TrailBlazer Detail

[jauto98]

Thought I'd share some pics of the detailing job I did last week. It entailed washing, claying, washing, polishing, sealant, sealant, wax.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v479/jauto98/IMG_3934.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v479/jauto98/IMG_3933.jpg

And a picture of me

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v479/jauto98/IMG_3941.jpg

Just for reference, color is Dark Gray Metallic with the factory orange peel .

Not to many good backgrounds around here to take a pic of the entire TB .

[Dan]

Very nice!! =P~

[Bob]

Looks awesome!

[RandW]

Nice job! Sharp reflections in the top pic and great pop on the metallic. Chevy definately mastered the art of orange peel!

[jauto98]

Nice job! Sharp reflections in the top pic and great pop on the metallic. Chevy definately mastered the art of orange peel!

Orange peel is standard on many of there vehicles. On there newer, recently redesigned vehicles, I've seen a reduction in the amount of orange peel I had a Chevrolet Cobalt as a loaner and that paint job looked much better than mine! And this was on a $14,000 vehicle :x .

I didn't really do a good job on polishing as I would like. The roof and hood have a lot of water spots that I can't remove. For some reason I have a hard time with water spots. I tried the more aggressive polishes and pads before, but they just don't come out.

Also fearful that I may polish more of the clearcoat than I would like. Everytime I detail (Spring/Fall) I polish.

[Russecu]

Looks nice! What products did you use? I always like to know what does well on different color paints.

[jauto98]

Well, hopefully you can make out of what I used. Its in my garage with florecent lights .

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v479/jauto98/IMG_3956.jpg

If you can't make it out, heres the list:

Chemical Guys Extreme Bodywash & Wax Gloss Shampoo
Pinnacle Poly Clay
Poorboys SSR1
Poorboys EX-P (2 coats)
Poorboys Natty's Blue (1 coat)
Poorboys Spray & Wipe
Poorboys Spray & Gloss

[RandW]

I wasn't putting you down, jauto. I have 4 Chevrolets and they all have it. In fact the one whose finish I care about the least (work van) has the least amount of orange peel. Go figure!

[jauto98]

I wasn't putting you down, jauto. I have 4 Chevrolets and they all have it. In fact the one whose finish I care about the least (work van) has the least amount of orange peel. Go figure!

Nah, I didn't take it that way. GM is known for there orange peel. Just joking around about it. :) :wink:

Eventually, I want to get a rotary, hopefully that will help. But like the PC, there is a learning curve. You can't really screw up using a PC, but a rotary you can.

[RandW]

Again, great job. That last pic is 8)

[jauto98]

Some recent shots after my wash:

Roof shot
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v479/jauto98/IMG_3965-1.jpg

Hood shots
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v479/jauto98/IMG_3968.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v479/jauto98/IMG_3965.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v479/jauto98/IMG_3960.jpg

Side shot - love the factory installed orange peel
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v479/jauto98/IMG_3962.jpg

[Pete]

Doesn't a good wash, especially in the winter, make you feel better?

Yes, I do see some of that factory installed texture in the finish. Don't worry, though...the truck looks good.

[BigLeegr]

Hey!! More Orange Peel=More Shimmer!! :lol: