98 Grand Prix and water spots.

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Stickman81

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This is my friend’s daily driver.

He was very pleased with the results.



1998 Supercharged Grand Prix "Official Pace Car".

208,716 Miles.



I think the car was in pretty good shape for the miles. There were a lot of rock chips on the front and a ton of water spots etched in. I think I reduced the water spots by about 95% which I am pleased with. I am also pleased that I was able to remove the scuff mark on the right rear wheel well. There was only light (IMO) swirling and it came out easily with the PB SSR 2.5.



I put about 20 hours into the car and still fell short in a couple of areas, mainly the tar on the left front wheel well. I'll have to get it another time. I don’t see how you guys do one (or more) car(s) in a day. My hats’ off to you.



This is my first experience with Poorboy products. I like them except for the dusting. They do smell really good. :D



Process -



Exterior:

Wash with Z7 and a light sheepskin mitt.

Clay with Z18.

QEW after claying.

Tape off rubber trim.

SSR2.5 on all panels. Horizontal panels got it twice. Orange propel on PC @ 6.

SSR1 on all panels. Green propel on PC @ 6.

Wash all the SSR dust off the car with Z7.

AJ x2 and let cure overnight.

PB EX with blue pad on PC @ 1 and buff with MF.



Interior:

Wipe down trim and jambs with APC at about 6:1.

Vacuum mats, carpets and rear shelf area.

Spot clean carpets and mats.

Re-vacuum.

Wipe down rear leather seats and light scrub on front with APC at about 10:1.

303 on dash and trim.

PB Leather Stuff on seats, buff with terry cloth towel.



All glass got Stoner Invisible Glass.



Tires got Black Magic Tire Wet.



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Very nice work Jim!!!! The defect removal come out very good! :buffing:



Oh yes your first big time detail and now you are hurting. :bigups
 
gmblack3a said:
Very nice work Jim!!!! The defect removal come out very good! :buffing:



Oh yes your first big time detail and now you are hurting. :bigups
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I feel like such a whimp. :grinno:

This was my "test bed" car. It helped be gauge some baselines for the next one.

I am sore and I think I'm slow too.



Thanks Bryan. Your complements mean a lot. :woot:
 
That came out great! Especially for a first shot. Don't sweat the speed thing too much. Since this is not your livlihood, you can afford to start slow and then work on speed. I still have some cars that take me 8+ hours.



It seems that you are getting to know the joys of SR/SSR dust. You definitely have to account for it and add the extra steps to remove it. Always be sure you get it from inside the windshield wiper cowel. That is a commonly overlooked spot. That being said, as you know, I am a huge fan of the SSR line.



I had not seen AJ topped with EX before. Since you used the EX w/ carnauba, I am guessing that the main effect you get is in the carnauba. In that case, I probably would have used something like Natty's Blue or Souveran since you don't need the longevity from the additional sealant as you have that in the AJ. Still, it does not hurt. Remind me when we get together and I will give you some Natty's to try.



Great work - keep it up!
 
Thanks for all the complients guys. It means a lot coming from you all as I have followed your work for a little while.



Scott - Even after washing the car, I was still finding dust on the car. You are right, I totally overlooked the cowling. I can only imagine what Jeremy saw on his way home yesterday - Dust Storm. :shocked I was wondering about topping the AJ with EX. I was thinking it would be sort of doubling up on sealants. Guess I could have just done EX.



Mike - Thanks. Hope to catch up with you soon.



Steve - Thanks. I always enjoy your work.
 
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