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WestEnd
10-01-2010, 10:56 PM
This is my second attempt at detailing. Wow, I didn't realize it was this big. haha

I am going to keep working on better photos too...

My process:
Two bucket wash
Claybar
Alcohol/water 50/50 wipedown

G110v2
M105 Soft Buff Maroon for a couple spots with tree rubs
M105 Soft Buff Yellow
M205 Yellow
M205 Gray
M20 Poly Sealant Gray
M Gold Class Paste Wax

I am pretty happy with the outcome.

Always open for suggestions for improvement.

Thanks for looking guys.

Before
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=124&pictureid=698

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=124&pictureid=699

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=124&pictureid=708

Hood with water stains

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=124&pictureid=706

50/50 I should have used tape. haha Now you can see three stages... hazy before, middle with swirls and nice after. :)

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=124&pictureid=712

Before and Afters, Sorry about the lighting, cloudy day before, clear after. :shrug:

Tree rub on hood with water stains
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=124&pictureid=707

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=124&pictureid=709

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=124&pictureid=710

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=124&pictureid=711

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=124&pictureid=702

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=124&pictureid=716

Finished Reflections

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=124&pictureid=714

oops still needed to clean around the windshield washer nozzle in this one.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=124&pictureid=715

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=124&pictureid=713

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=124&pictureid=705
S2K
10-01-2010, 11:02 PM
I don't think your pics came through, please repost, I am interested, I have an Expedition also I have some questions about.
WestEnd
10-01-2010, 11:06 PM
Hmmm I am seeing them.
S2K
10-01-2010, 11:14 PM
Sorry, must have been my puter or browser, I restarted and I see them now. The B pillar between front and rear door I noticed you had some discoloration (I have the same thing) how did you clean that up? The Ex looks great, Very Nice job!!!
WestEnd
10-01-2010, 11:18 PM
I used the same process on those just like the paint. I tried a bunch of different things and that is all I could come up with to get it back. They do discolor and look pretty bad.

And Thx.
Shade Tree
10-01-2010, 11:23 PM
BEAUTIFUL job!! :dblthumb2:
S2K
10-01-2010, 11:29 PM
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=124&pictureid=710http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=124&pictureid=711

You did these panels with 105/205? Those results are amazing! Awesome job I am Impressed!!!
Old Tiger
10-02-2010, 04:54 AM
Great work!
jjkacz
10-02-2010, 10:12 AM
Great job - that red looks amazing now!
Rob T
10-02-2010, 11:08 AM
Really good work. You did some serious correction!

How long did the entire process take you?
WestEnd
10-02-2010, 11:46 AM
Thanks guys.


You did these panels with 105/205? Those results are amazing! Awesome job I am Impressed!!!

Yeah, I had to do that panel in the pic twice with 105/Yellow to get it to where I wanted. The others all came out with one pass of each.


Really good work. You did some serious correction!

How long did the entire process take you?

Thanks, it took me right at 12 hours wash to wax.