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KC-BBQ
10-02-2009, 03:15 PM
Here's my 1998 Eddie Bauer Explorer. Couldn't do "before" shots this time. But here's the finished result.

Sequence: Pinnacle Fine Clay>Using Flex 3401, LC flat white pad-Menzerna PO106FF>IPA>LC flat white pad-Menz 85RD>IPA>LC flat black pad-RMG>Souveran paste by hand, then subsequent hand wash with ONR followed by OCW.

On the hood, had paint correction to do, so after the clay and still using the Flex started with >LC flat yellow pad-Megs 105>IPA>LC flat white pad-Megs 105>IPA>LC white pad-Menz 85RD>IPA>RMG>Souveran.

The overall result was much more life in the paint due to the polishing steps and a deeper, wetter, jeweled red and prairie tan thanks, I believe, to the Souveran over the RMG. Whatever it was that worked, the surface looks better than before and better than the picture in person.
A4 1.8tqm
10-02-2009, 06:25 PM
Looks great! How was the condition before? Well maintained/properly washed? Either way, good job :cheers:
sparkie
10-02-2009, 07:49 PM
I got to agree with that...Nice Job....
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-n-shine/attachment.php?attachmentid=4813&d=1254514140 (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=4813&d=1254514140)
maikolo
10-03-2009, 05:00 AM
Top job mate :xyxthumbs:How did you find useing the flex?? :buffing:
KC-BBQ
10-03-2009, 12:14 PM
Thanks for your replies!


Looks great! How was the condition before? Well maintained/properly washed? Either way, good job :cheers:


I got to agree with that...Nice Job....



Top job mate :xyxthumbs:How did you find useing the flex?? :buffing:
It has always been garaged and washed frequently, but just with Palmolive liquid or inexpensive car wash then finally, with Eagle One Wet car wash, which was very good, and had only been waxed a few times over the years with Turtle wax. It was never detailed, never polished until now. Still, the finish held up well, so credit Ford with good paint. It really responded to the new attention.

The Flex DA is great. Plenty of power. Steady. You can adjust your speed with the flywheel and lock in with the thumb button, or vary speed on the trigger. Easy to stop after locked in with a light touch of the trigger. Other than that I applied oil to the felt ring as recommended, it was ready to use right out of the box. It's a workhorse.
karburn
10-05-2009, 01:21 PM
Well done. Very nice. :xyxthumbs:
Meghan
10-05-2009, 01:29 PM
Looks great especially for her age!
Emile
10-05-2009, 04:45 PM
That looks beautiful. Love the way the clouds are reflecting on the hood. Great job. :xyxthumbs:
shdetree1
01-28-2010, 12:57 AM
nice job
Shane731
01-28-2010, 01:05 AM
That looks really nice! Great job! :dblthumb2: I like that body style, too.
ICEMAN
01-28-2010, 10:28 AM
looks good!!! i cant wait til spring to tackle my 98 Silverdo!!!!!
turbos17
01-28-2010, 12:33 PM
What shine! I love that body style!