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[erics00ls]

Hey, I`m Eric. I`m 18 years old, and so far, I`ve had four cars within two and a half years of my having a drivers liscense..I must say I`m not really as knowledgable as I could and should be when it comes to car detailing, but I do know alot of the basic stuff, and even some stuff like claying, waxing, but the way I see it, you can always learn something new, no matter the task at hand.. so, I figured I`d sign up here. My previous, and current vehicles are as follows.





1. 1998 Chevrolet Suburban LT

owned: July 05-March 06

http://i13.tinypic.com/62h5ezk.jpg

Status: sold



2. 1995 Ford Escort LX

owned: February 2, 2006-February 4, 2006

http://xe7.xanga.com/cf9814066832833608811/z23300753.jpg

after:

http://xce.xanga.com/756b007a4553134396041/z23808039.jpg

Status: totalled



3. 1995 Pontiac Boneville SLE

owned: March 6, 2006-Current

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i85/erics95se/January%202007/January%2025/DSC00298.jpg

Status: currently trying to sell



4. 2000 Chevrolet Impala LS

owned: July 2, 2007-Current

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb314/erics00ls/July%202007/July%2023/DSC07290.jpg

Status: Currently loving every minute of ownership, driving it is a dream, best car I`ve owned next to the bonneville.. I`m going to keep this one for a long time.



As of yet, the bumper in the front was replaced, due to previous owner`s neglectful parking habits.. They smashed/cracked the bumper cover below and around the right side foglamp, and shattered the foglamps` lense.. So I ordered a new pair of fogs.. Found out they bolted , yes BOLTED the broken one into the bumper. Soo.. I go about a month later to order a new front bumper cover.. And then two days later, I back into a pole, right? Hit the rear cover just right as to fold the rear right fender in literally like a piece of paper(think science class when they explained tectonic plates with paper.. how it just folds/crumbles over, that`s how my metal looked). Bumper came in the mail two days after dropping it off at the body shop, so I asked since they had the paint mixture already made if they`d consider prime/painting/clearing/installing the new bumper and fogs. Done. Next day, went out to an impala meet.. Only problem with that new bumper cover? It was an aftermarket front cover I ordered, and I didn`t know trim wasn`t molded in like it was in the car`s original. Got it back from the body shop and the next morning, I was up 75 miles north at an Impala meet.

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb314/erics00ls/August%202007/August%2025/DSC07483.jpg



Here`s a few more recent shots of the car from within the last two months, some before and after the body work.





http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb314/erics00ls/August%202007/August%206/DSC07408.jpg

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb314/erics00ls/August%202007/August%206/DSC07418.jpg

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb314/erics00ls/August%202007/August%206/DSC07419.jpg

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb314/erics00ls/September%202007/September%208/DSC07631.jpg

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb314/erics00ls/September%202007/September%208/DSC07632.jpg

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb314/erics00ls/September%202007/September%2011/DSC07655.jpg

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb314/erics00ls/September%202007/September%2011/DSC07656.jpg

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb314/erics00ls/September%202007/September%2011/DSC07657.jpg

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb314/erics00ls/September%202007/September%2011/DSC07658.jpg



Gotta represent.

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb314/erics00ls/September%202007/September%2011/DSC07659.jpg

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb314/erics00ls/September%202007/September%2011/DSC07660.jpg



anyhow, I figure that`s enough to describe my ride, I figure you guys can learn more about me through my posts, lmao



Anyhow, I look forward to talking with all of you, and learning many new tips/tricks from enthusiats, and pros alike on how to keep my car looking it`s absolute best. I see it as always room for improvement, although I`m pretty good about it already.



My basic wash method is: soak car, in shade if time of day is right, clean wheels, clean tire sidewalls, wipe fenderwells with simple green and a towel, rinse out that area, wash from top to bottom (past month has been with dish soap, due to recent body work.. at the end of this month, I`m getting wax on her! pull into garage and dry, and wipe out doorjambs each wash, so i`m pretty thorough as of yet, but I more than likely haven`t learned all there is! Anyhow, I`ll stop writing this boring "book"



Thanks for having a forum like this! I`ve lurked for a few months. Decided it was time.