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mgm2003
08-29-2005, 05:49 AM
I had some time over the weekend and decided to clean up our rides.



First up, my wife’s 2003 Tahoe Z71.

Wash: Optimum

Tires/Wheels: S&R, BnB, PB’s Wheel Sealer

Trim: Trim Restore/BnB

Glaze: Finish Kare #303 using a polishing pad @1200RPM

Seal: Finish Kare #218 using a finish pad @ 1000RPM



http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y189/mgm121499/P1010192.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y189/mgm121499/P1010194.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y189/mgm121499/P1010181.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y189/mgm121499/P1010184.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y189/mgm121499/P1010182.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y189/mgm121499/P1010183.jpg



Next up, my STS:

Wash: Optimum

Tires/Wheels: S&R, BnB, Finish Kare #218

Polish: Finish Kare #330 using a polishing pad @1400

Glaze: Finish Kare #303 using a finish pad @1200

Seal: Finish Kare #218 using a finish pad @1000





http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y189/mgm121499/P1010068.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y189/mgm121499/P1010066.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y189/mgm121499/P1010203.jpg
imported_Bence
08-29-2005, 06:24 AM
Hey mgm!



Your pics remind me an earlier thread/pic with a Kia Sorento & Souverän. I think FK looks every bit as good if not glossier. Blade sharp reflections, awesome, deep gloss, but not artificial. How do you like the FK products? I LOVE them! I`m using a lot of 303, 2180 and Pink. Ah, and I`m stunned by their 425 detailing spray!



Great work!
Setec Astronomy
08-29-2005, 06:28 AM
Hey man, pull those dealer ads off those things!
mgm2003
08-29-2005, 07:21 AM
Hey mgm!



Your pics remind me an earlier thread/pic with a Kia Sorento & Souverän. I think FK looks every bit as good if not glossier. Blade sharp reflections, awesome, deep gloss, but not artificial. How do you like the FK products? I LOVE them! I`m using a lot of 303, 2180 and Pink. Ah, and I`m stunned by their 425 detailing spray!



Great work!



FK products are top shelf in my book. Have you tried #218? It`s like liquid Pink Wax and leaves a killer carnuba look (something most sealers can`t do).



Setec Astronomy: The dealerships paid me $500 to keep them. -Ha, I wish! I just haven`t taken the time to remove them. I`ll get around to it one of these days :)
Setec Astronomy
08-29-2005, 07:44 AM
Setec Astronomy: The dealerships paid me $500 to keep them. -Ha, I wish! I just haven`t taken the time to remove them. I`ll get around to it one of these days :)



The sooner the better...the longer you leave them the harder they are to get off.
imported_Bence
08-29-2005, 08:03 AM
mgm,



No I haven`t tried it yet but my next order will be #218 and 1000 Hy-Temp Paste!
vdog0531
08-29-2005, 08:31 AM
WHOA!!!! that black tahoe looks INCREDIBLE! sts looks amazing too! great work.
saling4
08-29-2005, 10:28 AM
Great work on those vehicles. The Tahoe looks awesome. However, Is that a smudge on the hood? I can`t believe you left a smudge on the hood..LOL! Everytime I do my wifes SUV the kids just HAVE to touch it...........instant smudge and a "QUIT TOUCHING THE CAR!!"..........LOL



Great job
imported_DARKSTI
08-29-2005, 01:48 PM
man, that tahoe looks wet!
hirosh
08-29-2005, 05:03 PM
wow. awesome. :drool:
mgm2003
08-30-2005, 05:27 AM
Thanks everyone!
steck
08-30-2005, 05:45 AM
ahhh, the new STS. like thats not the sweetest array of headlights. sssswwweeeeeettt.



cant see no smudge.
andrewcbho
08-31-2005, 10:33 PM
omg, that sts is looking amazing! such wetness on silver!
mgm2003
09-01-2005, 05:08 AM
omg, that sts is looking amazing! such wetness on silver!





Thanks.



So far, I`ve been really impressed with the Finish Kare line of products. #330 & #303 leave a very wet looking finish, that`s for sure. I also like them because they work very well on a DA polisher and rotary.
AutoCadillac
09-01-2005, 05:21 AM
Hey man, pull those dealer ads off those things!



That is something I would normally do, but around here there are 2 big Cadillac dealers - one good, one not so good. I don`t want people to think I bought from the one that is not so good so I left the badging from the dealer on.