Finally did it! (pics)

[mblouir]

Following up on this:

http://www.adamsforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1459

 

Spring break finally rolled around and I did a little paint correction. I managed to find a bit of time between projects and homework so graciously assigned by professors over break. It rained yesterday so I had to wait for it to stop before I could wash and clay it. Got finished claying around 4 am and managed to find a little bit of sleep. Woke up today, chugged some coffee, and dressed the trim/tires, polished, waxed, etc...

 

 

 

 

 

 

This was my main goal today--swirl removal:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Since it rained I had a little fun before the detail....so this is what I had to start with:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And this is what I ended up with after a lot of sweat and some sore arms:

 

 

(Did a quick interior job, too. The white specks on the close-ups/reflectos are in the paint.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks Adam for some great products! I love the deep shine! I still have some deeper scratches to remove since this is my daily driver, but those can wait for when I have a lot of free time. I'm extremely satisfied and happy that my truck now looks like she should. Nothing but hand-washing with proper technique from now on. I'm in the process of buying some ptm fender flares because the ones I have now are just spray-painted to match so they don't take dressing too well.

Edited March 17, 2009 by mblouir

[Team Adam's]

Great work!

[Bill-V8V]

WOW !!!!!!

 

That would make a great submission for the never ending before and after contest :D:D:D

[Loud Pedal]

Good job Matt

 

You got that thing looking good

[mblouir]

WOW !!!!!!

 

That would make a great submission for the never ending before and after contest :D:D:D

 

Thanks gentlemen. I was wondering if the contest had ended yet--hadn't checked in a while.

[Bill-V8V]

Thanks gentlemen. I was wondering if the contest had ended yet--hadn't checked in a while.

 

 

I don't think that thing will ever end but it's a good contest anyways

[Babyfer]

WOW!!! that black is soo nice when it's clean..

 

 

 

*looks outside at my dirty black car that i haven't driven in weeks *

[JJ1o87]

Came out really nice. I'd shoot myself if I had to detail that truck tho. Takes me all day with the challenger, I'd be out there all month doing that big *** pickup!

[Chris@Adams]

Good Job ! You gotta love black !

[mblouir]

I don't think that thing will ever end but it's a good contest anyways

 

I threw them over that way. Thanks for the compliments--it certainly was a job. I wish I had time right now to get out all the defects but I'm extremely satisfied with how it turned out. Yes I love the black.

[jjwvette]

That mudder looks good

[JCHall]

How long did that take you?

 

Jim

[mblouir]

Jim,

 

I washed/clayed the night before...that took from roughly 10pm to 4am. It was raining so I had to wait for it to stop before I washed it, which is why I did it so late. Tried to take my time claying--it was a job.

 

 

For the corrective work, I started around 9am and finished around 4pm. I don't think that 7 hours is too bad, considering I could have taken more time (or more days) and gotten out every single swirl mark. I got out a large majority, though. When I say corrective work I include the swirl/haze remover, fine machine polish, and waxing.

[JCHall]

I'd say you did a GREAT job - in HALF the time I thought it took you! That's a LOT of square inches no matter what!

 

I'm gonna guess it was a lot more fun getting it dirty!

 

Jim

[mblouir]

Yeah next chance I have I'm going to really take a long time on it. Spread it out over several days and get every flaw out. It was a blast getting it dirty, although I couldn't help but worry about how many quarters I'd waste at the self-serve hosing off the undercarriage.

 

Thanks!

[Junkman2008]

That's night and day difference! Outstanding!

[mblouir]

Thanks Junkman!

[livingwater]

Very nice job on your truck...

How long did it take to achieve those results?

[Superdutytd]

Jim,

 

I washed/clayed the night before...that took from roughly 10pm to 4am. It was raining so I had to wait for it to stop before I washed it, which is why I did it so late. Tried to take my time claying--it was a job.

 

 

For the corrective work, I started around 9am and finished around 4pm. I don't think that 7 hours is too bad, considering I could have taken more time (or more days) and gotten out every single swirl mark. I got out a large majority, though. When I say corrective work I include the swirl/haze remover, fine machine polish, and waxing.

 

 

A while it looks like

[70'sChevyGirl]

Great job...all the swirls are gone!!!

 

You'd make a great Detailing Cabana Boy!!

[livingwater]

Even the interior shines:thumbsup:

Sure beats the old days when I used to use lemon Pledge on the seats and dash...

 

The lemon pledge on the bench seat worked good. I'd make a hard right turn and my girl friend (Married her 35 years ago) would slide right over next to me...

[Bubba]

Great job, the paint really:lurk:'s now!

[11chevz71]

All you need to do now is my truck and put your rims and tires on it to

[LeeS55AMG]

Sweet Truck! Never seen a "Blackout" Series. Great detail, love those wheels.