2001 Chevrolet Tahoe.... *scary bad shape!*

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35TH LE

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This thing was in pretty rough shape when I got it. It had a "tar" that was stuck to the paint behind the wheels, I couldnt remove it all as I thought it would damage the paint. As you can see I made a LOT of progress with it. It wasnt perfect when I was done... this truck was beyond a total "fix" with a real good detail. It was a junk yard truck that was bought specifically to clean up and resell. I have a friend that has owned literally hundreds of cars.... he buys and sells them all the time. From time to time he'll throw one my way... this one was...ehhh.. "fun"?.?.? However... it still looked great when it was done and my friend was happy. I detailed this one with my "For Sale Special".



Process:

-Megs GC wash

-Clay with Sonus grey block and last touch/water for lube

-Megs ScratchX on a couple big scratches

-Megs Cleaner Wax via PC

-Stoners Glass and MF

-Simple green on fender wells

-Megs APC+ on tires/wheels to clean

-Megs Hotshine on tires

-Hotshine used in fenderwells

-Megs #38 on trim, running boards, bumper, and mirrors

-Flitz on chrome and exhaust tip



Befores:

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Shows that you dont have to have really expensive stuff to produce good results. That cleaner wax on there looks great.



Not a junkyard truck anymore. Who the hell uses a tahoe for a junkyard truck?
 
Brandon1 said:
Shows that you dont have to have really expensive stuff to produce good results. That cleaner wax on there looks great.



Not a junkyard truck anymore. Who the hell uses a tahoe for a junkyard truck?
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Thanks!



It wasnt used as a junkyard truck, he bought it from a junkyard... it was a ceased vehicle that was well.. not loved by its owner.
 
Nice job :cool:



I see a lot of these big SUV's, especially Suburbans and Tahoes, that are in terrible condition. Its almost like the owners just give up on keeping them clean :)
 
Very, very nice and clean job.

Megs detailer line is awesome.

What ratios for APC+ did you use?

I just found out the + is for degreasers........I'm all over it now!
 
Thanks guys... :)



Justin.. I use 1:10, works just fine.



Xjm... Im not sure where he gets them from. This one was a auction from a junkyard full of ceased vehicles.
 
35TH LE said:
Thanks guys... :)



Justin.. I use 1:10, works just fine.



Xjm... Im not sure where he gets them from. This one was a auction from a junkyard full of ceased vehicles.
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10:1 went on THOSE dirty tires and wheels?

Man O' man....
 
justin30513 said:
10:1 went on THOSE dirty tires and wheels?

Man O' man....
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Just realized I had my dilution written wrong... yeah.. 10:1 although I did spray and then scrubbed a little. I was extremely impressed with how quick and easy they came clean... they were really nasty!
 
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