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  1. mcate

    2009 Shelby GT500 with Wolfgang

    Beauty! Kona or Deep Impact?
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    Menzerna SF4000/SF3500 Aficionados...

    I've had 4500 start to dust up. When it does I either blow the pad out with my air hose, or just swap pads.
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    2009 Shelby GT500 with Wolfgang

    I have a jar of regular Fusion that I'll probably top the car with in a day or 2. The spray Fusion is on my list!
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    2009 Shelby GT500 with Wolfgang

    Getting ready for the big Mustang Club of America 40th Anniversary event here in Indy in a couple weeks. Decided to go Wolfgang & see how I like it on black. Had some minor swirling (from me dusting it off every time I walk by it in the garage!), so I broke out the Total Swirl Remover. Put the...
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    How to remove wax etc from trim

    Mr Clean Magic Eraser does the trick for me.
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    Mother's crummy microfiber towel w/clay kit

    I've worked for them twice. Full time back in 07-08 right after I retired from the Navy, & part tim last year. Good company, treats Veterans well. But their microfiber is in my general purpose drawer!
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    Mother's crummy microfiber towel w/clay kit

    I wonder how the one with the Meg's kit is?
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    Mother's crummy microfiber towel w/clay kit

    For years I've been buying Mother's clay bar kits because I really liked the plush microfiber that came with them. I bought a kit last Saturday, & the microfiber is like the ones that come in the $10 bag at Home Depot. Guess they're cutting back. Disappointing.
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    The #7 Rub Down Technique by Mike Phillips

    Just curious, what about glazes other than #7? I've got Poorboy's Black Hole & White Diamond, & CG EZ Creme. Is it reasonable to expect similar results with other glazes?
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    1988 Kenworth complete

    Because it had a crane mounted behind the cab, getting to the roof of the cab was the biggest challenge. I stood one leg on the engine & one on the cowl by the wipers! Once the roof was done the rest was easy. With the hood open I could get to most of it flat footed on the floor. I had help with...
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    1988 Kenworth complete

    Thanx! I've always gotten good longevity from PL, but this is the 1st time I've used it on single stage.
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    Hardware

    Always a good feeling when my Shelby snags a trophy at a show. But it's almost as good when a car that I detailed wins one! I did this 04 Mystichrome Cobra last year, & it was the most abused paint I'd ever worked on. Previous owner had put 150k+ miles on it using it as a DD to his job at a...
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    1988 Kenworth complete

    Yes, & it got pretty hot in the afternoon. I was beat when I got home. Was supposed to do a '13 Mustang the next day, but the guy cancelled. Didn't hurt my feelings at all!
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    1988 Kenworth complete

    7 1/2 hrs. And that was with help on the roof
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    1988 Kenworth complete

    Thanx! Yeah, the company has a 1-ton truck, & 4 Silverado pickups that they want me to do. So it looks like I'm going to get some more work out of it.
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    1988 Kenworth complete

    Well, my 1st semi truck is in the books. Truck was repainted (single stage) back in 2010, & paint was faded & oxidized really bad. I decided to hit it with Menz FG400 & orange pads. The paint responded well to that combo. The hood & front fenders were easy. The roof of the cab was another story...
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    This weekend's project - Kenworth

    I'll have some onhand!
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    This weekend's project - Kenworth

    Just doing the paint, no bumpers, tanks, interior, or anything else. Just hood fenders & cab.
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    This weekend's project - Kenworth

    Since Ive never done one I really wasnt sure how many hrs it would take. My buddy who works for the company said he could get my $600, & I readily agreed.
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    This weekend's project - Kenworth

    Doing this 1980's Kenworth Saturday. Never done a semi before, so this will be another off my detailing bucket list. It's been repainted at some point, but we don't know when. All I know is it's obviously single stage, and faded & oxidized pretty bad. Before authorizing me to do it the owner...
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