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Russ2115

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I found this site 3 or so years ago when I purchased my truck. I read thought most of the how to's then. My truck was originally white, and was pretty rough shape. Heavy scratches, and dents everywhere. When I removed the chrome trim from my wheel wells, I found rust starting to form. At the time i was in high school and was in Automotive Refinishing. I ended up having to replace the passenger door, both fenders due to rust(pretty common on these trucks). I am very meticulous with everything I do.

I finished the truck just about a year ago. I used Lesonal Base, and Lesonal Universal Clear. The colors I chose were Atomic Orange and Cyber Grey Metallic.

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The paint is in pretty decent condition, has a little bit of marring now. I think there is a lot of room for improvement. So I ordered a Porter Cable package w/ LC ccs pads (orange, pink, white, grey and red). Decent choice as far as my pad selection? I'm still unsure about wet sanding my truck.

I have limited experience with the DA polisher. I have learned quite a bit just from browsing the forum/watching Mike's videos. I know i'll have a lot more questions in the future. I definitely appreciate all the info you guys have here.

-Hadley
 
:welcome: To Autogeek Online! :props:

WOW, that one great introduction and I love the color scheme! :dblthumb2:
 
Welcome to the geek. Your paint looks smooth in your photos. Why would you wet sand? Is there some scratchs or Orange peal? Your pad selection looks like it will do the job.
 
Thanks everyone for the welcome!

Welcome to the geek. Your paint looks smooth in your photos. Why would you wet sand? Is there some scratchs or Orange peal? Your pad selection looks like it will do the job.

Yes the clear layed down really good. It has the slightest texture to it, but it is still better than most factory paint I see now days. The rest of the truck is flawless, besides a few rockchips and marring. I'll make another thread when my order arrives, so I can go at it appropriately. Thank you.

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Your talent in painting and quality if work shows in your photos. When you start detailing it I bet the truck will be show truck finished.
 
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