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Not a project of mine but I would like it to be. What do you think would be the key things in getting a vehicle to look this good? Other than photoshop. There was nothing spectactular about the products so, IMO, it must be method.
I need some tips from everyone please, I want mine to look like this after I'm done with it next time.

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Get it detailed obsessively dear Wink it's the dream of everyone - X-treme Reflections

Followed your link on DW. the car was nice prior to polishing. the guy just made it Thinking stunning.

There a thread on TID by Kevin Brown - Work truck detail

This is quite motivating Thumb
Whoa.....that's one serious clean down but with amazing results. I know how he feels I've done 3 farm vehicles now.
btw we could invite Kevin Brown to SA (group invitation) )
n benefit from his tips n tricks.
He's one of the most followed detailers.
Good idea, I offer my car as a test bed. Bluebiggrin
wouldn't mind Nono

but

may be get some farm vehicles too. Rofl

the real pleasure lies in the extreme transformation of a ride to a better than showroom condition.Thumb
bring it to my house ill show you how to polish it like that
Careful, I might actually take you up on that offer sometime.Bluebiggrin
Good surface prep would achieve 90-95% of the finish you see in the pics Thumb
(31-03-2011 07:50 PM)STaX Wrote: [ -> ]Careful, I might actually take you up on that offer sometime.Bluebiggrin

Anytime bud Bluebiggrin
(31-03-2011 11:21 PM)Carn Wrote: [ -> ]Good surface prep would achieve 90-95% of the finish you see in the pics Thumb

Hi David Wavey

Thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge and experience.

If I may ask, some tips on good surface preparation will be most welcome.

Thanks a lot Thumb
LC, you know my make and model of vehicle and you are the expert in detailing it, mind if I come too?
(02-04-2011 06:17 PM)Torres1 Wrote: [ -> ]LC, you know my make and model of vehicle and you are the expert in detailing it, mind if I come too?

Yeah mate no worries
Ill get the braai going Bluebiggrin

| Think I might hold a record of some sorts for detailing Fords Bluebiggrin
(02-04-2011 06:36 PM)Lambchop Wrote: [ -> ]
(02-04-2011 06:17 PM)Torres1 Wrote: [ -> ]LC, you know my make and model of vehicle and you are the expert in detailing it, mind if I come too?

Yeah mate no worries
Ill get the braai going Bluebiggrin

| Think I might hold a record of some sorts for detailing Fords Bluebiggrin

Please count me in Bluebiggrin
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