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ChiefRes
04-29-2007, 06:25 PM
Finally got the time and the weather to try out the PC I got for Xmas. Awesome! My process was:



Wash with NXT

Clay with Clay Magic

Optimum Compound on LC Orange (just a few spots)

Optimum Polish on LC White

AJ Trigger



My original plan was to go OC->OP->Poli-Seal->AJT. The car just didn`t need that much correction, so I skimped a bit (if you call 9 hours of work skimping.) I still need to clean the windows and dress the tires, but I think it looks good for a first time polisher.....Comments and critiques much appreciated!



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BMW335i
04-29-2007, 06:51 PM
Nice, now all you need is some tire protectant.
bsdsys
04-29-2007, 07:00 PM
Hey, great job on the car. The PC really makes things much easier don`t you think? Just baught a Dewalt so I am excited about trying that out soon. Gotta order some more things first though. I`m on my way though!!



P.S. The detail bug will get you everytime! Enjoy buddy!



Bryan
imported_Sludge
04-29-2007, 07:08 PM
Very nice job. Good depth in a color that doesn`t show much depth.
bsdsys
04-29-2007, 07:10 PM
Very nice job. Good depth in a color that doesn`t show much depth.



Very true, but when detailed correctly silver is a great color.
ChiefRes
04-29-2007, 07:14 PM
Yeah, silver is good and bad. I love how it generally looks nice even when dirty. However, it is also not as rewarding to detail.



That being said, this car did not sparkle like this when I got it new 3 years ago! It looks at least twice as "metallic" as it used to. And it is sooooooo slick!



I`ll be in the market for a new car soon, and I`m hoping my proficiency with the PC will give me the confidence to get a darker car next time. I`ll never buy a black car again, but I`d like to stay away from silver and white next time. Thanks for the comments!