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pay up!

Very nice! Great job and congrats on the trophy.

If it was totally trashed you might be able to use the carpet brushes on a cyclo or a single brush on a rupes mini or pc w/correct backing plate instead of brushing by hand. I know Dan (TheWolf) does his tires this way on occasion. I don't know if this would work or not...just a thought.

Welcome Stan!

You have come to the right place. Post up some pics when you have time. There are a lot of good people with a lot of good information here. Living in an apartment complex you may want to check out Adam's RW or WW. 

Welcome Len!

Post up some pics of your rides. This is a great place to learn and ask questions. Just beware...your wallet will not like us...we are terrible enablers around here.

They do mention painting on the site Jim posted. Powder would be best as far as durability. For protection you may want to try to find some Quick Sealant that some dealers might have left over. That would be the best product to keep the matte looking matte. If you cant find any then I would use G&G but I think I would stay away from LPS. Also the DWC, if you do need to use it I would dilute it to 1:1. 

^ Yes what are they coated with?

I would get this information and then look for a cleaning and care solution. I would be careful with DWC. test it in a small inconspicuous area before you hose down your brand new wheels with it. being a custom set of wheels I would try to stay up on the cleaning and care with car shampoo/ WW / RW / DS . The least aggressive method and keeping up with it will be the best as far as keeping the coating in good condition.

LPS may not be the best depending on what the coating is. It may stain like it does plastic trim. (don't know this but be careful with it) I would lean toward G&G for them unless the surface is slick like paint.

Congrats John! Sending prayers your way.

The only time I do a standard 2-bucket wash with the foam cannon, using a clear water rinse bucket, is if the truck is really hammered. 

I wanna see a picture of that!

In other words you don't do a 2-bucket very often.

Have a great time. you have all earned it! Merry Christmas!

Good news! looking forward to the pics.

 The guy who made it is a very good detailer, but he said at a certain point in the video that he didn't care about getting swirls!

+1 for the shampoo! I have a jug and a half of megs ultimate that I wont use anymore...I was going to use it up on my DDs but I cant go back now that I have used Adam's

+1

a pressure washer makes a huge difference on what is removed on the initial rinse.

I spray it on and wipe with no pressure with the WW towel, use all 4 sides rolling the towel to keep a clean part on the paint, then take the plush towel and do the same. It seems to be completely gone, and I can't see anything until I check it with a light.

 

 

You should be able to use your plush towel and buff the residue once you "wipe and roll" with the WW towel as the WW towel should pick up the dust and dirt. Maybe this is what you are doing and I just misunderstood your statement but "buffing" the residue may eliminate the streaking. I Have never tried WW but I do use diluted RW with the WW towels and have good results.

Usually a body shop will only do what they have to. They will make it look good enough to get it out the door. I know a painter here in my home town that HATES running a buffer and he has perfected spraying clear to the point that he doesn't have to very often. If there are no holograms on the side they fixed I would be surprised if they would have touched the other side unless it was rough enough that they needed to try to match the new shiny side by shining up the other side. On the other hand, it sounds like you have spent a little time with this vehicle so I think you would have noticed them before so there is only one place they could have come from. I also think that going back to the shop to have it fixed is not the best idea. As stated above, if they did that in the first place that is what you will get as a "fix" also.

If you need to set your mind at ease about it you could call or stop in and ask if they did buff it. They will probably tell you how they did it at no charge and "doesn't it look great?" type of BS. At least you would know you need to find a new shop for next time.

Just remember not to seal or wax that new paint until it has fully cured out. the shop should have given you a time frame (usually around 60-90 days).

Are there also holograms on the passenger side where the repair took place?

That sounds like my wife's family also. That's a good idea sending them a broad list so you don't know exactly what you're getting.

I also asked for Adam's from my wife... I asked for a blaster sidekick and upgraded my request to a B3-CD when Adam's started carrying it.

Welcome. Nice camaro. You won't be disappointed by the results when you get a chance to use the products

Nice!

Welcome! And I second the videos... The are well produced and give you a good handle on what is available and how to properly use it.

Welcome! As you can see, lots of great people and advice here.

Welcome!

Didn't even notice that, thanks

Welcome Joe!