Opeth Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Got my car back from the body shop on Friday (from the spoiler incident) Also, got my Adam's order on Friday. So I went to work today. Used Americana for the first time today. I absolutely loved it. Went on smooth, came off smooth. And left an unparalelled shine! Couldn't wax the newly painted panels and spoiler, but everything else got two coats of APW and a coat of BSG. Hood: Roof: Thanks for looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Lookin real good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-V8V Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 :drool::drool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiterp199 Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Looks Good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GXPaycheck Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 (Shoulda got the Holden spoiler!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natch02 Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Gotta love that black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70'sChevyGirl Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Looks good as new but better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Black! Looks good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opeth Posted October 25, 2009 Author Share Posted October 25, 2009 (Shoulda got the Holden spoiler!) I wanted to do something different, but I dont like any of the holden ones I've seen. Are there more than just the VE and VE SS spoilers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GXPaycheck Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 I wanted to do something different, but I dont like any of the holden ones I've seen. Are there more than just the VE and VE SS spoilers? The HSV spoiler, but it's pretty aggressive. I like the SV-6 (VE), but it's still a tad too big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opeth Posted October 25, 2009 Author Share Posted October 25, 2009 The HSV spoiler, but it's pretty aggressive. I like the SV-6 (VE), but it's still a tad too big. Yeah. A little too...something. I just havent seen any I liked. I did however make the GXP rear diffuser switch. I didnt like the honeycomb. The less honeycomb to clean on this car the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opeth Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 Put two more coats of APW on today. I had to tell myself that anymore than that would be inconsequential. I just love using it! Its awesome! Here's a couple more pics. I cant stop looking at her!:drool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjwvette Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Excellent.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GXPimpin Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Just curious but is there a cure window for APW i usually wait till the next day at least cuz i thought i had too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opeth Posted October 27, 2009 Author Share Posted October 27, 2009 No. The Machine Super Wax does need the 12 hour cure before putting anything else on. But I'm pretty sure APW does not need the over night cure. The detailing elite, is this correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ1o87 Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Very nice, how long do you have to wait before polishing the new panel and spoiler? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opeth Posted October 27, 2009 Author Share Posted October 27, 2009 Very nice, how long do you have to wait before polishing the new panel and spoiler? 60 days. Its like a prison sentence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ1o87 Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 60 days. Its like a prison sentence. Good to know, I probably have the same wait time for the front quarter panel that is going to be painted. Should have her back tomorrow atleast. How did the job come out, can you tell the difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opeth Posted October 27, 2009 Author Share Posted October 27, 2009 Not really. Up super close in direct sun, it is slightly lighter and the reflection might be less crisp than the surrounding panels. And there is one little dimple that wasn't there before. Overall I am really pleased with the job they did matching and painting the bumper and spoiler. I think these are only noticable to me, as I spend an inordinate amount of time with my face jammed up to the paint. Good to hear you're getting your's back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s_rhoden Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 I was going to ask because in your first pic you can tell that the bumper is a little lighter where the sun hits it directly. Still looks good though. Black is a hard color to match especially if there is any flake in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GXPaycheck Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Yeah. A little too...something. I just havent seen any I liked. I did however make the GXP rear diffuser switch. I didnt like the honeycomb. The less honeycomb to clean on this car the better. I have my diffuser in the garage waiting patiently to go on :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opeth Posted October 28, 2009 Author Share Posted October 28, 2009 I was going to ask because in your first pic you can tell that the bumper is a little lighter where the sun hits it directly. Still looks good though. Black is a hard color to match especially if there is any flake in it. Yeah. However, the picture seems to be worse than than it is in person. It is not that easily distinguishable when looking at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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