The Detailing Thread

Started by giant_mtb, July 06, 2010, 09:58:16 PM

CaminoRacer

2020 BMW 330i, 1969 El Camino, 2017 Bolt EV

giant_mtb

This was a good before/after.









The lady was so happy, she gave me a hug. lol

giant_mtb

Had a Goldwing in ze shoppe today.  Mid-40s this morning, so a bit chilly for the guy to ride it over, but he lives just across town.  And the thing has heated grips and seats, soooo.  And reverse...wtf. :lol:


Eye of the Tiger

Without reverse trying to backup one of those things with short legs is impossible. You have to park facing uphill.
2008 TUNDRA (Truck Ultra-wideband Never-say-die Daddy Rottweiler Awesome)

giant_mtb

Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on October 02, 2019, 12:08:41 PM
Without reverse trying to backup one of those things with short legs is impossible. You have to park facing uphill.

I can imagine.  I rolled it fore/aft a few times to get all the way around the wheels...friggin' tank!  And yeah, I could see shorter legs being a real issue.

Eye of the Tiger

Quote from: giant_mtb on October 02, 2019, 12:10:17 PM
I can imagine.  I rolled it fore/aft a few times to get all the way around the wheels...friggin' tank!  And yeah, I could see shorter legs being a real issue.

I have a 29 inch inseam, so I had to one-leg backup my VStrom. It wasn't that heavy, though.
2008 TUNDRA (Truck Ultra-wideband Never-say-die Daddy Rottweiler Awesome)

Speed_Racer

It has like an 800+ lb wet weight, at least the weight is located down low if it even matters. Beast

giant_mtb

Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on October 02, 2019, 12:12:01 PM
I have a 29 inch inseam, so I had to one-leg backup my VStrom. It wasn't that heavy, though.

You would love 230L.  32" seat height, even lower once you have your weight on it and the squishy suspension sags.

But yeah, this guy was a bit shorter than me, certainly has shorter legs.  Garage floor was still wet when he was backing it out...his feets slipped trying to get traction pushing back on his tippy toes...he threw it in reverse. 

giant_mtb

Went on an Expedition today.  Detailin' the same guy's RAM POWER WAGGIN tomorrow.  Where do people get this money? :lol:








giant_mtb

POWER WAGGIN.  10k miles, easy job, just big.  Locking front/rear diffs, factory Warn winch, electronical disconnect for sway barz.  Quite the rig if you like 'em big.

Even had a "WAZZU - GO COUGS" license plate frame.








Submariner

Should have a "GOT CIALIS" decal in equally as large, gaudy print.
2010 G-550  //  2019 GLS-550

giant_mtb

Very good shape for a 2012.  Only noticeable rust happening so far is the bottom lip of the tailgate.  Tailgates/rear ends of vehicles get the worst of the worst in the winter and are usually first to start to rust, besides maybe fender lips depending on the vehicle.



odd angle, wtf













Submariner

2010 G-550  //  2019 GLS-550

giant_mtb

Thank you!

One issue I have with WeatherTech mats is that they seem to be slightly porous.  Some stains, especially right along the ridges or where the driver's foot rests, don't like to come out. But I don't like to put any sort of dressing on them to "cover" it because slippery floormats are dangerous, IMO, especially for the driver.

:hmm:

I douse them in degreaser and scrub them with a wheel brush and Dawn water.  Maybe I need to try something stronger, like foamy engine degreaser.

CaminoRacer

I got grey weather techs for the Bolt and it was a bad idea. Dirt shows up immediately.
2020 BMW 330i, 1969 El Camino, 2017 Bolt EV

Eye of the Tiger

Quote from: CaminoRacer on October 10, 2019, 09:14:44 AM
I got grey weather techs for the Bolt and it was a bad idea. Dirt shows up immediately.

So... Black?
2008 TUNDRA (Truck Ultra-wideband Never-say-die Daddy Rottweiler Awesome)


giant_mtb

Meguiar's Wheel Brightener is the shiiiiiiit.






Eye of the Tiger

Quote from: giant_mtb on October 16, 2019, 08:42:15 AM
Meguiar's Wheel Brightener is the shiiiiiiit.





I need to use that stuff on my whole truck. :lol:
2008 TUNDRA (Truck Ultra-wideband Never-say-die Daddy Rottweiler Awesome)

giant_mtb

Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on October 16, 2019, 10:25:53 AM
I need to use that stuff on my whole truck. :lol:

I'd be a liar if I told you I never used some mixed in with my soapy wash water.  I think they should just change the name to Clear Coat Brightener.

I use it a lot on lower portions of vehicles' paint to help lift road film. I mean, it is 100% safe for clear coat and hasn't negatively affected any material IME.  Except if you spill some on concrete and leave it there to dry...it'll leave a little stain. :lol:

Eye of the Tiger

Quote from: giant_mtb on October 16, 2019, 10:43:27 AM
I'd be a liar if I told you I never used some mixed in with my soapy wash water.  I think they should just change the name to Clear Coat Brightener.

I use it a lot on lower portions of vehicles' paint to help lift road film. I mean, it is 100% safe for clear coat and hasn't negatively affected any material IME.  Except if you spill some on concrete and leave it there to dry...it'll leave a little stain. :lol:

My truck doesn't even have clearcoat. It is unsanded, white Rustoleum.  :muffin:
2008 TUNDRA (Truck Ultra-wideband Never-say-die Daddy Rottweiler Awesome)

giant_mtb

Oh.  Well.  It would probably still be safe.  Manufacturers of car cleaning products have to say many things to convince people that their car won't start on fire if they accidentally get X Product on Y Surface.

giant_mtb

#922
Ahhh I love me some black paint.  Wetsanded and buffed the headlights as well.












giant_mtb

Another good one. '99 Wrangler. Paint was pretty faded, gave it a little buffin' and it shined right back up. Another happy customer.  License plate: LUV24WL









FoMoJo

Quote from: giant_mtb on October 25, 2019, 02:10:30 PM
Another good one. '99 Wrangler. Paint was pretty faded, gave it a little buffin' and it shined right back up. Another happy customer.  License plate: LUV24WL




Great job.  Too bad the rear bumper spoils the looks.
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giant_mtb

That and the really faded plastics.

giant_mtb

On today's episode of "You Should've Just Had An Abortion."



CaminoRacer

Good luck! Def wanna see the after pics
2020 BMW 330i, 1969 El Camino, 2017 Bolt EV

giant_mtb


FoMoJo

Quote from: giant_mtb on October 29, 2019, 08:41:25 AM
On today's episode of "You Should've Just Had An Abortion."



Do they have a pet pig?
"The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." ~ Albert Einstein
"As the saying goes, when you mix science and politics, you get politics."