Show us your reflections! - Page 12

gosutag · 10-21-2016, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by rd beast

I love those scissor doors. I wish I could get some scissor doors on my car. How much did you pay for yours?

rd beast · 10-22-2016, 07:58 AM

We did a group buy

MyneS · 10-22-2016, 04:42 PM

STORM Getting a infrared tan after CQuartz

Migueeela93 · 10-22-2016, 10:02 PM

My shawty

Joe M 2012 2SS · 10-23-2016, 02:45 PM

Paint was strip washed using Adams Blue Shampoo and APC in foam gun (2oz each) and in soap bucket (2oz shampoo/4oz APC). Microfiber Madness Incredimitt was used along with 2 bucket w/grit guards. This mitt is by far the best one I've ever used.

Bonded contaminates were removed with SM Arnold Speedy Prep towel (fine grade), using Ultima WW plus concentrate for lube. Residue was wiped off with Rag Company Everest 1100 towels.

Entire car was wiped down with Carpro Eraser prior to polishing to remove any residual oils. Fresh Everest 1100 towels used for this step. These towels are extremely absorbent, and safer on the paint then waffle weave towels.

Polishing was done with Carpro Essence, on a Rupes 21 w/5" backing plate, with Kevin Brown washer mod, using a Meguiar's DMF microfiber finishing pad. Essence is actually a finishing polish, contains durable fillers, and leaves a coat of Silica protection that lasts up to a year.

The DMF pad was used due to very light wash marring on paint. My car hadn't been polished for a year, it's an un-garaged daily driver.
Been washed 60-70x since last polishing. One very slow pass was all that was needed. Speed 4.5. Only pressure applied was the weight of my hand.

After polishing Carpro Reload was applied (for additional protection and hydrophobic benefit) using Rag Company Eagle Edgeless Blue for application, and Microfiber Madness Crazy Pile for final wipe.

chozn4service · 10-23-2016, 08:26 PM

Blue Velvet Metallic
1. Wash, 2. Clay bar, 3. Paint correction, 4. Paint polish, 5. Seal, 6. Glaze, 7. Wax.
I use the cyclo polisher and all Adams products. Did this the day I brought it home on June 28th and have done nothing but detail spray and microfiber cloth since. This pic was taken last weekend at Cars and Coffee.
My initial detailing of the above took 8hrs.

Glen e · 10-23-2016, 08:34 PM

Guys please read the first post in this thread… It's nice to put a picture what I was trying to do was get some information for everybody .....please tell us how you did it , what steps you used, and what products you used. You can go back up and edit your pictures with the edit button and add this…

KirkH · 10-23-2016, 11:16 PM

Optimum Opti Gloss Coat (2 coats)!

Here's my process:

CarPro IronX Snow Soap: I saw the red iron reaction around the wiper blades
Chemical Guys Clean Slate Car Wash to remove everything
Clay sponge

I had some light marring, a couple of swirls, etc. Very light so I tested the paint with my lightest polish and an orange pad and the Cyclo Pro 5 polisher:

Chemical Guys P40 cleaning polish- still saw scratches so I went to
Chemical Guys VSS- still saw scratches so I went to
Chemical Guys V36 and orange pad: Bingo! Almost 100% removal of scratches.
Final polish with Chemical Guys V38 and white pad

Wipedown with 15% alcohol solution

Applied Optimum Opti Gloss Coat with the included sponge applicator. Very easy application.

Applied second coat 18 hours later.

KirkH · 11-03-2016, 04:04 PM

Applied Meguiar's Ultimate Quik Wax (I had some free sample bottles), a spray synthetic polymer wax on top of the Opti Gloss Coat. Cloudy day but looks good. I used the Quik Wax like a waterless wash, spraying heavily.

PinLover · 11-11-2016, 07:49 PM

So, I took this today and thought of this thread... I was behind a. lack Silverado and caught my own badass reflection. Just something a little different

KirkH · 11-12-2016, 02:04 PM

Chemical Guys Black Luminous Wax on top of Optimum Opti Gloss Coat. Craziest shine yet!

BradfordCamaro · 11-14-2016, 01:30 AM

A little touch up for the incoming inclement weather...
Blackfire Polish and Seal - Black Finishing Pad
Blackfire Crystal Seal.

KirkH · 11-16-2016, 09:54 PM

I did a paint correction today on a 2014 Dodge Ram dually. Sorry its not my Camaro but I had to show off these awesome reflection photos!

whiskeyfed · 11-17-2016, 12:23 PM

What the usual wash and detail includes:
- Wash with SudzBox Foam Gun and Chemical Guys Citrus Wash and Gloss Shampoo
- Wheels with SudzBox Crimson Wheel Cleaner and SudzBox Shadow Wheel/ Trim Dressing
- Dry with application of Chemical Guys After-Wash and Wooly Mammoth Towel
- Windows I usually use Invisible Glass for inside and Rain-X for the outside (been using wax lately however for window exterior)
- Clay Bar
- Chemical Guys Butter Wet Wax
- Chemical Guys Speed Wipe Quick Detailer

In these pictures I actually ONLY used the Chemical Guys EcoSmart-RU Waterless Wash and Wax and followed up with the Speed Wipe. Didnt even do the wheels

I need to get a orbit polisher to get the little swirls out.

What do you guys think???

10-22-2016, 04:42 PM	#157
MyneS STORM Drives: 2021 Satin Steel Metallic 2SS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: DFW Posts: 387	STORM Getting a infrared tan after CQuartz Attached Images __________________ IG: nacol2012 Check out: The creation of STORM American Authority Front Bumper, ACS Rockers, GM Dark taillights, ZL1 Carbon Fiber interior dash, Engine Bay “red hot” Dress Up, 6LE Skorpion hood, Borla ATAK w Xpipes (TRADED)

10-22-2016, 10:02 PM	#158
Migueeela93 Drives: 2016 Camaro SS M6 Mosaic Black Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Arlington, Tx Posts: 73	My shawty Attached Images

10-23-2016, 02:45 PM	#159
Joe M 2012 2SS Drives: 2012 2SS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Shelby NC Posts: 2,549 View My Garage	Paint was strip washed using Adams Blue Shampoo and APC in foam gun (2oz each) and in soap bucket (2oz shampoo/4oz APC). Microfiber Madness Incredimitt was used along with 2 bucket w/grit guards. This mitt is by far the best one I've ever used. Bonded contaminates were removed with SM Arnold Speedy Prep towel (fine grade), using Ultima WW plus concentrate for lube. Residue was wiped off with Rag Company Everest 1100 towels. Entire car was wiped down with Carpro Eraser prior to polishing to remove any residual oils. Fresh Everest 1100 towels used for this step. These towels are extremely absorbent, and safer on the paint then waffle weave towels. Polishing was done with Carpro Essence, on a Rupes 21 w/5" backing plate, with Kevin Brown washer mod, using a Meguiar's DMF microfiber finishing pad. Essence is actually a finishing polish, contains durable fillers, and leaves a coat of Silica protection that lasts up to a year. The DMF pad was used due to very light wash marring on paint. My car hadn't been polished for a year, it's an un-garaged daily driver. Been washed 60-70x since last polishing. One very slow pass was all that was needed. Speed 4.5. Only pressure applied was the weight of my hand. After polishing Carpro Reload was applied (for additional protection and hydrophobic benefit) using Rag Company Eagle Edgeless Blue for application, and Microfiber Madness Crazy Pile for final wipe. Attached Images __________________ Roto-Fab intake, SW 1 7/8" LT w/hi flow cats, Flowmaster outlaw exhaust, UDP, 160* stat, Circle D 3200, Moroso catch can, TCI line lock, Zex Nitrous 125 shot, 3.91 gear, Eaton True-trac, DSS 1000hp axles. Last edited by Joe M 2012 2SS; 11-03-2016 at 04:51 PM.

10-23-2016, 08:26 PM	#160
chozn4service Drives: 2016 SS w/2SS A8 Blue Velvet Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 39.793153,-86.238223 Posts: 3,678 View My Garage	Show us your reflections! Blue Velvet Metallic 1. Wash, 2. Clay bar, 3. Paint correction, 4. Paint polish, 5. Seal, 6. Glaze, 7. Wax. I use the cyclo polisher and all Adams products. Did this the day I brought it home on June 28th and have done nothing but detail spray and microfiber cloth since. This pic was taken last weekend at Cars and Coffee. My initial detailing of the above took 8hrs. Attached Images __________________ Never grow up, it's a trap! Last edited by chozn4service; 10-23-2016 at 08:41 PM.

10-23-2016, 08:34 PM	#161
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	Guys please read the first post in this thread… It's nice to put a picture what I was trying to do was get some information for everybody .....please tell us how you did it , what steps you used, and what products you used. You can go back up and edit your pictures with the edit button and add this… __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

10-22-2016, 07:58 AM	#156
rd beast Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 397	We did a group buy

10-23-2016, 11:16 PM	#162
KirkH Drives: 2016 2SS M6 Mosaic Blk Met-SOLD Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: KY Posts: 2,934	Optimum Opti Gloss Coat (2 coats)! Here's my process: CarPro IronX Snow Soap: I saw the red iron reaction around the wiper blades Chemical Guys Clean Slate Car Wash to remove everything Clay sponge I had some light marring, a couple of swirls, etc. Very light so I tested the paint with my lightest polish and an orange pad and the Cyclo Pro 5 polisher: Chemical Guys P40 cleaning polish- still saw scratches so I went to Chemical Guys VSS- still saw scratches so I went to Chemical Guys V36 and orange pad: Bingo! Almost 100% removal of scratches. Final polish with Chemical Guys V38 and white pad Wipedown with 15% alcohol solution Applied Optimum Opti Gloss Coat with the included sponge applicator. Very easy application. Applied second coat 18 hours later. __________________ Official Detailer of CamaroFest 8 & 9 https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...st-8-pics.html https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=521655&page=1 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=547470&page=1 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=527474 No one on Earth has detailed more Camaros. http://KirkTheDetailer.com Last edited by KirkH; 10-23-2016 at 11:49 PM.

11-03-2016, 04:04 PM	#163
KirkH Drives: 2016 2SS M6 Mosaic Blk Met-SOLD Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: KY Posts: 2,934	Applied Meguiar's Ultimate Quik Wax (I had some free sample bottles), a spray synthetic polymer wax on top of the Opti Gloss Coat. Cloudy day but looks good. I used the Quik Wax like a waterless wash, spraying heavily. __________________ Official Detailer of CamaroFest 8 & 9 https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...st-8-pics.html https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=521655&page=1 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=547470&page=1 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=527474 No one on Earth has detailed more Camaros. http://KirkTheDetailer.com

11-11-2016, 07:49 PM	#164
PinLover Drives: 2017 2LT 50th, 2013 2LS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 361 View My Garage	So, I took this today and thought of this thread... I was behind a. lack Silverado and caught my own badass reflection. Just something a little different Attached Images __________________ 2017 50th Anniversary Edition 2LT V6 6-spd Manual - Order TQHKNZ Received VIN 08/23/16: 1G1FC1RS2H0127445 Dennis Vaughan @ Schumacher Chevrolet in Lake Park, FL 1100 - 07/09/16 \| 9000 - 07/22/16 - Order Cancelled from Stingray Chevrolet 1100 - 07/24/16 \| 2000 - 08/02/16 3000 - 08/03/16 \| 3100 - 08/08/16 - TPW 8/22/16 3300 - 08/10/16 \| 3400 - 08/11/16 3800 - 08/23/16 \| 4200 - 08/29/16 4800 - 09/03/16 \| 5000 - 09/07/16 6000 - 09/10/16 2013 2LS Build Page: 2 THE CAVE... I'm Batman! 2LS Blackout 2013 2LT/RS Build Page: The Evolution of Iron Man

11-12-2016, 02:04 PM	#165
KirkH Drives: 2016 2SS M6 Mosaic Blk Met-SOLD Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: KY Posts: 2,934	Chemical Guys Black Luminous Wax on top of Optimum Opti Gloss Coat. Craziest shine yet! __________________ Official Detailer of CamaroFest 8 & 9 https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...st-8-pics.html https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=521655&page=1 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=547470&page=1 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=527474 No one on Earth has detailed more Camaros. http://KirkTheDetailer.com

11-14-2016, 01:30 AM	#166
BradfordCamaro SABIO Drives: 2016 CAMARO 1SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Bradford, ON Posts: 5,012	A little touch up for the incoming inclement weather... Blackfire Polish and Seal - Black Finishing Pad Blackfire Crystal Seal. Attached Images __________________ Last edited by BradfordCamaro; 11-14-2016 at 03:09 AM.

11-16-2016, 09:54 PM	#167
KirkH Drives: 2016 2SS M6 Mosaic Blk Met-SOLD Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: KY Posts: 2,934	I did a paint correction today on a 2014 Dodge Ram dually. Sorry its not my Camaro but I had to show off these awesome reflection photos! __________________ Official Detailer of CamaroFest 8 & 9 https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...st-8-pics.html https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=521655&page=1 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=547470&page=1 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=527474 No one on Earth has detailed more Camaros. http://KirkTheDetailer.com

11-17-2016, 12:23 PM	#168
whiskeyfed Pat Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT I4 Turbo A8 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Stratford, CT Posts: 827 View My Garage	What the usual wash and detail includes: - Wash with SudzBox Foam Gun and Chemical Guys Citrus Wash and Gloss Shampoo - Wheels with SudzBox Crimson Wheel Cleaner and SudzBox Shadow Wheel/ Trim Dressing - Dry with application of Chemical Guys After-Wash and Wooly Mammoth Towel - Windows I usually use Invisible Glass for inside and Rain-X for the outside (been using wax lately however for window exterior) - Clay Bar - Chemical Guys Butter Wet Wax - Chemical Guys Speed Wipe Quick Detailer In these pictures I actually ONLY used the Chemical Guys EcoSmart-RU Waterless Wash and Wax and followed up with the Speed Wipe. Didnt even do the wheels I need to get a orbit polisher to get the little swirls out. What do you guys think??? Attached Images

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