Fun in the garage this past weekend!

[GOT2B GM]

Lets not go there please.

[white4d96]

Looks good!

I gotta ask, how do you like that XP? I've been debating between the 7424 and the XP...

[BRZN]

Not 100% sure, but I believe the XP is a newer version of the old 7424. The tool is great for taking care of minor paint imperfections and applying glazes, waxes and sealants. It's also great to get started with due to its clutched head. The thing is next to impossable to hurt your paint unless you drop it on the vehicle!
I'm pretty sure the GP is going to be hit next spring with at least a forced rotation DA random orbital if not a rotary and a wool pad. Paint's pretty good, but needs a lot of attention.

[Mel87]

I still need to get an orbital waxer done before the winter rolls around. I will probably clay bar the car and wax it.

BRZN, what brand clay bar do you use?

[jeremy]

should get the hoodvents painted body color!

x2.....definitely need to paint them

[Mel87]

x2.....definitely need to paint them

I would have to agree. x3

[Euro]

That looks great! It's cool to see her doing the work. I kind of agree with BRZN, when I was looking at the pics of the louvers the black blended in with the miniquad housings and grilles pretty nicely IMO

[AL]

I agree, I like the look of the black... Makes them really stand out

[94 olds vert]

I agree, I like the look of the black... Makes them really stand out

X2

[88red4cyl]

I agree, I like the look of the black... Makes them really stand out

I think it would pop more if they got sprayed with clear coat.. Make them shine like the rest of the car does..

[skitchin]

+1 to Black > Painted to match

Really like the two tone look - I'd say if anything, paint them black and glossy

It really does mean a lot more when you're the one detailing your car - that paint becomes your own skin, and you care for it as such.

[Cully77]

nice, excellent updates. I agree about the tips, they usually shine up nicely

My dad thought I was insane when i started modding my first car (although he warmed up to it). But it's great to see that you guys are doing this together.

edit - I'm assuming that's your GTO on the calendar right? have you posted pics of that yet?

[BRZN]

I still need to get an orbital waxer done before the winter rolls around. I will probably clay bar the car and wax it.

BRZN, what brand clay bar do you use?

Clay right now in the US is all made by one company that holds the only patent: Automagic, better known on the store shelves as Clay Magic. I think it's supposed to expire at the end of this year. So; Clay Magic, Mothers, 3M, Adam's, etc are all the same. The only difference is color or grade. I have used a consumer grade Yellow Ricarro bar out of Canada but mostly use Adam's which is a consumer grade clay (due to their great customer service) and 3M for my Medium Grade clay I got from the local PBE (Paint Body Equipment) store. Grades above consumer are a bit aggressive and can scratch and shouldn't be used unless trying to remove a specific contaminate on the finish like tree sap or paint overspray.

I think it would pop more if they got sprayed with clear coat.. Make them shine like the rest of the car does..

These louvers are plain looking black ABS plastic with no gloss at all. They may look good sprayed gloss black and cleared. Good idea.

+1 to Black > Painted to match

Really like the two tone look - I'd say if anything, paint them black and glossy

It really does mean a lot more when you're the one detailing your car - that paint becomes your own skin, and you care for it as such.

Agreed!

nice, excellent updates. I agree about the tips, they usually shine up nicely

My dad thought I was insane when i started modding my first car (although he warmed up to it). But it's great to see that you guys are doing this together.

edit - I'm assuming that's your GTO on the calendar right? have you posted pics of that yet?

Heck yea! Post #26 http://www.w-body.com/showthread.php...Metallic-GP-SE

[pwmin]

I think I'm in love (I'm talking about the car...not going there)


I do think the louvers would look better body color or at least gloss black. Krylon fusion works great for that kind of thing.


Denver, PA...that's cool...I live in Denver, CO but am from PA

[gp1991]

That car looks great, my gp is my first car also, nice to see her taking care of it.