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35TH LE
10-24-2006, 12:34 AM
This thing was in pretty rough shape when I got it. It had a "tar" that was stuck to the paint behind the wheels, I couldnt remove it all as I thought it would damage the paint. As you can see I made a LOT of progress with it. It wasnt perfect when I was done... this truck was beyond a total "fix" with a real good detail. It was a junk yard truck that was bought specifically to clean up and resell. I have a friend that has owned literally hundreds of cars.... he buys and sells them all the time. From time to time he`ll throw one my way... this one was...ehhh.. "fun"?.?.? However... it still looked great when it was done and my friend was happy. I detailed this one with my "For Sale Special".



Process:

-Megs GC wash

-Clay with Sonus grey block and last touch/water for lube

-Megs ScratchX on a couple big scratches

-Megs Cleaner Wax via PC

-Stoners Glass and MF

-Simple green on fender wells

-Megs APC+ on tires/wheels to clean

-Megs Hotshine on tires

-Hotshine used in fenderwells

-Megs #38 on trim, running boards, bumper, and mirrors

-Flitz on chrome and exhaust tip



Befores:

http://images19.fotki.com/v19/photos/3/37057/4092782/IMG_6134-vi.jpg



http://images19.fotki.com/v19/photos/3/37057/4092782/IMG_6137-vi.jpg



http://images16.fotki.com/v351/photos/3/37057/4092782/IMG_6140-vi.jpg



http://images16.fotki.com/v350/photos/3/37057/4092782/IMG_6139-vi.jpg



http://images17.fotki.com/v349/photos/3/37057/4092782/IMG_6141-vi.jpg



http://images16.fotki.com/v351/photos/3/37057/4092782/IMG_6136-vi.jpg



http://images19.fotki.com/v19/photos/3/37057/4092782/IMG_6135-vi.jpg
35TH LE
10-24-2006, 12:35 AM
Afters:

http://images16.fotki.com/v352/photos/3/37057/4092782/IMG_6163-vi.jpg



http://images18.fotki.com/v87/photos/3/37057/4092782/IMG_6164-vi.jpg



http://images19.fotki.com/v19/photos/3/37057/4092782/IMG_6166-vi.jpg



http://images18.fotki.com/v17/photos/3/37057/4092782/IMG_6168-vi.jpg



http://images19.fotki.com/v19/photos/3/37057/4092782/IMG_6169-vi.jpg
35TH LE
10-24-2006, 12:36 AM
http://images18.fotki.com/v17/photos/3/37057/4092782/IMG_6171-vi.jpg



http://images16.fotki.com/v351/photos/3/37057/4092782/IMG_6178-vi.jpg



http://images19.fotki.com/v19/photos/3/37057/4092782/IMG_6172-vi.jpg
imported_cj99si
10-24-2006, 07:41 AM
Nice job! those SS wheels look pretty good on there.
GlossyTundra
10-24-2006, 07:44 AM
Shows that you dont have to have really expensive stuff to produce good results. That cleaner wax on there looks great.



Not a junkyard truck anymore. Who the hell uses a tahoe for a junkyard truck?
35TH LE
10-24-2006, 09:26 AM
Shows that you dont have to have really expensive stuff to produce good results. That cleaner wax on there looks great.



Not a junkyard truck anymore. Who the hell uses a tahoe for a junkyard truck?



Thanks!



It wasnt used as a junkyard truck, he bought it from a junkyard... it was a ceased vehicle that was well.. not loved by its owner.
imported_Yal
10-24-2006, 10:43 AM
Nice job :cool:



I see a lot of these big SUV`s, especially Suburbans and Tahoes, that are in terrible condition. Its almost like the owners just give up on keeping them clean :)
Scottwax
10-24-2006, 03:50 PM
So much better! :)



I agree about the Silverado SS wheels too, they really look good on it.
justin30513
10-24-2006, 04:07 PM
Very, very nice and clean job.

Megs detailer line is awesome.

What ratios for APC+ did you use?

I just found out the + is for degreasers........I`m all over it now!
xjmoochx
10-24-2006, 05:43 PM
Where did he pick this truck up? A government type auction or what?.. Pretty cool business for some extra cash
35TH LE
10-24-2006, 06:13 PM
Thanks guys... :)



Justin.. I use 1:10, works just fine.



Xjm... Im not sure where he gets them from. This one was a auction from a junkyard full of ceased vehicles.
justin30513
10-24-2006, 06:36 PM
Thanks guys... :)



Justin.. I use 1:10, works just fine.



Xjm... Im not sure where he gets them from. This one was a auction from a junkyard full of ceased vehicles.



10:1 went on THOSE dirty tires and wheels?

Man O` man....
35TH LE
10-25-2006, 02:14 AM
10:1 went on THOSE dirty tires and wheels?

Man O` man....



Just realized I had my dilution written wrong... yeah.. 10:1 although I did spray and then scrubbed a little. I was extremely impressed with how quick and easy they came clean... they were really nasty!
Accumulator
10-25-2006, 10:59 AM
Yeah, that turned out nice! I just *love* beater-makeovers :D