Detailed: 2007 Ford Expedition "King Ranch"

[emaxxman]

Originally Posted by justin30513

It is tan. My flash re-dyed it!....Don't know why.

Trust me....its tan....

Light from a flash is a cool blue light. The shots of the front seat were very well lit by sunlight (which is a warmer light, i.e more red). Because the front seats were so well lit, the camera put out less flash light. This is called fill light.

You can see that the rear seats were mostly in shade. Shade is a very cool light to begin with. Add to that the cool blue of the flash. You end up with a very cool temperature range for the light and that is what changes the color of interior from tan to grey.

All cameras (digital or film) will try to create an exposure that is 17% grey. Take a shot of something white (snow, paper, etc.) with no flash. There will be a grey tone to the image.

[emaxxman]

Originally Posted by justin30513

I've been using Armor Tire Gel on the last 12 car I've done. I still have half of a bottle too. Stuff is awesome! Once the applicator is primed, only takes a small amount. Gets brighter after about 10 minutes too.
You all need to try it. 6 bucks at Wal-Mart.

How long does the Armor All gel last? I'm wondering if it's more economical than a spray?

I've found that no matter what aerosol or pump spray product I use, a single coat will not last a drive thru rain or more than two washes. I've found that 2 coats applied about a day apart hold up really well...but then I go thru the aerosol sprays really quick and the pump sprays almost as fast.

[jforget1]

Originally Posted by dengood1

Are you referring to this? I've recommended in the past also. Awesome gloss, a teeny bit harder to spread around than some, but a very good product overall.

I agree I really love the Armor All tire gel, no overspray, goes on easy, real shiny and lasts a while.

[wytstang]

Awesome work and that is the first King Ranch Expo I've seen.

[justin30513]

Originally Posted by emaxxman

How long does the Armor All gel last? I'm wondering if it's more economical than a spray?

I've found that no matter what aerosol or pump spray product I use, a single coat will not last a drive thru rain or more than two washes. I've found that 2 coats applied about a day apart hold up really well...but then I go thru the aerosol sprays really quick and the pump sprays almost as fast.

I find it more economical. I wouldn't get it if it wasn't!
Lasts about a week the first time you use it. It seems to really build on itself and protect. I can tell when I do mine. I've been using it on my truck for about 6 weeks. The last time I washed it, I didn't even put more on....it looked like a new tire.

[emaxxman]

Originally Posted by justin30513

I find it more economical. I wouldn't get it if it wasn't!
Lasts about a week the first time you use it. It seems to really build on itself and protect. I can tell when I do mine. I've been using it on my truck for about 6 weeks. The last time I washed it, I didn't even put more on....it looked like a new tire.

Thanks, I'll have to try it out. I think I've tried more tire products than all of my other products combined.

[justin30513]

Originally Posted by emaxxman

Thanks, I'll have to try it out. I think I've tried more tire products than all of my other products combined.

Me too!
I was trying to find the best for the buck being in the business. I loved Megs NXT Insane Shine aerosol but at 6 bux a can it was not good. I like Hyper Dressing but did not last long. This seems to be a great medium for me. Works awesome on trim too.

[Surfer]

Originally Posted by justin30513

Me too!
I was trying to find the best for the buck being in the business. I loved Megs NXT Insane Shine aerosol but at 6 bux a can it was not good. I like Hyper Dressing but did not last long. This seems to be a great medium for me. Works awesome on trim too.

Yup, I have the Insane Shine spray, looks great. But hate aerosol sprays and won't buy another. I custom made wheel covers to hold so crap didn't spray on my chrome wheels. Plus insane shine is like a sealent almost, the coating has to set and if not dirt/crap whatever picked up sticks to it like glue.

Have you tried Meg's Endurance High Gloss gel? Now that's some good durability there. But for ease of use I think I'm gonna try that Armarol stuff.

[emaxxman]

Originally Posted by justin30513

I like Hyper Dressing but did not last long. This seems to be a great medium for me. Works awesome on trim too.

I like Hyper Dressing on the plastic trim around my windows and mirrors and also on my nose cover. It seems to hold up well there. The bra seems to really soak up the dressing and hold on to it. It doesn't do well on any other spot that gets blasted with rain, i.e. front windshield trim, tires, mudguards.

I use Meg's Hotshine pump spray on those areas. I just spray a few drops (literally a few drops...this stuff goes a long way) onto a rag and wipe those spots. The Hotshine does last quite awhile but is tough to apply neatly on your tires. It also slings like crazy if it doesn't fully cure or get wiped down.

[emaxxman]

Originally Posted by Surfer

Have you tried Meg's Endurance High Gloss gel? Now that's some good durability there. But for ease of use I think I'm gonna try that Armarol stuff.

I'm going to try that next. Local store has it on clearance for $3. Can't beat that for a test.