Z71_Denali Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 <style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Cambria; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ascii-font-family:Cambria; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Cambria; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style> Summary: This is only the 2<sup>nd</sup> time I got to get the PC out since I got it a couple weeks ago. I was really hoping I would get to use more than just the FMP & MSS. Here was my process: Strip Wash Clay Bar 2<sup>nd</sup> Wash Dry VRT, In&Out, UCS Clean Glass Polish (if necessary) MSS Vacuum interior, clean & condition leather Before: The interior was in great shape. Granted the car only has 6,000 miles, and I’ve been using Adam’s on it since day 1. this was the dirtiest part of the car! just some water spots and gunk on the paint. Nothing too bad wheels were in great shape some soot from the exhaust on the rear, as expected During: After I clayed, re-washed, and dried the car I took a couple different pics in search of any swirls or scratches. Well to my surprise I could not find a single one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z71_Denali Posted September 18, 2011 Author Share Posted September 18, 2011 So I decided not to polish the paint. It just didn’t need it! I doubled checked the paint this morning in the sunlight before waxing, and even had the inspector come out to look for any! Nothing. WHITE PAINT FTW!!! After: I finished up the detail this morning. Just dressed all the plastic and wheel wells, applied MSS on the paint and wheels, and vacuumed and dressed the interior. Here’s the results: if only a LSA could fit under there... Conclusion: Much easier to detail than my truck! Only took me 2 hours on Friday to wash and clay, Saturday I was in college station for the football game and the car was in my garage the whole time, and this morning I spent about 2 hours finishing it up. I’m going to need to find some neglected black paint to correct… stay tuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE Mook Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Looks good! Mook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc2hill Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 That white looks nice, but you need to 'man up' and get something in black to show off your skills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chase@InsanePaint Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Gorgeous SUV. Very classy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z71_Denali Posted September 18, 2011 Author Share Posted September 18, 2011 That white looks nice, but you need to 'man up' and get something in black to show off your skills! oh don't worry, my brother has a 2004 black silverado that has holograms all over from the people he bought it from. they told him they had it "polished" and my wife's friend wants to pay me to do her 2006 black civic that has been neglected since day 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganSRT8 Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 gotta love the caddys, thats the white diamond paint correct? i had that on my escalade before I got my srt jeep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z71_Denali Posted September 18, 2011 Author Share Posted September 18, 2011 gotta love the caddys, thats the white diamond paint correct? i had that on my escalade before I got my srt jeep. its actually called platinum ice tricoat. 2011 is the last year the SRX will have it. 2012 models are going to be white diamond like everything else in Cadillac's lineup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganSRT8 Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 its actually called platinum ice tricoat. 2011 is the last year the SRX will have it. 2012 models are going to be white diamond like everything else in Cadillac's lineup gotcha gotcha, is that a premium paint option?, I remember the white diamond paint was like a grand back when we bought it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 That is nice! BTW you can skip the second wash! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Tegeler Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 looks nice! love the interior color combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z71_Denali Posted September 18, 2011 Author Share Posted September 18, 2011 gotcha gotcha, is that a premium paint option?, I remember the white diamond paint was like a grand back when we bought it. yep $995 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z71_Denali Posted September 18, 2011 Author Share Posted September 18, 2011 That is nice! BTW you can skip the second wash! i did it to remove the clay/DS residue. i found it to be less work for me to not dry in the 1st wash, and not buff off the clay/DS residue when claying. the 2nd wash i just rinsed the car down, went over the paint with the wash mitt and left over soap/water from the first wash, pool rinse, and dry. took me 2 hours to get all my supplies out, wash, clay, wash, dry, and put everything away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fierce5 Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 I love the SRXs especially the tan interior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z71_Denali Posted September 19, 2011 Author Share Posted September 19, 2011 well, all that work, and it rained cats and dogs today!!! the truck and the SRX are dirty again this is a never ending battle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganSRT8 Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 bahahaha, never ending for sure!, was driving up to school this morning after a weekend at home and it downpoured the minute i took her out of the garage after detailing all weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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