My First Paint Detail

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DijitalAddict

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Well, I've been lurking here for a while and have really learned alot. So, I figured it was time I gave it a try. I've read on here it was hard to make silver really shine so I was reluctant at first, but I thin kit came out pretty well.

Sorry, no before pics...I didn't think about photos until I was done. It wasn't too bad though. Some light swirls and just lacked that "pop".

Washed with Meg's GC Shampoo
Previously clayed using Meg's clay
SSR 1 via LC Polishing Pad by PC
Meg's Cleaner Wax via LC Finishing Pad by PC
Meg's #7 Show Car Glaze by hand
Natty's Blue by hand
Meg's Igh Endurance Gel for tires
Cheap spray on tire shine for wheel wells
PB S&G for Nerf Bars
Mother's Back to Black on all trim

Front:
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Side:
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I think it looks pretty wet:
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No more swirls:
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Gotta show a little flake:
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Comments or suggestions welcome. Be gentle, yet honest...it is my first time.

DA
 
DijitalAddict said:
Yeah, I hang out over there quite a bit also. I figured if I'm going to od the truck, i might as well make it look nice as well.

DA
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I hear ya. :howdy

I used to be on trailvoy too, but they banned me about a year ago. (And the reason? Of all things, it was the detailing advice/info I was posting that got me banned!) These are my two children....I mean trucks:

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And another guy from trailvoy whose truck I've done quite a bit of work on:

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OK, sorry to hijack the thread.... back to the business at hand! I did have one suggestion for you: Next time, you may want to consider applying (and/or removing) the #7 with the PC and a finishing pad. By hand I know #7 can be a real pain to work with; might as well make it easier on yourself.:D
 
DKKNE said:
God I love those trailblazer SS's. What kind of Mileage are you getting with those?
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I wouldn't know.... it's a buddy's truck, not mine. I just work on it fairly often. I think he said it was getting 12-14 MPG most of the time, though. :)
 
Next time, you may want to consider applying (and/or removing) the #7 with the PC and a finishing pad.
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oN the bottle it said "do not let dry on vehicle". I'm not fast enough to apply it, then pick up the PC and take it off before it dries...(unless I use all 3 hands!):D

Should I let it dry before removing?

DA
 
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