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Old 03-03-11, 09:50 AM
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After a harsh winter, there's nothing like some good old elbow grease to restore the luster.

Washed, Clayed, Glazed, Waxed.



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Front bumper, between the yellow fog and the lower grille, about two inches in, you missed a spot.




Looks great!
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Originally Posted by Micaiah
Front bumper, between the yellow fog and the lower grille, about two inches in, you missed a spot.




Looks great!
You actually made me go and check...but that was the reflection off the car port in my driveway.

TY!
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Nice one Siu... I looked too. I just did this a week ago too before a show. Nothing like the feel afterwards.
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Lol!...........
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Looks good. to much work for me though I would rather buy a new car haha. JK
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all that work paid off.. looks good
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Excellent results, nice car too.
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what glaze are you using? need something right after winter until I have time to buff er out...
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Lookin good! How many hours did you put into it?
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Nice. I love looking back after I get done detailing my car.
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Nice job..looking good
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Originally Posted by embolism
what glaze are you using? need something right after winter until I have time to buff er out...
I used 3M Imperial Hand Glaze followed by Meguiar's #21 Synthetic Sealant.

Originally Posted by KillaIS250
Lookin good! How many hours did you put into it?
Everything took me about 6-7 hours with periodic smoke breaks.

All the compliments greatly appreciated!!! Sure beats all my neighbors who seen me with the hose in the morning, still out there when they're coming home from work, and all they said was "Your car is so clean".
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Hard labor but well worth it! Black always looks amazing when the detail is complete. Looks sexy, my friend!
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Looks good! I know how those feel. I live by a beach so I usually take mine for a spin afterwards right before sun set and park it along the beach so people can gaze into it

luckily for me when summer's here, i have a place that will detail my car inside and out for $69 wooo


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