Here is what I have been up to lately!

Brandon1 · #1 (**permalink**) 08-08-2007, 04:31 PM

Have been busy with my new ATV and the whole loosing the GF thing.

First up is a 200? Benz. Not sure of the #, been so long I forgot.

This one got RMG and NTS7.

Next up is a SL550 AMG, fun to work on a $100K car.

This one got MaxWax and OCW.

Next up is a 1997 Ford Econoline Church Bus

this one got Color-X via rotary and #105 by PC

Next up is a 40' GMC Church Bus. This was a PITA to detail.

I used Majestic Solutions "One-Step" on rotary, sealed with #105, topped with #16 on the cab parts.

Brandon1 · #2 (**permalink**) 08-08-2007, 04:31 PM

Next up is a 1998 Camaro.
This one got EC via rotary with wool, OP with PC, RMG, Max Wax

Next up is a 2006 Ford Expedition

Got NTS7 Sealant and spray wax

1994 LHS. Cleaned up for a friend that needs it sold

This one got #80 via rotary and some Poli-Seal.

Brandon1 · #3 (**permalink**) 08-08-2007, 04:32 PM

Last one up is a 2003 F-250 that was covered in tar. EVERYWHERE.

Wash with Kerosene and then some Dawn
Clay with Body Sponge
Interior with Solvent, and MS solutions dressing
Wax with Poli-seal

Before

Afters

Hope yall enjoyed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

One Seventeen · #4 (**permalink**) 08-08-2007, 04:46 PM

That last truck was pretty insane. I'm just curious, where the hell do you shift that mercedes?

Brandon1 · #5 (**permalink**) 08-08-2007, 06:09 PM

It's a stick on the column that you press in either D-R-or P {park}. It's wierd, dont care for it much.

One Seventeen · #6 (**permalink**) 08-08-2007, 06:55 PM

Nah me either it was pretty confusing looking

kdchild · #7 (**permalink**) 08-09-2007, 02:01 AM

Brandon,

Looks like you found a way to keep your mind off of your ex for the time being. Hope everything works out for you. You should use SL550 AMG for pics for your website. You did a great job on all the vehicles especially the F350.

Kevin

pappydb · #8 (**permalink**) 08-09-2007, 04:04 PM

You washed that F250 with kerosene? I would have never had the gonads to try that! It didn't screw up the topcoat?

Brandon1 · #9 (**permalink**) 08-09-2007, 04:14 PM

No, gasoline will, kerosene has alot more oils in it. I only use it on these types of trucks, and dawn (only one time I will use it) afterwards to remove any kerosene oils.

It's about the only way to remove tar off trucks like these. I have done 6 of Nu-Tech's big dump trucks that were covered in asphalt, washed em' all with kerosene.

One Seventeen · #10 (**permalink**) 08-09-2007, 05:28 PM

Brandon, what do you normally use to strip wax/polish off your truck? I've heard of people using a drop or two of dawn mixed in with their bucket of wash.

Brandon1 · #11 (**permalink**) 08-09-2007, 08:45 PM

Dawn will work, but over time it is harsh on alot of car parts.

I just either clay, 50/50 alcohol and water, or polish, all will strip all wax off.

carlc · #12 (**permalink**) 08-10-2007, 06:10 AM

Ok...hope you guys don't mind another question.

I've use one brand and want to switch to Duragloss. I can either clay first or use #652 to remove the old product?

Thanks

Brandon1 · #13 (**permalink**) 08-10-2007, 07:02 AM

Yeah, clay or #652 will remove old wax. I personally would use both. Clay will smooth the paint and get bonded contaminates off, the pre-cleaner will clean the paint and increase gloss. #105 will seal it all in with a tough top-cote.