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First by Machine - #21 on Silver Camry

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  • First by Machine - #21 on Silver Camry

    This is my second detailing effort, but my first using the machine. Didn't bother with before pics, as the car is less than 3 months old. The after shots were taken in the shade and don't really show the metalic nature of the paint.















    Washed, clayed, glazed (#5, not the best choice until the humidity picks up, but a little good practice with the machine.) and then 2 coats of #21. I did hand polish two small blemishes with #83 after #80 failed to remove them.

    I'm sold on the machine for wax and wax removal. It took me about 2 hours to tape what seems to be a fairly easy mask job. However, since I was doing 3 machine passes, it was time well-spent. Even my wife was amazed at the feel of the paint when it was done.

    The interior was done a couple weeks back with the 2-step Gold Class leather cleaner and conditioner and some Quik Interior Detailer. The rubber and vinyl got a coat of #40, wiped to a matte finish.

    Thanks to all the experts here who have shared their knowledge and helped me get started (becoming obsessed).

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    Re: First by Machine - #21 on Silver Camry

    Not to reply to myself, but...

    My wife just called with the good-news-bad-news. The good news is that it's not raining, although rain is expected later today. The bad news is there is a construction site across the street from where they work raising dust to the point that it looks like fog. She warned me, "wait til you see the car".

    I guess a wash job is in order, rain or shine this evening.

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      Re: First by Machine - #21 on Silver Camry

      Car looks great! 21 is my favorite on lighter colors. Bummer about the construction. Seems like it always works out that way.
      Scott

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        Re: First by Machine - #21 on Silver Camry

        Looks great!
        SYDSTER

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          Re: First by Machine - #21 on Silver Camry

          Looks great! My wife wants to replace her Gen 3 Camry for an 07. I think the 2007 is the best looking one. I like the lack of emblems on the trunk, good job.

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