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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 11:31 PM
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dark cherry gxp.....just the start after washing and claying....tomorrow the polishing begins







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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 05:28 PM
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after about 7 1/2 hours she is all finished and looking much better....too bad it didnt last cuz of the shitty weather...guess they will be back sooner then later [&:]







thought this was a neat picture


side by side

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sign says,"DON'T TOUCH MY GRAND PRIX. DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT."






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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 07:56 PM
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Dave this site should have a sticky for detailing engines, interior, and exterior. It would be great!
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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 10:20 PM
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DP that is some very impressive work. I have the same color GXP and mine is scuffed a little here and there but no where near what that was. You made it look brand new!!!!
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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 10:27 PM
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This should be in the calendar
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Old Apr 23, 2011 | 09:26 AM
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Awesome work DP!!
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Old Apr 23, 2011 | 01:45 PM
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I would love to have you do my car but its a 2 1/2 hr drive ugh
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Old Apr 23, 2011 | 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by TallassJonG



This should be in the calendar
lol i feel honored

Originally Posted by Mels SS
Awesome work DP!!
thanks Mel!

Originally Posted by Haulin_Ls4_GxP
I would love to have you do my car but its a 2 1/2 hr drive ugh
oh come on it would be worth it
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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 06:56 PM
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DP send me some info on costs involved in doing something like this. 2006 GXP non smoker
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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 08:38 PM
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sent ya a pm
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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by DP 08 GXP


oh come on it would be worth it
Haulin- Listen to the man! That's not too long of a road trip to give your car a nice makeover. Your car would look like a new car to you. I would definitely do it, especially with all of the evidence that DP 08 GXP has provided of his work...which looks like it's excellent quality.
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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 01:23 PM
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DP how long would it take for you to do just the exterior?
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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 01:38 PM
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That turned out great DP! I hit my GXP with the PC and Adam's polishes this past weekend. Then I finished it off with two coats of americana. I do not have pics like yours but thank you again for turning me on to those products! This isn't a great pic but the clarity in the reflection of the paint is amazing.


...I also enjoyed Adam's In&Out Spray
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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by JessmoMonteSS
Haulin- Listen to the man! That's not too long of a road trip to give your car a nice makeover. Your car would look like a new car to you. I would definitely do it, especially with all of the evidence that DP 08 GXP has provided of his work...which looks like it's excellent quality.
listen to this guy

Originally Posted by WhiteGXP313
DP how long would it take for you to do just the exterior?
exterior only would be around 5-6 hours depending on how bad it is...interior only takes maybe 2 hours so the rest of my time is spent on the outside

Originally Posted by texasGXP08
That turned out great DP! I hit my GXP with the PC and Adam's polishes this past weekend. Then I finished it off with two coats of americana. I do not have pics like yours but thank you again for turning me on to those products! This isn't a great pic but the clarity in the reflection of the paint is amazing.

...I also enjoyed Adam's In&Out Spray
thanks man and not a problem...Adams is the ****
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 01:15 PM
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just had the customer drop it off not to long ago...1999 Hugger Orange Camaro Z28....waiting for the engine to cool off so i can start getting to work....exterior only which is my favorite detail to do....paint isnt too bad since it is stored in the winter and isnt his DD....sounds real nice too....here are some pics as is....should be finished up by tomorrow morning....enjoy





















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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 03:30 PM
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Can't wait to see it when it's finished!
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Old Apr 30, 2011 | 02:07 PM
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all done

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Old May 2, 2011 | 03:15 PM
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DP does it again!

I will say these pictures do not do the car justice. It shines a lot more in person and the engine bay is immaculate. It looks better than the day I bought it with only 13,000 miles on it.


Thanks again DP!
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Old May 2, 2011 | 08:36 PM
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not a problem Todd...let me know when you want your truck done
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Old May 4, 2011 | 11:19 PM
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this has got to be hands down the worst car i have gotten my hands on...interior was trashed along with the headliner that i havent even tackeled yet...paint has so many scratches that are through the paint its unreal....things falling apart as i detail it....but its money in my pocket....prepare for the horror











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