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Junkman2008 · 04-10-2010, 08:26 PM

Don't be shocked, 97% of the cars that you see at car shows will have that same damage (most will be a LOT worse). That is what happens when you wash the car wrong and wipe on it with an improper technique and towels.

All of those tiny scratches add up and distract from your paint's true color and the overall pop of your shine. I've had a lot of guys tell me that their paint was flawless only to have their eyes opened with this test. At least you are man enough to show yours, most guys go run and hide after they see their pictures!

If you want to, save it for the fest and I'll show you first hand how to get rid of those. Your car will make a perfect demo car being black, and you can leave with the knowledge and equipment to do it correctly. Bring your video camera so that you can get me explaining it first hand. That way you won't have to memorize anything until you get home.

PQ · 04-10-2010, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 2LTRS

Rubbing compound!

AJ you gunna fix up our buddy here at C5 Fest?

Alas, as much as I would love for, hell even pay a couple c-notes for, Junkman to do my car at the fest, Defenderworks will have my car for the day Saturday.

But, I will be bringing some Adams home with me for sure, AND watching him do his stuff.

PQ · 04-10-2010, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Junkman2008

Don't be shocked, 97% of the cars that you see at car shows will have that same damage (most will be a LOT worse). That is what happens when you wash the car wrong and wipe on it with an improper technique and towels.

All of those tiny scratches add up and distract from your paint's true color and the overall pop of your shine. I've had a lot of guys tell me that their paint was flawless only to have their eyes opened with this test. At least you are man enough to show yours, most guys go run and hide after they see their pictures!

If you want to, save it for the fest and I'll show you first hand how to get rid of those. Your car will make a perfect demo car being black, and you can leave with the knowledge and equipment to do it correctly. Bring your video camera so that you can get me explaining it first hand. That way you won't have to memorize anything until you get home.

Defenderworks will have my car from early Sat through the day. But I'm sure I'll learn plenty by watching you do others. You, sir, are 'The Man'

I'm just glad I didn't really screw it up bad.

Junkman2008 · 04-10-2010, 08:31 PM

Okay, but the offer is there as long as we have electricity.

PQ · 04-10-2010, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Junkman2008

Okay, but the offer is there as long as we have electricity.

Sweet, I'll see how it goes.

So, should I clay bar it and polish in the mean time? It's never been clay barred.

Junkman2008 · 04-10-2010, 08:35 PM

If you have never clayed it before, I know that it probably needs it but the first question you need to answer is, did you do the baggie test and did your paint pass the test? That's the sole determining factor for if your paint needs to be clayed or not.

PQ · 04-10-2010, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Junkman2008

If you have never clayed it before, I know that it probably needs it but the first question you need to answer is, did you do the baggie test and did your paint pass the test? That's the sole determining factor for if your paint needs to be clayed or not.

Yup. I watched ALL those vids today.

Took like an hour and a half

garcmol · 04-10-2010, 08:43 PM

Ya know, a couple a beers and it will look better.

PQ · 04-10-2010, 08:43 PM

It was actually kind of weird. WITH the baggie on my hand it felt like I was rubbing my hand on an orange.

WITHOUT the bagie, it felt really smooth.

PQ · 04-10-2010, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by garcmol

Ya know, a couple a beers and it will look better.

Junkman2008 · 04-10-2010, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by PQ

It was actually kind of weird. WITH the baggie on my hand it felt like I was rubbing my hand on an orange.

WITHOUT the bagie, it felt really smooth.

So who you going to believe, that ever knowing baggie or your lying fingers?

JB @ C and L Machine · 04-11-2010, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Junkman2008

Okay, but the offer is there as long as we have electricity.

I'll bring the generator!!!!

Junkman2008 · 04-11-2010, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by JB @ C and L Machine

I'll bring the generator!!!!

Ya' know, that might not be a bad idea just in case!

mikey8 · 04-11-2010, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by PQ

It was actually kind of weird. WITH the baggie on my hand it felt like I was rubbing my hand on an orange.

WITHOUT the bagie, it felt really smooth.

The baggie tells all. It's amazing! Clay Time!!!!

04-10-2010, 08:26 PM	#57
Junkman2008 "Detailing Devil Dog" Drives: 2001 Corvette Coupe Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 2,730	Don't be shocked, 97% of the cars that you see at car shows will have that same damage (most will be a LOT worse). That is what happens when you wash the car wrong and wipe on it with an improper technique and towels. All of those tiny scratches add up and distract from your paint's true color and the overall pop of your shine. I've had a lot of guys tell me that their paint was flawless only to have their eyes opened with this test. At least you are man enough to show yours, most guys go run and hide after they see their pictures! If you want to, save it for the fest and I'll show you first hand how to get rid of those. Your car will make a perfect demo car being black, and you can leave with the knowledge and equipment to do it correctly. Bring your video camera so that you can get me explaining it first hand. That way you won't have to memorize anything until you get home. __________________ "Marines - Making the other guy die for his country for over 200 years."

04-10-2010, 08:31 PM	#60
Junkman2008 "Detailing Devil Dog" Drives: 2001 Corvette Coupe Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 2,730	Okay, but the offer is there as long as we have electricity. __________________ "Marines - Making the other guy die for his country for over 200 years."

04-10-2010, 08:35 PM	#62
Junkman2008 "Detailing Devil Dog" Drives: 2001 Corvette Coupe Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 2,730	If you have never clayed it before, I know that it probably needs it but the first question you need to answer is, did you do the baggie test and did your paint pass the test? That's the sole determining factor for if your paint needs to be clayed or not. __________________ "Marines - Making the other guy die for his country for over 200 years."

04-10-2010, 08:43 PM	#64
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04-10-2010, 08:43 PM	#65
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	It was actually kind of weird. WITH the baggie on my hand it felt like I was rubbing my hand on an orange. WITHOUT the bagie, it felt really smooth. __________________

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