Perdana, Painting Part 3

The puttyworks and surface preparation for it's original colour to go on took about four or five days. The did the undercoat once, and started sanding and applying putty again to seal off most or all imperfections on the car; which is a good thing as most shops only putty the surface once and then go "I dont give a fuck attitude".



I have opted to go for the very same paint as the Charade. Mazda 3 OEM color, 34k pearl white. This white looks real solid under the sun, but when the sun rises or sets, you'd see silver glittering dust on the surface. Not ah beng blue, purple, or whatever greenish color. My car, my taste. I like lah. I have also requested for the very best and hardest clear coat PPG, (yes PPG) has in store. The painter told me he can do the first polishing after the car was finished, but will end up with little to none swirl marks. He also mentioned that he didn't have the confidence to do a second round of polishing a month after the paint cures. He also said that, the second round is rather necessary due to the hardness of the paint, and advised me to go look for an auto detailer to finish the job, which, I will do so when the time is right.




This post, below will be pictures of the car being done up and already painted. Not polished yet.

 Notice the flatness on the surface of the doors after painting? Orange peel effect is still visible as the car is not yet sanded and polished, all the more waxed.

 I have also opted for a black roof, similar, identical to my Charade. Crap, should've removed all the items off the roof before snapping this shot.

 The boot area, again, flat nice finish.











 Rear. No more dent.

  Polished. Unwashed.







 Yeah, I forgot this picture, The engine bay was painted as well!

 Just a teaser, blue dust. Mixed with my black paint for the roof :).

















To be continued