DETAIL: '06 Spice Red Metallic GTO
04-06-2009, 05:41 PM
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So you're against the ZoopSeal line??? I just applied it to the SP550s I got and didn't notice any real fine scratches...but haven't had them in direct sunlight (which I know will produce some)....
Do you recommend any sealants for wheels like CCW's or just constant polishing?
:NEWBIE TO POLISHED WHEEL WORLD:
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Do you recommend any sealants for wheels like CCW's or just constant polishing?
:NEWBIE TO POLISHED WHEEL WORLD:
-Matt
04-07-2009, 01:20 AM
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So you're against the ZoopSeal line??? I just applied it to the SP550s I got and didn't notice any real fine scratches...but haven't had them in direct sunlight (which I know will produce some)....
Do you recommend any sealants for wheels like CCW's or just constant polishing?
:NEWBIE TO POLISHED WHEEL WORLD:
-Matt
Do you recommend any sealants for wheels like CCW's or just constant polishing?
:NEWBIE TO POLISHED WHEEL WORLD:
-Matt
04-07-2009, 08:56 AM
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Looks great Steve. Can't wait to get my Flex package in now! Going to be using it on my Jag and also have a friend's WS6 lined up, so I'll try and get some good pics.I'll have to look into the pre-wash concentrate you mentioned here also.
Do I even want to know how much the paint measurement tool costs?
I paid about $400 for the meter 18 months ago. The company is always having specials on this and other meters. This one does not measure on plastic and fiberglass panels.
04-07-2009, 09:11 AM
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So you're against the ZoopSeal line??? I just applied it to the SP550s I got and didn't notice any real fine scratches...but haven't had them in direct sunlight (which I know will produce some)....
Do you recommend any sealants for wheels like CCW's or just constant polishing?
:NEWBIE TO POLISHED WHEEL WORLD:
-Matt
Do you recommend any sealants for wheels like CCW's or just constant polishing?
:NEWBIE TO POLISHED WHEEL WORLD:
-Matt
After using the plastic cleaner/polish for a short time before dark, I would have used the paint sealant on the wheels too.
I will be doing some further testing on these aluminum lipped with anodized center Kinesis wheels for their effects.
04-07-2009, 12:41 PM
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This is the product line that I mentioned on the phone Steve: http://www.speedymetalpolish.com/products.html
It looks like they've expanded lately to inlcude some paint sealants, detail sprays, etc., but their roots were metal polishes and preps.
Wheel care is probably one of the more complex parts of detailing IMO. You really have to do a little research on the finish and sometimes just a trial and error process to find what product works best.
It looks like they've expanded lately to inlcude some paint sealants, detail sprays, etc., but their roots were metal polishes and preps.
Wheel care is probably one of the more complex parts of detailing IMO. You really have to do a little research on the finish and sometimes just a trial and error process to find what product works best.
04-07-2009, 01:04 PM
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This is the product line that I mentioned on the phone Steve: http://www.speedymetalpolish.com/products.html
It looks like they've expanded lately to inlcude some paint sealants, detail sprays, etc., but their roots were metal polishes and preps.
Wheel care is probably one of the more complex parts of detailing IMO. You really have to do a little research on the finish and sometimes just a trial and error process to find what product works best.
It looks like they've expanded lately to inlcude some paint sealants, detail sprays, etc., but their roots were metal polishes and preps.
Wheel care is probably one of the more complex parts of detailing IMO. You really have to do a little research on the finish and sometimes just a trial and error process to find what product works best.
Your "FLEX Foursome" Kit will be shipping out today with the sample of the citrus pre-wash concentrate.
04-08-2009, 12:41 AM
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Thanks to all for the compliments.
The key to using the PC is having patience and understanding the results when using it on any car. Since it a very safe and user friendly machine, it will take longer to get results than using a FLEX buffer or high speed rotary. We have found that the Menzerna Super Intensive Polish is very effective removing the deeper circular lines and scratches on the f-body clear coats.
The key to using the PC is having patience and understanding the results when using it on any car. Since it a very safe and user friendly machine, it will take longer to get results than using a FLEX buffer or high speed rotary. We have found that the Menzerna Super Intensive Polish is very effective removing the deeper circular lines and scratches on the f-body clear coats.
What would you recommend for a Clay Bar ?
04-08-2009, 09:19 AM
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You can use the TC3 polish after the Menzerna. If your satified with the paint condition after the Menzerna, apply the TC3 polish. Get ready for a deep shine, especially noticeable on dark colors like the NBM. Mine is NBM and I did the Menzerna SIP, swirl cutter, polish and wax. All I heard was: "Is that a new paint job", "Is that the new flip color paint". This is a picture of a square I taped off on the hood. It shows the results of the SIP and the Flex before any swirl cutter or polish. It may be a little hard to see. I had not seen the color that deep since it was new. If your thinking about the Flex, wait no more. I was sold in 5 minutes.
04-09-2009, 07:35 AM
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Hello LS1Tech!
Sorry it took me so long to post here. My original activation e-mail got lost in cyber space.
Thanks for all of the complements on our 2006 Spice Red Metallic (SRM) GTO. She is a work in progress. My goal was to customize the car, but in a way as if it could have come from the factory. JamesBiz underhood jewelry. Custom SRM painted fuel rail covers. BMR SRM Strut brace. CCW 505A custom to accept the factory center cap. Pedders Serious Street. Kooks SS headers. SCSS gage pod. etc. etc. Not to mention the awesome detail that Tropi-Care Steve just did. He took the car to a whole new level!
Here are some more picture links for you to view.
Pedders Suspension Install
http://picasaweb.google.com/drobycki...eat=directlink
SCSS Gage Pod Install
http://picasaweb.google.com/drobycki...eat=directlink
Painted FRCs & Underhood Upgrades
http://picasaweb.google.com/drobycki...eat=directlink
CCW Wheels Being Manufactured (very cool)
http://picasaweb.google.com/drobycki...eat=directlink
CCW Wheel Install
http://picasaweb.google.com/drobycki...eat=directlink
Tropi-Care Detail (pictures from Shawn W.), and a few from GoatFest5
http://picasaweb.google.com/drobycki...etailOfOurGTO#
Monthly Muscle Car Show, 2009-04-04, Manager's Pick (see picture of Tropi-Care Steve too)
http://picasaweb.google.com/drobycki...eat=directlink
Sorry it took me so long to post here. My original activation e-mail got lost in cyber space.
Thanks for all of the complements on our 2006 Spice Red Metallic (SRM) GTO. She is a work in progress. My goal was to customize the car, but in a way as if it could have come from the factory. JamesBiz underhood jewelry. Custom SRM painted fuel rail covers. BMR SRM Strut brace. CCW 505A custom to accept the factory center cap. Pedders Serious Street. Kooks SS headers. SCSS gage pod. etc. etc. Not to mention the awesome detail that Tropi-Care Steve just did. He took the car to a whole new level!
Here are some more picture links for you to view.
Pedders Suspension Install
http://picasaweb.google.com/drobycki...eat=directlink
SCSS Gage Pod Install
http://picasaweb.google.com/drobycki...eat=directlink
Painted FRCs & Underhood Upgrades
http://picasaweb.google.com/drobycki...eat=directlink
CCW Wheels Being Manufactured (very cool)
http://picasaweb.google.com/drobycki...eat=directlink
CCW Wheel Install
http://picasaweb.google.com/drobycki...eat=directlink
Tropi-Care Detail (pictures from Shawn W.), and a few from GoatFest5
http://picasaweb.google.com/drobycki...etailOfOurGTO#
Monthly Muscle Car Show, 2009-04-04, Manager's Pick (see picture of Tropi-Care Steve too)
http://picasaweb.google.com/drobycki...eat=directlink
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04-10-2009, 03:20 AM
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Looks great! I saw the first pictures and was like, uh oh, I hope these aren't after pictures! haha Thats a bad *** GTO and some very nice detail work!
04-10-2009, 03:16 PM
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^^^^ We started modifing her straight out of the box in March of 2007. Headers, dyno-tune, etc. when she had just 750 miles on her. Pedders next, and the list goes on. She now has 6,800 miles on her. The wife & I just love the car, we plan to keep her in the family.