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    Detailed: Davey's Garage Queen

    This car is always garaged and always clean. It's an MY09 Holden Commodore SSV.

    I perform maintenance details (washing, claying, QD, waxing etc) on her regularly, but she hasn't had a full detail in about 2.5 years! There were a few light towelling marks on her, so I decided to give her the full treatment this past weekend.

    I spent about 14 hours over 2 days.

    - Washed with Gold Class, 2BM and Meguiars MF mitt;
    - Clayed with Meguiars Smooth Surface Clay Kit;
    - Ultimate Compound via Megs G220 DA and Megs yellow 5.5 inch pad;
    - M205 via Megs G220 DA and Megs black 5.5 inch pad;
    - 2 coats of M21.

    I didn't take any before or during shots, but I walked back into the garage the next day and was stunned by how good the paint looked (probably the best its ever looked), so I had to snap these shots. Taken with my iphone 5, so quality could be better, but you get the idea..


























    Thanks for looking and let me know what you think!
    Originally posted by Blueline
    I own a silver vehicle and a black vehicle owns me. The black one demands attention, washing, detailing, waxing and an occasional dinner out at a nice restaurant. The silver one demands nothing and it looks just fine. I think the black vehicle is taking advantage of me, and the silver car is more my style. We can go out for a drive without her makeup and she looks fine. If I want to take the black one out, it is three or four hours in the "bathroom" to get ready.
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    Re: Detailed: Davey's Garage Queen

    Sweet looking ride, Davey!!! The perfect paint makes it even look better. The black paint looks a mile deep and extremely wet! Amazing work!!! Thanks for sharing!

    I love M205. It's a great finishing polish especially when used with the black finishing pad after the initial compounding step. It produces a flawless and stunning finish. Your work is a prime example of this statement.

    Also, what 5.5" pads does Meguiar's have?
    2011 Car Crazy Showcase SEMA Team

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    • #3
      Re: Detailed: Davey's Garage Queen

      Excellent job! Looks flawless!

      Only problem is, it makes mine look underdone now, so I guess I will have to get busy...lol

      And don't forget you can remove your rego sticker now.

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      • #4
        Re: Detailed: Davey's Garage Queen

        Awesome work, Davey. She looks fantastic after Meguiar's Super M Combo. Well done.

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        • #5
          Re: Detailed: Davey's Garage Queen

          Looks fantastic! Great deep shine!

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          • #6
            Re: Detailed: Davey's Garage Queen

            Nicely done. 14 hours well spent.

            Really like your rims! Nice configuration.
            What process do you use on them?

            "fishing for swirls in a sea of black"
            ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
            David

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            • #7
              Re: Detailed: Davey's Garage Queen

              Looks fantastic.

              I need to do mine as well. It has been about 2 years or so for me as well for an intensive detail.
              Practice doesn't make perfect, the dedication to achieve perfection makes perfect. "Smack"
              2011 Jet Black 328i Touring
              2007 Jet Black 335i Sedan

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              • #8
                Re: Detailed: Davey's Garage Queen

                Thanks so much fellas, it means a lot to me coming from you guys!


                Originally posted by Marc08EX View Post
                Also, what 5.5" pads does Meguiar's have?
                Oops, my bad! I meant to say 6.5" pads.

                Originally posted by Selectchoice View Post
                And don't forget you can remove your rego sticker now.
                Yeah, I heard something about that new rule. But I assumed I would have to let this registration period expire first. I will definitely not be putting a sticker on it in future if I don't have to!

                Originally posted by wifpd4 View Post
                Really like your rims! Nice configuration.
                What process do you use on them?
                Thanks! The rims were already in very good condition. So I just washed them with the GC soap and then hit the chrome lip with some ColorX.
                Originally posted by Blueline
                I own a silver vehicle and a black vehicle owns me. The black one demands attention, washing, detailing, waxing and an occasional dinner out at a nice restaurant. The silver one demands nothing and it looks just fine. I think the black vehicle is taking advantage of me, and the silver car is more my style. We can go out for a drive without her makeup and she looks fine. If I want to take the black one out, it is three or four hours in the "bathroom" to get ready.

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                  Re: Detailed: Davey's Garage Queen

                  Originally posted by davey g-force View Post
                  Yeah, I heard something about that new rule. But I assumed I would have to let this registration period expire first. I will definitely not be putting a sticker on it in future if I don't have to!
                  No, you're fine to take it off now. It started from 1 January this year. I haven't taken mine off yet either, but it's on the list for this weekend.

                  Here's the link: http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/registrati...els/index.html

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                  • #10
                    Re: Detailed: Davey's Garage Queen

                    That's brilliant, thanks for the link! I'll be taking mine off this weekend too then...
                    Originally posted by Blueline
                    I own a silver vehicle and a black vehicle owns me. The black one demands attention, washing, detailing, waxing and an occasional dinner out at a nice restaurant. The silver one demands nothing and it looks just fine. I think the black vehicle is taking advantage of me, and the silver car is more my style. We can go out for a drive without her makeup and she looks fine. If I want to take the black one out, it is three or four hours in the "bathroom" to get ready.

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                    • #11
                      Re: Detailed: Davey's Garage Queen

                      Excellent.... From one Commodore owner to another, she looks fantastic..

                      All I need is for you to fly over the ditch and do ours sometime..

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                      • #12
                        Re: Detailed: Davey's Garage Queen

                        Thanks a lot.

                        ...Ferry it over and I'll be glad to help!
                        Originally posted by Blueline
                        I own a silver vehicle and a black vehicle owns me. The black one demands attention, washing, detailing, waxing and an occasional dinner out at a nice restaurant. The silver one demands nothing and it looks just fine. I think the black vehicle is taking advantage of me, and the silver car is more my style. We can go out for a drive without her makeup and she looks fine. If I want to take the black one out, it is three or four hours in the "bathroom" to get ready.

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                        • #13
                          Re: Detailed: Davey's Garage Queen

                          Davey, get the better camera and pull that beauty out in the sun. It's time for some sexy Holden car pron!

                          BTW: Stunning results!
                          2014 Cadillac ATS4 Performance in White Diamond Tricoat. It's loaded with everything but frickin' lasers!

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                          • #14
                            Re: Detailed: Davey's Garage Queen

                            Thanks Paul. I'm not sure that my "better camera" is that much better! lol

                            Nevertheless, if I get a chance and if the weather is nice this weekend, I will do just that.
                            Originally posted by Blueline
                            I own a silver vehicle and a black vehicle owns me. The black one demands attention, washing, detailing, waxing and an occasional dinner out at a nice restaurant. The silver one demands nothing and it looks just fine. I think the black vehicle is taking advantage of me, and the silver car is more my style. We can go out for a drive without her makeup and she looks fine. If I want to take the black one out, it is three or four hours in the "bathroom" to get ready.

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                            • #15
                              Re: Detailed: Davey's Garage Queen

                              Just came across this thread - that Pontiac G8...er, Holden Commodore, looks fantastic, Davey! Love the deep, clear reflections in this hood...er, bonnet shot:



                              I like you wheel choice here, too. Great looking car, and it must be fun to really cut loose in it!
                              Michael Stoops
                              Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.

                              Remember, this hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need therapy.

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