Had the car stored since the end of Oct. so it was in pretty good shape.

Here is what I did a panel at a time.

1) Wash with ONR and dry with WW towel.
2) Clay with Recardo clay. ( Yeep I have 3 packages of it )
3) Polished with Opt. Polish on a white pad. ( found a couple of shallow scratches that I used Opt. Compound on a yellow pad to fix )
4) Rubbing Alcohol wipe down
5) Klasse AIO
6) Klasse SG X 2
7) 4* UPP x 2 ( so far ) prolly end up with 7 or 8 when I'm done.
8) Added ASpec lowers all the way around.
9) Added my hidden front plate mechanism.
10) Black vinyl hood overlay on the way.

I like the 6 & 7 combo on my WDP because the SG gives it the hard generic glass shine and the UPP adds depth and really makes the pearl pop... UPP is also great on the vinyl roof overlay.

I used to use Zaino Z2 as a base but on WDP I didn't see much if any difference over SG and my Z2 was running out and I wasn't about to put out the $$ for more.

I'll post a few pix once the weather cooperates.

 

what is number 9??

will the optimum compound do the same as megs 105? or is the 105 more agressive?

 

Pics...

 

werd agree

 

also curious on what pads you used for 5-7?

 

#9 https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/hidden-plate-prototype-711369/

#105 is more aggressive

 

None I do all that by hand .. on and off

 

Dale, you need a timeout for not providing pictures.....Where's a mod (Kam) when you need one for cryin out loud.....

 

lolz... sorry it isn't hammer-worthy... even tho he should know better!!!

 

Ya I know ... and I have a stuco guy working next door and can hardly get the car out .. and its lousy weather .. but I promise ...

 

 

i use the gray or black pad for final step like 4 star upp and i use speed 2 or less...

 

I just find using a PC for the LSPs is I waste a lot that gets absorbed into the pad and there are so many places the pad wont reach and I have to us an applicator I just don't bother.

When you do a lot of cars the waste really adds up.

 

Ok gang .. finally got some pix to post

Enjoy
























Now the hidden plate system

Up



1/3 down



2/3 down



Gone



Cost $6

 

Damn your car looks nice! I love the black roof!

 

TY very much

 

Looking very good

Love the reflection on white

 

Nice Dale. I like the plate mod. I am also looking for an electronic version.

 

Pure S E X Y ness...........Good gahwd mhan!!

 

Thanks Patrick .. from you that means a bunch . Just finished layer #3 of UPP just before I took the pix .. Roof was done with Danase Wet Glaze.

 

Dale---AWESOME! Love the wheels and calipers too. Hey, have you ever considered painting the engine covers? I just did mine and really like them. On a class ride like yours, it would be crazy hot!

 

Wow...LOVE the hidden plate trick. Car looks awesome!

 

sexy car!

 

Dale, new DWG in the works. Hope to have it on the shelves in short order.

 

Great stuff .. need to use up the "old" one first... but you can see by the reflection on the vinyl roof how well it shines.

 

So that beauty is actually asleep 5-6 months out of the year?

 

looks great bro, nicely done

 

This is the first winter stored ...it has 2 winters driving on it .. notice the lack of rock chips.. the front has never been touched up ..

 

wow, ride looks crazy hawt!!! love the plate mod!

FS UPP FTW all the way and the DWG +1 as well

 

Wow...I think you have the nicest 3G TL I've seen on this website. Your mods are classy and the drop on the car is good. You didn't slam the car and shove the tires into the wheel wells and negative camber them. You didn't whore the car out.

Plus I'm partial to white cars.

 

Gorgeous, first time I've gotten to see full shots of your car Dale

 

Hey guys.. ty for the great compliments, I tried to make it different but clean & simple.

 

nice car Jesstzn. so clean and tastefully done! great plate mod too!

 

awesome...

 

Oh man, I love the license plate tuck! I wish my cars sat High enough for it!

 

+1

 

How much room do you have under the car .. cuz it will fold under in less then the plate height because of the articulation the hinges provide.

Measure it and I'll see if it will clear.

 

oh WOW...great job man..i see perfection all over the car.. keep up the good work..

 

Love the black roof.

I would say your TL is the nicest on the board. Well done.

 

Whatever Dale does, is testament to technique and product!