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Gav'sPurpleZ
04-15-2019, 01:26 PM
It turned out to be the perfect weekend to detail inside of a shop.
Dekalb County Lifts contacted me about working on their shop truck. ( I detailed a truck for a guy at work who had his 12" lift done here )
Twin Turbo diesel complete with a 12" lift. Maybe I should invest in a set of stilts.....


Anyways, I took alot of pictures but won't post them all... White it difficult to capture the look ( especially with typical shop lighting and a cellphone camera )


Process:
Clean wheels and tires using Auto Fanatics professional wheel cleaning foam via iK Foam 9 sprayer.
"Rinselss" wash using a bucket of water with MF towels, Wash solution was applied via iK Foam 1.5 ( Chemical Guys Clean Slate ).
Clay via CG Fine clay mitt + Nano skin glide.
Polishing was an experience.... I think the paint on the truck is relatively "hard" because a fine polish with a polishing pad did not do much for the few minor defects. Remember this truck has around 700 miles on it. It still smells new inside.
I wound up using Griot's Garage Fast correcting cream via Rupes LHR 15 Mark II and a Yellow Rupes polishing pad.
Porter cable was used for smaller areas using a 4" Rupes yellow pad.
Panel wipe - CarPro Eraser
Glass - Treated with McKee's Glas coating
Trim - Treated with CarPro DLux trim coating
Paint - Coated with CarPro Cquartz UK 3.0 ( followed by Reload the next day )
Wheels - Coated with GTechniq C5 Wheel Armour
Tires - Dressed with Meg's Hyper Dressing 3:1


The Vinly graphics and badges were removed for the Ceramic coating ( done by the owner )
This is how the truck sat when I arrived:


https://oi7.photobucket.com/albums/y285/1998Z28/DCL%20Diesel/IMG_20190413_082952_zps5j87xp3t.jpg


https://oi7.photobucket.com/albums/y285/1998Z28/DCL%20Diesel/IMG_20190413_083002_zpswapt9qcm.jpg


https://oi7.photobucket.com/albums/y285/1998Z28/DCL%20Diesel/IMG_20190413_083009_zpsisdoljrf.jpg


https://oi7.photobucket.com/albums/y285/1998Z28/DCL%20Diesel/IMG_20190413_083015_zpsbl4ozsfb.jpg


Look above the light,
https://oi7.photobucket.com/albums/y285/1998Z28/DCL%20Diesel/IMG_20190413_083026_zpsatricisk.jpg


https://oi7.photobucket.com/albums/y285/1998Z28/DCL%20Diesel/IMG_20190413_085156_zpserda28nk.jpg


After Paint, Glass and trim coating ( Day 1 )


https://oi7.photobucket.com/albums/y285/1998Z28/DCL%20Diesel/IMG_20190413_151939_zpsxbahcb7f.jpg


https://oi7.photobucket.com/albums/y285/1998Z28/DCL%20Diesel/IMG_20190413_151959_zpsfahrfcnj.jpg


https://oi7.photobucket.com/albums/y285/1998Z28/DCL%20Diesel/IMG_20190413_152011_zpsm3kai3he.jpg
Gav'sPurpleZ
04-15-2019, 01:27 PM
https://oi7.photobucket.com/albums/y285/1998Z28/DCL%20Diesel/IMG_20190413_152026_zpsk8pofnhg.jpg

https://oi7.photobucket.com/albums/y285/1998Z28/DCL%20Diesel/IMG_20190413_152046_zpshbg76ptw.jpg

https://oi7.photobucket.com/albums/y285/1998Z28/DCL%20Diesel/IMG_20190413_152056_zpsrxkqi7np.jpg

https://oi7.photobucket.com/albums/y285/1998Z28/DCL%20Diesel/IMG_20190413_152110_zpsi3zqukwn.jpg

https://oi7.photobucket.com/albums/y285/1998Z28/DCL%20Diesel/IMG_20190413_152122_zpscwdxvtos.jpg

https://oi7.photobucket.com/albums/y285/1998Z28/DCL%20Diesel/IMG_20190413_152132_zpssql6dgca.jpg

https://oi7.photobucket.com/albums/y285/1998Z28/DCL%20Diesel/IMG_20190413_164505_zpsl4j2g5jv.jpg

https://oi7.photobucket.com/albums/y285/1998Z28/DCL%20Diesel/IMG_20190413_175022_zps8zwqkrg6.jpg

https://oi7.photobucket.com/albums/y285/1998Z28/DCL%20Diesel/IMG_20190413_175149_zpsbza5v321.jpg

https://oi7.photobucket.com/albums/y285/1998Z28/DCL%20Diesel/IMG_20190413_175215_zps10hnrddu.jpg

https://oi7.photobucket.com/albums/y285/1998Z28/DCL%20Diesel/IMG_20190413_175312_zpsptpnzwd9.jpg

https://oi7.photobucket.com/albums/y285/1998Z28/DCL%20Diesel/IMG_20190413_180852_zps622dww3y.jpg
Gav'sPurpleZ
04-15-2019, 01:28 PM
On to day 2.
Apply CarPro Reload to the paint
Coat the wheels
Dress the tires
Coat the Stack surrounds:

https://oi7.photobucket.com/albums/y285/1998Z28/DCL%20Diesel/IMG_20190414_102358_zps6falvl3g.jpg

Wheel coating applied but not removed:
https://oi7.photobucket.com/albums/y285/1998Z28/DCL%20Diesel/IMG_20190414_114444_zps8uxkn2c7.jpg

https://oi7.photobucket.com/albums/y285/1998Z28/DCL%20Diesel/IMG_20190414_130128_zpsoj8xe8qu.jpg

https://oi7.photobucket.com/albums/y285/1998Z28/DCL%20Diesel/IMG_20190414_130152_zpslm5xfovt.jpg

https://oi7.photobucket.com/albums/y285/1998Z28/DCL%20Diesel/IMG_20190414_130211_zps2q3rmtju.jpg

https://oi7.photobucket.com/albums/y285/1998Z28/DCL%20Diesel/IMG_20190414_130252_zpsppgjj6vc.jpg

https://oi7.photobucket.com/albums/y285/1998Z28/DCL%20Diesel/IMG_20190414_130317_zpsvd6uftwi.jpg

https://oi7.photobucket.com/albums/y285/1998Z28/DCL%20Diesel/IMG_20190414_130545_zpspvdeb1o0.jpg

https://oi7.photobucket.com/albums/y285/1998Z28/DCL%20Diesel/IMG_20190414_130557_zps0bbvwmgu.jpg

https://oi7.photobucket.com/albums/y285/1998Z28/DCL%20Diesel/IMG_20190414_130604_zpsotkpblux.jpg

https://oi7.photobucket.com/albums/y285/1998Z28/DCL%20Diesel/IMG_20190414_130224_zpsk645ie3f.jpg

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camaro2ssblack
04-15-2019, 01:44 PM
Great job, lots of square footage to detail on that monster.
Klasse Act
04-15-2019, 01:45 PM
MASSIVE Bro-dozier, massive pay day, congrats!

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Gav'sPurpleZ
04-15-2019, 04:56 PM
Thanks guys !
fly07sti
04-15-2019, 06:53 PM
Very nice. I’ll take a higher vehicle over a lowered vehicle any day though.
Sizzle Chest
04-15-2019, 06:58 PM
That beast came out very nice!!
Setec Astronomy
04-15-2019, 09:40 PM
I'm not a truck guy, but what are those twin stacks coming up in the bed--the exhaust? If so, why? To get it clear of getting crimped under the vehicle when offroading?
Coatingsarecrack
04-16-2019, 01:48 AM
I'm not a truck guy, but what are those twin stacks coming up in the bed--the exhaust? If so, why? To get it clear of getting crimped under the vehicle when offroading?

That truck probably never see “off-road”. A lot of guys who put high dollars in their truck will do. I think it’s cuz it’s like a semi truck? Mainly diesel trucks. Does sound narly....


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vdevan
04-16-2019, 06:55 AM
What a beast!great job!
Gav'sPurpleZ
04-16-2019, 01:13 PM
Very nice. I’ll take a higher vehicle over a lowered vehicle any day though.

to drive or detail ? Up and down the ladder is a bit of a PITA but easier on the back for the most part.


That beast came out very nice!!

Thank you !


I'm not a truck guy, but what are those twin stacks coming up in the bed--the exhaust? If so, why? To get it clear of getting crimped under the vehicle when offroading?


That truck probably never see “off-road”. A lot of guys who put high dollars in their truck will do. I think it’s cuz it’s like a semi truck? Mainly diesel trucks. Does sound narly....


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Yep, Semi Stacks for the exhaust. This truck still has the plastic on the driver seat. The lift shop bought it and went somewhat radical with it.... their intentions were if someone sees that they built this truck, then a would be customer should be okay with a leveling kit or basic 3-4" lift etc.

the truck I detailed for the world of wheels the last 2 years was done by this shop. I did not post a thread this year, but there is one floating around from last year.


What a beast!great job!

thank you !
SJP4379
04-17-2019, 11:43 AM
I like lifted trucks (had a few in my day) but damn I sure would hate to wash that truck all the time. Nice work!!
Bradposton
04-17-2019, 08:29 PM
Had this one a while back to help do. Those are 30" wheels https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190418/d90c17ac9d3656318b011d1c653750a8.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190418/d26ef33477d572e56b580b509a732835.jpg

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