Detail: Black 2007 TrailBlazer SS

Hoytman said:
Really? That's interesting that it does that. I'm sure it washed on a regular basis, right? I find it odd that these paints do this. As I stated earlier, I haven't noticed on other colors like dark blue and other colors, only black.

Here's the kicker though...

I'm pretty certain ours has been repainted and it still seems to have this issue. Plus, our hood has clear coat fracturing on it. It's hardly visible now, but it did dissappear and come back, just a TuscaroraDave thought it might.

I wonder if something like a regular polishing with M205, or a paint cleanser such as Duragloss 501/601 or Pinnacle Paintwork Cleansing Lotion could prevent the paint from "going back"? Perhaps a cleaner wax? I don't know.




I'm sure you will drive it more. We felt the same way. People who know us thought we'd gotten a new ride.

One things for sure...when it's right it looks awesome don't it?:props:
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This was my wife's truck and we both travel extensively for work. She has a company car and the garage was full (Viper) so it literally sat outside months at a time undriven and untouched while getting "watered" 3-4 times a week by the automatic sprinkler. She would then take it to the "touchless wash" where they dry it and dress it and that's it.

I had a complete correction done on it in late 2010 then it sat outside since then.

I have since sold my work truck and will be using this one for work so it will no longer sit neglected.
 
Ok it's bugging me. You said you used UPW. What is that? I'm having a brain fart and its driving me nuts because I should know.
 
Got it! I feel dumb. I just couldn't put it together for the life of me. I've got the liquid but didn't really think too much of it. Been hearin a lot of good things about the paste though.
 
JAF06SE said:
Got it! I feel dumb. I just couldn't put it together for the life of me. I've got the liquid but didn't really think too much of it. Been hearin a lot of good things about the paste though.
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Don't....a lot of acronyms, it does get confusing.
 
Yeah, I had forgotten you travel a lot and it sat out. Still, that doesn't explain the many other black Trailblazers I've seen that look dull and faded. I've owned other black Trucks that didn't get in that shape even when not washed.

Of course, I know the water spots are going to be obvious, but I'm refering to the dullness.

Each time I check back on this thread I just have to look at those finished pictures again. That looks sweet, for sure. Again, a stellar turn around.
 
Good work. .. love these trucks

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Nice SS! Great job on the detail.

Now lower those rear air bags and level that thing out!!
 
A nice drop all the way around is on the list. Thanks for the compliments!
 
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