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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 04:27 PM
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Been a while since I detailed my car so I spent five hours with a buddy helping on Tuesday and she turned out great. I used Griot's Garage products which are a little expensive but with great results.

I started with the clay bar after I washed it. Then I used Machine Polish 2 with a Porter Cable orbital buffer. I then stepped it up to Machine Polish 3 followed by their Best of Show Wax. Finally I sprayed it down with Speed Shine and wiped it down. The results are fantastic and the pics don't begin to do it justice. My camera isn't the greatest but you get the idea. I highly recommend this product to anyone. Swirl marks and scratches are all gone. And of course, it's supposed to rain now .





















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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 04:32 PM
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Hell Yeah ....... Swirls are gone. Looks really good , nice hawk I'm diggin the formula look

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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 04:40 PM
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Looks great man! Where did you get these products at? And I love that hood.
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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 04:57 PM
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looks great, my buddy had a 99 hawk just like that but it was a hardtop
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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 04:58 PM
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i love hawks
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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 05:00 PM
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i love your car man...absolutely beautiful!
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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 05:06 PM
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looks GREAT bro
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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 06:09 PM
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Bastard, I want a Formula Firehawk!
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Of course I am! I do love this car. And all that work sure does pay off. It sucks when you're neck deep in polish and sweat, but the finished product brings tears to my eyes . I almost hate to drive it now. Thanks for all the comments guys.
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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 07:27 PM
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Looks awesome dude. My Z needs a little TLC also, I might do it this weekend if it ever stop raining here.
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That looks so damn good , I'd take a Formi Hawk over a T/A Hawk anyday.
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Very nice, did a great job, keep it that way!
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Old Oct 28, 2006 | 12:23 AM
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looks good .. nice job ..
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Sexy!
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Bang Up Job Just make sure you keep it clean now!
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Originally Posted by 99Hawk262
Of course I am! I do love this car. And all that work sure does pay off. It sucks when you're neck deep in polish and sweat, but the finished product brings tears to my eyes . I almost hate to drive it now. Thanks for all the comments guys.
No way...you HAVE to drive it now, that's the whole point...you have to show it off!
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Old Oct 28, 2006 | 04:30 PM
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Looks good!
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