Onto the vinyl stripes.

The stripes were in terrible shape. Not only are they near impossible to replace but quite pricey as well for original replacements.

Before.

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This scratch was pretty deep and was a concern for the owner.

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Corrected.

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More damage.

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Corrected.

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Time to replace the bumper stripes.

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Now for the taillights.

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50/50

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After.

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Calipers sealed.

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Afters.

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Sun shots.

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Delivered.

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This will coming down the line shortly.

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Amazing work. :)

awesome job! Will always miss my SS