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  • #16
    Re: #7

    Originally posted by muskaman67
    Did you have any problem removing #7? What did you use to remove it?
    I use to have a problem removing #7, but now it's so easy, it's basically like removing wax

    The mistake I made was i tried to apply too much and because it's oil-based, it's not going to dry up like wax.


    You definitely need cool shade.
    Apply #7 with thin coating using an applicator pad. Applying it enough to cover the surface will be more than enough. What I do is:




    Apply the #7 down a straight line and then use the pad (without adding more #7) in a zigzag motion down the line. Keep on spraeding it. When you feel you need more #7 in a cetain area, just add a tiny bit to the pad and apply it within that area. Like wax, you do not need a lot of #7 for your car. I used a microfiber cloth to remove #7.

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    • #17
      thank you...that way worked great!

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      • #18
        thanks!

        Yes, thanks so much for your response. I'll have to try one of those California dusters; not washing it all the time sounds great.

        A friend of mine brought some clay by the other day to clean the paint and it worked wonders on the bugs. I'd never seen anything like it before. Hooray, new products!

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        • #19
          Looks great, but I have to ask where you got that canopy and how much did it cost.

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          • #20
            Originally posted by 96greencivic
            Looks great, but I have to ask where you got that canopy and how much did it cost.
            I got the canopy on ebay brand new for $115 shipped. I bought a second one for $120 shipped.

            The ebay store is called "Outdoor Edge Store""



            Mine is the 10x10 Canopy and it's Popup. Takes less than 5 minutes to get it fully up, with the help of another person. What's great is that you can hang up curtains (comes with 2 full curtin, and 2 curtins with vinyl "windows". You can put it up however you like to try to block the sun, since the sun isn't always directly above our head.

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            • #21
              Great job you did an outstanding detail on that black vehicle. Plus I do believe working on non clearcoated paint will yield better result's with a pure polish as oppose to clear coated paint. This of course is just my opinion.

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              • #22
                Re: 1999 Lexus GS400 (black)

                I just aquired a black '99 Lexus and it's nothing like this...yet!

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                • #23
                  Re: 1999 Lexus GS400 (black)

                  Wow! Turned out amazing. I loved that reflection shot that looked down the block!

                  Are all Lexus made vehicles SS paint? I know there was another guy talking about his R330 (could be wrong on the model number) and his was the same way.

                  Good job though!

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                  • #24
                    Re: 1999 Lexus GS400 (black)

                    That is one very reflective finish. It is a mirror. Great work. You should be very proud of the job you have done. Great work. Way to go. Man is that a reflective finish.
                    quality creates its own demand

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                    • #25
                      Re: 1999 Lexus GS400 (black)

                      Originally posted by GSteg View Post

                      Nothing special..just felt like sharing. lol.
                      I think you are being a little modest

                      That is an amazing car, with an amazing paint job!

                      -nick
                      Luck is probability taken personally!

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                      • #26
                        Re: 1999 Lexus GS400 (black)

                        I love those cars. Great job the car looks like a mirror on wheels

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                        • #27
                          Re: 1999 Lexus GS400 (black)

                          that is one of the most incredible jobs I've seen here. The reflection is absolutely stunning

                          clear coats just add another layer of protection to the paint, clear coats from a factory are no where near as good as aftermarket for clarity
                          2004 Mustang GT - Sonic Blue

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