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Old 12-01-06, 09:04 PM
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Old 12-02-06, 07:10 AM
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I like these pics because you can actually note a discernable difference in the before / after. It's not subtle at all, it's distinct.

Very nice work, beautiful car.!
Old 12-02-06, 09:58 AM
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what product you use on that car. Nice work and the wettnessss
Old 12-02-06, 07:14 PM
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it's worth a million bucks now....excellent job. I do see the difference.
it was mirror finish before but the after just pops w/ gleam now.
Old 12-03-06, 06:29 PM
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I used Hi-Temp paint perfection on that car.
Old 12-03-06, 09:03 PM
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wth did you use on those wheels
Old 12-03-06, 09:50 PM
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You forgot to blank-out the license plate in the second set of photos.

Nice job on the wheels.
Old 12-04-06, 12:57 AM
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Good job !

Originally Posted by PureDrifter
wth did you use on those wheels
same here
Old 12-04-06, 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by PureDrifter
wth did you use on those wheels
Meguiars wheel care and very fine steel wool
Old 12-04-06, 10:38 AM
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Looks good. I like the wheels a lot.
Old 12-04-06, 05:33 PM
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nice job and tight ride
Old 12-04-06, 05:53 PM
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Looks amazing
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i have to ask...did u polish the wheels to chrome or did you just clean all the crap off wheels which were already chrome???
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my wheels are clearcoated, wouldnt the steel wool kinda muck it up?
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Looks sharp Russh! Now come by and do mine!


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