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Old 02-15-2010, 09:38 AM   #1
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2010 Camaro SS - Black and swirled!

This is my friend's car. He's a cop, so I spit on it. OK that was a corny joke.

Anyways, he picked this car up last June and it's been in serious need of a detail. Lots of swirls, and what pissed me off the most was all the wax in the edges of his stripes. I ended up using Menzerna Super Intensive Polish via LC Tangerine Hydro-Techs, and they left such a nice finish that I was able to go straight to PO85RD with a gray finishing pad.

The worst part about this detail was the weather. Storms were looming all day and finally let out as I was finishing up. My Menzerna SIP was acting up due to the humidity, leaving gummy chunks of polish and dust everywhere, so I ended up re-washing the car in the pouring rain. The car also didn't fit all the way in the garage, so I had to seal the back half of the car while the front got poured on, then back it all the way in, dry the front and finish. What a nightmare!


Wash:
Meguiar's Gold Class Shampoo
P21S Wheel Cleaner Gel
Poorboy's APC
Daytona Speedmaster Wheel Brush
Clean Wheel Lug Nut Brush
Sheepskin mitt
Lake Country wash sponge
Pinnacle Microfiber Detailing Mitt
Two-bucket method w/ Grit guards

Clay:
DP Universal Detailing Clay
DP Universal Clay Lubricant

Paint Correction:
Flex XC3401VRG Dual Action Polisher
Lake Country 6.5" Hydro-Tech Tangerine pads
Lake Country 6.5" Flat Gray Finishing Pads
Menzerna Super Intensive Polish
Menzerna PO85RD Micro Polish
Menzerna Top Inspection
3M Automotive Performance Masking Tape

LSP:
??? Mystery Sealant ???
Optimum Opti-Seal on wheels, exhaust tips, door/trunk/hood jambs

Tires, trim, etc:
303 Aerospace Protectant on all trim
Poorboy's Bold 'N Bright on tires
Menzerna Polishing Cream on exhaust tips









I spent a good bit of time with Menzerna Top Inspection and a microfiber getting all the wax out of the edges....






Test spot time!












Broke out the trusty little PC7424 with 4" pads for the bumper. I was working PO85RD in this picture.














Leave me alone, I'm polishing!

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Old 02-15-2010, 09:42 AM   #2
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Re: 2010 Camaro SS - Black and swirled!

OK, now the second worst part of this detail. I couldn't get any "after" shots. I was stuck in the tiny one car garage, and it was dark and pouring outside. These were the only shots I managed to take.










BUT, you know I wouldn't do that to you guys. My friend was nice enough to take some pics of the car a few days later.













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Looks amazing nice job!
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Re: 2010 Camaro SS - Black and swirled!

Very nice!!! I love those cars, I bet he has a lot of fun driving that around, especially now that it' so shiny!
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Re: 2010 Camaro SS - Black and swirled!

Great job.
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very nice job
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Great Job Matt
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Re: 2010 Camaro SS - Black and swirled!

excellent result

Im still trying to get my head around the difference between the different menz polishes
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Good looking ride
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Sweet!
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