Epic road trip... we took our polishers!

**Joe@Superior Shine** · 07-25-2018, 02:21 AM

We were out of time. We had another bird that needed our TLC that we were to start on the next day.

We are detailers and by nature and we are perfectionist. She looked great but she isn't perfect. She is greatly improved.
She could easily have used another day or two of refining. All in all everybody was satisfied.

We not only helped preserve history for others to enjoy, in a small way, we are part of its history now as well.

We were proud of what we accomplished. We couldn't have done it without the sponsors, the great folks of Tulare that fed us and kept us motivated.

I can not thank my team enough. When the going got tough, they got tougher. I love each one of them!

From left to right...

Erik Walschek
Scott Gallager - Home - Gallagher Auto Spa
Brad Otellio - Brads Auto Detailing
Abe Carranza - Coat My Car - Newport Beach - Coating & Paint Protection Film Specialist
David Strum - David Strum Detailing - Home | Facebook
Paul Sparks - Distinctive Auto Detailing - Car Wash - Indianapolis, Indiana | Facebook - 8 Reviews - 90 Photos
Chris Michalski - Michalski Detailing | Dedicated to Car Care Excellence.
Mehrdad Zarifkar (not in pic) - http://aviana-detailing.com/

The sun sets on Preston's Pride as we head about two hours down the road to detail... SAM681 Air Force One!

Epic road trip...Part II, shining Air Force One!

**SWETM** · 07-25-2018, 04:03 AM

Wow what an awesome work you guys are doing!

And thanks for shareing the work you have done! The write up and pictures is awesome and you write very good as a story telling!

/Tony from Sweden

**Belo** · 07-25-2018, 07:05 AM

incredible work. i can't imagine those rivets were any fun at all.

**MrRoo** · 07-25-2018, 07:26 AM

Awesome work! And thank you. Aviation is my life. Leaving for Oshkosh in a few minutes actually. I do a lot of airplanes, so I can appreciate the amount of work you guys did.

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**2old2change** · 07-25-2018, 10:52 AM

It was a honor to work with Joe and this great bunch of detailers. Egos were left at the gate and their passion was exposed. If you ever get a chance to work on a project with Joe it will be a experience like no other ( never a dull moment with Joes stand-up comedy ). The people of Tulare came out in droves to watch and assist in feeding us and keeping us hydrated as well. Loved seeing Lake Country and Ace Clearwater step up and sponsor this project.

**Joe@Superior Shine** · 07-25-2018, 11:36 AM

Originally Posted by 2old2change

It was a honor to work with Joe and this great bunch of detailers. Egos were left at the gate and their passion was exposed. If you ever get a chance to work on a project with Joe it will be a experience like no other ( never a dull moment with Joes stand-up comedy ). The people of Tulare came out in droves to watch and assist in feeding us and keeping us hydrated as well. Loved seeing AutoGeek , Lake Country and Ace Clearwater step up and sponsor this project. AutoGeek has done this for numerous projects I have joined Joe on in the past and without help like theirs these would not be possible.

Well said Paul. Thank you for your hard work and your friendship.

**Duy** · 07-25-2018, 11:43 AM

Amazing work! If I had known about this I would have volunteered in a heartbeat to be a part of this.

**Joe@Superior Shine** · 07-25-2018, 01:29 PM

May 12, 2018, A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to rededicate the refurbished B-17.

This by far was the best part of the entire project. The turn out was huge. Many of the city's veterans were in attendance.
Greg and his crew had painted on the correct marking for the aircraft. She looked great!!

Before -

After -

**Paul A.** · 07-25-2018, 02:00 PM

Unbelievable! Absolutely stunning bird now. Thank you, Joe for sharing that project with us.

I will now stop complaining about Chevy Suburban's being too big!