GerryC Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 So I finally had a full day to devote to the G8, unfortunately this day was Wednesday and it was 95 degrees out. I began at 9am and finished around 4pm. First thing's first, somebody had to be evicted for the day. Talk about a rough start to their relationship...she even covered herself in shame. Taped everything off... This is the only before pic I have of any swirls, and in comparison to other parts of the car, this was nothing. I did 1 pass of SHR/orange pad, and a second pass on specific areas that needed it. Revive by hand afterwards, then MSW. After, today, in the sun (and a much more bearable 70 degrees) There are a few parts where not all the swirls came out, but I don't have any more tylenol left so they'll have to stay. I put on a coat of Americana today, on top of the existing base coat of MSW. The color is significantly brighter now than it was before, I couldn't be happier with the results Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DP 08 GXP Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 lookin real good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundog Detailing Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Looks fantastic:2thumbs: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GXPaycheck Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Grrrr8 job! White is hard to photograph. BTW, those side markers pull out pretty easy. Makes cleaning around them a bit easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spot Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Very nice work, Gerry! <input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Nice job Gerry! How do you like your G8? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Ls1 Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Looks great. I love the G8s in white:drool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kustom_FX Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 MY GOD! The depth in that white is AMAZING! I am dying here! I keep adding to my Adams Fund every week, and from my side jobs. Soon very soon.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooners Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPEGXP Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Car looks amazing! Random question, is the green tape any different than the blue painters tape? Is it just because I also own a G8, or is there really a lot of Pontiac owners on this forum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XQIZT Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Outstanding....makes me wanna tackle my white Colorado. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natch02 Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 A+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G8GT721 Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 car looks GRRRR8. i also have a white G8 and under the florescents in the garage it looks great, but in the sun, i can see the swirls. Do you use halogens, if so how many watt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDuff Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Gerry the G8 looks great! John it does seem like there are a lot of us G8 owners and we all love the car. Gerry the one thing that will make the job easier is to debadge that back end. It is really nice not to have to deal with those decals. I love it when I see people pull along side me and then fall back and then pull back up. I know they are looking for something to tell them what car it is. The Pontiac emblem on the front is the only one I left on because it has 3 drilled holes. You have to love these Adams products and the results on our cars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerryC Posted May 29, 2010 Author Share Posted May 29, 2010 Car looks amazing! Random question, is the green tape any different than the blue painters tape? Is it just because I also own a G8, or is there really a lot of Pontiac owners on this forum?I found the green tape to come off much easier. I believe it's the same tape that pinstripers use Nice job Gerry! How do you like your G8? I love it! I get stares from people in $60,000+ luxury cars like "what the hell is that thing?!" People at gas stations and at stoplights always ask about it. I drove past a silver one and we waved at each other. It's just like driving the vette around without having to drive the vette around car looks GRRRR8. i also have a white G8 and under the florescents in the garage it looks great, but in the sun, i can see the swirls. Do you use halogens, if so how many watt?I have halogens but I am unsure of the wattage. I believe they are twin 1000w lamps. Gerry the G8 looks great! John it does seem like there are a lot of us G8 owners and we all love the car. Gerry the one thing that will make the job easier is to debadge that back end. It is really nice not to have to deal with those decals.I have thought about taking off the 'PONTIAC' and leaving the G8, since I have the italian flag badge on the left side and I have a thing for symmetry. I've been able to clean around the letters though. I'm still 50/50 undecided since I kind of like the way they look: Thank you everyone else for the kind remarks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Blue tape is for household painting, green is for the automobile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyfox Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 Killer job man. Makes me want to tackle the acres of white paint on the 4Runner now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaleenJOE Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Loks great. The more i see these G8's the more i am liking them Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Nice work Gerry! White can hold a BIG shine, contrary to popular belief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB3 Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 That is some pretty white paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerryC Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingwater Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Just seen this! Awesome job detailing the G8 Gerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srod54321 Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Loks great. The more i see these G8's the more i am liking them Joe You should try driving one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerryC Posted June 9, 2010 Author Share Posted June 9, 2010 I was bored today so I decided to de-badge the P O N T I A C letters from my trunk sorry for the cell phone pics Squirted some Goo-Gone behind the letters to soften up the adhesive, dragged some dental floss behind them and they came right off. Needed something a little stronger to get rid of the adhesive remaining on the car. This stuff is magic in a can And after claying, polishing, and waxing the area, it's like they were never even there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Cool!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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