This is my wife's Jeep which has been subjected to gas station washes and neglect over the years she's owned it. Since I married her a few months ago, I told her I'd take care of the Jeep for her.

Here's the before pictures:




The Jeep received the following:

• Wash with Meg's NXT
• Clay with Meg's polishing clay and Adams' QD
• Wash again
• Menzerna Power Gloss with LC Yellow pad
• Menzerna IP with LC Orange pad
• Menzerna FPII with LC White pad
• Menzerna FTG with LC Black pad
• 2 coats of 845IW

The rims were a work in progress of trying anything and everything to get the baked on brake dust off. I tried: Simple Green (diluted & undiluted), Meg's Hot Rims, Mother's Power Metal with Powerball, & Mother's Mag Polish.

The top and the tires were hit with Black Magic Tire foam. And the vinyl fender flares received Adam's VRT.

Afters:







I wasn't able to correct everything but the black paint looks better than it has in years.
Thanks again to Greg at Detailed Image and Superblack for the very informational posts.

 

Good job. It's a pain to work on a black car. I don't think the PC is strong enough to correct a poorly kept car. One day when you get a better and feel more confident in yourself, you can step up to the big boys and use the rotary. It will take correct paint like no other.

also, i think you need to get more products. One that i see is plastic restorer for the fenders on that jeep.

Keep up the good work. I bet your wife was happy.

 

Yeah, I'm still playing around with the new toy (PC) and the Menzerna products. I've been reading about other stuff out there though; so no worries.

As for the plastic, I've been debating on replacing the fender flares or re-painting them. They're in pretty bad shape. Otherwise, I'm open for suggestions.

Black is a pain to get "just right" but I think compared to what condition the Jeep was in, it looks marvelous. Even her father noticed the difference!

 

What a huge improvement, congrats on the in depth detail. Luckily a Jeep probably has as little paint as you could probably have on a vehicle. Although Jeeps have tons of non-detailing friendly panels. If you want to make the trim look better as well, you may want to try the Leatherique Rubber Black. This product helps restore a deep black look to vinyl and rubber surfaces. I would clean it first with a degreaser for best results as well. Overall it looks great and I thank you for sharing some pictures!

Greg @ Detailed Image

 

night and day difference, great work!

 

My daughters Jeep has the same fender flare issues.