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Mazda Miata Restoration
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| A 90,000 mile, original owner Miata. Generally well cared for, but it was showing it's age |
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The left front fender had met with a parking curb at some point in it's life |
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Other damage included parking lot damage, as well as garage items being dropped on it. |
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| After the bodywork was done, the entire surface was wet-sanded with 400 grit |
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Care was taken not to damage any of the lenses or glass |
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Taped and masked off |
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| Car is fully sealed before painting |
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The day after the paint was shot |
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Great care was taken to mask off any edges when wet sanding |
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| The next step is color sanding with 1500, 1800 and 2000 grit wet-and-dry |
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Rubbing compound is next, then finish with polish |
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The convertible top was throughly cleaned |
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| The car was fully detailed, including the interior, wheels and glass. |
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Headlights were restored as well |
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The finished product |
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