..... on a cell phone camera!!!! Since I got my Sunflower running 3 weeks ago, all I have been thinking about and wanting to do (well, besides the bigger turbo and re-tune) is shine it up!!! I just had the car completely repainted 2 weeks before it blew up in November of 2008, so the paint is still relatively new.
Beforehand, I sprayed it off with a pressure washer to blow off the 15 months worth of dust and crap that had accumulated. Then I hand washed it twice, used Mother's California Gold Claybar, and went over the entire car. After that, another gentle wash, and finally, 3 coats of super-duper top secret #1 awesome best ever wax!!!
Questions and comments welcome.
What do you think??? P.S. I detailed the interior too, but we all know what a clean interior look like.
And finally the money shots. Gotta love it when your paint can double as a mirror!!!
P.P.S. I didn't use any tire shine on it because unless I am at a car show, I dont use it because it always slings, no matter the brand.
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Currently 3rd quickest Ecotec on the .org - 10.949 @ 131.50 MPH!!!
So true on that tire shine..........nothing more annoying than a clean car with spots all over it.
Good job...
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Roofy wrote:What do you think??? P.S. I detailed the interior too, but we all know what a clean interior look like.
In that case, we all know what a stock looking Sunfire looks like too, but you still posted pics. LOL, JK JK. The car looks great
Roofy wrote:P.P.S. I didn't use any tire shine on it because unless I am at a car show, I dont use it because it always slings, no matter the brand.
The only reason you would sling sh*t is if it's caked on. Then you get that sh*tty greasy tire look. When I apply I use an applicator sponge, and then use a microfiber to rub in in/take off the excess. It looks much better this way. Again, nice job on the detail!!
you have swirls
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Looks good!
Question: How are the Nexens running for you?
Qwik2k2z24 wrote:I love that color and year sunfire.
I hate Nexen tires!!! We slang those at work. Not a fan.
+1 one on the color
Why the hate on the Nexens?
Roofy wrote:P.P.S. I didn't use any tire shine on it because unless I am at a car show, I dont use it because it always slings, no matter the brand.
I've never had a problem... sounds like you put it on too thick and don't let it sit for long enough.
Paying someone to install parts and bragging about it being fast, is like watching someone bang your wife and being proud to raise their kids.
95-99 z's look great on there.
spray the tire shine with water and wipe with a rag after use to reduce sling.
Don't know what ya got til they take it away...
car looks great! can't wait to do the very same thing to mine in a few weeks.
Looks good man
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looks great.
Tire shine NEVER slings for me...Just apply it or spray it on depending on what style your using and then remove the excess with a microfiber cloth as stated before.
02-Fox wrote:looks great.
Tire shine NEVER slings for me...Just apply it or spray it on depending on what style your using and then remove the excess with a microfiber cloth as stated before.
I apply mine with a sponge. It seems to conserve the shine and not run, or sling..
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You should have left the bases of the mirrors black and you better put some caution tape around that muffler tip or else someone might trip over it
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shining monkey tire shine doesnt sling AT ALL, thats what i use and i've never had to clean it off the side of my car
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Sweet
fancy Jesus...why in the WORLD is that exhaust tip sticking out so far!?
Agent Omega wrote:Sweet fancy Jesus...why in the WORLD is that exhaust tip sticking out so far!?
It really doesn't stick out that much. It's the side perspective that makes it look like that. To look at the muffler in person it tucks under really nicely.
DaveZ wrote:Looks good!
Question: How are the Nexens running for you?
Pretty good actually!!! They handle decent and last really well. I'm stil on my first set with almost 15,000 miles on them.
Currently #4 in Ecotec Forced Induction horsepower ratings. 505.8 WHP 414WTQ!!!
Currently 3rd quickest Ecotec on the .org - 10.949 @ 131.50 MPH!!!
Loving the car altho I'm somewhat biased having the same car and color just not quite as clean. I love those cavy wheels and I find they always look good but for some reason I don''t like them on your car. Just my opinion thats all.
No way man...those tips stick out
way too far; they should be flush with the bumper or just a hair past it.
These photos do NO justice! All i see are swirl marks!
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Car looks ok, but what took you 6 hours,lol?
car looks great. lovin the 95-99 z wheels with the arrival blue. i should have pics of pretty much the same thing in a cavalier version up soon.
I spend about 6 hours detailing my engine bay lol
Car looks good, though I would move the tips in just a little
Looks great! Your car need the gm lip kit!
Where's the engine bay pics!!? You even metioned you had worked on it gettin her runnin...
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