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    Both of these cars were done by the same local “detailer.†This guy told the customer that all black vehicles will look like this after a detail and that all detailers were the same—he invited her back if she could have the swirls removed.



    Oddly enough, no one else in town would attempt the work—she was referred to me by two of the “detailers†who turned the work down.



    These types of details really bring me satisfaction. The ladies who own these cars (mother and daughter) were so embarrassed by the swirls on the paint that they would not drive the cars. They were grinning from ear to ear when they picked the cars up—they thought that no one would be able to remove the swirls from their cars.



    Both cars had cerami-clear and took a little time to find the right combo.



    3M PI-III RC @1700 RPM’s via a green Optimum pad



    PO106FF @1400 RPM’s via a Wolfgang finishing pad



    OPS via PC and a LC finishing pad @speed6



    Opti-seal



    OCW as a final wipe down



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    Here’s the next one—same process:















    They also damaged the wheels. Both cars had these marks in *every* space between the spokes.

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    Just for good measure here is a BMW 760i that I did a wash and wax on a few weeks back.











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    Quote Originally Posted by ebpcivicsi
    They also damaged the wheels. Both cars had these marks in *every* space between the spokes.


    Ouch. Metal reinforcement wire in the brush they used?

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    Nice job there! Really incredible transformation!
    Owner of Major Auto Works. Serving the eastern half of Puerto Rico :xyxthumbs

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    Quote Originally Posted by Setec Astronomy
    Ouch. Metal reinforcement wire in the brush they used?




    Exactly what I was thinking--all of the bristles have been shed leaving the wire exposed. Makes you wonder how someone could do that, huh? It`s job security for me.
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    Stunning as usual! It always brings great satisfaction when perfecting vehicles for people that really appreciate the hard work.



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    Is this a Chevelle in the background? Would love to see more of that.



    I`m partial to the CLS (I think that`s what it is), but both look great. Shame about the rims.
    `05 MDX / `04 6s 5-door

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    Nice work. Im sure that these 2 details will bring in more work.

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    Fababelieveablestunning work :buffing:

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    Quote Originally Posted by ebpcivicsi







    Holy crap. Note to self: Never dip a buffing pad in gravel then use it on a black Merc; it doesn`t work very well.



    Awesome turnaround . . . I wish I had that kind of skill with a rotary.



    Tort

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    Quote Originally Posted by TortoiseAWD
    Holy crap. Note to self: Never dip a buffing pad in gravel then use it on a black Merc; it doesn`t work very well. Tort




    always worked for me :think:

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    Were the mom and daughter hot?



    I wonder what type of excuse your comptetion has as to why or how you were able to remove what they obviously could NOT.



    Great job

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    Quote Originally Posted by Coupe
    always worked for me :think:
    Maybe I need to crank up the RPMs to get the gravel to break down?







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