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Old 02-06-05, 12:01   #1 (permalink)
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Talking First time with PC, how did I do?
This was the first weekend I could use my new PC and Polishes.

I experimented on my 2002 Green 4Runner. with minor swirls and stuff.

NXT wash
SSR2.5 Orange pad
SSR1 White pad
AIO Grey pad
S100 by hand

Polishing can be messy.

Let me know how I did, I have a long list of cars I want to do, so this is only the beginning.

Enjoy the pics (56k warning)

Reflections
http://autopia.org/gallery/data/500/18990greentree.jpg

http://autopia.org/gallery/data/500/18990photos_624.jpg


S100 beading
http://autopia.org/gallery/data/500/18990s100water.jpg


Messing around shots.
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http://autopia.org/gallery/data/500/18990green1.jpg

http://autopia.org/gallery/data/500/18990green2.jpg

http://autopia.org/gallery/data/500/18990greenflash.jpg

The usual suspects
http://autopia.org/gallery/data/500/...andcompany.jpg

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Old 02-06-05, 12:11   #2 (permalink)
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Looks to me like you did quite well.
But...no full car shots?
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Old 02-06-05, 12:14   #3 (permalink)
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Quote:
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Looks to me like you did quite well.
But...no full car shots?
I am trying to get ready to goto a SB party, So I only did the hood. I just wanted to give it a shot, I plan to do the whole thing in the spring. Judging from how the hood came out, I think I will be really happy once I do the whole car.

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Old 02-06-05, 12:51   #4 (permalink)
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Looking very sharp! Really looks nice!
 
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Old 02-06-05, 01:44   #5 (permalink)
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Y'all did good, SHICKS.



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Old 02-06-05, 03:03   #6 (permalink)
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Good job Steve, the hood looks great!
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Old 02-06-05, 03:33   #7 (permalink)
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At least when I started detailing I left myself plently of room for improvement. Not sure you can say the same - great job!
 
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Old 02-06-05, 03:57   #8 (permalink)
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I wish my first attempt looked that good. Good job and welcome to the gang!
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Old 02-06-05, 04:40   #9 (permalink)
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Nice work!!
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Old 02-06-05, 09:18   #10 (permalink)
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Thanks everyone, I know I can do better. This was more of an experiment to see what the PC and some polishes can do. I noticed scratch and defect removal is difficult. I also noticed using a grey pad and AIO can make a difficult time of removing AIO.

Splatter and dusting are a pain in the butt. I almost think I need to was the car after I am done to get all the dust off.

I look forward to the spring or a heated garage to do an entire car.

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great job!
 
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Old 02-07-05, 06:57   #12 (permalink)
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Looks good to me, keep up the good work
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