2020 Jeep Gladiator

[Goonie75]

Hi folks. Not much time to post these lately but wanted to show this one.

This Jeep came to us via my Boss. His Jeep dealership, about 30 miles from our shop got it first. Bummer. They washed it. I'm gonna say that's where some of the gifts came from


On to the fun stuff.

2020 Jeep Gladiator
Rubicon
Launch Edition 1 of 4190
Fire Cracker Red


PRODUCTS USED


Meguiars Wheel and Tire

Gyeon Iron

Meguiars Hyper Wash

Gyeon Smoothie Mitt

Nanoskin

Digital Paint Thickness Guage

Optimum Power Clean

Wolfgang Vinyl and Rubber Protectant

Sprayway Glass Cleaner

GG6

Lake County Black Pads

iBrid Nano (Rupes Yellow Pads)

Meguiars 210

APT 50SL Sunlight 400 lm CRI 97

CarPro Eraser

Gyeon View

Gyeon Syncro

Gyeon Rim

Duragloss 271

Pinnacle Glasscoat Window Sealant with Rain Repellent

Optimum Opti-Bond Tire Gel

Blow Dry

Vacuum

Various MF Towels

Various Brushes



I think that's about it folks. I'd have to say that out of all the 'red' vehicles we have polished over the years, this Jeep just shined. Pics dont do it justice really. So rich and shiny (aside from the now ever so visible orange peel lol)...

Thanks for viewing and enjoy!

Feedback is always welcome.

Ryan

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[TMQ]

Awesome results!

And great photos too!!

Thanks for sharing...

Tom

 

[Goonie75]

Awesome results!

And great photos too!!

Thanks for sharing...

Tom

Thanks Tom. Means a lot...

Ryan

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[TTQ B4U]

Looks Awesome! Only add would be to remove the dealer graphic or whatever that John Jones thing is on the back left corner of the tailgate.

 

[Goonie75]

Looks Awesome! Only add would be to remove the dealer graphic or whatever that John Jones thing is on the back left corner of the tailgate.

Thanks bro. Yeah. Well. Hes the Boss... my boss. Name is everywhere. Lol. You should see his Police Pursuit Vehicle business. Ha ha...

Thanks again...

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[PaulMys]

VERY nice, dude!

Yeah, I'm not sure how much more orange peel manufacturers can induce without the paint jobs looking like rhino liner. It has become out of control.

 

[Goonie75]

VERY nice, dude!

Yeah, I'm not sure how much more orange peel manufacturers can induce without the paint jobs looking like rhino liner. It has become out of control.

Right!.. It definitely needs adjusted on the mfg end of things. A buddy at the Police Pursuit Vehicles shop the boss has too... walked out to look at it and noticed the peel right away. Liked the work but the peel...

Thanks for the feedback Paul

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[PaulMys]

Right!.. It definitely needs adjusted on the mfg end of things. A buddy at the Police Pursuit Vehicles shop the boss has too... walked out to look at it and noticed the peel right away. Liked the work but the peel...

Thanks for the feedback Paul

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I (my dealer) just took delivery of an F-350 King Ranch. Just a SICK truck with every bell & whistle you can think of. Magnetic Gray paint.

Just shy of 86k, and you can see the orange peel in the right lighting from 25' away.

Not very cool.

 

[Goonie75]

I (my dealer) just took delivery of an F-350 King Ranch. Just a SICK truck with every bell & whistle you can think of. Magnetic Gray paint.

Just shy of 86k, and you can see the orange peel in the right lighting from 25' away.

Not very cool.

Dang. I feel you. My boss is driving the black Ram 2500 also in the other post I did. Metal flake in the black. Can see it too. $80,000 to look like fruit.

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[Paul A.]

Beautiful work, Ryan!

 

[Goonie75]

Beautiful work, Ryan!

Thanks so much Paul. Really is red!... lol

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[DetailKitty]

Very nice work!

I really like the JT. Would get one if I was in the market right now.

 

[Scott in Houston]

Great work...

Just not a fan of clean Jeeps. Needs a little mud or something!

 

[Goonie75]

Great work...

Just not a fan of clean Jeeps. Needs a little mud or something!

Right. My brother said same thing. The boss wont get it out of it's raining. Has 3 jeep Wrangler and they are sun only. Lol. Thanks for the feedback.

Ryan

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[Goonie75]

Very nice work!

I really like the JT. Would get one if I was in the market right now.

Thanks amiga. Yeah. I'll wait. $60,000 for this model.

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[Scott in Houston]

Right. My brother said same thing. The boss wont get it out of it's raining. Has 3 jeep Wrangler and they are sun only. Lol. Thanks for the feedback.

Ryan

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ha. That's totally understandable. I have had a 2016 Rubicon and 2013.
The Jeep community is so funny about this stuff. The arrogance that some have about those who don't take their Jeeps off-road, etc. It's hilarious.

Nice work on this Gladiator! I hope to have that level of skill someday.

 

[MattPersman]

Thanks amiga. Yeah. I'll wait. $60,000 for this model.

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I know we laugh about that price and say you can get a power wagon or even a decent Cummins truck for that

But that gladiator is a great bag or two of mulch hauler once a year


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[Goonie75]

I know we laugh about that price and say you can get a power wagon or even a decent Cummins truck for that

But that gladiator is a great bag or two of mulch hauler once a year


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True that! It turned eyes for sure.

Ryan

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[SWETM]

Great work and write up and pictures Ryan!

Was that white spots in the before pics water spots from washing?

I thought it would be a very hard clearcoat. As there are different hardness of the clearcoat when useing on industrial machines and vehicals. And the downside is a lot more orange peel when painted with it. But did you correct it with a black finishing pad and perfecting cream. It would be very soft clearcoat? Those paints can be rock hard to even get the smaller defects abraded down. The lighting pictures shows an awesome clear finish great job at getting that!

/ Tony

 

[Goonie75]

Great work and write up and pictures Ryan!

Was that white spots in the before pics water spots from washing?

I thought it would be a very hard clearcoat. As there are different hardness of the clearcoat when useing on industrial machines and vehicals. And the downside is a lot more orange peel when painted with it. But did you correct it with a black finishing pad and perfecting cream. It would be very soft clearcoat? Those paints can be rock hard to even get the smaller defects abraded down. The lighting pictures shows an awesome clear finish great job at getting that!

/ Tony

Yes. And yes. Corrected the whole thing with Meguiars M210 and a black pad. 3 to 4 passes. I was stunned. Thanks for the feedback. One of our favorites...

Ryan.

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