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Old 12-09-2006, 07:12 PM
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This Silverado absolutely kicked my butt! The paint was harder than any Vette I've done...which is hard. I tried several combinations, and surprisingly, what worked best wasn't the "strongest" combo. I was able to remove about 75% of the defects. Overall, I was very frustrated and dejected with detailing after this one - maybe my toughest detail ever.

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- wash with Zaino Z7 and Eurow sheepskin
- clay with Zaino Z18 and DP 4-in-1 as lube
- polish with PO106FF and polishing pad at 1700 rpm (this was the winning combo after 4 combinations)
- AIO with polishing pad via PC and speed 5
- sealed with Zaino Z5 Pro
- Zaino Z16 on tires and trim

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In the process...









Next up was a Civic. This thing was in great shape, and it was actually pretty enjoyable to work on, although it was 26 degrees with a 14 degree wind chill – burrrr.

Interior:

- vacuum thoroughly
- wipedown

Exterior:

- wash with Zaino Z7 and Eurow sheepskin
- clay with Zaino Z18 and DP 4-in-1 as lube
- AIO with polishing pad via PC at speed 5
- sealed with Zaino Z2 Pro
- Robbie's Nu-Glo on tires and trim

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Kinda flakey...

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This one had a few more ponies than the Civic '03 Cobra...

Interior:

- vacuum thoroughly
- wipedown
- Zaino Z9/10 on leather

Exterior:

- wash with Meguiar's NXT Wash and Eurow sheepskin
- clay with Zaino Z18 and DP 4-in-1 as lube
- polish with PO106FF with polishing pad at 1500 rpm
- sealed with Zaino Z5 Pro
- Robbie's Nu-Glo on tires and trim
- Zaino ZPC on tips

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Next up was the box! I was very fortunate to perform all work on this vehicle (including the wash) in a heated garage!

Interior:

- vacuum thoroughly
- wipedown

Exterior:

- wash with Zaino Z7 and Eurow sheepskin
- sealed with Zaino Z2 Pro
- Robbie's Nu-Glo on tires and trim

Pics:










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Last up was an '04 Mach1 in Competition Orange which is a pretty cool color.

Interior:

- vacuum thoroughly
- wipedown with Zaino Z9
- clean and condition leather with Zaino Z9 and Z10

Exterior:

- wash with Meguiar's NXT wash and Eurow sheepskin
- clay with Zaino Z18 and DP 4-in-1 as lube
- Prime Strong with polishing pad via PC at speed 5
- sealed with Zaino Z5 Pro
- Robbie's Nu-Glo on tires and trim
- Zaino ZPC on tips

Pics:









Questions/comments/advice always welcome

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your work is amazing
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Beautiful. What is this Robbie's Nu Glow stuff you are talking about?
Old 12-09-2006, 07:33 PM
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Beautiful. What is this Robbie's Nu Glow stuff you are talking about?
It's a water-based dressing I get locally. You can pick some up through Nate @ Corvette Garage.
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I just passed by Boost Performance today while in Amarillo! I was getting my cam installed by a guy down there.

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i ****** love you man...your work is amazing. top notch hands down.
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Thank you all very much!


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I just passed by Boost Performance today while in Amarillo! I was getting my cam installed by a guy down there.
Yep, I've known Brady since we were in kindergarten - ha, been a long time.
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Amazing work!
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trying to find something you missed... nope couldnt find anyhting
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Great Work ........ that comp orange Mach is bangin
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+1 on the mach. i love that damn color. Great work as always man
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you can sure make those cars shine! Great work
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nice...road trip to Texas...haha
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I appreciate all the comments
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Great work. They all look great.





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man i wish you lived closer to me! i saw an orange mach 1 with black rims yesterday near my house, it was i wouldnt mind owning a mustang like that
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very very clean work.
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Damn I got to find someone around here that does work that good. You made those cars shine. Good work.
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