2015 Chevrolet Camaro SS (First Paid Detail)

The Camaro turned out amazing!! Great job. Sure you may have quoted a little low, but earning money to learn and realize what you can do differently next time is time well spent. Yes, black is a tedious color to mess with, but in my opinion, it's the best color to learn on and test new products with. I know I'd be over the moon if I owned the car and it looked like that when you were done, fantastic job!!
 
Thank you everyone for the kind words! It really means a lot!!! The hard work was definitely worth it in the end. I would like to get a full detail in a month this year once it warms up. We'll see though. Thanks again everybody!!
 
You did a great job. Isn't FG400 a little aggressive for a new car though? Did it have a lot of swirling?
 
georgez said:
You did a great job. Isn't FG400 a little aggressive for a new car though? Did it have a lot of swirling?
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I wouldn't say a lot but they were present. It was my first time using FG400. There was a visable diffrence between just using the Prima Amigo and FG400 paired with the Amigo.
 
You really did a great job on that Camaro. I agree with you, you weren't paid enough. When I did my first detail with a PC it took a couple of days. When I bought a flex it was so much faster. Do yourself a favor and buy a Rupes or flex or even a GG6. If you're on a budget a Harbor Freight DA works well also for much, much less.
 
georgez said:
You did a great job. Isn't FG400 a little aggressive for a new car though? Did it have a lot of swirling?
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I wouldn't say it's too aggressive, depends on the finish. Typically, GM black is pretty hard and tends to require a heavier cut compound. And FG400 can finish down with some of todays better polishes, so I wouldnt push it to the back due to the year of the vehicle.
 
Man I cant wait to get my blacked out Mustang to look that good. You knocked it out of the park, looks great! I'm still just trying to learn the lingo and products.
 
Yeah black paint can be a handful the first time...live and learn - Great job!
 
$300 plus tip is not too bad for a great learning experience. The car looks great.
 
Awesome job!! That it is a fine-looking automobile! I want a 1LE SS so bad,but I've heard they ride kinda rough. My back and butt aren't as young as they used to be.
 
georgez said:
You did a great job. Isn't FG400 a little aggressive for a new car though? Did it have a lot of swirling?
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FG400 is quite versatile when paired with the proper pad. I used it in a few new car preps with awesome results. It's one of my favorite products.
 
Again, nice work

My point about topping the sealant with wax is that it is step that is overkill on a job like this

The visual effect of topping a quality sealant with wax can only be discerned by a small number of Customers and the extra step can add at least 45 minutes to your process, depending on drying time and method of application
 
Thanks again everyone for the kind words!

allenk4 said:
Again, nice work

My point about topping the sealant with wax is that it is step that is overkill on a job like this

The visual effect of topping a quality sealant with wax can only be discerned by a small number of Customers and the extra step can add at least 45 minutes to your process, depending on drying time and method of application
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I understand that the wax was overkill. That was my plan to do "everything" I could. I also wouldn't say it took me 45 minutes to apply/remove the wax (maybe though). Lastly, I wouldn't say CG Jet Seal is a "quality sealant". Maybe I am wrong again with that!

Thanks for your criticism though. Truly! :xyxthumbs:
 
I agree with you on JetSeal not be the best

At the CG Brick & Mortar location they had a Sale when they opened their new location and Gallons of JetSeal were $10

Chemical Guys makes good soap
 
allenk4 said:
I agree with you on JetSeal not be the best

At the CG Brick & Mortar location they had a Sale when they opened their new location and Gallons of JetSeal were $10

Chemical Guys makes good soap
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Yep.. I have learned that really only their soaps are really worth their price. I was a sucker last summer and got caught up a little in their marketing and purchased a bunch of their products. Mediocre at best.

I wanted to thank everyone again for the kind words! :dblthumb2:
 
I have 2011 2SS same color, darn nice work, especially on black. Know all too well how hard black is to make perfect :)
 
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