Diary of a Detailing Mad Man!!!!!

[Johnny_Coonass]

Ok, so i'm an Ozzy fan. I thought twice about posting this because I currently have no decent pics. What I did was bought a GG6 and did a wash, clay, paint correction on the front clip of my 2000 Reg. cab chevy silverado short bed 4x4. Not even sure of the exact color but she's grey. I had good results, problem was I got called out to work before I could apply any LSP. I went with the Griot's Garage Polisher Club Kit. I used the Wolfgang Duo, the one orange CCS pad I had which was ruined in the process ( I'm guessing since it caved in in the center, any thoughts??) and the white CCS pad for the finishing glaze. Now everything was holding up pretty good, but since I had no access to proper washing facilities, I decided to see just how much a car wash foaming brush, used with lots of foam would scratch my one month or so old correction. As you guessed I did get some light scratches ( this is where the madness comes in) :buffing: I pretty much inflicted these scratches on purpose so I can test more products LOL. I currently have on hand at home V7, Collinite 845, DP Max Wax, Wolfgang DGPS. Trying to justify ordering some blacklight. I will attach a pic of my truck as she often gets from the various locations I work. Any thoughts or suggestions on what I should try out next on my test mule? I do have some RIDS, Paint chips, and various whiskey dents which detailing will not fix, and were not inflicted by me. I bought her that way so I could mash on it as I please. I still wanna make her look her best. I believe my next step will be mainly concentrated on the front clip, repair paint chips, light sanding of RIDS and etchings, then Opti Coat. Please be patient and stay tuned. I have Much nicer vehicles that will need tender loving care, so like I said this is my test platform. I have a couple more vehicles in the family that can use some "testing" too.


http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee70/Johnny_Coonass/4X4.jpg

And for your viewing pleasure here's a couple more of my collection.

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee70/Johnny_Coonass/Bow%20Down/DadsChevy.jpg

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee70/Johnny_Coonass/Cougar.jpg

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee70/Johnny_Coonass/Traverse.jpg

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee70/Johnny_Coonass/Dually26.jpg

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee70/Johnny_Coonass/Stampede/P1010049.jpg

[Mike Phillips]

Any thoughts or suggestions on what I should try out next on my test mule?



If you already have the Griot's polisher, consider adding some more pads and a 5.5" backing plate. See my article here, you can never have too many pads...


5 inch Backing Plates on Meguiar's, Griot's and Porter Cable DA Polishers (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-tools-accessories/48668-5-inch-backing-plates-meguiar-s-griot-s-porter-cable-da-polishers.html)


See my comments in this article too...

Beginning Clearcoat Failure (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/hot-topics-frequently-asked-questions/29197-beginning-clearcoat-failure.html)




Love the classic Chevy truck and the Cougar...



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[Johnny_Coonass]

Thanks Mike, I actually have the backing plate and an assortment of the HT pads, I believe I have 5 cyan, 4 tangerine, and 3 crimson as well as smaller assortment for the 3". I have bought your book and read many of your articles. Keep the great advice coming, your videos are awesome as well as the book. I am a fan!

[david11g35]

I say try some Megs M105 and M205 they are great. Also some blackfire wet diamond used it for the first time and fell in love with it.

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[Johnny_Coonass]

Ok my latest order is on its way......


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Qty Product Code - Product Name Price
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1 CP-132 - PERL Coat Plastic & Rubber Protectant 1 Liter 24.99
1 B-85-590 - Natural Horse Hair Interior Upholstery Brus 9.99
1 D-9916-3 - 3 Qty Meguiars 16 oz. Self Cleaning Dispens 7.99
1 CG-GAP-619 - 16 oz Chemical Guys Black Light - Radiant 27.99
1 TD-511-B - 2 QTY Cobra Tire Dressing Pad 2.99
1 ULT-7012-120 - 12 oz. Ultima Tire & Trim Guard Plus & 31.99
3 COBRA-530L-B - 2 Qty 16x24 Supreme 530 Large Microfibe 38.97
1 SAMPLES - One Free Sample Per Order 0.00
1 GR-11259 - Griot's Garage Leather Care Kit 29.99
1 B-15W - Clean Wheel Lug Nut Brush 7.99
1 PAD-TOOL - Foam Pad Conditioning Brush 12.99
1 july20 - 20% off July Sale -30.78

Also should be getting my FREE GIFT