First Detail - 2015 GMC Sierra Denali

**Toro1966** · 10-05-2015, 07:05 PM

In truth, it isn't done yet. I work a lot and I'm slow. Still have to do engine bay, and interior - as well as the black trim and tires.

But the polish/correction and wax of the exterior is complete. I think she looks pretty daggum decent for my first go round with the PC.

Untitled by acevedor2, on Flickr

Untitled by acevedor2, on Flickr
Thought this last one was a blemish or something in the paint because of the "streak" that almost looks like a NIKE swoosh. It apparently was just a shadow or reflection from the fender curve above it

because there is nothing there!

**custmsprty** · 10-05-2015, 07:27 PM

**eaglefan** · 10-05-2015, 07:28 PM

That is one super nice truck. Congrats. Nice job

**parttimer** · 10-06-2015, 07:11 AM

I did one of these two weeks ago, since back surgery I go a little slower, took me from Friday night to Sunday morning for exterior with a coating and the interior! Just HUGE trucks!

**Setec Astronomy** · 10-06-2015, 07:34 AM

Wow, came out great!

**richy** · 10-06-2015, 09:30 AM

Whatever you did, it looks good.

**Toro1966** · 10-06-2015, 09:48 AM

Thank guys. I appreciate the compliments. Parttimer is right - these things are huge and it took me about three days just to do the outside. I think my biggest problem was not having an aggressive enough pad/compound so it took multiple passes. I used HD Polish and HD Speed, followed by HD Poxy. I should have gotten HD Cut. I initially was afraid to use any pad more aggressive than the LC Orange. I eventually went with the HC Yellow and that helped a bit. Next up is the interior - after I finish installing the AMP Powersteps....

**chaves_auto** · 10-06-2015, 10:48 AM

Solid work and beautiful truck!

**lawrenceSA** · 10-06-2015, 11:33 AM

Really nice work for your first time

You should be proud!

If I may offer a little advice....Having used a similar machine to correct about the first 70'ish cars detailed I know it is certainly capable of 'getting the job done', but it is comparatively 'underpowered' and so squeezing the most out of it will make life a bit easier for you.

I haven't used any of the HD range, so I can't talk to which product you should be using, but with any compound/polish, a few things will help increase the amount of clear you are removing in each section you work.

Shrinking the size of your working area - I found working section of (a square) 3 pads x 3 pads in size offered good results.

Slowing down your arm speed - which allows the abrasives time to abrade away the paint

Decreasing the diameter of the pad you are using - the polishing force is concentrated on a smaller surface area, plus less frictional drag from the pad

Decreasing the thickness of the pad - the machine is better able to transfer its power from the backing plate to the working face of the pad.

Increasing the downward pressure you apply to the machine - but not too much that you lose pad rotation

Increasing the machine speed - but with some polishes this will increase dusting and/or decrease working time.

As nice as that truck looks, I am glad we don't get them over here in South Africa... that's a lot of real estate

Good luck finishing it off

Oh and post some more pics when you are done