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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 10:41 PM
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My 4th of July consisted of partying, hiking, cliff jumping, running away from close bear encounters, shooting squirrels w/ a BB sniper rifle, and on top of that, detailing my friend's GTO.....you know...being AMERICAN! And because I started this detail at 10pm, I only had enough time to spend around 7 hours on his goat's front end. It had many bird poop etchings, swirl marks, mineral deposits from rain, and other typical paint imperfections of a daily driver's car. I only had my cellphone on me to take pictures, but I will be sure to post up more after-shots when I have a chance.

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- Dawn soap
- Megs Claybar and Detail Spray
- M105 / M205 Compounds
- LC orange/white/grey pads w/ buffer
- WaxDaddys Formula 113 Paint Sealant (8 hour cure)
- ShowroomFX Black Crystal Carnauba Wax (2 coats)

(Once again, I apologize for not taking enough photos during the process. My mind wasn't functioning so early in the morning)
















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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 10:48 PM
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Looks good man, you get the rest of it done too.
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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 11:00 PM
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thanks bro. I would finish detailing his car, but I'm leaving to Cali tomorrow morning.
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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 11:33 PM
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at least he dident ask you to detail his "rear end" lmao just jokimg and good job thats an killer color
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Old Jul 7, 2010 | 01:59 AM
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^ thats funny but it looks good though
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Old Jul 7, 2010 | 02:46 AM
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ah good old meguiars m1/m2 combo...
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Old Jul 7, 2010 | 12:38 PM
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Lookin good.

I love the Showroom FX black carnauba creme (and the white carnauba creme)
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 07:49 PM
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some really good detail work you did there.
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Very nice work! I too, am a diehard 105/205 user, but I use a Makita. Can't beat that process!
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