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1998 Chevy Silverado 2500

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  • 1998 Chevy Silverado 2500

    One of my clients picked this truck up a couple weeks ago at an auction. One owner & only 34,000 miles makes for a truck in very nice shape.

    Had a few cosmetic issues. The trim was very dry & the paint had a couple scuff marks. Fixed those couple issues while performing a wash/decon/seal service as requested.

    The interior was clean enough, took only 20 minutes.

    Before:



    Finish looking a little dry.



    Wash/Prep:

    Pressure Wash.
    Tires/wells degreased with Purple Power 1:1.
    Wheels cleaned with 3D Orange Degreaser 10:1.
    Foamed/washed with Hyper-Wash.
    IronX.
    Clay.
    Re-Wash.






    The interior was just vacummed & lightly wiped down, cleaned the glass too.

    There was no dirt and hardly even any dust present. Did not have to shampoo the carpets or seats either.

    Vacumming:

















    The exterior was a bit dry with some typical light to medium swirling.

    We only had time to go over the paint with something one time, the client did not want anything more than a twice a year type wash/decon/seal service.

    I went over the paint with D301 Finishing Wax with my PC7424XP & an LC green pad. This darkened up the paint and knocked down a lot of the swirling and fine cobwebbing.

    Most of the trim is grooved so I conditioned it with All Season Dressing & a paint brush.







    Couple scuff marks where something was rubbing up against the top:



    After:




    All chrome was polished with All Metal Polish.
    Glass cleaned with Glass Cleaner Concentrate 10:1.
    Tires/wells dressed with All Season Dressing & Hyper-Dressing 2:1.
    Tar treated with Tarminator.
    Waxed/sealed with D301 Finishing Wax.

    Afters:































    I think this is my favorite shot of the year so far.

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

  • #2
    Re: 1998 Chevy Silverado 2500

    My bad, this truck looks better than a brand new one.
    Very work, but I bet it was a vacation to do this one !

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    • #3
      Re: 1998 Chevy Silverado 2500

      Great job Nick! Must be great to pick up a used vehicle in that condition and so little miles.
      2011 Car Crazy Showcase SEMA Team

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      • #4
        Re: 1998 Chevy Silverado 2500

        Wow, what a great find
        most trucks see a rough life but that one has for sure seen a privileged life

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        • #5
          Re: 1998 Chevy Silverado 2500

          All I can say is WOW it looks like it just came out of the factory. love the interior, great work as always Nick!
          2008 Mazda CX-9 (WIFE'S)
          1995 Ford F150 XLT (MINE)
          1995 Honda Accord LX (TOTALED)
          1962 Lincoln Continental (SOLD)
          1965 Ford Mustang (NEW PROJECT)

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          • #6
            Re: 1998 Chevy Silverado 2500

            Nice job Nick!

            I thought my '04 with 37K miles was a low mileage...

            Bill

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            • #7
              Re: 1998 Chevy Silverado 2500

              Nice work Nick

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              • #8
                Re: 1998 Chevy Silverado 2500

                Great work! I would love to have a truck like that.
                -James
                2012 Chevy Silverado ECSB. Z71 4x4. 5.3


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                • #9
                  Re: 1998 Chevy Silverado 2500

                  Thank you for the kind comments everyone.

                  Supposed to go back to get his 2010 GMC Sierra prepped for winter soon.
                  Nick
                  Tucker's Detailing Services
                  815-954-0773
                  2012 Ford Transit Connect

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                  • #10
                    Re: 1998 Chevy Silverado 2500

                    Nick anymore info on the coach in the back?
                    that coach is gorgeous

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                    • #11
                      Re: 1998 Chevy Silverado 2500

                      nice work. I love these "OBS(Old Body Style) GM Trucks, best looking ones IMO.

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