Presidential Detailed: 2002 Chevy 3500 HD- MY BIGGEST DETAIL YET!

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Jun 3, 2009 | 09:08 PM

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truck is great, you did a hell of a job! now come do mine

Jun 3, 2009 | 09:11 PM

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Welcome over! glad to see another detailer join the site. Ive seen your work on some detailing sites, very well done as always!

Jun 3, 2009 | 09:41 PM

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awesome job!

Jun 4, 2009 | 01:00 AM

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very nice, just goes to show that ur paint can look pretty bad but with the right approach u can have a new looking truck. great job, u can tell u took the time and attention to detail as if it were ur own vehicle(wish more places did this).

Jun 4, 2009 | 07:55 PM

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great work....

Jun 4, 2009 | 08:16 PM

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From: cold & windy

i don't even think they're that clean when you buy them new!

Jun 4, 2009 | 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 2004RST

nice job!! you do mobile detailing? if you wanna make some xtra money go talk to Omar over at Precision Tint on South Dale Mabry (not sure where you're at in Tampa) but for the past few months i believe he's been looking for a good detailer over there...they've had a few guys but nothing special...like i said though truck looks good!!!

Thanks! Yes I am mobile and I actually just opened up a shop location in Temple Terrace. Thanks for the tip, when I get a chance Ill look them up and see what they think!

Jun 4, 2009 | 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Mangled03gmc

Looks killer man.. Mine was looking almost that bad, I used some 3m Perfect it 3000 0262, then followed it up with 3m ultrafina SE 0608, followed by some good wax, had great results also, like glass... Black is a bitch to keep clean for longer then 15 min.. LOL Looks great.

3m is great stuff! I actually used Ultrafina on this truck I believe for the final finishing polish, you really cant beat Ultrafina!

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Originally Posted by Perezownzu

awsome job man black is a pain to keep up. i wish i had someone in Houston to do that kind of job.

Shoot me a PM if you would like a referral to a true professional, I know someone in your area.

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Originally Posted by KySilverado

That does look great! Was that all done with polish. No sanding? Had the truck ever been color sanded? What would a detail job like that cost?

Yes, I leave sanding as a last resort especially on factory clears, they are thin enough as it is! haha! The truck has never been sanded, but you can get some amazing results with the right machine/products/tecnique!

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Originally Posted by budhayes3

Wow, what a difference! That truck was rough, and now it looks perfect!! I like how you masked it off too, that alone takes time and patience, great job man

The tape is to prevent buffer burn on any painted edges or rubber moldings, youd be surprised how quick you can tear through those moldings and they arent cheap! Tape is just cheap insurance!