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    Did not know as much as I thought I did

    I bought a new 2008 Chevy Silverado last March. The first thing I did was threw out all my old mismatch carwash/detail products and bought all Meguiars products. I even bought a new bucket just for my new truck. Well, I thought I was totally prepaired and of course I knew everything I needed to know about washing and waxing (I thought). One day I was coming out of the Gym, I looked at my truck with the sun hitting it, and all I could see was fine swirl marks all over it. Well I came to this site and started doing some reading, and I think that my washing and drying habits are the reason for all the swirls. I watched the video about washing and drying your car, and all I can say is that I am guilty of doing almost everything that the video tells you NOT to do. Now, I am looking to order a G110 and a couple of 5 gal. buckets w/ grit guards.
    I have just had a 30ft. x 40ft. garage put up at my house. I'm doing the electrical right now. I can't wait to get the truck in there so that I can do some major detailing to it. It's getting very dirty sitting outside all the time.
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    Re: Did not know as much as I thought I did

    Congrats on buying the new truck, I am a proud Silverado owner as well, got any pics of yours?


    heres mine:

    Nick
    Tucker's Detailing Services
    815-954-0773
    2012 Ford Transit Connect

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    • #3
      Re: Did not know as much as I thought I did

      Sounds great. Post some pics with the finished results. You got a process in mind; stuff your going to use?

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        Re: Did not know as much as I thought I did

        No pics yet. Mine is Ruby Red Metallic (I think that is what it is called).
        As far as a process goes, I am looking at a kit on Auto Geek that has the G110 and some Lake Country pads. When I get my G110 I was thinking of getting some swirl-X and give it a try. Well, after I wash and clay the truck. then wax .

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        • #5
          Re: Did not know as much as I thought I did

          Originally posted by nimrod View Post
          No pics yet. Mine is Ruby Red Metallic (I think that is what it is called).
          As far as a process goes, I am looking at a kit on Auto Geek that has the G110 and some Lake Country pads. When I get my G110 I was thinking of getting some swirl-X and give it a try. Well, after I wash and clay the truck. then wax .
          sounds like you have a nice truck and a good process, Ruby Red Metallic is a nice color. I like the new woodland green that came out this year on the Silverados

          best of luck!
          Nick
          Tucker's Detailing Services
          815-954-0773
          2012 Ford Transit Connect

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          • #6
            Re: Did not know as much as I thought I did

            Thanks, Yea the Ruby red is a nice color. I think that I like the shade of red that is on your truck a little better though. I mean I like my color, but I've always liked that brite shade of red.

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            • #7
              Re: Did not know as much as I thought I did

              Good luck with the whole process. Just take your time and do the steps right.

              I catch myself always looking at cars when I am walking by or at a red light etc,.."look at all the swirls in that car"
              2008 Toyota Corolla 5-spd
              2005 Honda CRF250R
              2002 kawasaki Ninja ZX9R

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                Re: Did not know as much as I thought I did

                I'd love to see pics on the progress of the garage interior.
                Heatgain (Gary)
                The Irate Magistrate
                Neutral & Detached

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                • #9
                  Re: Did not know as much as I thought I did

                  Congrats on the truck.

                  It sounds like you figured out your problem. Good luck with the full detail.

                  Make sure you post some pics of the process.
                  quality creates its own demand

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                  • #10
                    Re: Did not know as much as I thought I did

                    One of the most common comments we get at the end of a Saturday Clinic is "I've been waxing my cars for 25 years and today I just found out I've been doing wrong the whole time"

                    A wise man learns. A foolish one is destined to repeat the same mistakes over and over again. You're a wise man, nimrod.
                    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.

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                    • #11
                      Re: Did not know as much as I thought I did

                      Welcome to Meguiar's Online!

                      Mike Phillips
                      760-515-0444
                      showcargarage@gmail.com
                      "Find something you like and use it often"

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                      • #12
                        Re: Did not know as much as I thought I did

                        I will work on getting pictures of the garage and truck posted. I wish I would have taken pictures of it being built, but I dropped the ball on that.

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                        • #13
                          Re: Did not know as much as I thought I did

                          looking forward to seeing your truck
                          Nick
                          Tucker's Detailing Services
                          815-954-0773
                          2012 Ford Transit Connect

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                            Re: Did not know as much as I thought I did

                            If your still looking for a G110 Polisher, take a look at ADS. They have great combo kits there as well as other goodies for your truck, you won't be disappointed!
                            Some Say That It Is A Sickness, But I Just Ask 'Why Does It Feel Sooooo Good???'

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                              Re: Did not know as much as I thought I did

                              Yes, I am getting the kit from ADS along with a bunch of other goodies, all for about the same price that I was looking at for the kit at Auto geek.

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