'95 Chevy K1500 Suburban

[MudRunner]

Hey guys, haven't been on here in a while! Just thought I'd share this with you.


I asked mom what she wanted for mother's day a while ago, and she answered, "I want my truck detailed!" Okay, sure... I can do that. I'd forgotten just how large it was compared to the Foz (Forester) and my truck.

It turned into quite a project, and was done 100% by hand, using Meguiars products. I didn't have the cash for a DA polisher, so I used good-ole elbow grease instead (with plenty of ibuprofen... lol).

Here's what I used:

NXT TechWash (two-bucket set-up)
Smooth Surface Clay kit
Ultimate Compound
NXT TechWax 2.0
Ultimate Quick Detailer
Hot Shine tire spray (aerosol)
Meg's Microfiber towels
Meg's foam applicators


It's not perfect by any means... I'm not a pro. The Victory Red just looks so amazing though, even with 250,000 miles on the clock. Unfortunately, there's a bit of CCF forming over the front windows, and on the roof. *tear* I guess it's about time... this thing has never seen a garage.

A couple test spots:






On to the Before/Afters! These are unedited, except for resizing for the web. All of them are in order (before, after).























Questions and comments are always appreciated, I'm always looking to improve my skills!

-Zach

[harshest]

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Those are pretty good results working by hand

[Zuke]

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Nice work! Do you longboard?

[J. A. Michaels]

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All by hand? Very impressive. The Suburban looks great. Bet your mom was very happy.

[MudRunner]

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Nice work! Do you longboard?

We used to, back in the day. We moved out here to TN after 9/11 (closer to family). Really miss it.

All by hand? Very impressive. The Suburban looks great. Bet your mom was very happy.

Thanks! She's still in awe, and says she's going to have to build a garage to put it in. Kinda late for that, I'm thinking. :lol:

[Zuke]

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My brothers (Twins) are into in full on. Seeing them fly down hills @ 55mph+ is CRAZY. I film them from time to time but i cant keep up haha

[CieraSL]

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Looks good for having to do all that by hand. Nice job! How far away from Powell are you? Don't see too many Tennesseeans on MOL, LOL!

[Markus Kleis]

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That is seriously impressive work by hand. That Suburban probably looks better than the day you bought it.

[Carfire]

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Nice Job!!
Looks Great!!
Huge Improvement!!
Sweet Reflections!!
What a revival!!
Keep Up the Great Work!!

[MudRunner]

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Thanks guys! It's really rewarding to see the difference.


I don't quite remember how nice the paint was when we bought it new (I was 4 years old at the time!) but I do remember my mother outside all the time detailing it, and modifying it! It's all back to stock now though. That truck has been all across the country, to 49 of the 50 states (missing Hawaii). I'd say it's had a pretty good life, we plan on keeping it until the wheels fall off. It has a lot sentimental value, and too little monetary value.

Shoot, I grew up with this thing! It's like a sibling!

Funny how cars can mean so much to people, eh?

[MudRunner]

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Looks good for having to do all that by hand. Nice job! How far away from Powell are you? Don't see too many Tennesseeans on MOL, LOL!

About 6hrs away, it appears. I'm right around 100miles east of Memphis, in the middle of nowhere.

At least I don't have to worry about door-dings.

[Sal329]

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That is a BIG job using a machine, I would have given mom a card lol. Seriously though it looks great

[Alex C.]

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-Zach

All by hand. You did a great job!

[Mike Phillips]

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Nice work!

Your detail work and this write-up will be an inspiration to others to let them know that professional results can be achieved by and if just take your time and use the right products in the right order with good technique.

[MrCLRider]

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bravo!! Amazing, Excellet, Outstanding, Impressive...I could go on buy I will not. I could only imagine how much Ibuprohen you took after that, that is alot of area to cover by hand...keep up the good work!!