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Old 06-27-12 | 02:14 PM
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stripped all the dealer crap off her and added my own protection.

foamed with CGCWG and DAWN

washed with same

sprayed her with IRON X

didn't need to clay (i was surprised)

porter cable 7424xp

blacklight (1coat)

wet mirror finish (1 coat)

tires and wheels washed with CGEBW and ZAINO-CS clear on wheels, CGTG on tires

wiped down with hybrid V7

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Old 06-27-12 | 02:20 PM
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tomorrow maybe wax
Old 06-27-12 | 02:23 PM
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pulled her out of the garage and she's got dust on her already.
Old 06-27-12 | 02:25 PM
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i need to learn how to post all the pics in one post,,,, can someone help.
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looks real nice! now I regret not getting a black one lol
Old 06-27-12 | 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by kyo7878
looks real nice! now I regret not getting a black one lol
this obsidian is like working overtime. it's going to be a ***** trying to keep her this way. but i'm like that with all my cars,,,, love to keep them clean, scratch and swirl free.
Old 06-27-12 | 09:42 PM
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haha black(auto paint) is not a color, it's a full time job guaranteed.
Old 06-27-12 | 10:31 PM
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oh my

that is SOO SHINY!
Old 06-28-12 | 12:35 PM
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Your car looks fantastic. Well done

I used WMF this spring for the first time and am also delighted with the results. I topped it with pure carnuba which gave that clean mirror finish a nice warm glow
Old 06-28-12 | 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by TripleL
Your car looks fantastic. Well done

I used WMF this spring for the first time and am also delighted with the results. I topped it with pure carnuba which gave that clean mirror finish a nice warm glow
thanx. drives the wife crazy,,,,, "you're cleaning your car again"
Old 06-28-12 | 03:24 PM
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Looks awesome! Now this is done RIGHT!
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O..........M............G! that's amazing.
Don't forget to have fun driving that bad-boy!
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Originally Posted by CGDetail
haha black(auto paint) is not a color, it's a full time job guaranteed.
Truth. I don't miss my G35 due to this reason. Nothing looks sexier IMO, but man... maintenance on black paint... you'd better be ready to wash daily practically haha... so worth it though!

Originally Posted by 1sWt2GS
oh my

that is SOO SHINY!
You did an amazing job! She looks fantastic. I do miss my black car when I see this.. hope it doesn't rain or storm anytime soon for ya man!
Old 07-01-12 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Arcadian
O..........M............G! that's amazing.
Don't forget to have fun driving that bad-boy!
i was going to do that anyway
Old 07-01-12 | 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by phillimt
Truth. I don't miss my G35 due to this reason. Nothing looks sexier IMO, but man... maintenance on black paint... you'd better be ready to wash daily practically haha... so worth it though!



You did an amazing job! She looks fantastic. I do miss my black car when I see this.. hope it doesn't rain or storm anytime soon for ya man!
my first black car i'm staying on top of her though. i like the challenge. i'm going to take her to phil at DD so he can apply some opti-coat and or aquartz. then i won't have to worry to much about clear scratches and swirls. it's been hotter than a witches draws here,,,, i'm hoping for some rain.


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