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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 09:41 PM
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Default My 2006 Imp SS clean-up

New to the forum but have been lurking for years.


I decided it was time to upgrade from my 1st car, which was a 1997 Monte Carlo to this Impala SS.

Initially when I saw it at the dealership it looked fantastic, I looked it up and down and didn't see next to any scratches chips or dents let alone swirls. Obviously they were just using a good glaze to hide the defects, cause once I got it home and washed it with Chemical Guys Citrus Wash It was a completely different finish. Car has 5% tint on the back windows, their was tint on the front two (illegal in MI), but was removed by the dealer ship. Also I put a Pioneer AVIC-X930bt screen in it as well as a 8" W7 with a JL amp. The rims are 20" and I also have the factory rim/tires. Also I put in some HID's and a Optima red top.

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Flex 3401
Nikon D40
UDM
M105
M205
Menzerna SIP
Menzerna P085rd
Wolfgang DGPS
LC PFW
LC Cyan
LC White
LC Black
LC Red
Lots of other chemicals

The car was washed/foamed with Chemical Guys CW to remove any existing wax/glaze/sealant to show its true appearance.

Taped the car up and proceeded to polish away.

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Thanks for looking!
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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 10:16 PM
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Looks good,nice choice on the rims to
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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 10:36 PM
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Those wheels. I can has them? What are they?

BTW, that car dropped would be magnificent.

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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 10:43 PM
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excellent!! This car is nice and as far as your work,.....can you come and shine the beast up for me? LoL! Thi is some nice work dude,......
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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 11:02 PM
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Dayum dude!!!! Beautiful ride!!!! I need that done to my car!!!
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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 11:06 PM
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best looking impala i have ever seen. keep it clean man!
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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 11:20 PM
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I'm not a huge fan of black rims in general but those are killer.

Great job on the detailing.
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 12:08 AM
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Nothing beats that Flex 3401 !!
Removes swirls FAST!!
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 03:50 AM
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sooo clean dude!, what are those rims, there so sick! and what wax did you use, i need mine done!
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 04:45 AM
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all in favor of a step by step tutorial sticky say "I". I!
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 08:20 AM
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nice turn around man...looks like ive got some competition lol
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 08:59 AM
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Nice!
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 02:26 PM
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i got a oribital, but im scared to burn my paint, that other buffer thing you use is like 300$ jesus.. ill just drive out to one of you guys lol

but I I I too!
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by xdynasty725x
i got a oribital, but im scared to burn my paint, that other buffer thing you use is like 300$ jesus.. ill just drive out to one of you guys lol

but I I I too!
i say you bring it to me

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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 04:35 PM
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i gotta join in on this before and after ....and go figure they are all black cars

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btw...nice impala that car looks great
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by DP 08 GXP
i say you bring it to me

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I seen your thread DP, and all i can say is wow. I would love to bring it to you but im about 5 hours from the Ohio Border. Do you use that $300 buffer too? I have an orbital but im scared im going to burn my paint.
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by xdynasty725x
I seen your thread DP, and all i can say is wow. I would love to bring it to you but im about 5 hours from the Ohio Border. Do you use that $300 buffer too? I have an orbital but im scared im going to burn my paint.
what buffer do you have DP?
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by xdynasty725x
I seen your thread DP, and all i can say is wow. I would love to bring it to you but im about 5 hours from the Ohio Border. Do you use that $300 buffer too? I have an orbital but im scared im going to burn my paint.
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what buffer do you have DP?
yeah i have the flex as well...its a hell of nice machine....too bad you are that far away...what kind of orbital do you have? you can get a porter cable for around $100....it works pretty good as well but just takes a little longer and there is 0 chance of burning through the paint with that one...the flex can but IMO you would have to be trying or letting it sit on an edge
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 10:41 PM
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Some orbital thats like 30$, it was free so i took it. I worked detail for a dealership and thought i was pretty good but im scared for my car lol. and i dont really trust people doing it, I need to watch youtube on what to use and how to do it lol.
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 12:07 AM
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Toss that $30 orbital in the trash. Spend $200 on a porter cable and some detailing products! You'll never look back!
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