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CleanGSR
08-23-2006, 10:22 AM
Okay, I`m definately a beginner at all of this so be easy on me. This is my mother-in-laws Toyota Camry that I detailed for her a couple weeks ago.



Process:

Bug and Tar remover on front (was really bad)

Wash

Clay

Megs #9 by hand

NXT paste on car and wheels

next morning car got coat of #26

Tires and wheels wells w/ Dupont Tire Shine



Did the interior too but it was in great shape so no pictures.



I took pictures after each step so bare with me here. Pictures start with before and then through the steps.





http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c298/B16Vtec/cars/Camry-1-Small.jpg



http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c298/B16Vtec/cars/Camry-2-Small.jpg



http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c298/B16Vtec/cars/Camry-3-Small.jpg



http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c298/B16Vtec/cars/Camry-4-Small.jpg



http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c298/B16Vtec/cars/Camry-6-Small.jpg



http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c298/B16Vtec/cars/Camry-7-Small.jpg



http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c298/B16Vtec/cars/Camry-8-Small.jpg



Let me know what you guys think. I can`t wait til I save up enough for a PC. Will make things that much better.
jdhutchin
08-23-2006, 11:02 AM
Looks great! White can be a tough color to get to look right- it just doesn`t shine like darks, but you did a great job!
MITeggy17
08-23-2006, 02:57 PM
Looks really clean, great job.
Krautfed 03
08-23-2006, 03:16 PM
I see MO plates. You close to St. Louis?? I`m just 30 miles on the Illinois side.
CleanGSR
08-23-2006, 03:21 PM
I live about an hour and a half southwest of St. Louis.
Scottwax
08-23-2006, 06:25 PM
Very nice! Excellent wetness and gloss for white paint. :)
imported_Dave KG
08-23-2006, 06:28 PM
That looks great - white is a hard colour to get a glossy wet finish on but you`ve got one there, excellent work!
CleanGSR
08-24-2006, 01:11 PM
Thanks for the comments. I`ve got to get a PC though. My arm was about to fall off when I was done and I know it would have been even better with the right tools. This place has gotten me so addicted to detailing in the past few months that my wallet can`t keep up with my obsession. Thanks for that autopia.
Joshua312
08-24-2006, 02:08 PM
Wow! Looks amazing....nice choice going with NXT the finish definately looks crystal clear and reflective.



Once you get the PC you`ll be amazed at how quickly things go compared to now. As your finding out already, you`ll be amazed at how quickly your detailing bills build up :chuckle: It looks like you`re enjoying detailing though, and that`s what really matters! It`s a fun hobby to be part of, especially with a forum like this to be able to share it with others.
CleanGSR
08-24-2006, 02:13 PM
Yeah, it`s definately addicting. I`m doing a wash, wax, and interior detail for my wife`s aunt tonight and that should get me that last little bit of money I need for the PC. I`m more excited than I am at Christmas time.