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My first PC experience - Hell Yeah!!

Old Jul 29, 2005 | 02:29 PM
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My first PC experience - Hell Yeah!!

I just got my PC and it is well worth the money.

Wash
Clay
SSR2.5 with Sonus orange pad
SSR1 with Sonus green pad
EGP by hand
Topped with #16

Wheels and wells got APC 5:1
Tires got 10:1
Tires and wells were dressed with NXT Protectant (love this stuff for tires!)

Here's a little taste of the detail. If you want to see more pics, check out the thread at Autopia.
http://autopia.org/forum/showthread.php?t=60122

Before



Afters



Old Jul 29, 2005 | 02:35 PM
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Looks really good. Nice work
Old Jul 29, 2005 | 05:35 PM
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lookin' good... always glad to see us pebble beige folks lookin' sharp
Old Jul 29, 2005 | 06:44 PM
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Very nice. I consider my PC and pads the best detailing investment I've made
Old Jul 29, 2005 | 07:14 PM
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Very nice. I consider my PC and pads the best detailing investment I've made


It has also brought me some extra income.
Old Jul 30, 2005 | 04:20 AM
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Originally Posted by BlueC


It has also brought me some extra income.
True dat.....I've done some detailing as a 'hobby' job. Most people are amazed at how good their cars can look when detailed well.
Old Jul 30, 2005 | 11:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Bluesbrekr
True dat.....I've done some detailing as a 'hobby' job. Most people are amazed at how good their cars can look when detailed well.
Agreed. I quoted a co-worker $25-30 to wash down his car and take out a few somewhat deep scratches (came right out with 2 passes of 3M RC), he ended up giving me a $50.

Oh and also, the car was about 2 months old, he bought it brand new (Dodge Stratus). MY car was in better condition paint wise than his. I cannot beleive how smooth the paint felt after the RC, some cars just do not come with good paint from the factory.
Old Jul 31, 2005 | 06:41 AM
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It looks pretty nice man.
Old Aug 3, 2005 | 05:26 AM
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i also detail on the side. that paint looks good for a twelve year old job.
Old Aug 3, 2005 | 07:12 PM
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looks awesome! i just did wash, clay, wax.

please explain these for me:
SSR2.5 with Sonus orange pad
SSR1 with Sonus green pad
EGP by hand
Topped with #16

thanks
Old Aug 6, 2005 | 07:30 PM
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well i detail used cars for resale at a lexus dealership here, and theres nothing better than seeing a crappy looking car fully detailed. good work and keep her maintained!
Old Aug 6, 2005 | 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueC
Oh and also, the car was about 2 months old, he bought it brand new (Dodge Stratus). MY car was in better condition paint wise than his. I cannot beleive how smooth the paint felt after the RC, some cars just do not come with good paint from the factory.
Theres nothing better than that. I work with a guy who just got a 2004 Acura RL black on black and my paint look just as good his. Now he wants me to detail his car soon.

Love the Poorboys stuff too, try the Nattys wax if you havent yet
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