ScubaStevo
New member
Hey there everybody. I haven't posted in such a long time, I figured it was about time I got my butt back on here. Recently I've aquired a job as the head of detailing at a used car lot. I expect the same finish as I do with my personal customers so I've been pretty busy. I figured since I couldn't work for myself during the winter due to the lack of a proper shop, I'd setup a gig with some place close. I must say I am enjoying my time at my job, a first for me, mostly because of the people. My co-workers are just awsome people, my boss gives me hours and shifts when I want, and thought I was good enough to earn $17 a hour, plus comission on the cars I sell when the sales end gets busy. Not bad for a 17 year old highschool student I suppose.
Anyways, I've done so many cars that would have been nice to post, but due to time constraints and the basic complexity of my schooling at this time, pictures weren't very high on my "to-do list". My boss has wanted his H2 polished for quite some time now; butchered from auction, it didn't look too hot. The paint was in very rough shape, and was very soft; typical GM quality for you. I ended up spending around 10 hours polishing, so it was a long day to say the least. To top it off, we were having a company "BB-Drunkfest" the night before, so I was pretty hung over.
Process on the paint was pretty finicky. I attempted to do a very aggressive cut to remove most key marks from the sides and hood of the truck, which resulted in a monstrosity of rotary holograms. This was done with XP compound and a extreme cut pad via rotary at 2500 RPM. I followed up with Power Cut Plus via rotary and polishing pad at 2000RPM. Speed Glaze times two, one via rotary, one via PC and polishing pad at "6" with mild-mid pressure application. Topped with "Tropical" carnuba finishing wax.
Tires got some super sloppy grease dressing that I use for wheel wells and tires. Good look, with excellent durability, but its a horrible product to work with. I'll have to check the name of it, but it comes in a 50 gallon drum.
Chrome pieces were polished with a finishing wax, while the skid plate recieved some Diamond cut/xp compound blend via wool pad and 4000RPM. Turned out a ton more reflective and shiny, so the extra attention really set the front end apart.
So, for the pictures. Befores in this post, afters to follow:
Fading and fatigue in the dead paint.
Not seen in this photo, the rotary swirls were ridiculous. The stuff you see in this picture is from dealer washes before I came around.
Notice the rear passanger door. The whole truck looked like that when you were walking around it.
Under the 2000W halogens.
After two passes of the XP compound:
Anyways, I've done so many cars that would have been nice to post, but due to time constraints and the basic complexity of my schooling at this time, pictures weren't very high on my "to-do list". My boss has wanted his H2 polished for quite some time now; butchered from auction, it didn't look too hot. The paint was in very rough shape, and was very soft; typical GM quality for you. I ended up spending around 10 hours polishing, so it was a long day to say the least. To top it off, we were having a company "BB-Drunkfest" the night before, so I was pretty hung over.
Process on the paint was pretty finicky. I attempted to do a very aggressive cut to remove most key marks from the sides and hood of the truck, which resulted in a monstrosity of rotary holograms. This was done with XP compound and a extreme cut pad via rotary at 2500 RPM. I followed up with Power Cut Plus via rotary and polishing pad at 2000RPM. Speed Glaze times two, one via rotary, one via PC and polishing pad at "6" with mild-mid pressure application. Topped with "Tropical" carnuba finishing wax.
Tires got some super sloppy grease dressing that I use for wheel wells and tires. Good look, with excellent durability, but its a horrible product to work with. I'll have to check the name of it, but it comes in a 50 gallon drum.
Chrome pieces were polished with a finishing wax, while the skid plate recieved some Diamond cut/xp compound blend via wool pad and 4000RPM. Turned out a ton more reflective and shiny, so the extra attention really set the front end apart.
So, for the pictures. Befores in this post, afters to follow:
Fading and fatigue in the dead paint.
Not seen in this photo, the rotary swirls were ridiculous. The stuff you see in this picture is from dealer washes before I came around.
Notice the rear passanger door. The whole truck looked like that when you were walking around it.
Under the 2000W halogens.
After two passes of the XP compound:
