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Pictures from Thursday Night Open Garage - April 18, 2013

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  • Pictures from Thursday Night Open Garage - April 18, 2013

    Another TNOG, another night of fun!

    This 1990 Toyota Cressida came in looking pretty darn good, but upon closer inspection the paint was definitely getting dull and swirled. Still, at this age, and with over 250,000 on the clock and being almost totally original, it's in wonderful shape!


    You can see the dullness and lack of clarity in the paint.


    This paint was fairly hard, probably due to it's age, and we determined that the DA Microfiber Correction System was the best approach to bring it back.


    It's like a picture coming into focus when you improve clarity to the paint!


    Next up, a new Hyundai Sonata with only minor needs, other than a few isolated scratches on the hood.


    The owner was very interested in the DA Power System, so we spent some time showing him proper technique then let him give it a go.


    And "go" is what the scratches did!


    The second Pantera to come to a TNOG in as many sessions - what are the odds?


    But the owner didn't want to work - he wanted to polish up the engine and gearbox!


    Solid progress using our 3 new Metal Polishes.


    Swirls and water spots on a white MINI. This just won't do.


    A quick pass with the DAMF System and things start looking the way they should.


    Swirls gone. Water spots gone. Simple as that.


    VW Jetta TDI Wagon. Very cool, until you see all the holograms that have been inflicted on the poor car.


    All over the driver's side.


    Throughout the hood.


    The owner was very leery of using a buffer on his car so we demonstrated the safety of the G110v2. This is at full speed with a LOT of pressure. No damage done. Just don't EVER try this with a rotary buffer!


    A quick test of Ultimate Compound and a W8207 Soft Buff 2.0 polishing pad.


    Technique, technique, technique. Critical to getting good results.


    And good results are what we got!
    Michael Stoops
    Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.

    Remember, this hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need therapy.

  • #2
    Re: Pictures from Thursday Night Open Garage - April 18, 2013

    Nice! It's good to see people learning how to detail.

    DetailingByM.com

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    • #3
      Re: Pictures from Thursday Night Open Garage - April 18, 2013

      It was a very positive experience and encouraging to be able to do your own Detail work especially on a black vehicle!!!
      I am looking forward in taking the 101 class tomorrow!!!
      The above picture of the black Volkswagen Jetta Sport wagon is mine.
      See you all in the morning

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      • #4
        Re: Pictures from Thursday Night Open Garage - April 18, 2013

        It was great learning from you guys. I am the owner of the red Sonata. What wax do you suggest for this car?

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        • #5
          Re: Pictures from Thursday Night Open Garage - April 18, 2013

          I use P21S and also R222 .
          The R222 Carnauba Wax is one of the top wax products.
          Also P21S Carnauba Wax.
          Every thing else I use is Mcguires!!!!!
          I've been using Carnauba Wax For approximately 40 years I believe.

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          • #6
            Re: Pictures from Thursday Night Open Garage - April 18, 2013

            Thanks Michael for your help! I've already Ultimate compound the car and polished it using the Dual-Action Polisher... wife already said... "you should have gotten this tool a LONG time ago" it saved me alot of time that's for sure!

            Will need to get the DAMF system next...

            BTW... GOLD Class is my fav. wax.

            Can't wait to return this car to it's former glory...

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            • #7
              Re: Pictures from Thursday Night Open Garage - April 18, 2013


              I did all six steps Washing, claying, Washing, Ultimate compound, 205 Polish, with the Dual-Action Polisher Then Applied By hand R222 Carnauba Wax On my wife's car which I practice on, With great results, Although it did take me five hours And I was sore!!!
              My wife said the same thing, now my neighbors want me to do their cars!!!!
              Thanks again Nick and Mike, You both been a great help!!!

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              • #8
                Re: Pictures from Thursday Night Open Garage - April 18, 2013

                How did you post the pictures, I tried and it didn't work?

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                • #9
                  Re: Pictures from Thursday Night Open Garage - April 18, 2013

                  Wow all the cars look great. It amazing how the shine can get so out of focus.

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