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Old Jun 19, 2013 | 11:09 PM
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Sad to say but I had neglected the SS for months and decided to detail it . And before someone says something I didn't have any tire dressing to put on it lol . Took me 7 hrs to do the car and that's cause I skipped the swirl/haze remover and the sealant. Is was to fckin hot for that (103 + degrees) . Here are some before and after pics. What you guys think? Btw the products I used are from Adams.






















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Looking good. Way to get those swirls out.

If you want to keep that engine bay clean, you should buy the other half of the weatherstrip that I used for mine.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/ls4-perfo...therstrip.html
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Looks great!
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You chose "Burnt Dexcool Orange" for your paint!
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Looking good. Way to get those swirls out.

If you want to keep that engine bay clean, you should buy the other half of the weatherstrip that I used for mine.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/ls4-perfo...therstrip.html
Great info , don't know how I missed this thread . thanks

And thanks everyone for the comments.
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Some depots and a super light tint coat on those tails to take the cherry red out and your good to go. What did you use to get the swirls out?
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looks great. mine sure is in need of a detailing...

but not easy with 2 kids.lol
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Chris if you think yours was bad you should see mine! Car does look 100% better though.
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Originally Posted by baltsk8er69
Some depots and a super light tint coat on those tails to take the cherry red out and your good to go. What did you use to get the swirls out?
Yeah depos for sure and might do the tint on tails . I used Adam's severe swirl remover .
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looks great. mine sure is in need of a detailing...

but not easy with 2 kids.lol
Lol , I know what you mean .
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Chris if you think yours was bad you should see mine! Car does look 100% better though.
Lol, thanks David ! When you coming down ?
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