<![CDATA[Appearance/ Detailing Topics]]>http://www.chevytalk.org/fusionbb/showforum.php?fid/73/Recent Appearance/ Detailing posts.enTue, 21 May 2013 16:30:01 GMTTue, 21 May 2013 16:30:01 GMThttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssFusionBB 2.1 (www.fusionbb.com)012Sunday<![CDATA[What general purpose cleaner for Show Car]]>http://www.chevytalk.org/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/297303/http://www.chevytalk.org/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/297303/

I was told to use 409
Not to use "spray 'n shines" as it shines up stuff that should not have shine.
Once the engine bay is clean I use swiffer dusters to detail at shows.
]]>Sun, 12 May 2013 17:10:24 GMT<![CDATA[wax]]>http://www.chevytalk.org/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/297262/http://www.chevytalk.org/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/297262/Sat, 11 May 2013 18:17:18 GMT<![CDATA[SLIDE-ON® Application Gel for Restoration Decals & Stripes!]]>http://www.chevytalk.org/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/296592/http://www.chevytalk.org/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/296592/Are you restoring a vehicle and installing your own decals and stripes?



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]]>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:57:50 GMT<![CDATA[How can you buff this up?]]>http://www.chevytalk.org/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/296484/http://www.chevytalk.org/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/296484/ What can you recommend for this?
]]>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:51:01 GMT<![CDATA[Paint correction: 1966 Chevelle SS 396]]>http://www.chevytalk.org/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/296264/http://www.chevytalk.org/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/296264/

This was a VERY interesting client. He came to me THROUGH a local hotrod builder, but had the builder bring me the car. This Chevelle was actually delivered by the shop owner after he installed a new Vintage Air system in it. The car was actually built by another shop in Tennessee, but the client just moved to Alabama. He's been burned in the past, quite badly, so Tim (shop owner here in town, that delivered me the car) are out to win him over. You'll find out if that happened at at the end of this writeup!! For the budget, we were shooting for about 85% correct. Here's how the bomb got built:


ON TO THE PICS!!! Here's how this poor baby arrived















Kicked off the party:



Next step:



During Polishing:







Driver's lower door before:



Driver's lower door after:



Makin' some progress on the trunk:

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I always love these jobs. This is the wife, of the client I did the Cayman for. GREAT people, and they've seen what my hands can do. This is her daily driver, and I think they'll order up a polishing package in the summer, but for now it was just a wash, clay, sealant, interior job. I'm always very grateful for return clients like this, and furthering our relationship. I went to the client's house for this one, here's how things went down:


On to the pics baby! Arriving on the scene:



Lettin' the DWC & APC get right down to work:



Engine bay before:












Washed & Blow dry:



Always check this area during a wash. The lugnut brush is used for MANY other areas than just lugs:



All done washing:



Ready for a pool rinse, let the car help dry itself:



Hittin' those fender wells before moving forward, in case any overspray gets on the car, I have a few steps after, to remove it.



I don't dry the car beforehand, when I clay. Any water left on the car after rinsing (ALWAYS DO THIS IN THE SHADE OR GARAGE) acts as lubricant for when I clay, and then I use the Great White Drying Towel to absorb what's left behind. I took this pic, so you can see all the dirt and junk left behind, EVEN AFTER a wash, absorbed into the towel. This is after just the roof.



I always like to dress all areas with SVRT & In/Out Spray BEFORE I apply my LSP or do my IPA wipedown, because I'll remove any accidental messy areas, in the steps to come. Here's a 50/50 of the rear step pad, after 1 coat of SVRT:



Buttoned up after 3 coats absorbed:



Engine bay afters:






]]>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:25:01 GMT<![CDATA[Adam's Detailed: '05 Dodge Viper Ram Quad Cab]]>http://www.chevytalk.org/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/295673/http://www.chevytalk.org/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/295673/


I wanted to hit the trim with APC & SVRT, but simply, just ran out of time!!! Polishing this beast took forever!!! We also removed the windshield decal, removed the window vent visors, and debadged the "Ram" portion of the logos on the doors. On to the pics, here's she is upon arrival:












Got the wheels cleaned up....gawd I LOVE this tool....



Here's the paint after wash & clay, toooons of defects, heavy marring, horrific swirling...

















Got all the adhesive & residue off from behind the Ram emblems (these were the hardest I've EVER encountered), all that's left after this point, is to polish. But a picture like this might make most people "freak out" lol.



Here's some 50/50 shots during polishing:







Had to call in my buddy Vince for a couple hours JUST to get caught up. With the fyasko of the incredibly stubborn debadging, and the intense level of swirls in this paint, I was running behind. He took care of wheels, tires, undercarriage, and used the Metabo 4" to get in all the small areas. This way I could just focus on the big panels.



Started seeing some redemption...





Got my favorite rubber/plastic nourishment out, and went to town!

















Loved on the glass with this streak-free combo:



Gave the door jambs plenty of "sexy" with Adam's Detail Spray and one of my "dirty job" towels:



After pics of the finessed interior:











Gave this girl some SOLID protection and PLENTY of wet shine with this stellar combo!



And here's how she came out!!





























Disclaimer: We're very aware of the slight discoloration in the paint when the emblems were removed. They were saved for future re-installation if necessary, but he may have other plans.

Thanks for looking!! If you have any questions, feel free to holler!!! ]]>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 20:16:33 GMT<![CDATA[NEW! Adam's Colorado Car Wiper ® with FREE BONUS!]]>http://www.chevytalk.org/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/295621/http://www.chevytalk.org/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/295621/

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Contents: (1) HA-HA! Its April Fools Day.


Happy April Fools Day Everyone! In the spirit of the day lets hear your worst detailing product ideas. Razor blade filled clay bar? Dumpster scented interior cleaner? If your idea makes us laugh more than others we'll send you a little gift!

Come share your ideas with us here: http://www.adamsforums.com/forums/lounge/22165.htm ]]>Mon, 01 Apr 2013 18:17:46 GMT<![CDATA[Question for the Adams rep.]]>http://www.chevytalk.org/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/295385/http://www.chevytalk.org/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/295385/
Thanks
Steve. ]]>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:17:24 GMT<![CDATA[Polishing stainless question]]>http://www.chevytalk.org/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/295223/http://www.chevytalk.org/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/295223/ black, red, green, white, brown and grey color compounds.

Just wondering what is the order that I should use the compounds to get rid of scratches and make it shine again.

thanks for you input!
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