BRZN Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 On Saturday she got Washed, Clayed, and a nice coat of Machine Super Wax applied with my Porter Cable 7424XP. Michelle actually Clayed the glass and all the side panels: Then Sunday I broke out a few power tools and really went to work! I picked these up on eBay: Before: After: I took lots of pictures and may do an install write-up. It was actually pretty simple. Once the hood insulation was removed it was quite obvious where they were to go. Straightend out the tips too. Before: After: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 How did you straighten out the tips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel87 Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 Sweet, nice to see your daughter taking care of it. Now as seen from the past, most people take care of their first car for a few months in, but then they let down on it. Lets hope she keeps up with it, that car is too damn nice to let it rot:thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRZN Posted November 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 (edited) How did you straighten out the tips? The previous owner had just installed a new set of mufflers so all the clamps, mufflers and tips had not secured themselves to each other yet, and were able to be loosened: the mufflers and tips were just moved around until they were correct. And Mel87: I agree! Edited November 21, 2011 by BRZN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 olds vert Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 Nice car. Those hood vents look great on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95cutlass Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 I love the grand prix!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White93z34 Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 should get the hoodvents painted body color! sharp looking car, should polish up the exhaust tips they look good all clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1138 Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 Nice car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRZN Posted November 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 (edited) should get the hoodvents painted body color! sharp looking car, should polish up the exhaust tips they look good all clean. I don't know? I kinda' like the contrasting look of the black on the Aqua hood. There's black on the kidney grilles, the quad light surrounds and at the base of the windshield and cowl that seem to let them blend well. I'll probably have the dent in the hood repaired next spring, so who knows? perhaps I'll have them painted at that time. Polish the tips? Just the very rear flat surface or the rear flat surface and the lip? Edited November 21, 2011 by BRZN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White93z34 Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 yeah the very outer lip of it so to speak. from brand new it was hi-polished... which lasted about 2 weeks given the place under the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 olds vert Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 Just went sand the tips. A little bit of elbow grease and they looks like new. Driver side after passenger side before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOT2B GM Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 I hit mine with a scotchbrite pad after I wash it, takes 1 minute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel87 Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 Why don't you get Michelle on the forums here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 Why don't you get Michelle on the forums here? Leghumpers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel87 Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 Leghumpers Negative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOT2B GM Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 Lets not go there please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white4d96 Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 Looks good! I gotta ask, how do you like that XP? I've been debating between the 7424 and the XP... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRZN Posted November 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel87 Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 (edited) 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? Edited November 22, 2011 by Mel87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 should get the hoodvents painted body color! x2.....definitely need to paint them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel87 Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 x2.....definitely need to paint them I would have to agree. x3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euro Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 I agree, I like the look of the black... Makes them really stand out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 olds vert Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 I agree, I like the look of the black... Makes them really stand out X2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88red4cyl Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 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.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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