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Old 01-05-14, 01:27 PM
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Default Couple of flicks after a proper cleaning...

took delivery of her a couple of weeks ago and knew, immediately, that she needed some TLC. those northeast winters had taken there toll and the paint just wasnt 'popping' like it should. the great thing is that there were no real defects in the paint (ie acid rain, bird droppings, etc) but she had a ton of swirls.

i started with the Meg's clay bar and then went straight to the Megs 105 with DA orbital to remove prolly 85% of the swirls. finished it off with Gold Class carnauba wax. i have to say im pretty happy with the result. gone is the haze and in its place is a deep black finish. in the spring, i'll prolly hit it with the Ultimate Polish (i dont the think the 205 will be necessary) and then repeat the previous steps i just used.

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Very nice good job.
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looks good man.. i see you have the ISS forged exhaust did it come with it? Also noticed you have a slight bent on your front wheel.

Might want to try a deep clean the wheels for the extra shine
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Originally Posted by jdm_altzza
looks good man.. i see you have the ISS forged exhaust did it come with it? Also noticed you have a slight bent on your front wheel.

Might want to try a deep clean the wheels for the extra shine
Wow!...great eyesight!


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Originally Posted by jdm_altzza
looks good man.. i see you have the ISS forged exhaust did it come with it? Also noticed you have a slight bent on your front wheel.

Might want to try a deep clean the wheels for the extra shine
Yeah...I noticed the bend while I was washing it. I'm really surprised that I don't 'feel' it. And you're right...the wheels do really need more attention. But I was just pooped. Hahahaha!!!

And yeah...the ISS came on the car. As much as I've complained about the drone...it was a bit at Caffeine and Octane, this morning
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Looks awesome. Congrats on F too. Bet when you were in school you never thought one day you would do almost anything for an "F"

Recent F owner: 7 months of
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Very nice.
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Looks sick
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Nice job Rick... love the BBK and exhaust..
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car looks clean, nice photos
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