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kdrchuck
03-13-2011, 08:47 PM
This weekend I removed the body moldings from my truck and tried to get it polished. I was running out of weekend, so I only got the Doors, LF fender and the Hood polished and waxed. This was my first time using a polisher and while it may not be Autopian, I am pretty happy with what I came out with.



Also I did a side by side with Meg`s Ultimate Compound and Polish, along side Opy Spray Compound and Polish. Meg`s came out on top with me: Less messy (the spray bottles were a PIA), wipes away easier, works as well or better, smells better, Cheaper, OTC, and the Meg`s pads cleaned up way better and easier.



I had to wash in the sun.



Here`s some pictures:

Molding removal: (20# Trilene BigGame, 3M Eraser Wheel, 3M Adhesive Remover)

http://media10.dropshots.com/photos/113759/20110312/174421.jpg

http://media10.dropshots.com/photos/113759/20110312/174220.jpg

http://www.dropshots.com/kdrchuck#date/2011-03-13/06:38:56

http://media10.dropshots.com/photos/113759/20110313/064312.jpg
kdrchuck
03-13-2011, 08:53 PM
Meg`s Clay and Detailer:

http://media10.dropshots.com/photos/113759/20110313/114010.jpg

Before:

http://media9.dropshots.com/photos/113759/20110313/091806.jpg

After 2 Steps with Meg`s before IPA (running out of sun):

http://media9.dropshots.com/photos/113759/20110313/161307.jpg

The Door on the left Got Opt Hyper Compound and Polish, Right Is Meg`s Ult Comp and Pol.

Sealed with NXT

http://media10.dropshots.com/photos/113759/20110313/172135.jpg
kdrchuck
03-13-2011, 09:04 PM
http://media9.dropshots.com/photos/113759/20110313/171948.jpg

http://media11.dropshots.com/photos/113759/20110313/172019.jpg

http://media10.dropshots.com/photos/113759/20110313/172102.jpg

http://media11.dropshots.com/photos/113759/20110313/172043.jpg

(I don`t really like the NXT Tire Shine but it is Quik and Easy. With 9 hrs in on the paint, I kinda skimped on the rest.)



Only 5 More giant body panels and bumpers and it will be done.
BigAl3
03-13-2011, 10:48 PM
makes you wish you would of gotten the GG6 alot sooner eh? ;)
kdrchuck
03-14-2011, 05:17 AM
I like it. This is the first time I have done any polishing escept for small areas by hand, and the GG6 works well. I love the results. With a bad back and a rough Mtn Bike ride also this weekend, I am sore today.
Yamaha0219
03-14-2011, 08:43 AM
That a BakFlip tonneau cover? If so, how do you like it?
kdrchuck
03-14-2011, 12:06 PM
It is a BackFlip G2. I like it. Really water tight, pretty secure. With a tailgate lock you would need a crowbar to get into it. Going on a camping/bike trip in a couple weeks. I`m building a rack that mounts in the stake holes and will carry 4 bikes above the cover. That will be the first real test as far as keeping gear dry and such.
Yamaha0219
03-14-2011, 01:04 PM
Im looking to get one for my f250, just need to get some money first.

Truck came out nice, going to take a lot of work to maintain that black.
kdrchuck
03-14-2011, 01:15 PM
Im looking to get one for my f250, just need to get some money first.

Truck came out nice, going to take a lot of work to maintain that black.



2 things i don`t like about it: You have to use bungees to drive with it folded up and when it is laid all the way open it lays against the back glass. Have to put a towel or something in between.



Thanks, The black is a PIA, but it is easier without the moldings and stuff.