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Old 09-16-11, 08:39 PM
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Looks outstanding!
Old 09-18-11, 09:39 AM
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.....when washing, did you use the two bucket system?
Old 09-18-11, 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by crankshaft
.....when washing, did you use the two bucket system?
I'd hope so!
Old 09-19-11, 06:35 PM
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no.... but i def. will next time =]!
Old 09-19-11, 06:47 PM
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car looks pretty good, good job!
Old 09-21-11, 10:26 PM
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hey quick question... what soap did you use and did you wax your car? i have an is350 white and my is not as shiny as your after a wash!! even if i wax the car it will not be as shiny!!
Old 09-24-11, 07:23 PM
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i used meguiars ultimate wash & wax and their clay bar.
Old 09-24-11, 11:44 PM
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Nice, looks great! I just had my entire car wetsand, clayed, compound polished, glazed, and wax as that took 10 hours!!!! But car is super soft and smooth
Old 09-25-11, 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by kanani22
i used meguiars ultimate wash & wax and their clay bar.
thank you. i will try doing this and do some polish too as others have suggested.
Old 09-25-11, 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by is350memb
thank you. i will try doing this and do some polish too as others have suggested.
awesome! show me pics after!
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Originally Posted by heartmyis
Nice, looks great! I just had my entire car wetsand, clayed, compound polished, glazed, and wax as that took 10 hours!!!! But car is super soft and smooth
i give you credit for working that long! i like your signature, especially about the part about your bf .. i share the same opinion !
are you going to the pursuit ?!
Old 09-26-11, 05:49 AM
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Originally Posted by heartmyis
Nice, looks great! I just had my entire car wetsand, clayed, compound polished, glazed, and wax as that took 10 hours!!!! But car is super soft and smooth
entire car wetsand?????????
Old 09-29-11, 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by crankshaft
entire car wetsand?????????
50% hood, fenders, roof, trunk, and quarter panels


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Originally Posted by kanani22
i give you credit for working that long! i like your signature, especially about the part about your bf .. i share the same opinion !
are you going to the pursuit ?!
Thanks!

I am, just figuring out the car situation, don't wanna take mine haha.
Old 09-30-11, 12:08 AM
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Clean ride ya got there. You look like a local girl:-)


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