The BSMachine's Detail of Formula413's Ride
07-20-2010, 04:41 PM
#1
The BSMachine's Detail of Formula413's Ride Well let me say it is always good to see Alex. I have not in nearly a year due to not be able to get to the track but he made trip down from Western Mass to be here for 7 AM, what a trooper.
This was a Exterior only w/ Door Jambs and Tires.
It was very fun to work on a LT1 Body style and more so a different color that is now rarely seen. Alex had the name of it so I will let him chime in on the name of the Metallic Green.
So anyways, I just got my Makita Buffer but I am in the middle of gathering supplies so a full swirl removal would have to wait but we can do that for the start of the Spring in 2011.
For my Process I basically stuck with the tried and true Meguiar's Combo.
Wash- Meg's Gold Class Wash
Clay- Mother's Clay Bar (was not much on the car, included quick rewash)
Cleaner/Glaze- Meg's M07 Showcar Glaze (applied thinly with my wax spreader) Buffed with clean terry cloth
Sealant- Meg's NXT 2.0 (allowed to dry and buffed with Terry Cloth)
Wax- Meg's M26 Hi-tech Yellow Wax (same as NXT)
Booster- Meg's Ultimate Quick Wax (final wipe with MF towels)
Rims- Water Rinse, Bleech White, Scrubbed with various brushes and rinse
Tires- Water Rinse, Bleech White, Scrubbed, Dried, Armor All Extreme Shine.
Here are the Results. Looking for more stuff to work on and get more practice, I hope to be ready to go with the Buffer.
Before
After
Before
After
This was a Exterior only w/ Door Jambs and Tires.
It was very fun to work on a LT1 Body style and more so a different color that is now rarely seen. Alex had the name of it so I will let him chime in on the name of the Metallic Green.
So anyways, I just got my Makita Buffer but I am in the middle of gathering supplies so a full swirl removal would have to wait but we can do that for the start of the Spring in 2011.
For my Process I basically stuck with the tried and true Meguiar's Combo.
Wash- Meg's Gold Class Wash
Clay- Mother's Clay Bar (was not much on the car, included quick rewash)
Cleaner/Glaze- Meg's M07 Showcar Glaze (applied thinly with my wax spreader) Buffed with clean terry cloth
Sealant- Meg's NXT 2.0 (allowed to dry and buffed with Terry Cloth)
Wax- Meg's M26 Hi-tech Yellow Wax (same as NXT)
Booster- Meg's Ultimate Quick Wax (final wipe with MF towels)
Rims- Water Rinse, Bleech White, Scrubbed with various brushes and rinse
Tires- Water Rinse, Bleech White, Scrubbed, Dried, Armor All Extreme Shine.
Here are the Results. Looking for more stuff to work on and get more practice, I hope to be ready to go with the Buffer.
Before
After
Before
After
07-20-2010, 09:37 PM
#5
Thanks Aaron, good to see you too and catch up. The color is Dark Yellow Green Metallic. Even though yellow is in the name you can only see just a hint of yellow in just the right light, it's basically a dark green. Those before and after close up pics tell the story, this brought out a lot of metallic flake, I'm amazed at the difference it makes compared to just using regular wax.
I also got to go for a ride in the T/A, I have to say it pulls a little bit harder than my car...
And yeah, that was an early start for me, I'm usually crawling out of bed about the time we finished up.
And I still managed to go hiking, then go to a show in Worcester and get home at 1 am. Looooooong day. 
I also got to go for a ride in the T/A, I have to say it pulls a little bit harder than my car...
And yeah, that was an early start for me, I'm usually crawling out of bed about the time we finished up.
And I still managed to go hiking, then go to a show in Worcester and get home at 1 am. Looooooong day.
07-21-2010, 06:23 AM
#6
^ Lol yea, the T/A does have some pull.
The Metallic POP is absolutely insane. Also have a good camera is going to make a huge difference too. I am glad this was a bump up from BlackBerry Storm 2 Cell Phone Lol. It does not pick up Metallic Flake as good as yours does.
The Metallic POP is absolutely insane. Also have a good camera is going to make a huge difference too. I am glad this was a bump up from BlackBerry Storm 2 Cell Phone Lol. It does not pick up Metallic Flake as good as yours does.
07-21-2010, 06:39 AM
#7
Good job it really richened the color up and gave it a nice gloss.
Cool color too.
Wait till you get into the paint correction, a good job will blow your mind with some nice before and afters. Even a well taken care of car like below can benefit from an ultra light compound/polish just to clean it up and level the paint. Good job though.
Cool color too.
Wait till you get into the paint correction, a good job will blow your mind with some nice before and afters. Even a well taken care of car like below can benefit from an ultra light compound/polish just to clean it up and level the paint. Good job though.
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07-21-2010, 07:23 AM
#8
Good job it really richened the color up and gave it a nice gloss.
Cool color too.
Wait till you get into the paint correction, a good job will blow your mind with some nice before and afters. Even a well taken care of car like below can benefit from an ultra light compound/polish just to clean it up and level the paint. Good job though.
Cool color too.
Wait till you get into the paint correction, a good job will blow your mind with some nice before and afters. Even a well taken care of car like below can benefit from an ultra light compound/polish just to clean it up and level the paint. Good job though.
