Eastern Members CT, DE, NH, NJ, NY, MA, ME, MD, PA, RI, VT, VA, WV

More Detailing

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 16, 2010 | 11:33 AM
  #1  
DannoWS6's Avatar
Thread Starter
11 Second Club
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,473
Likes: 1
From: Central MA
Default More Detailing

Some weekend detailing pics

Inlaws 02 Saab 9-5
http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/...htm#post252227

Friends 08 STI hatch. (he did this one himself )
Swirl City!
http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/...-black-sti.htm

Enjoy for now.

We got more on they way Jeep liberty, Acura TL, Mikes vette... One day I'll do my TA, haha
Reply
Old Aug 16, 2010 | 12:01 PM
  #2  
BlackScreaminMachine's Avatar
Internet Mechanic
20 Year Member
iTrader: (17)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 9,830
Likes: 2
From: Wallingford CT
Default

Looks really good Dan,

I just ordered my whole batch of chemicals and pads for my Rotary. Looking to get some practice this week and start working on car before the fall.

Actually I got some Meguiar's All Purpous Cleaner Plus which is a major help for interiors. My first job is already lined up. Hopefully make 300 or so for a full ext. and interior detail.
Reply
Old Aug 16, 2010 | 12:27 PM
  #3  
DannoWS6's Avatar
Thread Starter
11 Second Club
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,473
Likes: 1
From: Central MA
Default

Originally Posted by BlackScreaminMachine
Looks really good Dan,

I just ordered my whole batch of chemicals and pads for my Rotary. Looking to get some practice this week and start working on car before the fall.

Actually I got some Meguiar's All Purpous Cleaner Plus which is a major help for interiors. My first job is already lined up. Hopefully make 300 or so for a full ext. and interior detail.
Good luck with the setup, I don't know if I'll ever use a rotary guess I'm scared, I'm sacrificing a couple hrs for piece of mind. Yeah a full exterior, with correction, seal, wax, dressing, along w/ interior is a good $300 for sure. Almost all the cars we've done this year are family/friends that have been getting smoking deals, we are reaching the point where deals apply but the compensation is more realistic.

Even with a rotary its still labor intensive, unless you have done it top to bottom nobody appreciates the full amount of work.

I hate doing interiors so out of all the cars I've done I think I did one interior.

We got a new Prima line of compounds to try out. Suppose to be as good as menzerna for half the price, so well see. It does smell like candy and I've been tempted to eat it multiple times, haha.

The last few cars I've been compounding the glass too, one pass with a semi-aggressive mix, takes out all the water etching and stain. Worked amazing on my t-tops when I tried it.
Reply
Old Aug 16, 2010 | 12:44 PM
  #4  
Slowhawk's Avatar
LS1Tech Sponsor
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 14,865
Likes: 6
From: Bridgewater,Ma
Default

You suck!!!

I dare ya to do my Avalanche to prove me wrong.
Reply
Old Aug 16, 2010 | 01:09 PM
  #5  
BlackScreaminMachine's Avatar
Internet Mechanic
20 Year Member
iTrader: (17)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 9,830
Likes: 2
From: Wallingford CT
Default

Originally Posted by DannoWS6
Good luck with the setup, I don't know if I'll ever use a rotary guess I'm scared, I'm sacrificing a couple hrs for piece of mind. Yeah a full exterior, with correction, seal, wax, dressing, along w/ interior is a good $300 for sure. Almost all the cars we've done this year are family/friends that have been getting smoking deals, we are reaching the point where deals apply but the compensation is more realistic.

Even with a rotary its still labor intensive, unless you have done it top to bottom nobody appreciates the full amount of work.

I hate doing interiors so out of all the cars I've done I think I did one interior.

We got a new Prima line of compounds to try out. Suppose to be as good as menzerna for half the price, so well see. It does smell like candy and I've been tempted to eat it multiple times, haha.

The last few cars I've been compounding the glass too, one pass with a semi-aggressive mix, takes out all the water etching and stain. Worked amazing on my t-tops when I tried it.
I hear you on the fear. I gotta go get my NBM Hood (stock) and practice on that. I have actually zero use for it and IF I do the job that I expect, I wont be messing it up, Actually may add some value to that.

This is what I got.

----------------------------------------------------------------------
Qty Product Code - Product Name Price
----------------------------------------------------------------------
1 G-17748 - 48 oz. Meguiars Ultimate Wash & Wax 10.99
1 M-0716 - Meguiars #7 Show Car Glaze 9.99
1 M-10532 - Meguiars #105 Ultra-Cut Compound 32 oz. 23.99
1 M-20532 - Meguiars #205 Ultra Finishing Polish 32 oz. 27.99
1 G-17516 - Meguiars Ultimate Quik Wax 7.99
2 X-2000 - Meguiars Water Magnet 15.98
1 D-10101 - 128 oz. Meguiars All Purpose Cleaner Concent 12.99
1 D-10301 - Meguiars All Purpose Cleaner Plus D103 12.99
1 D-17001 - 128 oz. Meguiars Hyper Dressing 34.99
1 D-10801 - 128 oz. Meguiars Super Degreaser Concentrate 12.99
1 D-14001 - 128 oz. Meguiars Wheel Brightener 15.99
1 D-BTL-KIT - Meguiar's Detailing Spray Bottles 6 Pack 15.99
4 D20199 - 12 oz. Meguiars Dispenser Bottle 6.76
1 LC-85-CUSTOM - Lake Country 8.5 CCS Pads- 6 PACK 59.99
1 BR-800-2200-0 - Brinkmann Maxfire Dual Xenon Rechargea 27.99
1 phillips20 - 20% Discount Mike Phillips -59.52
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub-Total: 238.09
Tax: 0.00
Shipping & Handling: 24.95
----------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL: 263.04
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Autogeek had a 20% off weekend, actually I screwed up and ordered Thursday and I could have gotten free shipping too but the Brinkman light will make a major difference in spotting progress.
Reply
Old Aug 16, 2010 | 01:15 PM
  #6  
DannoWS6's Avatar
Thread Starter
11 Second Club
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,473
Likes: 1
From: Central MA
Default

Originally Posted by Slowhawk
You suck!!!

I dare ya to do my Avalanche to prove me wrong.
haha, sucks for you your so darn far away. Last truck we did soup to nuts exterior took us 24hrs, thats 12hrs x's 2 guys with full correction. You know I'm interested, if I can get my partner in crime to go mobile we could probably bang it out in a crazy day.

Once we clear off a few more jobs if your lucky you might get a placeholder. Heck you might even get a deal if your nice.
Reply
Old Aug 16, 2010 | 01:34 PM
  #7  
DannoWS6's Avatar
Thread Starter
11 Second Club
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,473
Likes: 1
From: Central MA
Default

Originally Posted by BlackScreaminMachine
I hear you on the fear. I gotta go get my NBM Hood (stock) and practice on that. I have actually zero use for it and IF I do the job that I expect, I wont be messing it up, Actually may add some value to that.

This is what I got.

----------------------------------------------------------------------
Qty Product Code - Product Name Price
----------------------------------------------------------------------
1 G-17748 - 48 oz. Meguiars Ultimate Wash & Wax 10.99
1 M-0716 - Meguiars #7 Show Car Glaze 9.99
1 M-10532 - Meguiars #105 Ultra-Cut Compound 32 oz. 23.99
1 M-20532 - Meguiars #205 Ultra Finishing Polish 32 oz. 27.99
1 G-17516 - Meguiars Ultimate Quik Wax 7.99
2 X-2000 - Meguiars Water Magnet 15.98
1 D-10101 - 128 oz. Meguiars All Purpose Cleaner Concent 12.99
1 D-10301 - Meguiars All Purpose Cleaner Plus D103 12.99
1 D-17001 - 128 oz. Meguiars Hyper Dressing 34.99
1 D-10801 - 128 oz. Meguiars Super Degreaser Concentrate 12.99
1 D-14001 - 128 oz. Meguiars Wheel Brightener 15.99
1 D-BTL-KIT - Meguiar's Detailing Spray Bottles 6 Pack 15.99
4 D20199 - 12 oz. Meguiars Dispenser Bottle 6.76
1 LC-85-CUSTOM - Lake Country 8.5 CCS Pads- 6 PACK 59.99
1 BR-800-2200-0 - Brinkmann Maxfire Dual Xenon Rechargea 27.99
1 phillips20 - 20% Discount Mike Phillips -59.52
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub-Total: 238.09
Tax: 0.00
Shipping & Handling: 24.95
----------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL: 263.04
----------------------------------------------------------------------

Autogeek had a 20% off weekend, actually I screwed up and ordered Thursday and I could have gotten free shipping too but the Brinkman light will make a major difference in spotting progress.

Yeah good start, you end up buying so much stuff, lol. Autogeek and detailers domain do sales all the time like that, just watch those emails.

Working with my buddy between the both of us we usually have something if the other person is low or out, works out good that way. You absolutely need a good lighting setup and a garage.
Reply
Old Aug 16, 2010 | 07:54 PM
  #8  
BoostedLT5's Avatar
11 Second Club
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 242
Likes: 0
From: Sutton, MA
Default

Think you can fit a GTO into the mix?!?!?!
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

 Brett Foote
story-1

Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-6

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-8

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-9

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Aug 17, 2010 | 06:34 AM
  #9  
DannoWS6's Avatar
Thread Starter
11 Second Club
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,473
Likes: 1
From: Central MA
Default

Originally Posted by BoostedLT5
Think you can fit a GTO into the mix?!?!?!
I'd love to do a new goat. Would you make the drive to winchendon, and let us work on it for the better part of a day? We should have a couple openings next month.
Reply
Old Aug 17, 2010 | 07:44 AM
  #10  
BlackScreaminMachine's Avatar
Internet Mechanic
20 Year Member
iTrader: (17)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 9,830
Likes: 2
From: Wallingford CT
Default

Originally Posted by DannoWS6
Yeah good start, you end up buying so much stuff, lol. Autogeek and detailers domain do sales all the time like that, just watch those emails.

Working with my buddy between the both of us we usually have something if the other person is low or out, works out good that way. You absolutely need a good lighting setup and a garage.
Thats cool about the product swap. My bro has lots of stuff but he use Ardex and I have not really gotten to know the product yet, other then Seal B which I can associate it with Meg's 205.

If I had the room I would get a stand up unit for lighting but for now the Light gun will have to do and inspect as I go. My stuff should be here tommorrow and I can get to practicing.
Reply
Old Aug 17, 2010 | 12:34 PM
  #11  
BoostedLT5's Avatar
11 Second Club
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 242
Likes: 0
From: Sutton, MA
Default

Yea i am in Sutton, let me know when ya have some free time and what it would run me. I'd be up for cruising up there to hang out for the day.

I'll have to get the chips in the front and one in the door taken care of so they don't ruin your detailing job!!
Reply
Old Aug 17, 2010 | 01:33 PM
  #12  
DannoWS6's Avatar
Thread Starter
11 Second Club
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,473
Likes: 1
From: Central MA
Default

Originally Posted by BoostedLT5
Yea i am in Sutton, let me know when ya have some free time and what it would run me. I'd be up for cruising up there to hang out for the day.

I'll have to get the chips in the front and one in the door taken care of so they don't ruin your detailing job!!
cool sounds good.

I'll shoot you a pm later this month and we can figure something out once I get a couple more off my plate. I'll keep you as a placeholder though and we'll be in touch, should be do-able early next month.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:32 PM.

story-0
6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

Don't get dad new socks or a grill brush this year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 14:55:56


VIEW MORE
story-1
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-2
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-3
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-4
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-5
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-6
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-9
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE