Z06, Viper, and an Altima SE-R *56K* eh

outstanding detailing !!! wow !



meg's 21 is great, but i find it really "stains" my pads..



question: how are you applying the 50/50 mix ? pouring them both out into another container and then apply to the panel ? I'm really dying to try it. I'm gonna be using Mez PG this weekend, and would definitely go with the Opt 50/50 mix instead of Opt Compound, then Polish separately.
 
i dont have any Optimum compound, but I do have some OHC. How would a 75/25 mix of OP and OHC work? Any ideas Scott? :bigups
 
tdekany said:
fantastic work!!!!!!!



All look excellent!



What do you use to apply 21?



I "have" to use my pc to get an even coat - otherwise I am buffing extra big time. :D
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Hmm, I apply it by hand via a black magic *or* Meguiars foam applicator. For a car of this size I would only "load" the applicator twice--once at the beginning, and once half way around. I apply it like zaino--thin, thin, thin. If you are seeing the little "droplets" of the product (they look like water beads), then there is way too much product on the applicator. Also, I use *a lot* less pressure on the applicator when I first load it with product, as I make my way around the car I use increasing amounts of pressure to "squeeze" the excess product out. If you use a lot of pressure when you first load the applicator, it will be applied *way* too thick. Another thing to note is that if the product stays on too long, it can become a *little* more difficult to remove and or streak. I find that in ambient temperatures (55-70 degrees) that 15-20 minutes of set up time is perfect. Did any of that make sense? :D



Tumbler, yep just as Scott said, just pour equal parts into a new container. I transfer almost all of my products to 8oz yorker style bottles anyways--makes them easier to dispense *and* easier to carry.



Thanks guys!!
 
Joe:



As I opened it and read the title of three attractive vehicles, I was absolutely itching to skip the text and check out the pics...However, I had to do your work justice and ultimately read it chronologically. Regardless, as usual, I am very impressed.



Thanks for explaining your initial application of #21 above...When you say *2* thin coats though, when do you add the second one?
 
GSRstilez said:
Joe:



As I opened it and read the title of three attractive vehicles, I was absolutely itching to skip the text and check out the pics...However, I had to do your work justice and ultimately read it chronologically. Regardless, as usual, I am very impressed.



Thanks for explaining your initial application of #21 above...When you say *2* thin coats though, when do you add the second one?
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Thanks Sean!! I wish that I would have been able to get pics of the vette in full sun, but ttime did not allow. :(



I apply the second coat directly after applying the first. I apply it so thin that I like to ensure even coverage. Think UPP, Z2PRO, #16 thin. :D
 
Beautiful work. Stunning.



Re: the Viper... Is that an LP tank in there with the N20 bottle??? We spray a LOT of propane (and nitrous) in our Diesels, but haven't seen propane on a gasser motor. I'm gonna have to research that one.



HOT HOT HOT cars man. The lot of them.
 
Your work is truly impeccable! I have been reading good things aout #21 and your pics confirm it. I just did my car with OP/AIO/NXT yesterday and I'll probably top it off with #21 after seeing and reading your results. Great job on all three cars!
 
On Megs website/and properautocare.com, it says that #21 has slight cleaning abilities-what do you think? Are you removing some of the first layer? Just curious as to what your experience has been.



Andrew
 
Great work. And thanks for the reminder on the Vette clear - I have a Z06 scheduled for tomorrow and would probably have left the #84 and #85 at home.



How/What do you use to get the inside of the rim so clean? Looks great.



And 11 hours for both isn't bad - any time I have to pull out the Diamond cut, I figure I'm in for a minimum of 6 hours on that vehicle. Minimum!
 
RAG said:
Great work. And thanks for the reminder on the Vette clear - I have a Z06 scheduled for tomorrow and would probably have left the #84 and #85 at home.



How/What do you use to get the inside of the rim so clean? Looks great.



And 11 hours for both isn't bad - any time I have to pull out the Diamond cut, I figure I'm in for a minimum of 6 hours on that vehicle. Minimum!
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Hey man, I use an EZ detail brush and typically an acid based wheel cleaner for the area behind the spokes. For thses details, I used an alkaline wheel called "magnum" with the EZ detail brush for agitation.



Your inbox is full so here is the reply to your PM. :D



Well, I buy my wool pads locally so I am not familiar with the "boutique" wool pads.



I use the 1.5" pile twisted wool pads for heavy cutting, I believe they are 9", but I would prefer smaller.



I use the knitted wool pads for heavier polishing. IMO, thses pads will cut just a tad bit more than foam and will finish out to about the same level. I use them when I want a little more cut than foam, but do not want to deal with the "loading" that comes with the foam pads.



I use the wool/acrylic (synthetic) blended pads for the times in between.



You are right, they don't conform as well to contours. I usually just try to slow the pad down and give it a slight tilt when I need to buff in a tight area.



Hope this helps,





Joe





Also, #85 (even with a twisted wool pad) finishes down pretty nice (considering the defects that it removes), following up with OP and a polishing pad, then a pass with the PC (I need to this, you may be better with the rotary) and the finish will ready for LSP.
 
AZ Ferrari Man said:
On Megs website/and properautocare.com, it says that #21 has slight cleaning abilities-what do you think? Are you removing some of the first layer? Just curious as to what your experience has been.



Andrew
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I find that the cleaning is so slight that it is not noticeable, It is defintely *not* a cleaner wax. Is it removing *some* of the first layer? I have no idea, I apply two coats for even coverage. One properly applied coat will look great and provide *very* good durability--there is no need to "layer" it IMO.
 
Joe:



Awesome job on the cars. Your work is always amazing.





Scott: Joe used a rotary with the 50/50 mix. What pad and speed do you use with the PC when using 50/50 mix?



Thanks in advance.

Ray
 
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