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Markoz28 · 07-21-2018, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by bscott07

I’ve been watching a lot of videos, I currently have two trucks, an 89 4x4 single cab Silverado and this 99 (the new style for that year). The 89 paint is faded/needs a new paint job, it’s just so expensive.. the 99 looks good, I’ll take some before and after to see how I do with this process.

I definitely would like to get a lot more tools to use, but I’m going to wait probably until December-Spring time to get some. I coach football in Texas and the season is about to ramp up for us. It’ll also give me some time to help kick off our debt snowball we’re trying! I miss having a Camaro and for sure wanna get back in one in about 2 years, I’m hoping!

What part of Tx? I’m in theRGV south Texas like 15 min from Mexico

bscott07 · 07-21-2018, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Markoz28

What part of Tx? I’m in theRGV south Texas like 15 min from Mexico

Just come from west tx, in Houston now, that was a fun move..

bscott07 · 07-22-2018, 11:15 AM

Hand wash and clay bar. (Have all products in except the M105, so I’m on hold)
Adding pictures from it in the sun, I’ll try to flip them, I know they’ll originally be all flipped crazy.

Question is, will I be able to get the swirls/scratches out any by hand? I know it won’t be as productive as machine, but want to make some strides while I can with what I have.

Glen e · 07-22-2018, 11:19 AM

probably not by hand..., a few too deep...polishes are effective, but dont add paint back...

bscott07 · 07-22-2018, 11:34 AM

Tried to fix pictures on a computer, I'm lost on that, but it still shows the paint.

Glen would I be better off just waxing it or using M#21 versus doing the extra for now?

Glen e · 07-22-2018, 11:40 AM

dunno, do a few test areas........

bscott07 · 07-22-2018, 11:41 AM

yessir, appreciate your advice/help!

Markoz28 · 07-22-2018, 05:26 PM

You can get a much better correction with a machine. By hand will take the rest of your life.

bscott07 · 07-23-2018, 01:46 PM

If definitely takes time to do it by hand..

But here’s a little before and after. Makes an improvement.

Gunkk · 07-23-2018, 03:50 PM

A $60-70 harbor freight dual action polisher would work wonders for this...

Nealpatel · 07-24-2018, 03:53 AM

I just ordered Foam Wax Applicators from the given link.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ox45

I just used something like this to apply the sealant:

https://www.autogeek.net/paof6pifowax.html
Ox
Edit: What Glen said...

07-22-2018, 11:15 AM	#17
bscott07 Drives: 89/99 Silverado’s / future Ca Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 63	Hand wash and clay bar. (Have all products in except the M105, so I’m on hold) Adding pictures from it in the sun, I’ll try to flip them, I know they’ll originally be all flipped crazy. Question is, will I be able to get the swirls/scratches out any by hand? I know it won’t be as productive as machine, but want to make some strides while I can with what I have. Attached Images Last edited by bscott07; 07-22-2018 at 11:32 AM.

07-22-2018, 11:19 AM	#18
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	probably not by hand..., a few too deep...polishes are effective, but dont add paint back... __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

07-22-2018, 11:40 AM	#20
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	dunno, do a few test areas........ __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

07-23-2018, 01:46 PM	#23
bscott07 Drives: 89/99 Silverado’s / future Ca Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 63	If definitely takes time to do it by hand.. But here’s a little before and after. Makes an improvement. Attached Images

07-22-2018, 11:34 AM	#19
bscott07 Drives: 89/99 Silverado’s / future Ca Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 63	Tried to fix pictures on a computer, I'm lost on that, but it still shows the paint. Glen would I be better off just waxing it or using M#21 versus doing the extra for now?

07-22-2018, 11:41 AM	#21
bscott07 Drives: 89/99 Silverado’s / future Ca Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 63	yessir, appreciate your advice/help!

07-22-2018, 05:26 PM	#22
Markoz28 Drives: 18 ZL1 nightfall grey A10 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: RGV Texas Posts: 1,527	You can get a much better correction with a machine. By hand will take the rest of your life.

07-23-2018, 03:50 PM	#24
Gunkk Thank you Al Oppenheiser! Drives: Red Hot A10 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 4,975 View My Garage	A $60-70 harbor freight dual action polisher would work wonders for this...

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