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My friend Matt called me late one Friday night.
He needed help! He’d just heard about a car stereo competition and his demo car was scratched and filthy... Could I help him clean it up?
Well, it was already 10:00 at night but I told him if he could transport the car to me, I’d do what I could to help.
The car has a pretty capable stereo system- All Alpine. A CDA9884 head unit sends out the info to an MRP F300 4-channel amplifier. While it’s not a large-sized amp, it’s about all he could fit in the confined space available to him. A single 10” Type S sub handles the low frequencies (firing downward, through the trunk), while a pair of 6.5” Type S coaxials cover the top-end music needs. The system runs off of an MRP F300 4-channel amp.
He ended up doing pretty well in the SPL portion of the contest, hitting a 135.2 dB level. That’s not too shabby for a convertible!
The finish was funny-
Everything we tried left scratches.
Any product containing solvent wreaked havoc upon the surface.
Time to experiment.
We tried almost everything- Even BUTTER!
Okay- The butter was Matt’s idea...
He saw some tv show that made him recommend it. Those darned infomercials.
In the end, NXT Tech Wax applied with a W8006 at low speed worked best for removing defects.
The Detailer Water Based Dressing really made the car POP.
It was fun.
A small arsenal of products. Meguiar's, Lubriderm, Pledge. Only the best...
She's a blue Pony...
Interior shot...
Engine- Errr, Amplifier. Battery upgraded to a lawnmower variety. Beauty panel removed...
Matt dials in the interior. M9910 Ultimate Wipe & Hyper Dressing...
Slow passes & slow rpm with NXT Tech Wax. Water-spritzing really helped!...
Who knew NXT Tech Wax could polish a windshield?...
Time for the LSP. Durability is questionable...
A layer of dressing helps the car GLOW. Even Coat Applicator...
Matt bumps the system as he makes a final pass...!
The system jams for about eight hours parked... Two if she's driven hard..!
He needed help! He’d just heard about a car stereo competition and his demo car was scratched and filthy... Could I help him clean it up?
Well, it was already 10:00 at night but I told him if he could transport the car to me, I’d do what I could to help.
The car has a pretty capable stereo system- All Alpine. A CDA9884 head unit sends out the info to an MRP F300 4-channel amplifier. While it’s not a large-sized amp, it’s about all he could fit in the confined space available to him. A single 10” Type S sub handles the low frequencies (firing downward, through the trunk), while a pair of 6.5” Type S coaxials cover the top-end music needs. The system runs off of an MRP F300 4-channel amp.
He ended up doing pretty well in the SPL portion of the contest, hitting a 135.2 dB level. That’s not too shabby for a convertible!
The finish was funny-
Everything we tried left scratches.
Any product containing solvent wreaked havoc upon the surface.
Time to experiment.
We tried almost everything- Even BUTTER!
Okay- The butter was Matt’s idea...
He saw some tv show that made him recommend it. Those darned infomercials.
In the end, NXT Tech Wax applied with a W8006 at low speed worked best for removing defects.
The Detailer Water Based Dressing really made the car POP.
It was fun.
A small arsenal of products. Meguiar's, Lubriderm, Pledge. Only the best...
She's a blue Pony...
Interior shot...
Engine- Errr, Amplifier. Battery upgraded to a lawnmower variety. Beauty panel removed...
Matt dials in the interior. M9910 Ultimate Wipe & Hyper Dressing...
Slow passes & slow rpm with NXT Tech Wax. Water-spritzing really helped!...
Who knew NXT Tech Wax could polish a windshield?...
Time for the LSP. Durability is questionable...
A layer of dressing helps the car GLOW. Even Coat Applicator...
Matt bumps the system as he makes a final pass...!
The system jams for about eight hours parked... Two if she's driven hard..!
Your friend is a giant!
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