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gofast908z · 09-13-2011, 03:31 PM

I detailed this client's Z06 a while back with a 3 step correction, yielding a 95%+ correction. And he called me up to look at his truck. Took the bike out to Sacramento, got lost on the way, then got caught in pouring rain, but eventually found the right place. He takes good care of his vehicles but he wanted a thorough correction on his truck too. After talking it over, it was decided to do the same job to the truck as was done to the Z06. With double the surface area I knew it was going to be a big job. The truck came out great with about 98% correction, and most importantly he and his wife, both loved it.

Getting a start on it in the early evening, technically a day earlier than schedule. Seeing how much work there was to do, I wanted to get right to it the next morning.

A preview of the swirls and scratches in store...

Cleaning up the dirty wheel wells

Getting its foam pre-soak, getting ready for the first wash.

Day 2, after claying its ready for the first stage of paint correction. And now we get a better look at the swirls and scratches.

After compounding

50/50 shot. Right side corrected (compounded), left side not.

Notice there is a slight color difference now as well!

More swirls

After compounding

After final polishing

Full correction done on the driver's door

Hood looking dull and lacking gloss

After compounding

Pillar looking much better

Taillights were corrected as well

Onto day 3

So Jeff, when you're doing trucks how do you get the paint perfect right up to that top edge on the tailgate with that big plastic thing there? Here's a little tip. Bottle caps! The screws come out easy enough, but removing this trim is a PAIN, so the caps lift it gently off the surface allowing me to polish past the edge. That leaves perfectly polished paint past the edge with no dull spots following the line of the plastic!

Tailgate fully corrected

Truck was then brought outside to inspect the work to ensure as much correction as possible was achieved. Sun revealed a high level of correction and gloss, indicating it was ready for jeweling for the final stage in preparation for the sealant.

After final wash, jeweling, and applying/removing 2 coats of Zaino Z2pro

Chrome getting polished back to its original luster

Much better

Final pics were taken late in the evening as the sheer size of this vehicle laughed at the time-line I had established.

Wheels, tires, and wheel wells all dialed in and looking "ship shape"

If you made it all the way through this, thanks for reading!!

edgar3 · 09-13-2011, 03:34 PM

jeesh, looks brand new! Awesome job...a lot of work eh?
It's apparent you do excellent work. How much do you charge for a big ol truck like that?
great pics!!

SSOOCH · 09-13-2011, 03:41 PM

Awesome job!!

gofast908z · 09-13-2011, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edgar3

jeesh, looks brand new! Awesome job...a lot of work eh?
It's apparent you do excellent work. How much do you charge for a big ol truck like that?
great pics!!

Thanks!! I charge by the hour, so this one was pretty expensive and I'll leave it at that

JLE58 · 09-14-2011, 12:20 PM

30 hours and you charge by the hour?

RichGreene · 09-14-2011, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JLE58

30 hours and you charge by the hour?

The guy wouldve been better off buying a new truck.

CamaroDreams07 · 09-14-2011, 06:32 PM

Looks awesome as usual, but the smart ass in me has to ask, how'd you decide on 98%

?

RJNavarrete · 09-15-2011, 03:23 AM

Would you mind letting us know what products you used during the process?

The final result is AMAZING. Great job, brother.

black. · 09-15-2011, 04:41 PM

Looks better than the showroom floor

brandotron · 09-15-2011, 04:44 PM

That's a great looking truck. Good job!

09-13-2011, 03:31 PM	#1
gofast908z Drives: Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: California Posts: 392	Crazy 30hr correction on a Silverado. Very pic heavy! I detailed this client's Z06 a while back with a 3 step correction, yielding a 95%+ correction. And he called me up to look at his truck. Took the bike out to Sacramento, got lost on the way, then got caught in pouring rain, but eventually found the right place. He takes good care of his vehicles but he wanted a thorough correction on his truck too. After talking it over, it was decided to do the same job to the truck as was done to the Z06. With double the surface area I knew it was going to be a big job. The truck came out great with about 98% correction, and most importantly he and his wife, both loved it. Getting a start on it in the early evening, technically a day earlier than schedule. Seeing how much work there was to do, I wanted to get right to it the next morning. A preview of the swirls and scratches in store... Cleaning up the dirty wheel wells Getting its foam pre-soak, getting ready for the first wash. Day 2, after claying its ready for the first stage of paint correction. And now we get a better look at the swirls and scratches. After compounding 50/50 shot. Right side corrected (compounded), left side not. Notice there is a slight color difference now as well! More swirls After compounding After final polishing Full correction done on the driver's door Hood looking dull and lacking gloss After compounding Pillar looking much better Taillights were corrected as well Onto day 3 So Jeff, when you're doing trucks how do you get the paint perfect right up to that top edge on the tailgate with that big plastic thing there? Here's a little tip. Bottle caps! The screws come out easy enough, but removing this trim is a PAIN, so the caps lift it gently off the surface allowing me to polish past the edge. That leaves perfectly polished paint past the edge with no dull spots following the line of the plastic! Tailgate fully corrected Truck was then brought outside to inspect the work to ensure as much correction as possible was achieved. Sun revealed a high level of correction and gloss, indicating it was ready for jeweling for the final stage in preparation for the sealant. After final wash, jeweling, and applying/removing 2 coats of Zaino Z2pro Chrome getting polished back to its original luster Much better Final pics were taken late in the evening as the sheer size of this vehicle laughed at the time-line I had established. Wheels, tires, and wheel wells all dialed in and looking "ship shape" If you made it all the way through this, thanks for reading!! __________________ Jeff 2008 Z06 - Heads/cam/intake/exhaust/tune 2005 Sierra STL ext cab -5.3L, Daily/Detail Rig

09-13-2011, 03:34 PM	#2
edgar3 Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: May 2011 Location: upper deerfield, nj Posts: 419 View My Garage	jeesh, looks brand new! Awesome job...a lot of work eh? It's apparent you do excellent work. How much do you charge for a big ol truck like that? great pics!! __________________ XSPower Longtube + Catback "Engine to Tip" polished steel VMAX ported Throttle Body 160 degree thermostat Street Tune East Coast Supercharging Cold Air Inductions TRex Phantom Black Billet Grill. Upper and lower Custom Badging Lloyd Floors mats splash guards Underhood Engine bay done AAC LED mailslot strip lights Flowing Cheese Fondue waterfall in console Various food items to dip into warm cheese

09-13-2011, 03:41 PM	#3
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,357 View My Garage	Awesome job!! __________________

09-14-2011, 06:32 PM	#7
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	Looks awesome as usual, but the smart ass in me has to ask, how'd you decide on 98% ? __________________ [B]

09-15-2011, 03:23 AM	#8
RJNavarrete kingjeezy™ Drives: 2011 SS/RS in Cyber Grey Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Arvin, CA Posts: 227 View My Garage	Would you mind letting us know what products you used during the process? The final result is AMAZING. Great job, brother. __________________ 2011 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 purchased 02.19.2011 Cyber Grey Metallic \| Black Leather \| 6-Speed Manual w/Hurst Shifter

09-14-2011, 12:20 PM	#5
JLE58 Drives: CGM,twin turbo, cam 2010 SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ROCKMART, GA Posts: 2,185	30 hours and you charge by the hour?

09-15-2011, 04:41 PM	#9
black. Drives: IBM 2SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 858	Looks better than the showroom floor

09-15-2011, 04:44 PM	#10
brandotron I am the internets. Drives: dangerously Join Date: May 2009 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 12,571 View My Garage	That's a great looking truck. Good job! __________________

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