First Detail w/PC on 4Runner

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RCBuddha

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So I made the newbie sin and forgot to shoot before pictures :wall, but here are the afters:



The usual Suspects:



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REFLECTIONS:

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Side Shot

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Dressed and Ready to go:

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Overall, i'm happy with the results, i can still see cobweb scratches in the finish, but they are not AS apparent as they once were. #80 is a fantastic product, works for a long time and really helps deepen the paint. I didn't have any 83 to try, but that may be next time. I really like EX, its very slick, goes on fast, and comes off easy. CMW was just as easy, but it didn't seem to be as slick or deep as EX alone. I was originally going to try VM after the 80, but 80 did such a good job, that I didn't need the VM.



I apologize for no "before" shots, but rest assured, i'll have some for the next detail. Time for food....let me know what you guys think....



Edit: Here's the process I used:



Wash with Meguiar's GC Wash

Clay w/ Claymagic Clay kit (very good stuff)

#80 w/ Meguiar's Polish Pad ( on speed 3 to spread, then 5 to work it in)

EX w/ Meguiar's Finish Pad (on speed 3)

CMW w/ Meguiar's Finish Pad (on speed 3)
 
If you still have swirls, then #83 (if you are sticking to the Meguiar's line) is definitely the next one to try.
 
Looks really good! I probably would have gone with either CMW or EX. I think you will find after a while, CMW will get a bit slicker than it is on initial application. I know my car is noticably slicker the next day after I apply CMW.



DACP should take care of any remaining spider swirls and I would follow it with #80 since it will remove any minor hazing you might get and as you found it, #80 leaves the paint really wet looking.



Once you have the swirls out, then you can maintain with VM/EX, VM/CMW or VM/EX/CMW. ;)
 
Very wet looking combo!! :xyxthumbs



As other's have said and I agree completely...#83 followed by #80 should take care of business.
 
Thanks for the compliments guys!



Scott was right about CMW getting slicker after a day, after a session with the QD, my truck feels better, but still not as slick. I've got #83 on the way, so i should be good to go for the next detail!



Buddha



Edit: Update: after one week, CMW lost its slickness! I dunno what i did wrong? :nixweiss



Update#2: After the first heavy rain storm here in CA, i've had to apply another product....CMW just isn't for me....
 
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