The Official Washed and Waxed Thread!

[Dave]

that looks awesome Blair, the paint turned out very well. I bet you're pleased with it.

[Nis01]

Saw the car in person today. The body work / paint looks really well done. :thumbup: Very impressed.

[Feersty]

Very nice car Blair. VIP car!

[flintster55]

So i finally got around to cleaning my car up over Thanksgiving break. After a few hours of buffing, polishing, and waxing the paint was nearly swirl free. I keep telling myself I don't want another black car, but when black is clean and freshly waxed, it is an amazing thing...

Here are a few pics, any hints or advice for taking better pictures are welcome


At an overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway:





MM shadow!






Gotta love that reflection!

[ScottyB]

can't go wrong with Nighthawk Black

8)

[.RJ]

can't go wrong with Nighthawk Black

Wait 3 days

Never again for me.......

[flintster55]

Wait 3 days :wink:

Yeah, it already had water spots the next day from the dew overnight :?

I can't wait until I have a garage

[ultimagtrlover]

Nice job bro! The question is...what was your process and what did you use on your tires?

[flintster55]

You know me, Menzerna all the way.

Paint:
Finishing Polish II with a polishing pad
Finishing Touch Glaze with a finishing pad
FMJ with a finishing pad
--All done via PC

Meguiars NXT Insane Shine (aerosol can form) on the tires 8)

[.RJ]

Cleaned up the beater today -

The Supplies:



My helper



Interior



Exterior

[flintster55]

Looks good man! 8)

I think you have the same buffer I do... Is that a Porter Cable?

[.RJ]

Yep, porter cable. The pics of the car suck, I'll have to get some more later.

[Feersty]

When is the racekar gone?

[CaptainHenreh]

Yep, porter cable. The pics of the car suck, I'll have to get some more later.

More importantly, is that your dog?

[.RJ]

Yes, sort of... he stays at my parents house but they'll bring him over on weekends sometimes.

[Evan]

I took advantage of the weather to clean and wax up the racecar before putting it to bed for the winter. (Im sure Ill put plenty of grease handprints into the paint before 07 season though!)
The car cleaned up a lot nicer than I thought, considering the extreme abuse and neglect the paint gets.
Would have looked better with the gold race wheels, but I didnt feel like changing them then changing back.

[Nis01]

The race car is looking nice. I agree with you, needs more gold. :lol:

[.RJ]

When are we doing our vinyl for '07?

Team UniversalGoldÔäó represent!!!

[ScottyB]

i love how the red top when from kind of sticking out like a sore thumb to being a totally integral part of the livery. seriously, looks killer whether you planned that out or not.

[.RJ]

My plan for '07 - I gotta have the GOLD top