Been a while for me......

ebpcivicsi said:
..We had about 8 cars in here last week, but it was pretty packed. :D
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Nice shop, good thing you're neater than I am with the rotary :D looks like you'd have to watch it when it comes to sling.



How's the lighting for marring-spotting?
 
Accumulator said:
Nice shop, good thing you're neater than I am with the rotary :D looks like you'd have to watch it when it comes to sling.



How's the lighting for marring-spotting?
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You know it's funny, even when I first started using the rotary I never got any sling. Perhaps it's the small pads with the products that I use. :nixweiss You are right though, it is a little tight. :D



The lighting is really not so good. I just use my halogens and I am fine. I didn't really get in on the pre-construction side so I couldn't make requests. I am thinking of putting in an "arch" that would consist of *many* metal halide fixtures. I found a guy on ebay that regularly sells lots of 10 for under $300.
 
SilvaBimma said:
HiTemp Heavy Cut. BF Finishing Polish is expensive, you could order 106FF as a 32oz.
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16oz of BF FP is $26.99



32oz of Menzerna 106FF is $49.99



I would say that it comes down to your needs. I use a lot, so I ordered the Menzerna, for the average user, the BF would be better.
 
Excellent work as usual and both cars look great. Not sure whether it is the lighting and I think the one with #21 looks better and deeper.
 
ebpcivicsi said:
You know it's funny, even when I first started using the rotary I never got any sling. ..
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Heh heh, maybe you were just *born* with the magic touch :D



The lighting is really not so good. I just use my halogens and I am fine... I am thinking of putting in an "arch" that would consist of *many* metal halide fixtures. I found a guy on ebay that regularly sells lots of 10 for under $300.
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I always end up sticking with a number of portable lights. For one thing, I'm never sure whether the arch would end up being a nuisance when I'm not using it and/or that it might somehow not work all that well and I'd end up using the old lights anyhow. If you *do* go with such a thing, I'd sure like to see/hear about it.
 
I Have a black Cts-v and have the same swirling or marring (or whatever term you all use) as those other V's did. One of my door panels seems slightly orange peeled and faded compared to the others - any suggestions with what I could do to fix this???....Im located in Tallahassee and would love someone who could detail my vehicle with the care and thoroughness that the thread starter did....I would like to know what something like that would cost. Thanks. Ps I wouldnt need the interior done.
 
04ctsvfl said:
I Have a black Cts-v and have the same swirling or marring (or whatever term you all use) as those other V's did. One of my door panels seems slightly orange peeled and faded compared to the others - any suggestions with what I could do to fix this???....Im located in Tallahassee and would love someone who could detail my vehicle with the care and thoroughness that the thread starter did....I would like to know what something like that would cost. Thanks. Ps I wouldnt need the interior done.
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You should make a post in the "southeast" section of the regional forums.



I would have to see the door in question, but this paint can "haze" very easily when polished. Perhaps it was polished from the dealer?



I would expect to pay around $400 or so for the job to be done right. At least that is what I would charge, perhaps a bit more if the interior is in bad shape. It really all depends on the car.......
 
Been a while for me.....
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Me too :).





Sounds like a lot has been going on with you (we will have to catch up!). Your work leaves even the most analytical person scratching their heads looking for faults. My goodness, with work like that, I think your only problem will be finding hours in the day to control the queue of cars waiting outside your house :D.
 
G35stilez said:
Me too :).





Sounds like a lot has been going on with you (we will have to catch up!). Your work leaves even the most analytical person scratching their heads looking for faults. My goodness, with work like that, I think your only problem will be finding hours in the day to control the queue of cars waiting outside your house :D.
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Hi Sean, long time no see. :D Thanks for the compliments--it's snowing here, but I am detailing a SC'ed Range Rover in the heat. :D Shoot me an email when you get a chance...
 
04ctsvfl said:
I Have a black Cts-v and have the same swirling or marring (or whatever term you all use) as those other V's did.
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I also have a V close to the same condition. Most of the washing has been done by me but have been through the dreaded car wash a few times. Once I remove the cob webbing what can be done to help protect the soft clear coat on these cars. Is there anything you can do or add to the finish to increase the hardness of the paint?



Thanks



Dan
 
capt. dan said:
I also have a V close to the same condition. Most of the washing has been done by me but have been through the dreaded car wash a few times. Once I remove the cob webbing what can be done to help protect the soft clear coat on these cars. Is there anything you can do or add to the finish to increase the hardness of the paint?



Thanks



Dan
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Negative--I would trade the car. :D



Seriously, even with the most gentle washing/drying process, that paint *will* mar and need polishing several times a year to stay swirl-free...
 
ebpcivicsi said:
Negative--I would trade the car. :D
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I have heard that the resale isnt good on these things so I will keep it for a while. :chuckle:



Guess I better invest in a PC and a little polish. Thanks for the response.



Dan
 
looks awesome man, really good job. got a question, what is your remedy to get those painted wheels spotless, i tried an old claybar but to know luck, and i cant quite get these little spots off the wheels???
 
Wes Man said:
looks awesome man, really good job. got a question, what is your remedy to get those painted wheels spotless, i tried an old claybar but to know luck, and i cant quite get these little spots off the wheels???
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Tarminator, or any strong solvent should remove them with ease.



capt. dan, one of the worst vehicles for depreciation on the road--not a problem, unless you want to sell it. :D I actually fell in love with the car after driving it--I would actually consider picking up a mint 04 for about 35K. :D
 
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