My first PC detail job (56k warning)

[drag_slick]

Here's my 98 Indigo Blue Metallic Chevy Silverado. My usual scenario was #9, #7 then #26, all put on with a Sears orbital and I was always happy with the results.

The last detail job I did on it was in April and it was starting to look like it was time for another. That's when I found this forum and the wonderful PC.

Here is a before shot that is pretty representative of the overall condition of the paint, shiny, but some swirls in the sun.




So the process went like this:
note.. all products were applied with a PC and removed with the Sears buffer (didn't have any bonnets for the pc )

1. 2 passes with DACP on a megs polishing pad set to 5 on the PC. (remember, go slow and work in small areas)

2. Then I went to SMR 2.0 on a megs polishing pad set to 4.5 on the PC.

3. Followed that up with a light coat of #7 by hand.

4. Then at Tim's suggestion I went for the #20 with a megs finishing pad and the PC set on 3 and let it sit overnight.

5. Topped with #26 using a megs finishing pad and the PC set on 3.

Here are the results..












Oh, and the Megs Hot Shine Tire spray is da bomb

[Tim Lingor]

Your truck looks awesome!!! Great job!!

Now, give it a couple of days, and then add one more coat of #26. You will love it!!!

Tim

[jcma81]

Nice job, how long did it take you?

[Vandelete]

awesome results... indeed i agree with jcma81.. how long did you workes on it.. it's a very big truck.

[scrub]

Awesome!! Great results. How long did it take to complete up to the #20?

[DETLMAN]

Looking good , Great job !

[drag_slick]

Thanks for the compliments guys!

It took me about 8 hrs to get to the polymer sealant point. Since I was new to DACP and the PC it took a little experimentation.

My first attempt on the hood and fender with DACP wasn't giving me the results I wanted, so I kept trying and what worked was bumping the PC speed to 5 (from 4.5), going slower, and working in a smaller area, about 18" square. I don't think I would have needed to go over it with the SMR 2.0 cause the finish looked great, but I'm crazy (just ask my neighbors) so I did it.

I'm sure a rotary would have took the scratches out faster, but I don't have one, let alone have any skills with one.

The thing that I really notice now, is that the metallic in the paint pops out like never before.

[f1guy68]

Super Job!

Your truck looks incredible!

Welcome to the world of PC!

[Xtreme99_s-Dime]

Hey man, nice job, looks wonderful.

PS it looks like that bottle of #20 is painted on the hood!

but now you'll feel bad when you take that thing to the off road park and give it a good thrashing!

[rusty bumper]

Nice job!

You're a quick study from the looks of it.

[Teak]

Nice rig. Is that a 2nd gen Camaro in the garage?

Eric

[drag_slick]

You are correct, that is a 76 RS/Type LT, you'll have to excuse the pic, it's the only one I could find on my computer. I had just put the cowl hood on and was refinishing the valance panel.



I'll see if I can dig up some more pics.

[foris2]

If a fly try to land on that finish - surely he'll slide off and break a leg. Great job!

[drag_slick]

Thanks foris2,

I actually had a hard time taking a pic of that bottle of #20, it kept sliding off my hood!