TBSS horsepower and shine!

[acb2k1]

Specs:
2008 AWD TBSS
421 forged LS Stroker
TVS 1900 pullied down 2.8
LSX 280 heads
23x/24x custom cam
FSR rad
Spal fans
PCM Trans cooler

Full bolt ons
1 7/8 LT
RPM LVL 6
Full Beltech Suspension
Baer 6 piston big brakes


I am in no way a pro, like some of you guys but I do detail around 7-10 cars a year including my own. So I've been putting this off for quite some time but I figured it was time to finally get her all cleaned up for summer. Now this is my daily driver and NOT A GARAGE QUEEN! I wasn't looking for perfect since the truck sees a lot of use. My goal was to get about 90% of the defects out and still be able to drive it with out having a stroke anytime it rained or got dust on it. Going in, I knew my bumpers and mirrors need a respray, so I wasn't going to kill myself trying to get them equally as good as the rest of the paint. I won't make this long, so let the fun begin.

Tools:
Mostly Adam's Polishes and Chemical guy products
2 bucket wash equipment
foam canon
My new Adam's Swirl Killer
and the old stand by PC
http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b563/acb2k1/TBSS%20Detail/20170616_180904_zpsyx6lzni8.jpg

Started by getting her clean:
1 regular
1 stripper wash
2 50/50 alcohol whip downs
Nano Skin pad on the PC to Clay the truck
1 stripper wash

http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b563/acb2k1/TBSS%20Detail/20170616_193903_zpso4rgqqyw.jpghttp://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b563/acb2k1/TBSS%20Detail/20170616_193907_zpsxl5agtpj.jpg

Not bad. Looks clean.......
Until it's under the lights

http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b563/acb2k1/TBSS%20Detail/20170618_095604_zpsnuxhbptk.jpg

This is pretty much the condition of the whole truck. So I started with a test spot on the hood and decided that it was going to take 4 steps to get 90% of the defects out.

Step 1: Adam's heavy cut with blue microfiber
Step 2: Adam's heavy cut with blue foam pad
Step 3: Adam's correcting polish with orange pad
Step 4: Adam's finishing polish with white pad

Here is the 50/50 test spot

http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b563/acb2k1/TBSS%20Detail/20170616_202939_zpsa3qjaxfb.jpg

And now for the entire truck

Untouched
http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b563/acb2k1/TBSS%20Detail/20170618_095604_zpsnuxhbptk.jpg

Steps 1 and 2
http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b563/acb2k1/TBSS%20Detail/20170618_104052_zpsnzjophmj.jpg

Step 3
http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b563/acb2k1/TBSS%20Detail/20170618_110115_zpscozracz2.jpg

Step 4
http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b563/acb2k1/TBSS%20Detail/20170618_110120_zpso4drv0t5.jpg

Here is an untouched area:
http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b563/acb2k1/TBSS%20Detail/20170618_114909_zpspkma6j6r.jpg

and now one that has been 4 stepped:
http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b563/acb2k1/TBSS%20Detail/20170618_114857_zps4tnzjagl.jpg
Shout out to Kelly, Alvin and the rest of the guys!

Next, it was back outside to pressure wash it down and get some of the reside from off the trim and out of the cracks. Then I went over the truck again with the Nano Skin pad before one more touch free wash with the foam canon.

Once dried with compressed air and an Adam's drying towel it was time for shine and protection:

2 coats CG Blacklight Glaze
2 coats CG Jetseal
2 coats CG Pete's 55

Grand Finale :

http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b563/acb2k1/TBSS%20Detail/20170618_165038_zpsmrrrazem.jpg

http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b563/acb2k1/TBSS%20Detail/20170618_184958_zpsrnb8llue.jpg

http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b563/acb2k1/TBSS%20Detail/20170618_185018_zpsqabb3qar.jpg
The spots "on" the bumper are the reflection of the soap suds on my ****ty drive way. the bumper isn't that bad. lol.
http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b563/acb2k1/TBSS%20Detail/20170618_185026_zpsqlyxr2g4.jpg

Back outside, I did the interior, jambs, wheels and tires. Still need to hit the wheel wells but my Adam's under carriage spray hasn't come in yet. So for now back inside. I will take her out tomorrow and get some of those cool "Artistic Shots" you guys post on here!

Thanks for watching.

[fly07sti]

Looks good. Must've taken a looong time with all of those steps. How much time did it end up taking you? Also, I'm confused as to why you would Nanoskin after all of that buffing.

[acb2k1]

It was pretty hot (90+) so I spent just under 35 hrs over the course of 3 days. I went with the clay bar again because the heavy cut with microfiber pad created quite a bit of dust, so I wanted to make sure I got any that was not easily hosed off. I saw one of Larry's(AmmoNYC) where he did it as an "extra precaution" to make sure the vehicle was completely "naked" of dirt or polishing compound before glaze/sealant/wax to ensure maximum results. So since I Nano with the PC it didn't add any additional time.

[fly07sti]

Interesting. So what kind of power are you making?

[acb2k1]

she made 543AWHP before the LSX heads on a soft tune and stock trans. Haven't had a chance to get back on the rollers.

[fly07sti]

That's more than enough to have some good fun!

[acb2k1]

it's just enough to sneak up on some people. Could catch more people off guard if it didn't sound like a pro-mod and have these massive red Baer pistons.

[Kinalyx]

What flash light is that?

[acb2k1]

What flash light is that?

Adams's Polishes

[TTQ B4U]

That's a lot of steps and a lot of hours but it looks good.

[SeanChav]

looks REALLY good sir....and sweet mod list, it makes me miss my black TBSS.... unfortunately I wasn't into detailing back in my TBSS days but I do remember mine started suffering from "crows feet" on the hood area before I got rid of it....ur paint looks amazing though

[Sizzle Chest]

Cool ride! Very nice. Paint came out great!

[acb2k1]

Thanks guys. I think it came out OK compared to some of the great stuff you guys do!