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Aston Martin DB6 heavy enhancement

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#1 ·
How best to start describing working on a car like this? From a work perspective, being able to work on such rare vehicles is amazing, having customers who love those vehicles so dearly trust you to put your input into it is a true honour. And from a personal perspective, as a car guy, I'm just straight lucky!

The job description was to get it to a level where she can be maintained for years to come, looking as good as or better than when she left the factory. As it has had a full restoration, we all know what that means

So here she is, in all her glory

DSC_0003 by Matt Rowe, on Flickr

I eased myself into it by starting on the roof. Full of ingrained dirt and a bit lifeless I used a degreaser and soft brushes to agitate and then finished with an onr wipe down to remove any residue

DSC_0004 by Matt Rowe, on Flickr
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Next I pulled the roof back to allow better access wherever possible, and taped up any sensitive areas

DSC_0012 by Matt Rowe, on Flickr

Starting on the roof

DSC_0009 by Matt Rowe, on Flickr
DSC_0011 by Matt Rowe, on Flickr

Behind the rear window

DSC_0013 by Matt Rowe, on Flickr
DSC_0016 by Matt Rowe, on Flickr

Round to the rear quarters for more clusters

DSC_0019 by Matt Rowe, on Flickr
DSC_0020 by Matt Rowe, on Flickr

Front scuttle, in front of the windscreen

DSC_0053 by Matt Rowe, on Flickr
DSC_0054 by Matt Rowe, on Flickr

Next, the tight work. The edges and creases are the most dangerous areas to do heavy work on, so I like to get these done early whilst I'm still fresh and clear

DSC_0021 by Matt Rowe, on Flickr
DSC_0022 by Matt Rowe, on Flickr

DSC_0028 by Matt Rowe, on Flickr
DSC_0032 by Matt Rowe, on Flickr

Cutting into the handle areas

DSC_0033 by Matt Rowe, on Flickr

DSC_0038 by Matt Rowe, on Flickr
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DSC_0035 by Matt Rowe, on Flickr
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Then the larger areas

DSC_0023 by Matt Rowe, on Flickr
DSC_0027 by Matt Rowe, on Flickr

A closer look

DSC_0024 by Matt Rowe, on Flickr
DSC_0026 by Matt Rowe, on Flickr

DSC_0067 by Matt Rowe, on Flickr
DSC_0071 by Matt Rowe, on Flickr

On to the rear

DSC_0057 by Matt Rowe, on Flickr
DSC_0058 by Matt Rowe, on Flickr

DSC_0059 by Matt Rowe, on Flickr
DSC_0061 by Matt Rowe, on Flickr

DSC_0063 by Matt Rowe, on Flickr
DSC_0064 by Matt Rowe, on Flickr

Next it went through a lot of refining to get any holograms out, then to purely add gloss

DSC_0072 by Matt Rowe, on Flickr
DSC_0040 by Matt Rowe, on Flickr

Next, it was onto the wheels, I hate working on wire wheels, but the overall effect is worth the time investment

DSC_0096 by Matt Rowe, on Flickr
DSC_0097 by Matt Rowe, on Flickr

After all the details were taken care of, and she was protected, it was time for collection

DSC_0127 by Matt Rowe, on Flickr

DSC_0128 by Matt Rowe, on Flickr

DSC_0129 by Matt Rowe, on Flickr

DSC_0130 by Matt Rowe, on Flickr

DSC_0132 by Matt Rowe, on Flickr

DSC_0135 by Matt Rowe, on Flickr

DSC_0142 by Matt Rowe, on Flickr

DSC_0143 by Matt Rowe, on Flickr

DSC_0146 by Matt Rowe, on Flickr

DSC_0153 by Matt Rowe, on Flickr

DSC_0153 by Matt Rowe, on Flickr

DSC_0156 by Matt Rowe, on Flickr

DSC_0158 by Matt Rowe, on Flickr

So there she is.
All images are are unedited, and the same angles as always. I hope you enjoyed
 
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#9 ·
Fantastic car and as always great work from your side. You are a true inspiration.

I don't know and am curious. Can you explain what that means from a detailers point of view?
Yes sure, it means plenty of sanding marks to chop out, and usually holograms. But I seem to make a living from removing flatting and da marks lol
 
#18 ·
Just stunning but the difference on those wheels is outstanding
Impressed as always with your work, the finish on those wheels is impressive! I have never tried to do wheels like that I would not know where to start!
I wont lie I was very happy with the results. The reality is, it was a full day just on those alone. They are a pain in the bum but a key feature.
Thanks guys
 
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