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Old 09-02-2009, 01:51 AM
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[QUOTE what wheels are those?[/QUOTE]



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Old 09-02-2009, 02:15 AM
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Those wheels look perfect on a camaro.

If i had an SS, those are what i would save for.
Old 09-02-2009, 02:23 AM
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Wouldnt it be creepy if that little girl wasnt suppose to be there? Haha! Props for a clean ride man. Ill for sure be using that on my TA and SS soon.
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thanks for the compliments fellas, as far as the swirls being hidden.... im sure they are there too.... but i upkeep the car with a new coat of wax every week or two. so i dont think ill be seeing them again anytime soon......
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I must agree, this stuff is awesome. Saw it at autozone about a month ago and loved it right away. Sorry no pics at the moment as the car has been garaged for a bout a month now since i've moved. Its supposed to be a beautiful holiday weekend, so i'll try to clean it up and get some pics up
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Originally Posted by Raven02TA
thanks for the compliments fellas, as far as the swirls being hidden.... im sure they are there too.... but i upkeep the car with a new coat of wax every week or two. so i dont think ill be seeing them again anytime soon......
Every week or two is overkill. It will build up and start not looking so good in time. just fyi. And I can still see your swirls in the camera flash and the sun. Get yourself a PC and some Menzerna SIP and remove them, then wax. The difference is far superior.
Old 09-02-2009, 10:43 AM
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i wonder how durable this stuff is. i polished mine about a month back but the little swirls are starting to come back very faintly as i was my car all the damn time. i put the mequiers gold class on mine but after i washed it it had a hazy look to it and had to spray detail it.
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There's no way a wax can remove swirls. Sure some wax is better at hidding/filling in swirls, however as previously mentioned you should invest in a Porter Cable and some menzerna polish. I've been using the menzerna system for a while and love it.

I couldnt have a black car without owning a buffer and some good polish.
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I'm curious on durability as well.
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Originally Posted by GoFast908Z
Every week or two is overkill. It will build up and start not looking so good in time. just fyi. And I can still see your swirls in the camera flash and the sun. Get yourself a PC and some Menzerna SIP and remove them, then wax. The difference is far superior.
FYI, not everyone can afford to pay for a PC or even has a place they can use one. such as myself i live in an apt complex. where there are no exterior outlets. and also i dont want to have to buy and run a 900' long ext cord from my apt. Trust me. if i could use a PC i would have.

since i noticed nobody has even posted result of the black box i thought i would inform of my results. which i am happy with. as far as the existing swirls.... its a black car. they will never go away. but it was much worse than before i started.
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also ill let you guys know about durability i dont plan to touch the paint unless its to wash it to find out the durability myself. the car is a DD and sits in weather everyday. so ill have results for you soon.
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Looks good Chris, now come do my cars!!
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LOL travis. if i didnt live 3 hours away i would.... and if i had a good buffer handy
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I've got a PC 7424, I've never used once.....I guess I need to learn how to use it eventually!!!
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Originally Posted by Raven02TA
FYI, not everyone can afford to pay for a PC or even has a place they can use one. such as myself i live in an apt complex. where there are no exterior outlets. and also i dont want to have to buy and run a 900' long ext cord from my apt. Trust me. if i could use a PC i would have.

since i noticed nobody has even posted result of the black box i thought i would inform of my results. which i am happy with. as far as the existing swirls.... its a black car. they will never go away. but it was much worse than before i started.
You have a 500hp TA but you can't afford a PC
I understand the whole apartment thing, been there.

If you like the black box, thats great. I just wouldn't recommend using it as often as you're talking about. And trust me, its entirely possible to have a swirl free black car. It may not be easy, but it is doable.

Regardless.... I think the car looks great.
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Car's lookin good.

Will get some for our Formula.
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Originally Posted by FloydSummerOf68
I've never undestood the hangup some people have about that.

Who cares if they are still there but hidden? If you keep the car clean and waxed you'll never see them, lol.
I wouldn't call it a hangup. Its my job. I guess you have to have an eye for it.
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Originally Posted by GoFast908Z
You have a 500hp TA but you can't afford a PC
I understand the whole apartment thing, been there.

If you like the black box, thats great. I just wouldn't recommend using it as often as you're talking about. And trust me, its entirely possible to have a swirl free black car. It may not be easy, but it is doable.

Regardless.... I think the car looks great.
500+ hp came before wife and kids happened

i didnt say I couldnt afford a pc.... but did you happen to read the part about needing a 900' long ext cord ?
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im gonna try this this spring with my PC and SIP and see what happens...........
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Love the Mecham hood man!


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