2007 Peterbilt 379 Tow Truck

**cfd135** · 06-20-2010, 10:25 AM

Quite an ambitious project. The owner keeps the condition very nice, frequently waxing with Collinite or Mother's. The paint had never been polished until now. Many of these heavy wreckers are customized with flashy paint and graphics, but I prefer the classic, timeless and understated look that this company has used since 1969. Much customization has been done however in the interior as well as tasteful additions in the chrome, stainless and lighting departments. The most impressive aspect of this truck is the condition that the driver demands be maintained. Considering that this is a working truck, driven in all types of weather, and the sheer size, he should be commended for his efforts.

For my process -

Two bucket wash in Dawn
Griot's Clay with ONR as lube
With Makita -
M105 with LC 7.5" purple foamed wool, and/or LC 8.5"CCS yellow pads, single stage paint, so lots of pad changes
M205 with LC 7.5" and 8.5" orange CCs pads
Wolfgang 4 step Aluminum polish with various wool pads on some iof the metal
Zephyr 3 step rouge on fuel tanks

With PC -
LSP - Griot's One Step Sealant with GG orange pads
Wolfgang Metal sealant with Britemax 5.5" foam on all metal

Total time - 28 hours over 2 hot and humid days, I lost 5 lbs, and I'm not overweight!

My mobile setup, including ergonomic floor mats, and my custom made detailing carts one with 175w metal halide light, and the second with two 70 watt metal halides

Trying to take care of my wrists for this marathon, anti vbration gloves with wrist support. I highly recommend them!

50/50

Before

After

After 1st step of rouging

Right side is unpolished

Self portrait, day one, reflection in bumper

The owner REALLY likes Johnny Cash, so I had some fun with it. There are about two dozen of these all over the truck

**fancyfootwork** · 06-20-2010, 10:31 AM

Whoa, crazy big job. Nice job man. I always want to detail my companies work trucks.

**cfd135** · 06-20-2010, 10:33 AM

The photo shoot

**vet** · 06-20-2010, 11:31 AM

Awesome! If you lost 5 pounds, I'd need to do about 20 of 'em, and with my luck, it'd kill me, and I'd still have a gut! Great job!

**rwright** · 06-20-2010, 12:13 PM

That is awesome! I love the fact that it's something completely different. Great job!

**RTexasF** · 06-20-2010, 01:20 PM

What a mammoth undertaking! And I thought a Chevy Suburban was a lot of real estate.......HA!

**jimjmiii** · 06-20-2010, 01:20 PM

Great job. Looks good.

**bill walsh** · 06-20-2010, 05:57 PM

great job there

**ICEMAN** · 06-21-2010, 12:26 PM

Originally Posted by RTexasF

What a mammoth undertaking! And I thought a Chevy Suburban was a lot of real estate.......HA!

hahaha, yah i thought the same thign!! haha

thats awesome man!!!!

**O.C.Detailing** · 06-21-2010, 01:19 PM

Wow man! How long did that take you to polish out? I can't imagine that'd take less than 4-5 days at least...Great job as well. That thing sparkles like new now!!!