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[Chris Thomas]

Well after much debate I decided to do my first C&B. I haven't posted one before because I thought of it as, well, bragging, but lately I realized that it shows people what they can achieve and I'm proud of the products I've been using so it's kind of a thank you to the manufacturers.

Here's the process:
1) Wheels-Scott's Wheel Brite
Tires-BleechWhite
Wells-Autobrite APC
2)Gilmore Foamgum and GS wash with TOTL Bubble Bath
Blow-dry with ShopVac Leaf Blower
3)Light Claying on front, roof, mirrors, and lower panels-3m Perfect It Blue Clay
7424 & LC CCS Yellow-Ardex SmartCut-2x
7424 & LC CCS White-PoliSeal-1x
OCW 2.0-1x
4)Wells & Tires-OptiBond (2:1) via. Wagner Control Sprayer
5)Vacuum and LGM Mats after soaking in Scott's B1 Upholtery APC(32:1)
Wipe down seats and panels with B1(32:1)
Windows-Sprayaway Aerosol
6)Dress Exterior Trim-HiTemp Bumper and Molding Renew

ENJOY!




After Wash

Halogen Reveal...

After Smartcut

After PoliSeal

After OCW

Door 50/50 Before OCW

[Chris Thomas]

PoliSeal 1x on the toolbox



OptiBond 2:1 looks better than 1:1 to me, you likey





HiTemp is my new BFF-Totally dry feel, no runs, and lasts for months

Thanks for looking! Comments Welcome

[Ron Harris]

Nice work Chris!
I'm really happy you guys are starting to post more pictures.
Keep up the good work.

[Paul B]

Very nice work Chris. I really like the look of the tires, I might have to pick up some of the OptiBond and a sprayer.

[Chris Thomas]

Ron Harris, on Mar 12 2008, 09:45 PM, said:

Nice work Chris!
I'm really happy you guys are starting to post more pictures.
Keep up the good work.

Thanks Ron. The guy was giddy when he picked it up; he wasn't expecting that much improvemenst based on past experiences with the local talent. I also informed him about the bed being repainted. The left side of the bed was SS, but the right was CC but had a very obvious run. Funny thing is: he bought it new and hadn't had paintwork!!! How'd the Cayenne come out? Did you say it was red? Post it if you took pics! How'd you like the look of OB at 2:1?

[Chris Thomas]

Paul B, on Mar 12 2008, 10:04 PM, said:

Very nice work Chris. I really like the look of the tires, I might have to pick up some of the OptiBond and a sprayer.

Thanks Paul, that means a lot to me coming from the guys on this forum; there's a lot of quality detailers on here. I'm telling you the sprayer and OB isn't even work, it's fast, fun to do, and looks fantastic. The tires were shot 1x then moved the truck forward and shot the dry spot. I mixed OB 2 parts distilled water, 1 part OB. that means gallon makes three and the gun application saves a ton of product over trigger sprayer or pad, I love it!

[Anthony Orosco]

Nice work Chris

Very good correction work on the panels there. Glad to see your posting of pictures, how's that Ardex work out for you?

When ya coming to San Antonio? I can put you to work while Ron and I watch

Anthony

[Chris Thomas]

Anthony Orosco, on Mar 12 2008, 10:54 PM, said:

Nice work Chris

Very good correction work on the panels there. Glad to see your posting of pictures, how's that Ardex work out for you?

When ya coming to San Antonio? I can put you to work while Ron and I watch

Anthony

Thanks! I'll keep on posting 'em. Ardex is killer except for the dust, I can get really good cut from the 7424 and didn't feel like the 7428 today.

It may be awhile, but I definately will! You just might learn somthing, hehe. I'd be glad to assist; God knows I owe you for all your help you've been to me! I'll just get OB all over everything with my Wagner, lol.

[Charlies02GLS]

Nice Job on the Tundra. In your experience how long does the Bumper & Molding Renew last for? I purchased it earlier this winter but the weather has still been too dang cold to consider using it on the Cherokee.

EDIT- Nevermind, re-read your post

[Driven Auto Detail]

Dang, I'm loving the look of OB. I can't wait to try it out!

[Chris Thomas]

Charlies02GLS, on Mar 13 2008, 07:34 AM, said:

Nice Job on the Tundra. In your experience how long does the Bumper & Molding Renew last for? I purchased it earlier this winter but the weather has still been too dang cold to consider using it on the Cherokee.

EDIT- Nevermind, re-read your post

I used it on my cowl 5 weeks ago and it still looks like I just put it on today! I'm thinking it'll last at least 3-4 months.

[Charlies02GLS]

integritydetail, on Mar 13 2008, 09:19 AM, said:

I used it on my cowl 5 weeks ago and it still looks like I just put it on today! I'm thinking it'll last at least 3-4 months.

Do you use GR-40 to clean the trim first?

[Chris Thomas]

Charlies02GLS, on Mar 13 2008, 09:23 AM, said:

Do you use GR-40 to clean the trim first?

I have GR40 but I haven't found how to use it correctly yet. It gets off fresh wax and compound, but there was some old wax on the truck above that I couldn't remove with it and the HT B&MR hid it really well. To answer your question, I did not use it on my cowl b/c I had no wax to remove; it was just faded/sun-bleached. I didn't realize how bad it looked until I put the B&MR on it, then WOW! No prep at all other than washing.

[Anthony Orosco]

For dull or bleached out looking trim try the Gr-40 with a eraser pad. Most of the trim on my details I rarely dress but just clean with Gr-40 and leave it as is.

Anthony

[Charlies02GLS]

Anthony Orosco, on Mar 13 2008, 08:49 PM, said:

For dull or bleached out looking trim try the Gr-40 with a eraser pad. Most of the trim on my details I rarely dress but just clean with Gr-40 and leave it as is.

Anthony

Nice idea, I'll give that a shot too.
Thanks