White Trans Am makeover, newbie style

[Fishincricket]

Alrighty folks, I've studied up, done my homework and am pretty well prepared to tackle my first paint correction.. The subject:
http://i781.photobucket.com/albums/yy91/FishinCricket/projects/th_4A093492-5125-4B61-9C5C-8A069DB02DF3-6662-00000A65FA78DBCE.jpg
1999 TA, all but the hood has 200k miles on it ands lets just say thank heaven it's white.. Cause heres what I'm working with on every body panel:
http://i781.photobucket.com/albums/yy91/FishinCricket/projects/23aea90947a46bcbdb1ed4236af29a63.jpg
http://i781.photobucket.com/albums/yy91/FishinCricket/projects/c475c9664957846d89544d6f0f7ebc84.jpg

The good news is I found you guys! I've ordered the GG6 starter kit with the pads that come with it and I've picked up some Meg's UC, UP and Scratch X 2.0.. And I've also got a bottle of Collinite 845! After studying up here I truly feel like ill be standing on the shoulders of genius.. I've even got my old hood to do a test spot on and practice a bit!! :)

Feel free to wish me luck, make a suggestion or just tune in to see what a car salesman can do when he puts his energy and dedication into something!

Can't wait for my GG to arrive!!!

[cartman57]

Should come out great!! Good idea to practice on the old hood first to perfect your technique!
Good luck :buffing: post the after pics too!!

[PGdynamics]

Love the color combo. My favorite on those 4th gens. Can't wait to see the outcome.

[c5errr]

u will be amazed with ultimate polish
its a very nice product and i use it sometimes with polishing pad sometimes with finishing pad

dont forget to take pictures

[Fishincricket]

Absolutely I'll be posting pictures!! We may be on page 10 by then, though.. :sheepish_newbie_grin:

So here's my list of haves and wants so far:

Detailing supplies list:

Have:
GG6 HD polisher
CCS pads (orange/white/blue)
Hand applicators (MF, Terry, Foam)
Wolfgangs pad conditioner
Wolfgangs pad cleaner
Microfiber towels (Cobra, among others)
Meguiars Scratch Remover 2.0
Meguiars Ultimate Compoound
Meguiars Ultimate Polish
Meguiars #6 cleaner wax
Meguiars White wax
Collinite #845
303 Aerospace protectant
Quick connect
Shut off valve
Foam Gun
Detailers Xtreme Shampoo
Gummi Pfleg rubber care stick
Meguiars Clay Kit
Detailers Rinsless Wash and Gloss
Buckets/Grit Guards
Gold Plush Microfiber mitt (upper and lower)
Wheel brush
Sample of Pinnacle Souveran
Sample of

Want:
Wet/dry vac
More male quick connects
Meguiars #21 Sealant
Opti-guard/opti-seal?
Ceri-glass?
Leather Cleaner/Conditioner kit?
Smaller backing plate for GG6?
GG3? Small rotary for jeweling?
Microfiber Cleaner?

First thing I've noticed is that I didn't actually buy any type of sealant, just a few different waxes! lol I'm still kinda undecided on the sealant/coating front, so I think I'll just try these waxes for now.. Wonder if Meg's #21 is available OTC?

And does anyone know if I can use a 3 inch backing plate on the GG6?

[Corey@OptimalDetailing]

Yes, Meg #21 is available OTC. Got mine at my local O'Reilly's.

[primo spaghetti]

throw some duragloss products on your wish list for white paint....amazing

[cartman57]

And does anyone know if I can use a 3 inch backing plate on the GG6?

Yes you can.

[spiralout462]

Meg's #21 is available at Napa in my area or the equivalent is NXT2.0 in more places. Looking foward to the after pics. Good luck.

[Fishincricket]

Yes, Meg #21 is available OTC. Got mine at my local O'Reilly's.
Awesome, thanks for the info.. I may drop by and pick some up for the TA then... I'd apply it first, then the wax of my choice, eh? Any cure time needed?


throw some duragloss products on your wish list for white paint....amazing

Noted, thank you.


Yes you can.

Awesome!! Any reason to even consider getting the GG3?

[Fishincricket]

Meg's #21 is available at Napa in my area or the equivalent is NXT2.0 in more places.
I was curious about that...


Looking foward to the after pics. Good luck.
Thanks, Me too.. Lol

[Fishincricket]

Also, another dumb question: can I put Collinite on my plastic fender flares and caps and such on the Yukon and Wrangler?

[Caleb@ImpeccableImage]

Good luck man. Should come out nice.

[cartman57]

Also, another dumb question: can I put Collinite on my plastic fender flares and caps and such on the Yukon and Wrangler?

If it's painted white, yes.

[ihaveacamaro]

Also, another dumb question: can I put Collinite on my plastic fender flares and caps and such on the Yukon and Wrangler?

I've put collinite on plastic trim with no wax residue issues. It even seems to darken the plastic.