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2003 Mustang Cobra convertible getting Accuair e-level setup!
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<blockquote data-quote="Fastphil" data-source="post: 11471916" data-attributes="member: 39941"><p>Alright, here it is: Progress!</p><p></p><p>Yesterday's weather forecast was calling for thunder-showers in the afternoon, and hot temperatures before the rain. Not ideal for detailing a car outdoors, but we took the chance because it wasn't looking any better for the rest of the long weekend. So my friend Malcolm, who does car detailing as a sideline job, met me at my parents' place (it's halfway between us) to do the job. Here's some "before" pics. The car had been sitting for two weeks while I was at work, so that accounts for the dust, but the paint was far from perfect.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]282191[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]282192[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]282193[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>After a quick wash in the driveway and an engine hose-down, we moved the car to the shade in the yard. Malcolm got busy with a thorough paint cleaning while I polished the wheels by hand. Just a side note: I bought these wheels because they look great. The previous owner sold the wheels because they're a bitch to keep clean. Now I understand.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]282194[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]282195[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>After Malcolm got the paint cleaning step completed, there was already a very noticeable difference in the reflectiveness of the paint. I'm not too familiar with the whole car detailing process, but I figured even if we stopped there I'd be happy! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick Out Tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]282196[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]282197[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]282198[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Here's a wheel covered in aluminum polish, ready for 30 minutes' worth of hand-rubbing. You gotta get into every hole, and there's only room for two fingers.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]282199[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Meanwhile, Malcolm started the first coat of wax.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]282200[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]282201[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Then the second coat went on.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]282202[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>No pics of this, but after I finished the wheels, I cleaned up the exhaust tips, then wiped down the interior from top to bottom, cleaned the windows, and vacuumed the carpets. Finally, as Malcolm was making the final round checking for residue and touching up some spots, I put on some tire shine. I didn't take any pics of the finished, product (I know, how stupid of me), but I did snap this pic once I got back home.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]282203[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Malcolm took a bunch of pics when it was complete, I'll have to get my hands on those. Overall, it took us about 5-6 hours of work, but we weren't in too much of a hurry. Malcolm's work came at a high price, however: A six-pack of beer (of which he only got three), and a mention of his detailing business, so here it is.</p><p></p><p>If you're in Montreal or in the South Shore area and want your car detailed, get in touch with this guy!</p><p>Malcolm McKeever Auto Detailing</p><p>514-830-8016</p><p>Beloeil, QC</p><p></p><p>Tell him Phil sent you!</p><p></p><p>Later.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fastphil, post: 11471916, member: 39941"] Alright, here it is: Progress! Yesterday's weather forecast was calling for thunder-showers in the afternoon, and hot temperatures before the rain. Not ideal for detailing a car outdoors, but we took the chance because it wasn't looking any better for the rest of the long weekend. So my friend Malcolm, who does car detailing as a sideline job, met me at my parents' place (it's halfway between us) to do the job. Here's some "before" pics. The car had been sitting for two weeks while I was at work, so that accounts for the dust, but the paint was far from perfect. [ATTACH=full]282191[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]282192[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]282193[/ATTACH] After a quick wash in the driveway and an engine hose-down, we moved the car to the shade in the yard. Malcolm got busy with a thorough paint cleaning while I polished the wheels by hand. Just a side note: I bought these wheels because they look great. The previous owner sold the wheels because they're a bitch to keep clean. Now I understand. [ATTACH=full]282194[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]282195[/ATTACH] After Malcolm got the paint cleaning step completed, there was already a very noticeable difference in the reflectiveness of the paint. I'm not too familiar with the whole car detailing process, but I figured even if we stopped there I'd be happy! :P [ATTACH=full]282196[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]282197[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]282198[/ATTACH] Here's a wheel covered in aluminum polish, ready for 30 minutes' worth of hand-rubbing. You gotta get into every hole, and there's only room for two fingers. [ATTACH=full]282199[/ATTACH] Meanwhile, Malcolm started the first coat of wax. [ATTACH=full]282200[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]282201[/ATTACH] Then the second coat went on. [ATTACH=full]282202[/ATTACH] No pics of this, but after I finished the wheels, I cleaned up the exhaust tips, then wiped down the interior from top to bottom, cleaned the windows, and vacuumed the carpets. Finally, as Malcolm was making the final round checking for residue and touching up some spots, I put on some tire shine. I didn't take any pics of the finished, product (I know, how stupid of me), but I did snap this pic once I got back home. [ATTACH=full]282203[/ATTACH] Malcolm took a bunch of pics when it was complete, I'll have to get my hands on those. Overall, it took us about 5-6 hours of work, but we weren't in too much of a hurry. Malcolm's work came at a high price, however: A six-pack of beer (of which he only got three), and a mention of his detailing business, so here it is. If you're in Montreal or in the South Shore area and want your car detailed, get in touch with this guy! Malcolm McKeever Auto Detailing 514-830-8016 Beloeil, QC Tell him Phil sent you! Later. [/QUOTE]
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