First Time Detail - 99 Chevrolet Silverado

Hey guys, just wanted to share the detail I finished yesterday. It took FOREVER (to me, anways) but it was well worth it. I got some before shots, but they didn't turn out too great since I was in a shop with some crappy lighting. I had to take the coal miner approach and wear a headlight to check my progress. I did include a dull photo of the swirls and general look of the paint close up (camera phone :/)

I washed and dried the truck and put it in the shop and went to work. I've always used the traditional detailing clay, but I wanted to try something different this time, so I bought one of those Nanoskin Autoscrub Sponges from Autogeek. I like it!

After that I used Meguiars Ultimate Compound with an orange pad with the DA and did a test spot, finishing that part with polish. Everything looked great so I went ahead with the rest of the truck.

Polished with Duragloss 501, then went with the bonding agent and DG 105. Then topped with DG 111. I think it turned out great!

All in all, it took about 7-8 hours for the complete detail. I got about 90% of the swirls out. I didn't try too hard to get all of them out (its a daily), and I knew better than to waste time messing with the deeper scratches. I just wish I could get rid of the orange peel!! I haven't grabbed enough confidence off the shelf to try wetsanding, and probably won't :P

On another note, I've never used a DA before yesterday. There is nothing to it! Its incredibly easy and felt pretty natural.

I just wanted to say to the people who haven't tried detailing with a DA but are thinking about it, its definitely worth it. It's really easy to use and gets the results you're wanting very quickly.

First time? Hell of a job!!!!! :props:

Good job!
What pads and polisher did you use?

I love when a first timer shows excellent results! Kudos!

Thanks guys!! I'm sure proud of it.

I used the 5.5 in. Chemical Guys Hex Logic Compouding and Polishing pads with the Porter Cable DA.

Stand tall my friend, that looks GREAT!

Bill

Looks great to me!

Thanks gents. always good to get compliments from folks :)

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