70chevelle
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- Mar 20, 2011
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Picked up a few new (used) cars in October and am trying to get them into shape. My wifes car, a red 2005 Mercedes CLK Cabrio, is in pristine condition and only needs a good wax job and interior detail. Mine is a black 2005 Mercedes E320 CDI. It's a little more work with lots of road chips and a few other, minor blemishes. The paint is still very shiny. I also have a 1970 Chevelle that I've had for 16 years, and took me 8 to complete. It's always been babied, and waxed with Mothers carnuba. The paint is a tri-coat of Dark Montana Blue base, Violet Pearl mid, and then cleared. It may need a touch of perfection, but is in very nice condition.
I have the Makita buffer (9227?), but it has been used mostly for other work. I do have foam pads and the wool pad that came with the kit, but still need to learn to use it as a buffer. I've also decided on Collinite Insulator wax for my final coat. I've been more on the mechanic, bodywork and paint side of things, but need to get more involved in finish maintenance and detailing. I have some questions that I'll post on the proper forum, but wanted to introduce myself.
I have the Makita buffer (9227?), but it has been used mostly for other work. I do have foam pads and the wool pad that came with the kit, but still need to learn to use it as a buffer. I've also decided on Collinite Insulator wax for my final coat. I've been more on the mechanic, bodywork and paint side of things, but need to get more involved in finish maintenance and detailing. I have some questions that I'll post on the proper forum, but wanted to introduce myself.
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