Refurb It

Subject: James’ 2017 Honda Ridgeline

Paint Correction and Ceramic Pro Silver package

Exterior:

  • Washed and Decontaminated

  • Paint Correction

  • Hood PPF removal

  • Exterior, Lights, chrome & plastic trims, grill, PPF, mirrors: ceramic coated

  • Wheels cleaned

  • Tires dressed

First thing after the wash and decon stage, remove the old PPF on the hood

A closer look at the PPF and it has to go

The pain of removal

Third method worked but it still took many hours to remove it all

All removed. Onto the next step

Adhesive removed

Now onto paint correction

After

Full view after

PPF on the fenders.

After

Driver’s Door before

After

Pillar trim before

After and a little more refinement needed with a final polish

Rear Door before

After

Left Hip before

Deep scratch. Used my nib block with 1500/ 2000/ 2500/ 3000 grit

After

Pass Door before

Rear Door before, and you can see the front door after

After

Roof before upclose

Tail light before

Front badge in rough shape

After wet sanding and correction

Black plastic trims looking grey

After coating

Cowl done too

Fuel filler cleaned and coated too

Frame needs some love

After

Shining again

Final pics as it’s raining outside

Plastic trims looking brand new