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    Default Dan's Garage - 2004 Supercharged Mazda RX8 - Lexus Pearl White

    Here's what I spent this weekend on. A supercharged 2004 Mazda RX8 custom resprayed in Lexus pearl white.


    The car didn't look too bad initially. The owner had done some light machining on the surface so oxidation wasn't too bad.






    Narrow Richmond laneways




    There was a fair bit of build-up in the panel gaps though that needed addressing





    And also some fairly deep scratching above the front left hand headlight





    The wheels suit the car very well, but needed a good clean too




    Tarnished fuel filler cap






    Foam wash + chemical decontamination






    The garage lights doing their job and highlighting the swirls that need to be worked out










    Close-up of the mirror damage




    Bonnet swirling




    As I started correcting the paint it became quickly apparent that the Lexus pearl white respray cured harder than the factory Mazda RX8 paint. So instead of the lighter pad/polish choice that would normally yield good results with this type of car, I had to step it up a notch to get the swirling out.

    50/50 on the roof using an orange CCS on the Flex VRG with HD Uno.




    and after a second stage pass with Optimum GPS and white CCS




    Finished roof




    Finished bonnet










    Mirror damaged corrected as best as possible. Small amount of damage remaining in the form of a chunk that was taken out at the time of the damage






    Completed shots. Wheels hand-polished with Meg Ultimate Compound and sealed with FK1000p






    Exhausts polished also (of course)





    Build-up in panel gaps removed




    Scratches above the headlights minimised. Complete removal wasn't feasable due to their depth, but they're now well hidden to all but the keenest eye




    Filler cap polished to remove tarnish and sealed

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    The sun broke just as the owner arrived, so he drove it into the laneway for some outdoor pics





    The pearl in this paint is a thing of beauty













    More pearl











    Time taken - 18hrs over two days
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    Default Re: Dan's Garage - 2004 Supercharged Mazda RX8 - Lexus Pearl White

    God damn that thing is gorgeous, got a feeling the pictures don't do it justice

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    Quote Originally Posted by SarcasticOne View Post
    God damn that thing is gorgeous, got a feeling the pictures don't do it justice

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    Yeah you're right there Sam. Lexus pearl white is my all time fav white, and on an RX8 it's even better
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    THAT is how the pearl white MPS should be! Top work Dan... Did you get a spin around the block?

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    Great work Dan, looks awesome. Hate the front bodykit but each to their own.

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    Cheers Guys.

    James, nah it was late in the afternoon when the owner came by to pick up the car. All I really wanted to do was crash on the couch.....I live a rock and roll life

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    Looks amazing! well done!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Caffeine Fiend View Post
    Cheers Guys.

    James, nah it was late in the afternoon when the owner came by to pick up the car. All I really wanted to do was crash on the couch.....I live a rock and roll life

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    You'd be the only rock star with detailing skills I reckon!

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    While my band mates are driving cars into swimming pools I'm there cleaning them up lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by Caffeine Fiend View Post
    While my band mates are driving cars into swimming pools I'm there cleaning them up lol

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    Lol


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    Nice work Dan, great result.

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    top job as usual

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    Default Dan's Garage - 2004 Supercharged Mazda RX8 - Lexus Pearl White

    Pure Class

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    So cleannn

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    Default Dan's Garage - 2004 Supercharged Mazda RX8 - Lexus Pearl White

    Wish you were in the sunshine state. Car could really use your mad skills!

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    Dan is the man again. If only he lived in Sydney!

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    Hi Dan
    Awesome job looks fantastic ready for photoshoot
    No engine bay shots lol

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    Default Re: Dan's Garage - 2004 Supercharged Mazda RX8 - Lexus Pearl White

    Thanks Guys


    Quote Originally Posted by RX8 Specialties View Post
    Hi Dan
    Awesome job looks fantastic ready for photoshoot
    No engine bay shots lol
    Sorry Tim!! Working too hard on the outside. Forgot all about your sterling work on the inside

    For those unaware, Tim (RX8 Specialities) did the engine work on this beast inc the forced induction etc.

    I'd love to see the photoshoot pics when they're done



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