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  1. mcate

    SF3500 and SF3800--What Happened?

    Here's the 2013 chart. 4000 & 4500 we both 10's in gloss.
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    HD Speed on white Dodge Charger

    Here in Indy we have these tunnel washes called 'Mike's Express" & "Crew". I see police cars coming out of them a lot, so I assume they get a good deal. They have a tire shine option that sprays the tires, & when you leave the crap gets slung the crap all over the place. This car had gotten that...
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    2015 Impala LTZ Corrected with Rupes UHS and Coated with Optimum Gloss Coat

    Beautiful work. Those Impalas are sharp looking cars!
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    HD Speed on white Dodge Charger

    I must confess it was on mine too, as is what I'm doing next Saturday!
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    HD Speed on white Dodge Charger

    Thanx! I told the owner it wasn't going to be a full detail. The whole thing was sort of an experiment to see how quickly I could do a basic wash, clay, polish/seal with Speed. I wiped the car down 1st with Poorboy's Spray & Wipe (15 min) , then clayed it (about 45 min) Then spent 1.5 hrs...
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    HD Speed on white Dodge Charger

    This is only the 2nd car I've done with it, but so far I really like it. Long work time, finishes out nicely, & easy to wipe off. I used orange CCS light cutting pads (which I'd read somewhere to use) on my 21mm long throw machine. Really nice product to use.
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    HD Speed on white Dodge Charger

    So after getting stood up by a prospective customer for the 2nd straight Saturday, I was all set up with nothing to detail. This state trooper who lives across the street from me had asked a ways back about me doing his car. I saw him out mowing & had him bring it over. Didn't have too long to...
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    Menzerna Powerlock Review (and 5 months after)

    I use Powerlock & Wolfgang both, & haven't been able to see any difference between them. Both easy on/off, both yield great finishes.
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    liquid glass

    You'll get very good results with Wolfgang, Menzerna PL, or HD Poxy. That is, like with any other LSP, you do your prep correctly.
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    "Black is not a color, it's a full time job"

    You never own a black car. The black car owns you!
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    1970 Olds 442 detail

    Paint - HD Adapt, HD Polish, HD Poxy Chrome - Mothers Chrome Polish Vinyl top - Poorboy's Spray & Wipe, Ultima Tire & Trim Guard + Glass - Stoners Tires - Poorboy's Bold n Bright
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    1970 Olds 442 detail

    Oh, no probs with any mildew at all. It gets pretty hot & humid in the summer, but I haven't had any issues. Shelves are painted particle board.
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    1970 Olds 442 detail

    I completely understand! What year is yours? Looks like maybe a '74 in the picture? My buddy went through a 68 Hurst Olds, & 69 Hurst Olds, a regular '70 442, & a '70 W-30. All of which I'm sure he wishes he still had today, especially every year when we go to the Mecum auction here in Indy! The...
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    1970 Olds 442 detail

    It's the water based one. I don't know that I would've tried the old oil one. I debated what to use on the roof, & it came down to UTTG+. I put really light coats on & rubbed a lot to keep it even. I haven't worked on one of these mechanically since the late 70's/early 80's, but vacuum closes...
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    1970 Olds 442 detail

    No idea what's wrong, although I do have that problem on my phone sometimes.
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    1970 Olds 442 detail

    I was holding off until today because I knew it was supposed to be sunny! Did the vinyl roof this morning with UTTG+ All done & ready to deliver.
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    1966 "Playboy Pink" Mustang Convertible

    Very nice work on a car with a great story! (Love the under dash air conditioner on those 60's cars)
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    1970 Olds 442 detail

    Thanx! It helps that the stripes are painted & cleared over. So hard to get good reflection pics of gold.
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    1970 Olds 442 detail

    Interesting question! I forgot to mention that I cleaned it with Poorboy's Spray & Wipe. I want to treat it with something, but I don't want it to attract dust. I'd say the 2 best things in my arsenal a UTTG+ & Poorboy's Leather Stuff. Recommendations?
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    1970 Olds 442 detail

    When I was a kid back in the late 70's a buddy had a '70 Olds 442. Much fun was had, & much hell was raised in that car. So when another buddy came to me recently about detailing his 442, I anxiously said Yes! It's not every day I get to take a trip down memory lane, & rub on a classic...
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