Just detailed my Lightning (not 56K friendly)...

[gb387]

1. Wash w/Gold Class Car Wash Shampoo & Conditioner (http://www.meguiars.com/store_meguiars/product_detail.cfm?sku=G-71)
2. Clay w/Meguars Clay and Last Touch Spray Detailer (http://www.meguiars.com/store_meguiars/product_detail.cfm?sku=D-155)
3. Wash w/Gold Class Car Wash Shampoo & Conditioner (http://www.meguiars.com/store_meguiars/product_detail.cfm?sku=G-71)
4. #9 2.0 Swirl Remover (http://www.meguiars.com/store_meguiars/product_detail.cfm?sku=M-09)
5. Body Shop Professional Hand Polish (http://www.meguiars.com/store_meguiars/product_detail.cfm?sku=M-81)
6. NXT Generation Tech Wax (http://www.meguiars.com/store_meguiars/product_detail.cfm?sku=G-127) (2 Coats)

I applied all products with my PC then removed all by hand with Microfiber towels, except the NXT, it was removed with a Ultimate Bonnet (http://www.meguiars.com/store_meguiars/product_detail.cfm?sku=M-99).

I detailed the wheels using:
1. Deep Crystal Paint Cleaner (http://www.meguiars.com/store_meguiars/product_detail.cfm?sku=A-30)
2. Polished with #81 Body Shop Professional Hand Polish (http://www.meguiars.com/store_meguiars/product_detail.cfm?sku=M-81)
3. NXT Generation Tech Wax (http://www.meguiars.com/store_meguiars/product_detail.cfm?sku=G-127) (should stand up to the heat)

After all that I applied some Gold Class Endurance High Gloss (http://www.meguiars.com/store_meguiars/product_detail.cfm?sku=G-75) to the tires.

I moved on to the trim using #38 Tire & Trim Dressing Gel (http://www.meguiars.com/store_meguiars/product_detail.cfm?sku=M-38) on all the black plastic. The bed cover and interior got a shot of NXT Generation Tech Protectant (http://www.meguiars.com/store_meguiars/product_detail.cfm?sku=G-129). Finished up by polishing my exhaust tips up with some NXT Generation All Metal Polysh (http://www.meguiars.com/store_meguiars/product_detail.cfm?sku=G-130).

Here are some photos:
http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/gallery/data/500/121Right_Side1-med.jpg

http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/gallery/data/500/121Left_Side-med.jpg

http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/gallery/data/500/121Lightning-med.jpg

http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/gallery/data/500/121Hood_with_products.jpg

http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/gallery/data/500/121Drives_Door-med.jpg

Here is a neat reflection shot on my right side door. I Have a flag on my garage wall and after some moving around I managed to get what I wanted. (For those who notice the flag is properly displayed on the wall it was turned around only for the photo.)
http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/gallery/data/500/121Flag_Reflection-med.jpg

[Don]

This pic scared me.... for a second I thought all that texture was in the paint :eek:

http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/gallery/data/500/121Hood_with_products.jpg

[2000]

:bow that truck rocks!:xyxthumbs and thats before you start the engine.:bigups
but it is a lighting, where the engine shot?:D
great job! I'd be proud to drive that around!

[gb387]

Originally posted by 2000
:bow that truck rocks!:xyxthumbs and thats before you start the engine.:bigups
but it is a lighting, where the engine shot?:D
great job! I'd be proud to drive that around!

Its not detailed yet, I am going to do that today.

[Marc08EX]

What microfiber towel are you using? Is it the one from Costco? If so, how does it do?

[gb387]

Originally posted by Bri
What microfiber towel are you using? Is it the one from Costco? If so, how does it do?

I have the ones from www.pakshak.com they are very good quality.

[Vandelete]

Hey that looks very wet that paint finish... very nice job well done... :xyxthumbs

[gb387]

Here is the engine. This was a simple detail:
1. Wiped engine down with Orange Blast
2. Sprayed engine with CD-2 Engine Detailer

Having never used CD-2 Engine Detailer before I was very happy with how well it looks. I will say it took an hour to fully dry and I used half the can. The spray head on the can does a poor job of evenly spraying the product. Well anyway here is the end result...

http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/gallery/data/500/121Engine-med.jpg

[hirosh]

awesome job! everything looks great! :xyxthumbs
nice awesome truck too! :D

[Vegas SRT]

Looks fantastic! Great reflection shots! :bounce

[f1guy68]

Super Job!

Your truck looks stunning!

Great write up too!

Everything gets an A+ from me!

:xyxthumbs :xyxthumbs

[2000]

Originally posted by gb387
Here is the engine. This was a simple detail:
1. Wiped engine down with Orange Blast
2. Sprayed engine with CD-2 Engine Detailer

Having never used CD-2 Engine Detailer before I was very happy with how well it looks. I will say it took an hour to fully dry and I used half the can. The spray head on the can does a poor job of evenly spraying the product. Well anyway here is the end result...

http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/gallery/data/500/121Engine-med.jpg
Thats what I'm talking about!:bow look at that supercharger:) I have to go change my shirt now it's all wet from the drowl.:D sweet truck!

[gb387]

Originally posted by 2000
Thats what I'm talking about!:bow look at that supercharger:) I have to go change my shirt now it's all wet from the drowl.:D sweet truck!

Sounds even better than it looks!

[eBean]

OMG.... THAT IS SO SEXY!!!, and you have an awsome car

Good job.

how long did it all take you?

Edwin

[gb387]

Originally posted by eBean
OMG.... THAT IS SO SEXY!!!, and you have an awsome car

Good job.

how long did it all take you?

Edwin

The night before - I spent 2 hours to wash/clay/rewash/dry and tape off all the plastic. Then the next day 5-6 hours for everything else and the clean up. There were a few breaks here and there for a little Power Ade.

[Xtreme99_s-Dime]

Being the owner of a black S-10 Xtreme, i can really appreciate the time and effort put into a project like this. A man's love for his truck can only be shown with a wonderful display such as this one. I must say that the paint looks exceptional and the engine speaks for itself.

People don't realize how much "fun" it is to go around a STEPSIDE truck with a PC. Its tedious to say the least. But the sexy, curvatious end result is well worth it.

hopefully i can have pics of mine up soon to compete with this one, but i can only wish that i could compete with you in a race.
(unless i stumble upon $3000 with which i would buy a vortec supercharger for my 4.3L) hehe

Job well done,

Stevo

[manueljlg]

How is NXT Tech Wax holding on your wheels?

[Chris Nemlich]

Looks great!

Nice job!

:xyxthumbs

Chris

[gb387]

Xtreme99_s-Dime...

I sold my Xterme to get the L... It was a good little truck and fun to drive, even better if you add a super charger!



manueljlg...

I sprained my ankle quite bad 3 weeks back and have not been able to hand wash my truck I too am wondering how its holding up on the wheels, hard to tell with out washing them by hand. I plan on wasing it by hand in the next day or two.