So this is what 30 hrs of PCing will do!!

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Jun 3, 2006 | 01:07 PM

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So this is what 30 hrs of PCing will do!!

After 2mos and over 30 hrs, I finally got my TA detailed. 3M medium cut compound, 3M Polish, Mothers Glaze/Sealer, and Mequiars Gold Class Liquid wax. There are still some scratches here and there but not like there was before. This forum is the best for learning to DIY. Although my wife is ready to divorce me, it is done!!

Before detail and !molding
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After detailing and !molding
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Jun 3, 2006 | 01:22 PM

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Looking good

Jun 3, 2006 | 01:22 PM

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Nothing better than a freshly detailed red TA. Looks amazing good job.

Jun 3, 2006 | 02:07 PM

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Wow, that's pretty damn shiny! 30 hours is a long time...

Jun 3, 2006 | 02:26 PM

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Wow, nice.

BTW the 3M stuff kicks ***

Jun 3, 2006 | 02:45 PM

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15 hrs was spent on the Fiero learning how to use pc. Then I did the car with Fine Cut compound and orange pad, but there were still scratches, so I redid with yellow pad and Medium cut. But now, it really looks good. Just no one outside this forum can appreciate the effort.

Jun 3, 2006 | 03:32 PM

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wow, That looks a lot better

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Jun 3, 2006 | 08:15 PM

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looks good, saw a twin of your car at the power tour today! just change those rims now!

What??

Jun 3, 2006 | 08:21 PM

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so did it get out all the scratches? I have some scratches on my clear coat wonder if that stuff will do the trick.

Jun 3, 2006 | 10:19 PM

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There are a few that I could not get out. They are ones you can only see in direct sunlight, which makes it really hard to find them working in the garage. I will go at them again when I am done with some other mods. Just ordered the Koni, swaybar, spring pkg from Sam Strano. So I will be doing that for awhile.

As for the wheels, I love them. They look great and will be even better when the car is lowered.

Jun 3, 2006 | 10:21 PM

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but afterwards its never not worth it! looks awesome

Jun 3, 2006 | 10:27 PM

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What??

I know you're not gonna change em but wanted to say keep the TTs anyway!

Jun 3, 2006 | 11:18 PM

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Looks nice. You should try Menzerna products, they are excellent at removing scratches. Oh, lower the car.

Jun 3, 2006 | 11:24 PM

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You can always get a new wife

but a swirl free paint job is hard to come by

Jun 3, 2006 | 11:36 PM

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That came out looking really sharp. The amount of effort really shows in the final finish. Good job man.

Jun 4, 2006 | 12:09 AM

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I know you're not gonna change em but wanted to say keep the TTs anyway!

TTIIs are just well played out on F-bodies. I think those style rims fit mustangs or older cars 100x better than a 4th gen. Like this for example. This thing was beautiful, saw it at the Power Tour start here in orlando.