1986 Ford Bronco II - Extreme Makeover

[Patrick]

After shot.....

[Mike Phillips]

Hi Patrick,

Nice before and after pictures, do you care if I upload them to the Gallery and imbed them in your post?

Interesting comments about the dryness, I'll pay attention next time I use it for that aspect.

Glad you liked it, (not a bad product for a one-step at the price point it sells for), and most of all, I'm glad your customer liked it!

Mike

[Mike Phillips]

Originally posted by Dom
Mike,

If I were going to use NXT as a Last Step Product, would I be better off with ColorX as a first step, or DACP (#83)? I guess what I'm asking is, if I am already going to be using DACP prior to NXT, would ColorX provide any additional benefit?

BTW, this is on my 1975 Ferrari 308 GT4 (single stage paint, oxidized) which you saw at the Mercedes NXT event last weekend.

Dom

You know Dom, I don't know if I can answer that questions. ColorX is primarily formulated for use by hand, while #83 DACP is primarily formulated for use by machine.

I would think you would get best results using #83 DACP followed by NXT Tech Wax if your using a PC.

If your using nothing but your hands, then you might get better results using ColorX first as your paint cleaner, followed by NXT Tech Wax as your LSP.

It would be interesting to do some Test Spots.

Mike

[Patrick]

Mike feel free to upload, sorry i didnt get better pics, i ended up spending about 3 hrs on the interior of that truck, thats about twice what i anticipated.......I wanted to get out of there ! That was 6 hrs of work......

[Patrick]

Dom, i bet you would have a wicked combo with DACP, and X. I would think the X would clean up anything the DACP left behind !! I bet it would be stunning.....! The X really does a great job cleaning.....

[Mike Phillips]

Ouch! on the interiors...

I'll upload and insert tomorrow... time to take a break from the computer, I just made a mistake in another thread. That's a sign to push away from the keyboard

Good job Patrick and I'm glad you gave Meguiar's a chance.

Mike

[Teak]

Nice work Patrick.

As to Color X being dry, could this be the pad becoming clogged with dirt and contaminates? The last time I used the the maroon bottle Cleaner wax, I think the instructions said to keep the applicator damp or wet. What pad did you use on the PC?

Eric

[Patrick]

Eric, I did premoisten the pad, I used the Meg's yellow...Im not saying its an unbearable "dry", i just wasnt used to it. Im more use to the oilier products like Platinum and Blackfire....Blackfire being real oily, but going a long way qty wise, Platinum a little less oily, and then EX, being the least, but IMO suffers durability. Unfortunately, i find out that the owner of this P/U left for Oregon today, so I will never know what X's durability is/was......
X is definetly a keeper in my bag, i will continue to use it, my next test will be side x side AIO, to see how they compare. Its definetly its closest competitor. However, I will have to wait for a vehicle meeting the needs of both products, and I really hate doing those kinds of vehicles !!!

[rusty bumper]

Hi Mike,
Not trying to get off the subject, but, I noticed that the clay bar you used was rather dirty after working on the Bronco...Would that bar of clay be OK to use on another car?...I'm new to claying, so it would be hard for me to pass my judgement on it's condition.


Great thread on Color-X...It looks like I'll be buying some this year.

[FlaresideLariat]

Re: 1986 Ford Bronco II - Extreme Makeover

Mike Phillips, you did that yourself?

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Re: 1986 Ford Bronco II - Extreme Makeover

Originally posted by FlaresideLariat
Mike Phillips, you did that yourself?

Yeah, it was really no big deal... wait till you see the 1947 Plymouth Coupe I'm working on.

Mike

[Scottwax]

Wow! How did I miss this thread?

I got some ColorX at the Autopia/Meguiars meet but haven't tried it yet. I don't do many one steps exterior details but if I get something pretty rough, I definitely have to try ColorX and see how it works out. Probably will top it with Tech Wax or #16 though.

BTW, just a tip for those who use it by hand on oxidized paint using a terry cloth towel...make sure you refold the towel for each section or dried product and removed oxidation will build up and mar the finish. Use as many towels as it takes.

[n1976jmk]

Mike when will we see the pics of th 46 plymouth??

i am really waitng to see them, that post u made was from March 16!!!

[rusty bumper]

Originally posted by n1976jmk
Mike when will we see the pics of th 46 plymouth??

i am really waitng to see them, that post u made was from March 16!!!

I found it on this thread: http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums...ghlight=colorx

Scroll down to find it.

[Mike Phillips]

Originally posted by Nakoma
Mike when will we see the pics of th 46 plymouth??

i am really waiting to see them, that post u made was from March 16!!!

I'll try to upload and create the write-up this week. Lately I've been kind of busy and it takes a while to go through about 300 plus pictures and pick out the ones that tell the best story.

Mike