New CTS / Four Star /106FF

[David Fermani]

Nice car. Too bad you couldn't snap some better pics to show it off a little more. How was the factory paint? Did it need much correction?

[killrwheels@autogeek]

Originally Posted by Rsurfer

Did you oil the felt ring?

nope ... I thought it was one of the newer units with backing plate update so did nothing more than tighten head as suggested before each use.

Originally Posted by David Fermani

Nice car. Too bad you couldn't snap some better pics to show it off a little more. How was the factory paint? Did it need much correction?

I totally agree as wanted some outside shots also. I think the paint is about the best offered on a GM car to date and really only needed a light polishing.

[ASPHALT ROCKET]

Nice car Dad got Scott. I woulf have to agree if I no longer wanted a Vette the CTS-V would be a nice replacement.

[67Customs]

The CTS-V is definitely a car on my dream list.

Nice work.

[killrflake]

Sorry to hear about your back plate, I also feel my Flex is one of the newer units. I have an Edge back plate and use that most of the time but don't know if should expect this to happen in the fututre with the Edge customized plate. At least I have the original plate (5 1/2 in.) to fall back on to I replace it. Has there been any updates on what Flex plans to do to take care of this problem? It's about time they steped up with a solution don't you think?

[Nick-Benz]

Sweet detail on your dads ride.
I am now worried about my flex backing plate. Were you able to at least finish the car before it failed?
I wish they would've included a few extra backing plates with the unit to compensate for this failing plate. I would hate to start a detail and have to stop because of a broken backing plate.
Anyway keep us filled in on the backing plate issue.

[supercharged]

Originally Posted by killrwheels@autogeek

my damaged backing plate, appears melted huh ??

I had a few pieces shedding off my plate too (while polishing)...wonder how it will look if I will take it apart.

[dengood1]

Originally Posted by supercharged

I had a few pieces shedding off my plate too (while polishing)...wonder how it will look if I will take it apart.

Very expensive DA to have this happen. I'll stick to my PC until it's fixed/updated. I've read about this happening from just about everyone that owns the Flex DA.

[yello430]

Originally Posted by killrwheels@autogeek

My father decided on a gift for himself prior to retiring at the end of the year. He picked up a new Caddy CTS with all the toys minus a sunroof including the high performance package. The car is truly a step above all past GM offerings and even above my previous generation CTS.

With Hurricane Gustave in the gulf the weather has been rainy and cloudy here all weekend and left no time for great outside pics. (not to mention my wifes camera) Is was however an opportunity to detail a fresh ride.

Wash --- Optimum Car Wash
Clay --- Pinnacles Ultra Clay / DP Clay Lubricant
Polish --- Menzerna 106FF / White Pad / Flex Buffer
Protection --- One coat Four Star UPP / One coat Optiseal
Wheels --- Optiseal





I snapped one with the sun peaking out a bit before leaving his house this evening after family supper. The only bad part to this detail, I am now a member of the failed backing plate on the Flex. It just plain melted !

Congrats on the new CTS . I'm sure you and your dad will love the car . The V version will be in the dealers around November and it is truly awesome ....0 - 60 in 3.9 sec. Road & Track just did a comparison with the BMW M5 .

[killrwheels@autogeek]

Originally Posted by killrflake

Sorry to hear about your back plate, I also feel my Flex is one of the newer units. I have an Edge back plate and use that most of the time but don't know if should expect this to happen in the fututre with the Edge customized plate. At least I have the original plate (5 1/2 in.) to fall back on to I replace it. Has there been any updates on what Flex plans to do to take care of this problem? It's about time they steped up with a solution don't you think?

I called Powerhouse yesterday and described in great detail the issue and asked for a call back and even suggested I was working with Autogeek for a cure. No call today , not a great start IMO especially when I offer and sell so many on multiple forums thru our packages.