Claybar
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Finished the Chemical Guy's Claybar treatment, followed by Meguiar's Compound W, Meguiar's polish and Ultimate Wax. Turned out pretty good considering the number of marks on the driver's door.
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Looking good Ray. You need to get that spot fixed on the hood though, the Ford Racing decals are nice, but they take away from the look of the car IMO. Personally, touch up paint would be better for that spot, the decals just draw your attention to the hood IMO. No offence intended, just my impression from looking at the pics, the more I see them, just wanted to throw in my two cents. How many hours did it take for the clay bar,polish and wax?
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Decals and rock chip
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Originally Posted by Apocalypse Pony
(Post 197264)
Looking good Ray. You need to get that spot fixed on the hood though, the Ford Racing decals are nice, but they take away from the look of the car IMO. Personally, touch up paint would be better for that spot, the decals just draw your attention to the hood IMO. No offence intended, just my impression from looking at the pics, the more I see them, just wanted to throw in my two cents. How many hours did it take for the clay bar,polish and wax?
The claybar process took about 2.5 hours then another 3 hours applying the Meguiar's Compound W, Polish and Ultimate Wax. Used a Meguiar's Dual Action Polisher. Doing the rear trunk lid, rear bumper and front end today. For a vehicle that was literally saved from a used car lot it turned out pretty good. Going to try a coat of Chemical Guy's Butter Wax on the hood. |
Looks reall good! It's amazing what a good clay bar cleanning will do. The paint becomes soo smoooooth once all is said, and done.
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Originally Posted by 1LOW03GT
(Post 197274)
Looks reall good! It's amazing what a good clay bar cleanning will do. The paint becomes soo smoooooth once all is said, and done.
Thanks. The medium claybar and luber from Chemical Guys does an excellent job and can be bought on Amazon.ca. |
Originally Posted by Ray Spencer
(Post 197282)
Thanks. The medium claybar and luber from Chemical Guys does an excellent job and can be bought on Amazon.ca.
Dark cars are a PITA but look great when clean. |
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Nice job Ray. Too bad about the dent on the nose, but you did right taking care of it as it's an area that'll rust up quickly if left exposed.
Are your stripes just laid on the paint or are they sealed in? Is it possible to just get some of the stripe material in the same width and fix the chip then put the new stripe over it? I use the CG lubber as well. I also dilute it and use it as a detailer for keeping the car slippery and shiny clean. I tried the clay glove and found it works about as well as the clay bar but much easier, and to clean it you only need to rinse it. If you drop your clay bar it's toast. Nanoskin AutoScrub Fine Grade Wash Mitt Other companies make these mitts as well and they're available in fine and medium grade. |
Originally Posted by shakin
(Post 197381)
Nice job Ray. Too bad about the dent on the nose, but you did right taking care of it as it's an area that'll rust up quickly if left exposed.
Are your stripes just laid on the paint or are they sealed in? Is it possible to just get some of the stripe material in the same width and fix the chip then put the new stripe over it? I use the CG lubber as well. I also dilute it and use it as a detailer for keeping the car slippery and shiny clean. I tried the clay glove and found it works about as well as the clay bar but much easier, and to clean it you only need to rinse it. If you drop your clay bar it's toast. Nanoskin AutoScrub Fine Grade Wash Mitt Other companies make these mitts as well and they're available in fine and medium grade. |
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