Just got her waxed!!!
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05-10-2009, 10:57 PM
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Looks very nice. It's always a plus when you can see the definition of the clouds in the paint 
Now just save up and get yourself a good DA like a PorterCable and you won't be sore ever again.
I was able to wash, clay, swirl cut, and wax my truck yesterday in about 3 hours. Power tools make it all so much easier
Now just save up and get yourself a good DA like a PorterCable and you won't be sore ever again.
I was able to wash, clay, swirl cut, and wax my truck yesterday in about 3 hours. Power tools make it all so much easier
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Looks very nice. It's always a plus when you can see the definition of the clouds in the paint
Now just save up and get yourself a good DA like a PorterCable and you won't be sore ever again.
I was able to wash, clay, swirl cut, and wax my truck yesterday in about 3 hours. Power tools make it all so much easier
Now just save up and get yourself a good DA like a PorterCable and you won't be sore ever again.
I was able to wash, clay, swirl cut, and wax my truck yesterday in about 3 hours. Power tools make it all so much easier
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05-11-2009, 10:36 AM
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Well my details on mine are all what I call "upkeep details". I did the 2 day long detail on it a few months ago to get everything out of the paint and get all the swirls and imperfections out.
Then about once a month I'll go and clean it up good again. But because so much time was spent previously, this can be done MUCH MUCH faster. I use the proper towels, water, and materials, so swirls are kept to almost zero.
Most details for most of my customers take 8-10 hours if its just me or 4-6 if I've got a partner helping out. I wish it could be faster!
Then about once a month I'll go and clean it up good again. But because so much time was spent previously, this can be done MUCH MUCH faster. I use the proper towels, water, and materials, so swirls are kept to almost zero.
Most details for most of my customers take 8-10 hours if its just me or 4-6 if I've got a partner helping out. I wish it could be faster!
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05-11-2009, 04:16 PM
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Nice shiny black truck. 
Age and condition of the body doing the work is also definitely a major variable related to time.
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I dont mind doing it myself but....
I wash, polish and wax sections at a time...hood and front sides one day... roof and pillars another day... Tonneau and maybe the rear quarter panels a different day....and my arms still hurt afterwards with a DA.
When I was younger I was stronger but dumber.
I don't know which is worse...old and smart or young and dumb.
I wash, polish and wax sections at a time...hood and front sides one day... roof and pillars another day... Tonneau and maybe the rear quarter panels a different day....and my arms still hurt afterwards with a DA.
When I was younger I was stronger but dumber.
I don't know which is worse...old and smart or young and dumb.