Detailed In-Laws Metallic Green Ranger

[Rob Tomlin]

I really owed my father in law a favor, as he helped me build a dedicated Home Theater, saving me thousands of dollars vs. hiring a private contractor. So, I told him to drop of his Ranger and I would detail it for him.

The paint wasn`t in horrible condition, I knew it had potential. A nice dark green metallic. But it definitely had some fairly significant swirls in it that needed to be removed. There were also a fair number of scratches and stains in the paint.

Basic steps were:

Wash
Clay entire vehicle
Wash
Poorboys SSR2.5 with Yellow Cutting pad
Klasse AIO with Polishing Pad
4 Star UPP

The first two pics show the difference before and after in the hood. The first picture shows a lack of depth, and the metallic is barely noticeable in the hood:



This picture shows more depth, and removal of the swirls lets you see the metallic better:



Here is a pic that really shows how bad the swirls were:



Here is the hood from a similar angle after completion. Unfortunately the sun wasn`t in the same place, but I tried to get a similar angle. Swirls? We don`t need no Stinkin` Swirls!



Before and After Tire and Rim shots (I used 4 Star`s Wheel Cleaner Gel that I got free with my last order):





And a couple of final "After" shots:





This was my first time using UPP, and I must say that I am sold. I am a long time (7 years) Zaino user. The UPP was so much easier to apply and remove than Zaino. And the slickness was amazing! My in laws couldn`t get over how good it looked and how smooth it was.

I spent a good 9 or 10 hours on this, but it turned out great. I also did the interior but I won`t bother with pics here. I used the method described by JRStilez using Oxyclean, and it worked extremely well.

My back is killing me, but the results were worth it.

[dalmore]

Looks great man! I too used UPP for the first time today on a dark green metallic truck. A Tacoma though instead of a Ranger. I`ll probably post a couple of pics tomorrow. I have the befores but no afters yet.

Hit the hot tub man, you`ve earned it. 14 hours! Wow!

[norahcrv]

Wow!!! That is quite a transformation!!!

Did you use the yellow cutting pad on a PC, Rotary or Cyclo - just curious?

Great Job! Now go relax and enjoy your home theatre!!!

Norah

[scottlee]

that looks freekin fantastic, and i thought my dark green looked good with nxt and natty`s. now i want upp

[Rob Tomlin]

Wow!!! That is quite a transformation!!!

Did you use the yellow cutting pad on a PC, Rotary or Cyclo - just curious?

Great Job! Now go relax and enjoy your home theatre!!!

Norah

I used the yellow cutting pad with a PC. I was surprised that the SSR2.5 with a cutting pad didn`t leave more marring or hazing. I had planned on following up with SSR1, but since it looked so good after the SSR2.5, I decided to try AIO instead, and it worked out great.

And we just finished watching a movie in the Theater that was appropriate for Halloween eve: The Ring. :bigscream

Scott: you won`t be disappointed with UPP! I`m sold in a big way. So is my father in law. He wants me to order him some next time I place an order!

[scottlee]

it looks great, now, if i can get MY daughter to marry a guy that likes to detail like i do

[G35stilez]

Wow!

Amazing work and picture documenting.

What did you use to dress the tires? They look great!

[jaybs02]

Truck looks great
What did you use on the chrome
Nice to see chrome on a late model

[Rob Tomlin]

Wow!

Amazing work and picture documenting.

What did you use to dress the tires? They look great!

Hey, coming from you that is a real compliment. Thanks!

By the way, I mistated your username in my post. Brain fart! :fart How do you edit your own posts? Your method of cleaning upholstery and carpet with Oxyclean worked great.

As for the tires, I used Eagle One Wet Tire Shine with Tire Swipes. I`ve really come to like this stuff.

[Rob Tomlin]

Truck looks great
What did you use on the chrome
Nice to see chrome on a late model

I used Mother`s Chrome Polish on the chrome bumpers. It was an old bottle that I`ve had for years. None of my 3 current vehicles has chrome on them, so it was nice to put this to some use. Worked great too.

[91LSMAN]

Great Work!!!!

As for the tires, I used Eagle One Wet Tire Shine with Tire Swipes. I`ve really come to like this stuff.

I used to use that, but I always got sling with it. Now I`ve switched to BnB and don`t plan to go back.

[97FLAIRSIDE]

what is UPP?

How did you use the oxyclean on the interior?

[Rob Tomlin]

Great Work!!!!



I used to use that, but I always got sling with it. Now I`ve switched to BnB and don`t plan to go back.

I do get some sling, but it isn`t bad at all as long as I let it sit overnight, or blot it with a towel.

what is UPP?

How did you use the oxyclean on the interior?

UPP is "Ultimate Paint Protection", a polymer sealant by 4 Star Products. Excellent stuff!

With the Oxyclean, I just used a bucket, put in 2 scoops, and used a brush, dunking it in the bucket, then scrubing the floor mats and carpet, as well as upholstery where needed. I then used a Wet/Dry vac to remove most of the soil and moisture. It was amazing how dark the water in the Wet/Dry vac was when I was done! :eek

[97FLAIRSIDE]

Can you use a lil green machine to remove the oxyclean mix? I`ve never thought about using it on the interior. Going to pick up a tub of it this week and do mine.

[BookemDano]

This was my first time using UPP, and I must say that I am sold. I am a long time (7 years) Zaino user. The UPP was so much easier to apply and remove than Zaino. And the slickness was amazing! My in laws couldn`t get over how good it looked and how smooth it was.

I`m curious about UPP...

How would you compare the looks with Z2? How does the slickness compare?

Regards,

Dan.