ahahaahah... That's Wolfgang Puck!

 

Jeremy, aint that true....

if I were a professional, I would get and use a rotary....but am plenty happy with the DA PC...I take my sweet time with the process and take multiple breaks anyway....



Chris, I still dont know who that is....but i do understand the reference now LOL

 

http://www.chemicalguys.com/Porter_C..._p/buf_201.htm

 

That is a great value kit BUTT I would get the 6.5" pads if that is possible....7.5" will be tooo big to finish some smaller areas....

 

Honestly, I'd just jump on that and then add to cart a 3" backing plate and an orange and a white 3" pad. That's what I use to do the heads/tails I buff out.

 

Awesome pictures-how long did it take you to do the job?

 

you mean a 3" backing with a 4" pad?

That actually is awesome for side skirts and trunk lip...but if thats the only one you are going with, its gonna take forever to finish the car....

just because I took my own sweet time and played with the baby many times in between, 2.5 days....the first day I just washed and clayed her and left it at that....

the next day I did step 1 (slight correction)...the next day I did the jewelers polish and sealant....

if not for the many and long breaks, a day to day and half should be all it should take....

 

Wow, well done brother.

 

Not sure if because of having a silver car or not but exterior cleaning stuff just doesn't pull my attention
Clay it, wax it...done

but!!! That thing looks awe.... wait did you get your car painted?

 

No, maybe it's a 3" backing plate and 3.5" pad...semantics. My comment was aimed at your suggestion to get a 6.5 to be able to do smaller areas. My suggestion is keep the 7.5 for the big areas and full details and get a totally separate setup for your smaller projects.

 

Nice feet.

 

Thank you Steven...

Its because you have been eyeing the other car LOL...

well when you clay, you are down to clear coat....even if you dont have any imperfections, I would use some non abrasive polish with a polishing pad and follow that by a sealant on a black/white pad....

Wax come off relatively quick, so if you wax on clear coat, rest assured you will do more damage than good

use a sealant, you wont be disappointed....

yeah the reason I said is there will ALWAYS be some overhang (pad > backing plate)....and yes I agree, 6.5 or 7.5" pad for the big areas and a 4" pad for smaller areas....

Had to take a flip flop shot for Jeremy LOL....

Thanks Ty...

 

Firstly, I've got all the overhang you need.
Secondly, if I slap my 3" pad on my 6" backing plate, that won't be true.
Thirdly, you told twig not to buy the 7.5" kit and go with the 6.5 instead to be able to use it for smaller jobs. How in the heck can I be right but you still not be wrong

 

I doubt Chris will order anything....he is totally confused....

 

Oh yeah forgot polish
I don't like it, hard to polish the car, takes time, wax was easy


What's sealant? Use sealant?

 

Hell, your great work even makes the wifey's Lexus look better in the reflection!

 

Looks great.

 

LOL...

I usually go with the Blackfire Wet Diamond Sealant....but Steven kept talking about the Wolfgang Sealant so thought I would give it a shot...I did get time to only do the hood, front fender(s) and bumper and had to go back inside and take care of the baby

I might get some time today so hopefully I will finish the car....

So far am very happy with the Wolfgangs sealant, make the paint feel sooo damn smooth....when apply with Hand, it takes a lot more elbow grease to take it off, but with a DA, its simple and easy to put it down and take it off...

awww....that car is flithy....I need to repeat the same process on the Lex....not sure if the wifey will be happy if I spend all weekend in the garage....

Thank you sir....and welcome

 

Probably not-unless you bring Baby Swoosh in the garage all weekend with you!

 

Claying also introduces marring/swirls on its own, so it's a good idea to at least do a single pass polish in between claying and waxing.

I personally prefer a 5.5" pad for my section passes. I have a 3" backing plate and pads for smaller areas. I find that using the 5.5" vs even a 6.5" pad allows for quicker correction and less section passes. I have the Griots Garage DA which is more powerful than the PC too, so I would think that using a 7.5" with the PC would be too much for it.

Your car looks great though, and so do the pictures. That's one thing that I have never been good at - taking before and after pictures of my work.

This is about as good as I can do.

 

Funny, Morgan and I were texting last night and he said the same thing!!....I think i will let him trouble me all he wants, but once he turns 2, he will be in the garage wrenching with me....Child Labor FTW


That 50-50 shot looks awesome Justin....

Thanks for the complement....and I didnt know claying introduces swirls....hmm

I dont clay very often...I just keep her clean and keep throwing wax/quick detailers/sealants on her(not all of those at the same time but depending on the condition of the car and time on hand)....

I usually dont take pix during working on the car as well hence I have never been able to make a DIY....I get into a trance and take a break when I finish....but with the kid, I have been taking a lot of breaks....I like running inside every now and then and checking up on him and the wifey, so I kept taking pix everytime I took a break LOL....


and about the pads, I misspoke completely....what I wanted to say was, if you buy a 5.5" or a 6.5" pad kit, that will be the only kit you need....but if you get the 7.5" then you will need a 4" kit since 7.5" will not be comfortable in smaller areas....

 

Watch those GG units though. They like to break...a lot. Lol

Great warranty though.

 

Yeah lifetime warranty...I hate going through RMA/warranty for anything though. Such a long process.

 

I can get them locally here at Performance Auto Spa.

I'll have to re-up my Griot's lineup this spring. Most of what I bought last time lasted me almost two years.

I went through the leather rejuvenator quick though as I use it on my shoes, belts, etc. Lol

 

damn I didnt know that....I was almost debating to pick up the GG DA and sell my PC locally....

Chad, you have great knowledge about errthangg....

 

Lol. I just venture out to a lot of different forums.

The GGv3 RO are great units. They are the most powerful, best pad system, most comfortable, and won't vibrate your hand numb like a PC will. But the build quality could be better.

As mentioned though the lifetime warranty is awesome.

If you have an older PC then I'd go GG. If you already have a 7424XP just keep it.

 

If i dont have a new buffer by time i get done repainting parts of the car im stopping by so you can buff/detail my car for me

 

Swoosh, autogeek forums are the acurazine of detailing.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/

Bunch of old retired guys with nothing to do but wax their vettes daily.

 

am going to see if they sell GG locally...if so, I might pull the trigger and sell my 7424XP locally

If not, then I agree 7424XP is definitely good enough for the work I do on my car....

Sure thing bruh....while I am detailing your car, you can assemble that 3.7 turbo setup for me....

 

you mean bunch of Steven's on there?





















Thanks for the link mah man...I will check it out

 

http://www.autopia.org is good too.

I have an applescript that when ran opens up all my forums main pages. Right now it's at 13 different sites. Lol

I only troll here and two others frequently though. With AZ being home base.

 

you guys making me quit Azine....its a scandal

 

Anil, you can pick up the GG at Advance Auto cheaper than anywhere else.

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...+garage+buffer

Use code TRT30 for 30% offf and free shipping/pick up in store. Waddup.

 

Which is a fantastic deal.

Edit: "Please Note: This item is not eligible for further promotional discounts, coupons or special offers."

??

 

:poop:

 

yeah AAP dont discount GG products....

but the AAP I go to, the guy hooks up me up crazy deals....last go around, he gave me ~25-30% off on the GG gallons of Speed shine and Spray wax....

I might hit him up and see if he can do the same for online orders

 

Piece of cake. ill bring my tools

 

^^^




So decided to do an impromptu mod...actually mods...

3 mods and 1 maintenance item...car should be ready by next weekend (waiting on 1 part to ship out)...

 

I'm not old, I'm almost golden!

 

Any hints?