McLaren 720S Custom Paint Job
Discussion
PushedDover said:
Amazing job.
mentioning the PPF of the Rear valance - is now(ish) the best time to PPF, if you give a little longer to harden the paint ?
(II know nothing about PPF application, but surely access etc has to be easier and quicker ?
Best to let the solvents evaporate and for the paint to cure fully before applying PPF. The rear diffuser is easily removed to apply PPF.mentioning the PPF of the Rear valance - is now(ish) the best time to PPF, if you give a little longer to harden the paint ?
(II know nothing about PPF application, but surely access etc has to be easier and quicker ?
MAC 720S said:
IMI A said:
Mac 720s. How long will you have to wait before PPF? Looks fab.
I’ve been told to give it 4 weeks to allow the solvents to properly evaporate and for the paint to properly cure. The car will be garaged and then dropped off for PPF.A bold choice - but the more pictures I see the more I think this will look brilliant.
This might be a stupid question, but in addition to PPF will you get any kind of paint 'correction' done before the PPF goes on?
I can appreciate this job is on a totally different level to a factory line process, but I wonder if once the paint settles etc. whether any (minor) imperfections would be present and if you'd need to give it a little extra TLC via an in-depth paint 'correction' detail?
This might be a stupid question, but in addition to PPF will you get any kind of paint 'correction' done before the PPF goes on?
I can appreciate this job is on a totally different level to a factory line process, but I wonder if once the paint settles etc. whether any (minor) imperfections would be present and if you'd need to give it a little extra TLC via an in-depth paint 'correction' detail?
Hi Mac,
Are the key fob your current ones? How has he managed to get them painted? And with McLaren logo?
I wanted to have mine painted either McLaren Orange or MSO Helios Orange (my car colour).
I like the nice touch of McLaren logo, they look like ones bought from McLaren.
Sorry for focusing on key fob, what can I say, it's all stunning and looking forward to the final result!
Are the key fob your current ones? How has he managed to get them painted? And with McLaren logo?
I wanted to have mine painted either McLaren Orange or MSO Helios Orange (my car colour).
I like the nice touch of McLaren logo, they look like ones bought from McLaren.
Sorry for focusing on key fob, what can I say, it's all stunning and looking forward to the final result!
Edited by RBT0 on Tuesday 2nd June 16:59
RBT0 said:
Hi Mac,
Are the key fob your current ones? How has he managed to get them painted? And with McLaren logo?
I wanted to have mine painted either McLaren Orange or MSO Helios Orange (my car colour).
I like the nice touch of McLaren logo, they look like ones bought from McLaren.
Sorry for focusing on key fob, what can I say, it's all stunning and looking forward to the final result!
I’ve only seen the two photo’s, not in the flesh. I may pop in to see the car tomorrow so will ask how he painted the fob and will report back. Cheers.Are the key fob your current ones? How has he managed to get them painted? And with McLaren logo?
I wanted to have mine painted either McLaren Orange or MSO Helios Orange (my car colour).
I like the nice touch of McLaren logo, they look like ones bought from McLaren.
Sorry for focusing on key fob, what can I say, it's all stunning and looking forward to the final result!
Edited by RBT0 on Tuesday 2nd June 16:59
MAC 720S said:
RBT0 said:
Hi Mac,
Are the key fob your current ones? How has he managed to get them painted? And with McLaren logo?
I wanted to have mine painted either McLaren Orange or MSO Helios Orange (my car colour).
I like the nice touch of McLaren logo, they look like ones bought from McLaren.
Sorry for focusing on key fob, what can I say, it's all stunning and looking forward to the final result!
I’ve only seen the two photo’s, not in the flesh. I may pop in to see the car tomorrow so will ask how he painted the fob and will report back. Cheers.Are the key fob your current ones? How has he managed to get them painted? And with McLaren logo?
I wanted to have mine painted either McLaren Orange or MSO Helios Orange (my car colour).
I like the nice touch of McLaren logo, they look like ones bought from McLaren.
Sorry for focusing on key fob, what can I say, it's all stunning and looking forward to the final result!
Edited by RBT0 on Tuesday 2nd June 16:59
Update: There is a lot of dust on the car, but this is what nine layers of paint looks like - the high gloss finish is bonkers. It still needs to have some minor defects removed, and then a final polish. The front bumper and bonnet will be added tomorrow.
Videos are shot in 4K.
Videos are shot in 4K.
Edited by anonymous-user on Thursday 4th June 20:23
It's been months since I posted anything on PH but had to come on here and take my hat off to you sir!
What a fantastic project. I'm an ex-McL owner myself and love a project like this! Did toy with getting my 12C done in Amethyst black but this is simply next level!
We obviously have similar tastes as I've also colour changed my E46 M3 to something very close to that XK-RS you showed, but I went for historic Porsche Arrow blue.
Well done x1000
What a fantastic project. I'm an ex-McL owner myself and love a project like this! Did toy with getting my 12C done in Amethyst black but this is simply next level!
We obviously have similar tastes as I've also colour changed my E46 M3 to something very close to that XK-RS you showed, but I went for historic Porsche Arrow blue.
Well done x1000
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