sparg93 Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Last year I purchased a '99 Tahoe and since buying it, i've decided to start modifying it. With all the $$ going into the truck, it's now even more painful to look at how horrible the paint looks. Typical SUV story - it's been well taken care of, but for wash/wax, the local car wash seemed to be the place the previous owner took it. I've watched the videos online and they're great. I did pick up a porter cable, so I'm armed and ready, now it's just time to buy all the polishes/waxes etc. For a SUV in the condition I'm describing, where's a good starting point for the paint??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-V8V Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 First, Welcome to AF Second, the best thing you can do for your paint is to watch ALL of the video's available on this forum before you ever go near it with the PC. Your paint will love you for it http://www.adamspolishes.com/t-videos.aspx You also have The Junkmans video's. There is more than one way to polish your paint. Adam and AJ use different techniques to get to the same destination. Watch them all and write down questions, we are all here to answer those questions for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparg93 Posted June 28, 2011 Author Share Posted June 28, 2011 Great - thank you! I just watched over an hour of videos...Adam & Dylan working on that black Z06...amazing and incredibly informative!! Having this site and the videos is truly amazing...can't wait to get more involved around here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-V8V Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Just be prepared for that first detail, those things have a ton of surface area to correct. Is it black ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparg93 Posted June 28, 2011 Author Share Posted June 28, 2011 yup - black and the 4dr model...6700lbs of needed attention The Super Sealant and the grey pad...should I only use that when I get the scratches out?? Also, when would i use the Fine Machine Polish? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormChaser Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Welcome to the family! Good luck on the correction of your ride. I do believe we would like pictures though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sparg93 Posted June 28, 2011 Author Share Posted June 28, 2011 I'm almost 100% sold on Mickey Thompson Classics with 285/70/17 ProComps....the rims on their now are in really rough shape and the rubber is on it's last leg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 :welcomebanner: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYBEN Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Welcome Craig! where in NJ are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyGator Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Welcome... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson4450 Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 welcome nj here as well Im in somerset near rutgers where are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparg93 Posted June 28, 2011 Author Share Posted June 28, 2011 wow - bunch of jersey folks on here! I'm in Freehold (Monmouth County), but work in Manhattan so I'm always up & down the Turnpike and Parkway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson4450 Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Im off exit 9 new brunswick exit like 15 minutes from there if you have any questions feel free to stop by I have just about everything adams makes lol also Pete AKA jersey gator is down your way not far from you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gencoupe3dot8 Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 I'm in Woodbridge with my daughter in Freehold, I was just there on Sunday. I lived in Freehold for almost 20 years... As for what when: 1) Rinse (firehose nozzle, pressure washer.. etc) to get "big dirt off" (insert branch of here for wheels and tires, wheel wells) 2) Foam (lifts dirt off paint) 3) Two bucket wash (two mitts/pads, one for top of truck (paint) one for lower half (paint) 4) Rinse 5) Sheet dry 6) Blow dry (leaf blower (electric), compressed air, Metrovac..etc) 7) Towel dry as needed (use DS) (insert branch for engine bay detail here) 8) Baggie test (for clay) 9) Clay as needed, lots of DS or WW as lubricant 10) rinse off... 11) Examine paint... 11 a) If heavier swirls SSR with Green pad, then b 11 If lighter swirls SHR with Orange pad, then c 11 c) If washing swirls FMP 12) Possible branches are MSS (as sealant/LSP) or 12 a) MSS then BG then Americana (as LSP/final wax) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparg93 Posted June 28, 2011 Author Share Posted June 28, 2011 wow small world! I was just in woodbridge getting a custom tune for my Tahoe. Daniel, I will definitely take you up on that offer b/c my mind is racing with ideas and what I can hopefully make this car look like. As a side note - the burgundy mustang in the reflection of the Tahoe. Unfortunately the clear coat is gone and when I wax it, paint is rubbing off on my towels. Any recommendations for how I can fix this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson4450 Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 wow small world! I was just in woodbridge getting a custom tune for my Tahoe. Daniel, I will definitely take you up on that offer b/c my mind is racing with ideas and what I can hopefully make this car look like. As a side note - the burgundy mustang in the reflection of the Tahoe. Unfortunately the clear coat is gone and when I wax it, paint is rubbing off on my towels. Any recommendations for how I can fix this? Basically you have to repaint your car lol I dont think you can just reclear because the basecoat is now oxidized and such. Yeah Im off on the weekends and on wednesdays I work 4 10s so whenever you want to come over and check stuff out let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparg93 Posted June 28, 2011 Author Share Posted June 28, 2011 Yup -that's what i was thinking to with the repaint. Great, i'll reach out to you when I have a free weekend and would love to stop by. This weekend i'm converting my vacuum brakes to hyrdo boost...it's going to be a long two days with bruised knuckles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyGator Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 wow - bunch of jersey folks on here! I'm in Freehold (Monmouth County), but work in Manhattan so I'm always up & down the Turnpike and Parkway. Dirty Jersey rocks with Adams. I'm in Freehold often and would be glad to lend you a hand and some advice if you need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparg93 Posted June 28, 2011 Author Share Posted June 28, 2011 Peter, that would be great. Beautiful Mustang! I'll probably start the exterior detailing the third wkd in July. If you are around this weekend I'd love to hear your opinion and thoughts and show you the two vehicles I'm working on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson4450 Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 you just missed two detail clinics in the area there was one with junkman at thompson racing in doylestown PA and then one in norwood nj at detailers domain with Phil great times and great hosts at both shops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyGator Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Peter, that would be great. Beautiful Mustang! I'll probably start the exterior detailing the third wkd in July. If you are around this weekend I'd love to hear your opinion and thoughts and show you the two vehicles I'm working on. Sent you a pm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric@thompsonracing.us Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Welcome to the forum, nice project vehicle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson4450 Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 by the way im a truck guy too here is a couple pics of my truck unfortunately it looks nothing like that at the moment due to buying a house and haveing a baby in the last 2 months but it will again soon I hope lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparg93 Posted June 28, 2011 Author Share Posted June 28, 2011 beautiful - i love how your routed the exhaust! Firefighter?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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