Layson

Thanks for the help. I am sure I will have some more questions when I get started!!! Thanks again!!!

Good idea!!!

I'm not sure I would do much wet sanding on my factory finish as I don't think they are as thick as say a custom paint job would be.

 

I do however do it a lot on my cars for rock chip correction.

 

I have a few photos already taken last night and had to wait for the clear to dry to wet sand it again tonight and see if it's level with the surface then I will start the polishing phase.

 

I'll post pics...

 

Chris

What is your process of repairing rock chips?? I am curious. Thanks!

I don't know if this is the proper forum. Anybody know the process of wet sanding and what is involved?

This is somthing that I have always wanted to learn how to do.

thanks!!

Nice ride!! Someday I would love to do a cummins conversion!!!

Thanks everyone!!

The only reason it is a money pit is because I will never have it completed. I enjoy working on it way too much to ever finish it.

Thanks here are a few more pics... The truck is painted in memory of my younger brother Ryan who was killed in Iraq.

It is alot of money to make them go fast. You don't just have to buy a chip to get to 400... LOL

The 7.3 shown above has a GT42 turbo, Hybrid injectors, BTS transmission, Headstuds, Valvesprings, fass fuel system, water injection and a custom chip from BTS. The truck dyno'd at 490 horsepower.... not bad for a 7.3.

Cool. Next time I will probably be down there is the diesel drags this summer. May have to look you guys up!

You are right about that... without any mods to the 6.4 they are pigs compared to the 7.3L...

diesels are fun dont get me wrong and be glad that he has the 7.3 the 6.4 doesnt even come close.

I don't know... but there are a few with a DPF delete and some spartan tunes that are putting down 600 plus horsepower... with stock internals and stock tranny... Just crazy!

Yep... I have seen those. I am more of a diesel guy... But we are talking about an old crew cab diesel 7.3L that he uses to pick up the grandkids in... We used to call it the grandpa truck... no more though..

Yeah that was quite the cleanup...

Just buffed out my friends superduty... 6 hours later and it turned out great. Love that machine polish kit!! There isn't a single scratch in it now... he won't be taking it elk hunting again...

You vette's better watchout... it runs a 13.2 1/4 mile...

the other replies hit it on the head - go with Detail Spray (the amount of which based on the amount of dust) and Adams microfiber.

 

Also, something that I learned the hard way is that it pays-off to use a ladder to get the roof of the truck. If you find yourself standing on the running board or something you will risk leaning up against the door frame with your clothing, etc. I have found spots of minor scratching that is 100% attributable to leaning on it in jeans or even a cheap cotton t-shirt...better safe than sorry...

I know what you mean. I have a nice set of aluminum scaffolding to get to the hard to reach places. I have only done half the roof of the truck. Have not touched the canopy yet... that will be fun...

Welcome, I'm Near Eugene. Crow if you know were that is:pc:

Nice, I work in Harrisburg...

Are your rims the dc-1 rims in crome

No they are MKW M-19's

Once you machine polish and remove all the scratches then run that duster over... It does make some nice scratches...

That sounds like the way to go... Thanks!

Wish I could have made it. Was up in Seattle that day. Will you be planning a trip in Oregon again?

What is the best way to remove a thin layer of dust off of a freshly waxed vehicle? After spending all that time buffing out all the fine scratches I don't want to do scratch it all over again... But I also don't want to have to wash the dang thing just becuase of a small layer of dust.

Any help would be great!

Thanks! It does take a long time to buff it out...

Bought the orbital buffing kit. Great stuff... looking forward to learning more....

Here is my money pit..