Today's challenge...

pander5 · 03-01-2009, 07:30 AM

This is an 07 Escalade I did last April. After 11 months of whoever or whatever has been washing this thing, here's what I have to correct (again).

Pictures of the final results later.

Nebster · 03-01-2009, 08:10 AM

wow. can't wait to see the results.

i hate doing suv's, they take so much time it and it always seems that the people that own them barely take care of them.

Good luck

BlueSander · 03-01-2009, 10:07 AM

I would be great if you can share your procedure and tools that were used. I'm going to do my car. The condition is just as bad except mine is turning 4 this year. lol

J BONE · 03-01-2009, 11:48 AM

Gotta love those automatic car washes! Can't wait to see the after pics.

SpecC · 03-01-2009, 12:18 PM

that thing is worse than 20 spiderwebs

pander5 · 03-01-2009, 05:18 PM

Well here it is after M105/PFW at 1700. Then SIP with white between 1200 - 1500 (pyramid technique i.e. up then down). Unfortunately we didn't get much sun today unlike yesterday so the best I can offer is a halogen shot (of the same rear panel).

Here's how the hood looked after the same approach:

Nebster · 03-01-2009, 05:26 PM

looks much better man

pander5 · 03-01-2009, 05:54 PM

Thanks nebster.

It's funny, I got my UUC short shifter Friday afternoon and had planned to install it this weekend. After spending 21 intimate hours with this puppy it'll wait tll next weekend! I'm pooped.

Nebster · 03-01-2009, 05:57 PM

no problem. I can't wait to see the entire car done

what buffer / polisher / DA do you use?

wakeboarder109 · 03-01-2009, 05:59 PM

wow, looks like somebody's been hitting up the automatic car washes way too much! very nice job cleaning it up though.

pander5 · 03-01-2009, 06:01 PM

Thanks wakeboarder.

Nebster - I have a Hitachi circular - love it! I also use my PC for laying down the Zaino AIO and polishes.

Nebster · 03-01-2009, 06:05 PM

nice!

well it looks good, can't wait to see it all finished up

choopy · 03-01-2009, 06:21 PM

good work the hood shot looks unbelievably better for no LSP

pander5 · 03-01-2009, 06:27 PM

Unfortunately I didn't take too many after shots. The sun wasn't cooperating anyway but here's a couple more of the final outcome:

pander5 · 03-01-2009, 06:29 PM

Thanks choopy.

Nebster · 03-01-2009, 06:31 PM

looks good man.

hope you charged enough - suv's are huge and require way to much product

wakeboarder109 · 03-01-2009, 06:41 PM

pander, you've got a pm

pander5 · 03-01-2009, 06:53 PM

Just responded, thanks.

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pander5 Special Forces - Discretion is superior 31 Rep 1,011 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Sapphire Black Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [0.00]	Today's challenge... This is an 07 Escalade I did last April. After 11 months of whoever or whatever has been washing this thing, here's what I have to correct (again). Pictures of the final results later. __________________ M3 + trailer hitch = oxymoron
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03-01-2009, 08:10 AM	#2
Nebster Brigadier General 98 Rep 3,599 Posts Drives: E92 BMW 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Plainfield, IL iTrader: (4)	wow. can't wait to see the results. i hate doing suv's, they take so much time it and it always seems that the people that own them barely take care of them. Good luck __________________ detailing in the greater chicago area. Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website, pertaining to modifications does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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BlueSander First Lieutenant 59 Rep 360 Posts Drives: M550i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	I would be great if you can share your procedure and tools that were used. I'm going to do my car. The condition is just as bad except mine is turning 4 this year. lol
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pander5 Special Forces - Discretion is superior 31 Rep 1,011 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Sapphire Black Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [0.00]	Well here it is after M105/PFW at 1700. Then SIP with white between 1200 - 1500 (pyramid technique i.e. up then down). Unfortunately we didn't get much sun today unlike yesterday so the best I can offer is a halogen shot (of the same rear panel). Here's how the hood looked after the same approach: __________________ M3 + trailer hitch = oxymoron
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Nebster Brigadier General 98 Rep 3,599 Posts Drives: E92 BMW 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Plainfield, IL iTrader: (4)	looks much better man __________________ detailing in the greater chicago area. Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website, pertaining to modifications does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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pander5 Special Forces - Discretion is superior 31 Rep 1,011 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Sapphire Black Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [0.00]	Thanks nebster. It's funny, I got my UUC short shifter Friday afternoon and had planned to install it this weekend. After spending 21 intimate hours with this puppy it'll wait tll next weekend! I'm pooped. __________________ M3 + trailer hitch = oxymoron
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Nebster Brigadier General 98 Rep 3,599 Posts Drives: E92 BMW 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Plainfield, IL iTrader: (4)	no problem. I can't wait to see the entire car done what buffer / polisher / DA do you use? __________________ detailing in the greater chicago area. Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website, pertaining to modifications does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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wakeboarder109 Lieutenant Colonel 167 Rep 1,734 Posts Drives: in High Country Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: RVA iTrader: (3)	wow, looks like somebody's been hitting up the automatic car washes way too much! very nice job cleaning it up though.
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pander5 Special Forces - Discretion is superior 31 Rep 1,011 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Sapphire Black Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [0.00]	Thanks wakeboarder. Nebster - I have a Hitachi circular - love it! I also use my PC for laying down the Zaino AIO and polishes. __________________ M3 + trailer hitch = oxymoron
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Nebster Brigadier General 98 Rep 3,599 Posts Drives: E92 BMW 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Plainfield, IL iTrader: (4)	nice! well it looks good, can't wait to see it all finished up __________________ detailing in the greater chicago area. Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website, pertaining to modifications does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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pander5 Special Forces - Discretion is superior 31 Rep 1,011 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Sapphire Black Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [0.00]	Unfortunately I didn't take too many after shots. The sun wasn't cooperating anyway but here's a couple more of the final outcome: __________________ M3 + trailer hitch = oxymoron
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pander5 Special Forces - Discretion is superior 31 Rep 1,011 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Sapphire Black Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [0.00]	Thanks choopy. __________________ M3 + trailer hitch = oxymoron
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Nebster Brigadier General 98 Rep 3,599 Posts Drives: E92 BMW 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Plainfield, IL iTrader: (4)	looks good man. hope you charged enough - suv's are huge and require way to much product __________________ detailing in the greater chicago area. Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website, pertaining to modifications does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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wakeboarder109 Lieutenant Colonel 167 Rep 1,734 Posts Drives: in High Country Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: RVA iTrader: (3)	pander, you've got a pm
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pander5 Special Forces - Discretion is superior 31 Rep 1,011 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Sapphire Black Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [0.00]	Just responded, thanks. __________________ M3 + trailer hitch = oxymoron
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