First time with Meguiar's G110v2 DA

As I have a third door on my extended cab, they all get a wash with a cotton cloth and then dried with cotton towels. This gets done every time I wash the truck. I also lift the hood and do the edges every time I wash.



Everything gets 2 coats of AIO and at least 2 coats of SG in the spring and in the fall. I will also put on a coat of wax in the summer if I have time. I also use 303 on the step shields where you enter the cab.



The hinge pins get lubriciated with white grease every 6000 miles. I do them the same time I rotate the tires. I keep a record of all my maintenance.



I really do believe that clean door jams bring that extra touch that says I care about my vehicle, and I've had more than one compliment about the care of my truck. Makes the extra work all worthwhile. Enjoy!
 
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<strong class='bbc'>CCB, the rule on the forum is you can't put it in your signature until you actually have it in your possession, haha :D

as jokes aside, nice ride my friend, very nice. [/b]</blockquote>
....and you are letting me get away with it as well. :D
 
Steve,

My neighbors must think I'm nuts. I spend a whole Saturday sitting inside the bed of my truck, ( I have a cab high Leer cap,)

Aio'ing the bed of my truck, and then putting 2 coats of SG in the bed, every fall.

And if that isn't enough, I'm on the creeper laying under the back of the truck, washing and SG'ing all the painted area's on the bottom of my truck.



Folks just drive by and shake their heads, or smile. Oh well, some people spend days and days planting flowers in front of their houses, just to watch them die when the first frost hits. To each his own. I can't eat my truck, but they can't drive their flowers, either.

AS grandpa used to say, we all like different things, if we didn't', everybody would be after your grandma. Do you see a line of men in front of your grandma? See what I mean?

Good ol' grandpa! Enjoy!
 
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<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by Bill Lessard [/i]
<strong class='bbc'>I spend a whole Saturday sitting inside the bed of my truck, ( I have a cab high Leer cap,)
Aio'ing the bed of my truck, and then putting 2 coats of SG in the bed, every fall.[/b]</blockquote>
Bill the grandma reference made me smile (mine passed away last week, if you remember). She did have a long line of everyone's kids she babysitted (including me and all my cousins).

So what's this about you SG'ing your bed and up underneath?
:confused: what are you nuts?

(:D haha it's like some of those SNL skits where everyone in a group really jokes around and then another person jokes around too but they all look at him like he's nuts, this forum is cool :) )
 
I try and SG every bit of paint on the truck. I am nuts, I even AIO and SG the back of my clear coated rims, including the spare up underneath.

My grandparents on my Father's side were simple farmers who came down from Canada and farmed in New York. They were very special people, and still give me very special memories.

God bless to you and your family, on the passing of your Grandma. They truly are very special people.
 
bill, your neighbors are right, you are nuts. Plus you really put a lot of attention into detailing your truck too. ;)



i hate door jambs btw, but brad is right, it is the difference between a good detail job and a great one.
 
snake, i remember you telling me that one of the reasons why you started detailing yourself is that you once paid a "pro" detailer, and he didn't even clean the doorjams.



what i do is:



wash the car with P21S and a chenille/wool mit with two buckets.



dry car off with Wizards Water Bandit, and the California Waterblade, for windows only!



Get all the little spots I missed with a microfiber towel.



With that same towel, i wipe down the doorjams, hood/trunk lid.



give the jams a shot of quick detailer.
 
I usually use AIO on the insides of my door jambs and 303 on the little plactic piece that sits in there. I maintain the shine with FI.
 
I have not detailed the e46's door jams yet because a few weeks ago, Ron posted something about removing some grease from the door jambs which can cause some serious damage.



Can you post it again?
 
O, I see what u mean... I guess I'll apply AIO on the painted parts of the door and jams, just hope that there wont be too big of a contrast between the spotless AIO surface and greased parts.
 
You can use a little mineral spirits, or a tar remover to take off the excess grease. Then wipe down the area with isopropyl alcohol. This should clean up the excess grease.



Another reason why I service my own vehicle. I usually surround the hinges of my doors with rags when I spray the lube on them. Then I immediately wipe off the excess. Also go back in a couple of days and wipe the excess, again. Cause no matter how well you do it the first time, it will run down the door hinge again.
 
To be honest I was a bit nervous using it being the first time I have used a machine polisher, but it handles like a dream, very balanced, not very loud at all and the vibration was minimal. I probably moved to fast as I was still worried about damaging the paint but I'm sure as I get used to it that will improve. I didn't have time to finish it tonight so I will get more time with it tomorrow and hopefully slow down. In my opinion it is a great polisher and I'm glad I finally popped that polisher cherry LOL

Sorry no pics
 
hopsgt500 said:
To be honest I was a bit nervous using it being the first time I have used a machine polisher, but it handles like a dream, very balanced, not very loud at all and the vibration was minimal. I probably moved to fast as I was still worried about damaging the paint but I'm sure as I get used to it that will improve. I didn't have time to finish it tonight so I will get more time with it tomorrow and hopefully slow down. In my opinion it is a great polisher and I'm glad I finally popped that polisher cherry LOL

Sorry no pics
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' Hey Paulie, he popped his chair-eeeeee ' ... Goodfellas

Congrats, the G110v2 is a GREAT machine! In fact David Fermani and I used them to achieve 99% correction on a completely tricked out Corvette. I LOVE my G110v2. Please give me a call (407) 963 1444 or shoot me a PM if I can help in any way.
 
Congrats on your first machine use! :clap:

What polish/pads did you use?

I got my V2 the other day. I will be trying it out for the first time on a black porsche tomorrow.
 
That's great, Steve! The more you use it, the more you'll like it. It just takes time to learn the techniques of speed, pressure, pad choice, polishes, etc. Now you're hooked!:partaaay::D
 
th0001 said:
' Hey Paulie, he popped his chair-eeeeee ' ... Goodfellas

Congrats, the G110v2 is a GREAT machine! In fact David Fermani and I used them to achieve 99% correction on a completely tricked out Corvette. I LOVE my G110v2. Please give me a call (407) 963 1444 or shoot me a PM if I can help in any way.
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Thanks Todd, I appreciate that and I like that quote LOL

gmblack3 said:
Congrats on your first machine use! :clap:

What polish/pads did you use?

I got my V2 the other day. I will be trying it out for the first time on a black porsche tomorrow.
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Thanks, I used Megs 205/white LCC. You will really like it, it doesn't wear you out at all.

Luster said:
That's great, Steve! The more you use it, the more you'll like it. It just takes time to learn the techniques of speed, pressure, pad choice, polishes, etc. Now you're hooked!:partaaay::D
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That's for sure :) . I'm going to have to get a smaller backing plate/pads for the smaller areas.
 
Hey Steve,

Congrats on the new polisher. Just remember to take your time and read all the posts here and you will mster it in no time.

Let's see some pics.:Dancing Dot:
 
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