Nice job!

Did that orange peel finish come like that from the factory?

 

Excellent work! I wish I had the balls to take it to that level. I get nervous just using cutting compounds!

Now do a black car! :-)

 

I don't cease to be surprised when I see the "acceptable" level of orange peel that leaves factories nowadays.

 

Unfortunately yes, and it's common on most cars...even some higher-end exotics from what I've seen in person. Orange peel usually indicates more clearcoat, which gives the car more UV protection and resistance to color-fading. Wetsanding/buffing wouldn't hurt the protection when done properly, but most companies don't want to spend the time/money on making sure each of their cars has a perfect finish. Most owners don't care enough to complain I guess, and the ones that aren't happy will spend the money themselves to have the finish improved.

 

^this. My friends 360 had it bad, and his 599 does as well.

 

Really depends on the shop, and how good they are. I priced this around town a few years ago. There were only a couple of good body shops that did it, and the prices ranged from $1800 to $2700.

 

This job would probably take more than this amount, as to do this properly you need 45+ hours @ a shop rate of $60.00-$75.00 per hour.

Great job Joe(even though I commented on this job elsewhere)also good to meet you at the "Detailfest" in Florida a few weeks back.

 

Up until recently Meguiars was a little behind the curve in terms of performance compared to brands like Menzerna but lately they have been on fire coming out with new stuff that is quite awesome. People who choose to look down upon it because its an American brand and doesnt cost an arm and a leg are just in denile, lol. Results dont lie.

... Jose my man, this is fantastic work and how it should be done. No BS fluff detailing here, just hardcore correction, bravo!

 

I think it depends on which particular product you use.

Meguiars' has superb products, but there are some Swissvax products which are simply superb like the vehicle specific waxes (like Scuderia, Blau-Weiss, Reflexus) and the Swissvax Shield (combines incredible finish with non stick surface that resists dust, flies, etc.)

 

Outstanding. If I'm not mistaken Rolls and Bentley are the only ones out there that take the time to wetsand a finish out before delivery. Bugatti would not surprise me.