My detail day! First time machine polishing ever :)

[ihaveacamaro]

Hey guys, for those of you who haven't read my introduction I posted a while ago, I'm a 20 year old college student at the University of Florida. I'm aiming to be a dentist.

In between school, studying, clinical research, and actually modding my car, I have found time to discover this website and become really interested in machine polishing my paint and getting rid of all those swirls!

Before I get to the pictures, I would like to thank the forum members for all their help, especially Mike and Bucksincolt. :dblthumb2:

Sorry no before pictures because I was crunched on time.

I used a PC7424XP and Optimum Hyper Compound and Hyper Polish, followed by Opticoat 2.0. Pads used were Yellow and Orange.

My unboxing:

Starting off, wash with Chemical Guys Citrus Wash N' Gloss at a dilution to remove all previous wax.

Clayed using Speedy Prep Towel with UWW+ as lube.

Some shots after compounding and polishing:

Next, applied the Opticoat 2.0 and bam! What a nice gloss:

I think it turned out really well! Let me know what you guys think :dblthumb2:

 

[BobbyG]

Detailing is not unlike most things we attempt in life. Everyone starts off as a beginner then with some time, tools, patience, and practice, things really start moving along.

Your Camaro is a great color and polishing it makes it glow. Optimum Opti-Coat 2.0 is just the product to enhance and protect all that hard work and glossy it is!! rops:

Awesome work!! rops:

 

[Kinalyx]

Great color on the camaro, close to the color of my G8. Not feelin all the white, but thats just my preference.

Looks like you did a great job.

Shawn

 

[ihaveacamaro]

Detailing is not unlike most things we attempt in life. Everyone starts off as a beginner then with some time, tools, patience, and practice, things really start moving along.

Your Camaro is a great color and polishing it makes it glow. Optimum Opti-Coat 2.0 is just the product to enhance and protect all that hard work and glossy it is!! rops:

Awesome work!! rops:

Thank you for your kind words Bobby, means a lot coming from you :dblthumb2:

Great color on the camaro, close to the color of my G8. Not feelin all the white, but thats just my preference.

Looks like you did a great job.

Shawn

Thanks, was a lot of work but looks great now Yeah I have noticed my car seems to polarize people. Some hate it some love it. All that matters though is that I love it :xyxthumbs:

 

[rockinrandall]

Car looks awesome! That's a lot of work and from the pics, it paid off. Colors are sporty and classic. The hood vents were the coolest part to me.
Keep up the good work! Like Bobby said, you'll get better as you go along and you'll find it becomes rather addictive

 

[AlPap]

Nice job and a beautiful car. With those hands you will make a fine dentist or at least a tooth detailer. My son and daughter in law are both dentists. Good Luck.

 

[Billy Baldone]

Nice job it looks great. I love the white wheels. And that stripe package..... is, ummm... busy. Nice car.

 

[J Z06]

Nice work!! beautiful shine!

 

[Johny B]

Nice detailing and a beautiful car. Congrats.
Johny

 

[ForceField]

Sweet lookin Camaro. Now it's protected with Opticoat 2.0, way to go!

Hey maybe you'll be the one who invents Opticoat for people's teeth! Just put this stuff on and no more cavities! lol

Actually there already is a sealant for teeth. I know because my dentist applied it on my molars years ago.

Guess how many cavities I've had? 0 in 40 years.

 

[Dr Oldz]

I have to be honest and say I am not a Camaro guy but I really like the looks of yours. Great work! rops:

 

[ihaveacamaro]

Thank you for all the compliments everyone It's cool to know that someone who has never machine polished can learn everything he needs to from the internet to get the car all nice and shiny!

Nice job and a beautiful car. With those hands you will make a fine dentist or at least a tooth detailer. My son and daughter in law are both dentists. Good Luck.

Hahah thank you! I really can't wait until I start practicing! Looks like you have a good family there :xyxthumbs:

Sweet lookin Camaro. Now it's protected with Opticoat 2.0, way to go!

Hey maybe you'll be the one who invents Opticoat for people's teeth! Just put this stuff on and no more cavities! lol

Actually there already is a sealant for teeth. I know because my dentist applied it on my molars years ago.

Guess how many cavities I've had? 0 in 40 years.

You must have great oral hygiene. Even with sealants, it's hard to stay cavity free. Thanks for the compliments and congrats on your dental success Im the MAN

I have to be honest and say I am not a Camaro guy but I really like the looks of yours. Great work! rops:

I'm glad I could be the one to get you to like a Camaro :buffing:

 

[DaveT435]

Looks great!! I know it's a lot of work...but always well worth it when you get done. You did powder coat the wheels...when did you do that??

 

[ihaveacamaro]

Looks great!! I know it's a lot of work...but always well worth it when you get done. You did powder coat the wheels...when did you do that??

Nope, those are still the same plastidipped wheels :xyxthumbs:

They look real good when they are super clean

 

[ForceField]

You must have great oral hygiene. Even with sealants, it's hard to stay cavity free. Thanks for the compliments and congrats on your dental success.

Thank you. I'm sure I don't need to tell you that you only get 1 set of teeth after the baby teeth so you should take care of them. Gotta wonder about those folks that neglect their teeth or their cars. I use a sonicare electric toothbrush, colgate tartar control toothpaste, listerine mouthwash and plackers plus floss. Just point me to the dental detailing forums and I'll share my dental detailing secrets lol!

Nope, those are still the same plastidipped wheels :xyxthumbs:

They look real good when they are super clean

Like teeth! It just occured to me why you have white accents on your car! Pearly whites! Good idea for a dentist!

 

[richy]

I like it and it looks like you did a great job!

 

[ihaveacamaro]

I like it and it looks like you did a great job!

Thank you :dblthumb2: