Just finished!

IAPharmr · 05-24-2008, 06:30 PM

Thanks everyone for all their help, especially Skyboi. After reading most of the threads here, and numerous PMs to Skyboi I finally decided to take on detailing my truck. I washed it, then went over it with a clay bar, then waxed it.

The paint is as smooth as a sheet of glass, you can use the chrome as a mirror, and I highly recommend Skyboi waxing tip of taping and papering everything you are not waxing. I remember waxing my dad's old truck and spending a ton of time trying to get wax off of stuff. Spend the extra time, paper it all and it will come out great!

Here are some pics of the finished product...sorry no before pics.

**Nissan Mike** · 05-24-2008, 06:34 PM

That is a beautiful looking truck

IAPharmr · 05-24-2008, 06:46 PM

I tell ya, it did not even look that good when I brought her home from the dealership.

I just drove down to the dealership to show a couple of my friends (2 salesmen and one in the sales department). They called their detailer out from the back and asked him why their vehicles did not look like that after he got done with them! LOVE IT!

It took about 6 hours of hard work, but it was really dirty and I kind of did a couple steps twice because I did not think about it right and section it off more logically, but next time I figure I can get it done start to finish in about 4 to 5 hours...but no matter how long it takes, it is definitely worth it!

firulice · 05-24-2008, 09:24 PM

good job, looks great!

Skyboi · 05-24-2008, 10:32 PM

WOW man..... Awesome job and I'm glad I was able to help.... That's what 1,000 cars a year can do ....

You nailed it....

By the way Peace right back at ya.

IAPharmr · 05-25-2008, 06:09 AM

Oh, forgot to add, the leaf blower works AWESOME for drying the truck, I will never use a towel again!

305hp · 05-25-2008, 08:38 AM

Nice orange peel

Skyboi · 05-25-2008, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 305hp

Nice orange peel

Funny guy...^^^^^Prolly wouldn't know orange peel if he was sitting in a Florida Grove on the back of a Sunkist truck.

No orange peel on these Titans pal.

IAPharmr · 05-25-2008, 03:55 PM

Yeah, I found that amusing, considering my truck is only 6 months old, and the paint is like a sheet of glass...oh well, I am happy with it

Again, thanks a ton for all the advice Sky, I truly appreciate it. Just finished with my wife's jeep and it also looks awesome

Skyboi · 05-25-2008, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by IAPharmr

Yeah, I found that amusing, considering my truck is only 6 months old, and the paint is like a sheet of glass...oh well, I am happy with it

Again, thanks a ton for all the advice Sky, I truly appreciate it. Just finished with my wife's jeep and it also looks awesome

Thumbs up from me man....

Work smart not hard!

305hp · 06-03-2008, 08:06 AM

Hey guys, I was just kidding around. Seriosuly. My truc does have orange peel too. Sorry to offend ya.

Skyboi · 06-03-2008, 05:35 PM

Most paint jobs these days have a small dimpling effect...This is normal and I've seen it on most vehicles I've detailed.... If you can feel it with your fingertips than it's serious...