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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 01:09 AM
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Feel like I am gonna die... But at least my car is spotless! ;)

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Wash, Clay, Paint Cleaner, Scratch X'd a few spots, Polish, and then finished with coat of NXT 2.0.

Yes, I had the help of my PC 7424!

Overall, it came out really nice. I didn't take my time as much as I should have (still took plenty long though!), but results are very good. Very wet looking finish, mirror reflection, and a glass smooth surface to name a few. Took out some swirls but still have some here and there, but ill take of that next time I wash My main focus was the swirl removal on the back hatch from winter "crap". You should of seen how much the clay took off of that back hatch! Regardless, it should be a near perfect finish after how much work I put into it!

Im just glad I don't have to do this for a year! I do plan to give it a polish ever few months and wax it more often then that, but as far as the "complete" detail, it is ALOT of work!

Here are a few pics. Sorry if they are blurry, was getting dark so even the reflections aren't as clear as they could be! If you could believe that! haha







Old Apr 16, 2008 | 01:17 AM
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Nice. Meguiar's?
Old Apr 16, 2008 | 01:36 AM
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Yep!
Old Apr 16, 2008 | 01:37 AM
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Good job. I like how you replaced the step 3 wax with NXT. Now go put a second layer of NXT, just in case you missed a spot not because it actually layers(it doesn't, I think).
Old Apr 16, 2008 | 01:41 AM
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clean. good job
Old Apr 16, 2008 | 01:42 AM
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Yeah, NXT does not layer.

Im sure I did not miss a spot though. I applied the NXT 2.0 with the PC and a finishing pad. Much more efficient then by hand! (and of course, I did use the little pad to get the tighter spots!).

If anything, ill just get it next time around ;)
Old Apr 16, 2008 | 02:00 AM
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OMG!! where did that dent come from?!

















Old Apr 16, 2008 | 02:10 AM
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Dude you scarred me! hahaha

Good one, good one! ;)
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looks damn good dude
Old Apr 16, 2008 | 02:29 AM
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There were 5 birds on a wire in one of your pics.....

Just waiting for you to put your camera away and turn around.

Sorry just kidding!!!!

Looks really great! Nice job.

A five clapper
Old Apr 16, 2008 | 03:11 AM
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Lookin' mighty spiffy there.

Good thing you weren't naked when you took that last picture
Old Apr 16, 2008 | 03:21 AM
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I have my Meguiar's set ready to go. I'll be doing it this weekend.
Old Apr 16, 2008 | 03:30 AM
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Originally Posted by boblamb58
Lookin' mighty spiffy there.

Good thing you weren't naked when you took that last picture

ACK!
Old Apr 16, 2008 | 04:25 AM
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Nice work
Old Apr 16, 2008 | 04:29 AM
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Nice car!!!!! Dude, Where in Cleveland are you? Im in Old Brooklyn..AJ
Old Apr 16, 2008 | 05:11 AM
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I live in the same area, right by Jennings Freeway.

What do you drive? Ill have to look out for you.
Old Apr 16, 2008 | 06:34 AM
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Hell with red, everyone knows a black car looks sexiest when it's done up all pretty-like.

Just please please PLEASE get rid of those dealer license-plate frames I'll help you chase birds away!
Old Apr 16, 2008 | 02:03 PM
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Sweet!!! Im up by Memphis/Fulton area...I have a Naughty Blue with the upgrades 16" rims... Ill have a new grill and chrome door handles and pillars soon!!!! Im looking to order the rain guards from the Rumion, but they are kind of expensive..AJ
Old Apr 16, 2008 | 09:29 PM
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Today's forecast: 80% chance of rain
Old Apr 16, 2008 | 10:41 PM
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Looks great, Maybe you can do mine. I just washed her and needs a nice wax.



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