98 240sx black correction w/cust review

[AndrewBigA]

1998 Nissan 240 SX

Paint Correction, Vynal Pinstripe Removal

Mothers California Gold
Blue Clay Magic Surface Preparation Bar
Leaf Blower & Absorber To Dry
Denatured Alcohol
3M Green Tape

Flex XC 3401 orbital
3M Perfect-It Rubbing Compound
orange pad

Flex L3403 rotary
3M Perfect-It Ultrafine Machine Polish
blue pad

1- Einszett 1Z Glanz Wax to seal
applied by hand as a bottom coat

2- Collinite #915 Marque D' Elegance Paste Wax
applied by hand

3- Collinite #845 Liquid Insulator Wax
applied by hand as a top coat

all taped up
http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac284/bigaqueens89/3-3.jpg
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ugly old half faded vynal pinstriping
http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac284/bigaqueens89/4-3.jpg
http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac284/bigaqueens89/5-1.jpg
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steam
http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac284/bigaqueens89/7-1.jpg
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plastic razor
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freeze your under arrest
http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac284/bigaqueens89/8-1.jpg
isopropyl alcohol cleaned up the glue residue from the pinstriping

drivers mirror before shots
http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac284/bigaqueens89/bef5.jpg
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drivers mirror after
http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac284/bigaqueens89/f.jpg

some random befores of the swirles in the paint. every panel looked like this.
the shop is always busy, sorry if i dont have 49 pics of every panel
form different angles but you get the idea.

hood
http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac284/bigaqueens89/bef1.jpg
left fender
http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac284/bigaqueens89/bef2.jpg
trunk
http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac284/bigaqueens89/bef3.jpg

after shot of the hood,
after correction, polish, seal & 2 coats of wax
http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac284/bigaqueens89/swirles1-1.jpg

[AndrewBigA]

some random after shots
detail is all finished

car was in the shop for 6 days
i probably spent about 25.00 total hours into this job
its hard to keep track of all the cars we do every day but i try lol

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the end
http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac284/bigaqueens89/plate.jpg

I was able to get about a 97% correction on the paint.
The car was in bad shape with many rock chips & previous paint work on some panels.

Here is the customers feedback thread, posted on a local Nissan forum


I just wanted to post a review for ***8220;Big A Detailing***8221;. I recently picked up a 1998 240sx that was in fair condition. The paint was ok but it didn***8217;t have the look that I wanted. Some spots showed more age than others, there was some haze on the paint. Worst of all it had an ugly half faded pinstripe on both sides.

When I got the car home I knew that the paint needed some work. I called up Andrew (owner of Big A detailing) and he told me to come by so that he can check it out and give me a price and whatnot. I took the car to him and he gave me a great price. I left the car with him.

Andrew worked on the car for five days. Did a full paint correction detail and he also hooked me up with a nice window tint job. He even did the interior for me that wasn***8217;t included in the price we agreed on for no additional charge. I was able to stop by after work and check out the progress. I really can see a big difference in the car during the process.

After he was done with the car it had a deep glossy shine, no trace of those ugly pinstripes and no swirl marks. He did such a good job on the 240 that I left my Accord for a cleaning and wax, picked it up the next day and it came out beyond my expectations.

The best thing about dealing with this guy is that he actually likes what he does. He takes great pride in his work and does not let a car leave his shop unless he***8217;s happy with it. I saw other cars that he did as well and they were all equally as impressive. Its important for you to take care of the car after he***8217;s done with. Which should be pretty easy, just go back for washes every now and then.

It***8217;s easy to get to the shop as well. Its right off the cross island, close to northern blvd.

In summary, your car will always look 1 million times better if the paint is nice and shiny without dull spots and tons of swirls. Definitely hit Andrew at Big A Detailing up for whatever you need done. He has prices for every budget. Even if all you need is a wash or a quick wax, check him out. For the few people that saw the two cars before and after really noticed the difference.

He took lots of pictures before during and after, once he posts them I will link into this thread.

Give him a call if you need work done, highly recommended!!!!

Big "A" Detailing
17-16 154 st
Whitestone, NY 11357
(718) 445-9995

[autobsessions]

Looks pretty good, gotta get some outside sun shots to really see the correction of the paint!

[AndrewBigA]

Looks pretty good, gotta get some outside sun shots to really see the correction of the paint!
thanks but thats kind of hard to do when the car was finished & picked up by the customer around 9:30pm lol! maybe the owner took some day time sun shots? who knows? :rofl: