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Old 11-27-08 | 12:07 AM
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When this car came in this morning, it looked almost gray. Full of scratches and swirls that were visible from very far away. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get any "before" pics, but here is the process and After pics:

Wash: Chemical Guys ECOwash (coming soon to my website)
Dry: Waffle Weave Microfiber
Clay: Chemical Guys Clay
Polish: Menzerna Super Intensive Polish, Menzerna PO106FF, and Swissvax Cleaner Fluid Medium
Wipedown: Edgeless Microfiber Towel
Wax: Swissvax Divine (will be recommending Swissvax Finesse for DIY)
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Old 11-27-08 | 12:21 AM
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Wow, that is clean
Old 11-27-08 | 12:45 AM
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I want my car to look like that
Old 11-27-08 | 01:32 AM
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Originally Posted by iKenn
I want my car to look like that
Click on the links and your car can look like that too! Remember, the key to proper detailing is all in the prep. You can use the cheapest or the most expensive wax, but it won't matter if the paint isn't properly polished and corrected.

Let me know or PM me if you have questions.
Old 11-27-08 | 04:51 AM
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nice.. i miss that shine after good wash & wax on black cars.. it was just too pita for me to keep it clean.
Old 11-27-08 | 09:53 PM
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Thanks again Todd...awesome high quality work! Definitely gotta pick me up some good wax! Gotta schedule with you too for da black ES350! Shoots!
Old 11-27-08 | 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by 350ISRYDER
Thanks again Todd...awesome high quality work! Definitely gotta pick me up some good wax! Gotta schedule with you too for da black ES350! Shoots!
Not a problem. I'm free after HIN so give me a call or shoot me a PM when you're ready!
Old 11-27-08 | 10:51 PM
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Looks great! You did a great job cleaning it up.
Old 11-28-08 | 11:26 AM
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Black looks soo nice when clean and shiney.
Old 11-28-08 | 01:56 PM
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Looks really good!

Guys, definitely pick up some swissvax finesse..
100% worth the money.
Old 11-29-08 | 03:47 AM
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Can you make it less shiny, my eyes can't take it...
Old 12-01-08 | 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Burnaby
Can you make it less shiny, my eyes can't take it...
Easy. Just drive it around the block a couple of times and it will be nice and dusty. That will cut down on the shine.
Old 12-10-08 | 09:35 AM
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I love the drop with the X-Pac wheels. man is black hard to maintain, but when it is freshly waxed, it looks like a mirror. My props to you. Love the grill as well.
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