Well it's finally done! (lots of pics)

Tonya

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First I want to thank everyone at AG for helping me learn how to properly care for my car! I have learned so much from this group. I especially want to thank Dan, Sparkie and Al you guys have been great with all the one on one help through PM's. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO GIE ME CONSTRUCTIVE CRITISUM. If I have missed something or not done something correctly I need to know. I don't want to start any bad habits. But be nice this about killed me, I did it all by hand and it was hot out!

Paint
Washed w/ PB SSS and my foan gun ~ Love that gun!
Turtle wax bug and Tar ~ will replace soon with something from AG any suggestions?
Pinnacle Ultra Clay ~ I didn't drop it Dan thanks for the warning.
Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze ~ Love the product, hate the process! My arms still hurt!
DP Max ~ Loved it Loved it Loved it!!! Very easy to use and a great smell!

Door Jams
Meguiar's

Wheels ~ This is the biggest improvement!!!
DP Gel
ARO ~ Amazing Roll Off
DP Wheel Glaze

Tires ~ Productions Rubber & Bummer Treatment

Windows
Diamondite Glass Cleaning & Protection System ~ Great Stuff!!! I can't believe the difference!!!!!!!

Sorry I didn't get many good before pics.
Just before I started, days ago!!!
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Hood Before ~ not sure why it looks blue, bad pic
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After
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Before side with me trying to get my reflection
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After ~ wave hello
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Reflection shot
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Love these window shots!
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Love the wheels
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After DP Wheel Cleaner
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After AR
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After DP Wheel Glaze and tire dressing
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Sparkie, Dan Al this pic is for you. I tried my hardest and wanted to say thank you Sparkie style!
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Thanks again to everyone at AG
 
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wow what a nice job you did . looks great!!! and great pics!!!
 
Such good work! Can I ask what AR is? Looks like a great wheel cleaner!
 
Nice job! The wheels do look amazing compared to the before pics.
 
P1et said:
Such good work! Can I ask what AR is? Looks like a great wheel cleaner!
I think Tonya meant, ARO.....Amazing Roll-Off.

Very nice work, Tonya! That car looks great! Paint looks smooth and wet. Nice reflections too! Wheels and tires are outstanding. All this by hand....no wonder you're tired. Soon it'll be time for a PC or UDM. :D
Love the Sparkie-like final pic. LOL :awesome:
 
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You need to see the big smile I have on me right now! :D I'm grinning from ear to ear. Congrats on your first car detail. Your car looks totally awesome! Nice reflections and I love the pop in the paint. Love the feet shot the best. I can't wait until Joe.P and Big Al sees this!Im the MAN

 
Awesome work Tonya :D haha yes you did the cool Sparkie Croc Shot! Those metallics are just popping!
 
Very nice Tonya! Did sparkie paint his toes and pose for your picture? :confused: ;)
 
JBs said:
you only have 8 toes.....

clean car though!
:D haha......that cracked me up!

Gary Sword said:
Did sparkie paint his toes and pose for your picture? :confused: ;)

C'mon, those are much prettier legs than Sparkies:p

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Tonya, do yourself a big favor and buy a PC.....you'll be blown away by the results compared to doing it by hand, although you did an excellent job and the car looks great! You're a good student:cheers:
 
Great job Tonya. You picked up on picture posting in a hurry. I need to ask you for tips on posting.

OK Ready, :D :D :D











Sparkie toes or Sparkle toes. Very similar camera shots. j/k:)
 
looks great, awesome reflecton shots... I was wondering was the ARO much stronger then the DP Gel? Could you have just used it first by itslef, or did you need the DP Gel?
 
Well Done gal! Your muscles are sore but your eyes are proud of what you see.
 
Nice job, Tonya. The reflection is great! Nice last pic as well!
 
dontsleeponit said:
looks great, awesome reflecton shots... I was wondering was the ARO much stronger then the DP Gel? Could you have just used it first by itslef, or did you need the DP Gel?
Yes I could have used the ARO first. However, Dan always says try the less aggressive product first, which is the DP. I will continue to use the DP going forward. Since I applied the glaze they should be easier to clean that way there is no need for the ARO.;)
 
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