SWIRLS BE GONE! BLACK is BEAUTIFUL AGAIN!

[kromdom]

Firstly, thanks to MIKE for hosting a detail day for HTSC (Harley Trucks of Southern California)...learned a ton to say the least. Special thanks also to 2hotford for his tips and to all the knowledge in this forum. The September special was just icing on the cake.

Here is my tonneau cover: Mike's HOLOGRAM HALL OF SHAME

http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/gallery/data/500/983swirls.jpg

[kromdom]

http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/gallery/data/500/983DSC01348.JPG

Not perfect..but definitely better

[kromdom]

http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/gallery/data/500/983holograms.jpg

BTW, that is MIKE's hand letting the world know the horror show I have on my lid

[kromdom]

Those swirls NAGGED, SCARED AND EMBARASSED me to death all at the same time. MIKE, I DID pay attention in class...look at my lid now:

http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/gallery/data/500/983DSC01347.JPG

[kromdom]

Steps/products I used/followed all came from the detailing class + reading posts here:

Wash- Clay with QD, dry with MF.
#83, #82, #81, NXT Wax (1 coat), will do 2nd tomorrow.

Here's the hood,

http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/gallery/data/500/983DSC01351.JPG

[kromdom]

BTW, car under the cover is my wife's 'stang vert and you guessed it...she wants me to give it the same make over.

http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/gallery/data/500/983DSC01357.JPG

[kromdom]

http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/gallery/data/500/983kromdome1.jpg

WARNING: Do not get a black truck and then slap a lid on it unless you are ready to SWEAT.. A LOT!! Cannot imagine how much more I would have labored w/o the G-100

[kromdom]

http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/gallery/data/500/983DSC01346.JPG

Thanks to MIKE :bow :bow :bow to 2hotford :xyxthumbs BLACK IS BACK TO BEING BEAUTIFUL again!

[Newport Viper]

AWESOME JOB!!!!!!!:D

[Lt1Corvette]

WOW, The finish looks awsome. I really love the cloud reflective shot. It's amazing the color change on the paint, it looks so much darker.

[Bri]

Great job! I also use the exact same method and procedure with the products you used.. I must say it just produces stellar results!! I still have to give #80 a try though. Hehehe! Too much tools in the toolbox!!! Hahaha! congrats again!

[00Monte]

Wow! You have me convinced you paid attention in class! Truck looks great. Better get after that Stang. When Momma ain't happy ain't nobody happy!!:D

Don

[Tim Lingor]

WOW!!! Your truck looks awesome!!! :xyxthumbs That is one very dramatic before and after transformation!!! Well done!! :)

Tim

[kromdom]

Originally posted by 2hotford
WOW!!! Your truck looks awesome!!! :xyxthumbs That is one very dramatic before and after transformation!!! Well done!! :)
Tim
:bow :bow :bow , o great SEN-SEI! I am glad that I have brought honor to your sage advice and wisdom. NO BS, I have your replies to my PMs + other posts saved to WORD and printed so I can review it as I moved thru the stages (pad #s, PC settings, etc.). Thanks again, TIM!:db:

[00Monte]

HA!!! CLASSIC!! I am starting to feel the warm vibes of the illustrious great ones myself!! :bow :bow :bow

[100th #2888]

ROMEO, MY '03 IS IN NEED OF SOME LOVIN'. WHEN'S THE GTG SO WE CAN CLEAN UP "THE OTHER" BLACK TRUCK???
EXCELLENT JOB!!!!!

:cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :coolgleam :coolgleam :coolgleam

[kromdom]

100th,
A GTG usually brings more than one OTHER BLACK truck...in fact, LOTS of black trucks show up. I'm in the process of finishing a sign that reads; WILL DETAIL FOR MOD MONEY!!!!!:xyxthumbs

[Jimmy Buffit]

Looks Great.

You've received plenty of praise, and I'll bet your wife's Stang looks pretty good by now!

Sometimes we forget how nice it is to have genuine mfg online support.

Mike (and Lynn) Phillips do a wonderful job of supporting the Meguiar's product line.

Where's Mother's, Eagle One, Turtle Wax, ArmourAll, Blue Coral? I don't see online forums supporting their lines..

Jim

[Mike Phillips]

Originally posted by kromdom
I'm in the process of finishing a sign that reads; WILL DETAIL FOR MOD MONEY!!!!!:xyxthumbs

That's too funny! :D :D :D



Good job by the way kromdom!

:bigups :bigups :bigups


(See you Saturday at the Miata clinic)

[100th #2888]

Originally posted by kromdom
100th,
A GTG usually brings more than one OTHER BLACK truck...in fact, LOTS of black trucks show up. I'm in the process of finishing a sign that reads; WILL DETAIL FOR MOD MONEY!!!!!:xyxthumbs I GOT ONE BETTER: 21LBS OF RIB EYE, MARINATING FOR OVER A MONTH. TRADE THE USE OF YOUR POLISHER (BEFORE OCT 3RD FOR THE COBRA) FOR A STEAK THAT COULD GO FOR $25. LOL

:D :D :D :cool: :cool: :bow :bow :bow

[kromdom]

Originally posted by Jimmy Buffit
Looks Great.
You've received plenty of praise, and I'll bet your wife's Stang looks pretty good by now!
Sometimes we forget how nice it is to have genuine mfg online support.
Mike (and Lynn) Phillips do a wonderful job of supporting the Meguiar's product line.
Where's Mother's, Eagle One, Turtle Wax, ArmourAll, Blue Coral? I don't see online forums supporting their lines..
Jim
Thanks, JIM. The online support/help that is so abundantly available here (at no charge) is reason enough to go with MEG's and to a very great extent, convinced me to go with their products. Meeting MIKE in person during the detail day just solidified my choice.
In addition to the wife's 'stang, she also has a ...GASP!! BLACK SUV:wall: I also have 2 bikes. In her words; Well, better put all the money you spent to good use. Now when are you doing my SUV, it looks like crud parked next to your truck:wall: :wall:

[Chris Nemlich]

Every time I see these pictures I am amazed.

Great job!

:xyxthumbs

Chris

[100th #2888]

Originally posted by kromdom
100th,
A GTG usually brings more than one OTHER BLACK truck...in fact, LOTS of black trucks show up. I'm in the process of finishing a sign that reads; WILL DETAIL FOR MOD MONEY!!!!!:xyxthumbs
BRO,
I THINK THAT SOMETHING MIGHT BE ARRANGED. SORRY THAT YOU WON'T MAKE IT TOMORROW ("MUSTANGS BY THE BAY"). I'LL MAKE SURE TO E-MAIL SOME PICS.
100TH#2888

party: party:
:coolgleam :coolgleam :coolgleam :coolgleam :coolgleam

[ilanpro]

Great Job:xyxthumbs

[Mike Phillips]

***Bump***

The benefit from attending one of Meguair's Saturday Car Care 101 classes is the skills and knowledge required to undo someone else's damage and from then on, have the experience and expertise to

Do it yourself


:xyxthumbs

[TKDDAD]

http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/gallery/data/500/983kromdome1.jpg

WARNING: Do not get a black truck and then slap a lid on it unless you are ready to SWEAT.. A LOT!! Cannot imagine how much more I would have labored w/o the G-100

You would have died without the G-100...that's way too much black paint not to use a machine...looks awesome !...great work.