Murph

I decided to try out some Griot's Garage Machine Polish #3 and then their "Best in Show" Wax. First I stripped off the existing Megiurs Gold Class that I had used previously. I used a strong solution of dishwashing liquid and hot water. Did it a few times until water sheeted rather than beaded to be sure the wax was off. After drying, my paint was quite dull and full of swirls, scratches etc....

I then used my orbital with the #3 machine polish and what a great job it did in bringing back the finish. Swirls, scratches etc.. are gone. Changed the bonnet and applied the "Best in Show" wax to protect the finish. If you get this wax make sure you do a small area at a time as it sets up fast and can get hard to remove if you wait too long.

This car now looks better than new. I took some photos and will develop and scan them to post. Bottom line is this is the best combination I have ever used in my 30+ years of being a car nut.

Murph

alexus

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post pictures!

ocnbrzz

I get the Griots Garage catalog sent to me periodically and have been tempted to try some of the stuff out....

Glad to hear of the good results. I think I'll go check that catalog again....

Murph

Here's some pics of the "after". I do not have any of the "before" but this is much improved. I had to do some serious cropping to get this to fit under the bit limit.

Murph

Murph

Here's another view.

LexusRules

very nice reflection!

does it look like this in real life?

how about swirl marks... are there many?

what drying technique do you use when you wash your car?

Murph

Hi Sasha,

Since I have well water with high magnesium my car gets a white film and water spots on it if I don't dry immediately. Don't laugh (my wife does), I use a leaf blower to get most of the water off. Then I use a thick cotton towel and spread it over the surface and then pull it slowly across to get the balance of the moisture. Then a quick buffing with another towel and I'm done.

Regarding the swirls etc, they are completely gone. This Griot's No. 3 polish is great. The "Best in Class" wax is also great. It's expensive but as they say...

Murph

LexusRules

i also get that stupid film it drives me nuts! thats why i asked!!!

thanks man that is actually a really good idea!

this film has drivin me so crazy that i now do one of the two things:

1) go to a machine wash, dry it there and then polish and detail at home

2) wash one panel at a time (real pain in the ***)

SADDLE

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looks really nice, but how much does that stuff cost?


drew

miko400

WOW, it looks like if you sit on the hood you would just slide the H off.. Yeah I second that I much is that stuff and where can I get it from...

Shinchan

Hey Murph.. I see you installed the L-Tuned Muff.. How do you like them?

blue wax

wonder how long it will shine like this??
teflon products don't last long.

but yes shining star
LOL
jacko

PERRYinLA

That's actually a very good way to quickly and safely dry off your car, as any visitor to www.autopia-carport.com will tell you.

For those that have never visited there, that is a forum (similar to this one) where the subject is detailing cars, and those guys are HARD-CORE!

fasthuh

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Murph,

Nice ride, I understand the satisfaction received from shining up a car, it's alot of sweat and sore muscles, but you can't beat that feeling at the end, smoooother than a baby's butt

How was griot's turn around time on shipping the products out?

GS4Will

great job ....always good to hear from someone who is as "sick" as i am on taking care their rides...