Sunday's Detail
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Sunday's Detail
Spent Sunday working on this beast. 2007 Chevy Silverado 2500 4x4 Crew Cab. Black. Of course. Truck belongs to the boyfriend of someone I work with.
Truck has about 14k on the ticker, but has been ” lovingly” cared for by the local car wash, and a friend of the guy’s who offered to get rid of those spots on the hood with a little compound.
This truck was tricky to work on. The owner told me that the right rear door had been repainted, but upon inspection before I started on it, I noticed that both right side doors, the rear driver’s side door AND the tailgate had all been repainted, either partially or completely. Since I didn’t have a paint thickness gauge handy, I was a little leery about working on the whole truck with the rotary. I decided to attack the mess on the hood with the DeWalt, and the rest of the panels with the G100.
Process was:
Wash with Gold Class
Clay Bar
Hood:
Meg’s #80 using an Edge 8” Green pad and the DeWalt @ 1400
Menzerna Final Polish II (FP) using a 8006 pad on the G100 @ 5
Tropi-care TC-3 using a 9006 pad on the G100 @ 4
Rest of the Truck:
Menzerna Intensive Polish using a 8006 pad on the G100 @ 5.5
Menzerna Final Polish II (FP) using a 8006 pad on the G100 @ 5
Tropi-care TC-3 using a 9006 pad on the G100 @ 4
I did try a new product out on the rubber step pads on the westin bars. Adam’s In & Out Spray. IT did a good job of making the pads black again, and was not slippery at all, even after I sprayed it down with water, just to check. I used some more of it on my Screw, so I can see how it lasts.. but first impression is positive.
Here are a few before and after pictures. I tried to get some afters in the sun, but the storm clouds made It difficult. The owner of the truck showed up a little early, and in my rush to get everything done, I realized later that I didn’t take any after pics of the entire truck.
Truck has about 14k on the ticker, but has been ” lovingly” cared for by the local car wash, and a friend of the guy’s who offered to get rid of those spots on the hood with a little compound.
This truck was tricky to work on. The owner told me that the right rear door had been repainted, but upon inspection before I started on it, I noticed that both right side doors, the rear driver’s side door AND the tailgate had all been repainted, either partially or completely. Since I didn’t have a paint thickness gauge handy, I was a little leery about working on the whole truck with the rotary. I decided to attack the mess on the hood with the DeWalt, and the rest of the panels with the G100.
Process was:
Wash with Gold Class
Clay Bar
Hood:
Meg’s #80 using an Edge 8” Green pad and the DeWalt @ 1400
Menzerna Final Polish II (FP) using a 8006 pad on the G100 @ 5
Tropi-care TC-3 using a 9006 pad on the G100 @ 4
Rest of the Truck:
Menzerna Intensive Polish using a 8006 pad on the G100 @ 5.5
Menzerna Final Polish II (FP) using a 8006 pad on the G100 @ 5
Tropi-care TC-3 using a 9006 pad on the G100 @ 4
I did try a new product out on the rubber step pads on the westin bars. Adam’s In & Out Spray. IT did a good job of making the pads black again, and was not slippery at all, even after I sprayed it down with water, just to check. I used some more of it on my Screw, so I can see how it lasts.. but first impression is positive.
Here are a few before and after pictures. I tried to get some afters in the sun, but the storm clouds made It difficult. The owner of the truck showed up a little early, and in my rush to get everything done, I realized later that I didn’t take any after pics of the entire truck.
Last edited by Gipraw; 10-16-2007 at 12:06 AM.
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Gip
Very nice. As expected from a vet like you.
first time in a long time I have seen a Tropi-care product post.
I have been courted by Steve locally to give their products a try. He has sent me samples but I gave them to Ryan, What are your thoughts? Given you listed on the TC-3, have you tried others?
Menzerna is another product I have been wanting to try as I know they work well on ceramic paints.
Very nice. As expected from a vet like you.
first time in a long time I have seen a Tropi-care product post.
I have been courted by Steve locally to give their products a try. He has sent me samples but I gave them to Ryan, What are your thoughts? Given you listed on the TC-3, have you tried others?
Menzerna is another product I have been wanting to try as I know they work well on ceramic paints.
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Originally Posted by RollingRock
I have been courted by Steve locally to give their products a try. He has sent me samples but I gave them to Ryan, What are your thoughts? Given you listed on the TC-3, have you tried others?
Menzerna is another product I have been wanting to try as I know they work well on ceramic paints.
Menzerna is another product I have been wanting to try as I know they work well on ceramic paints.
I like the TC-3, especially after two coats. Lots of durability, but deeper shine than some other sealants. Easy to use.
the TC-8 works well, but I always seem to find something I want to use more. It is sort of an in between for me .. not as much cut as the IP or #80, but more than the FP or something like #9. It does really well on softer clear coats.
I am not a fan of the spray detailer, or the car wash. I have a sample of the liquid wax Steve sent me, but haven't had time to try it out. I also like the waffle weaves he carries.
I hadn't used the Menzerna in a bit. I really like the stuff, and would probably use it more often if it wasn't so expensive, per use.
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Looks amazing Gip, hope I can get my black beast looking half that good. Not to hi-jack the thread, but how do you reach the center portion of the hood near the windshield on taller trucks? I'm 6'3" and I don't think I'll be able to reach that spot with my PC when it shows up. Do you use a step ladder and lean up against a towel or something else? Sorry for the extreamly noob question.
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Originally Posted by ThumperEXC
Looks amazing Gip, hope I can get my black beast looking half that good. Not to hi-jack the thread, but how do you reach the center portion of the hood near the windshield on taller trucks? I'm 6'3" and I don't think I'll be able to reach that spot with my PC when it shows up. Do you use a step ladder and lean up against a towel or something else? Sorry for the extreamly noob question.
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Originally Posted by RockPick
I use these:
As much as I love the idea RP... I'm going to have to go with LaVaDog or RR. RR, what is the weight limit on the tire step, I have to make sure it is strong enough to hold up my 300 pounds of twisted steel and sex appeal. I like the tire step, but I may have to go with the platform because of the 330 pound weight limit, I can gain another 30 pounds before it would dump me on my a$$.
Last edited by ThumperEXC; 10-16-2007 at 02:01 PM.
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