The Black Tie Event

[kdrchuck]

This weekend I removed the body moldings from my truck and tried to get it polished. I was running out of weekend, so I only got the Doors, LF fender and the Hood polished and waxed. This was my first time using a polisher and while it may not be perfect, I am pretty happy with what I came out with.

 

Also I did a side by side with Meg's Ultimate Compound and Polish, along side Opy Spray Compound and Polish. Meg's came out on top with me: Less messy (the spray bottles were a PIA), wipes away easier, works as well or better, smells better, Cheaper, OTC, and the Meg's pads cleaned up way better and easier.

 

I had to wash in the sun.

 

Here's some pictures:

Molding removal: (20# Trilene BigGame, 3M Eraser Wheel, 3M Adhesive Remover)

[kdrchuck]

Meg's Clay and Detailer:

Before:

After 2 Steps with Meg's before IPA (running out of sun):

The Door on the left Got Opt Hyper Compound and Polish, Right Is Meg's Ult Comp and Pol.

Sealed with NXT

[kdrchuck]

 

 

(I don't really like the NXT Tire Shine but it is Quik and Easy. With 9 hrs in on the paint, I kinda skimped on the rest.)

 

 

 

Only 5 More giant body panels and bumpers and it will be done.

 

[temmert1]

Gotta love black,,,,,,when its clean. I would wipe my black 09 Silvy down everyday with Meguires Quick Detail......

 

Looks Great nice job!

[Superperv23]

Looks good, I really have to take my antenna off, did you relocate it or just take it off?

[STINSAN3]

Looks great man!

[blackout07]

Come do mine for me!

[pwall]

Mine too ??

[peteking]

Wow, that looks great. All that nice work seems to have paid-off!

[05GMCZ71]

Put the cladding back on! It looks naked without it! (but pretty)

[jtramsey]

Mine is next...

[kdrchuck]

Come do mine for me!

 

Need an extension ladder for the roof but the lower panels would be easier.

 

 

Mine too ??

 

That thing is a monster. One reason a did the backflip and not a topper is because it would be less paint to maintain. Really nice truck though.

 

 

Put the cladding back on! It looks naked without it! (but pretty)

Nekkid and Pretty! Sounds good to me. i am sure there are some people that are not going to like it. Doesn't bother me.

 

Mine is next...

I seem to be booked up for the year with the two trucks above.

 

Thanks for the compliments. I guess if someone else would let me do theirs, I must have done ok. approaching the the truck under street lights after work i had to try and keep the reflection in the doors so i couldn't see the swirls in the fenders that i haven't polished yet

[sic lsx]

I love tw black Detiling spray!!!!

[blackout07]

I have been considering removing my door moldings as well. I think it looks good, but I'm on the fence.

[kdrchuck]

I have been considering removing my door moldings as well. I think it looks good, but I'm on the fence.

 

 

I think it is fine on your truck. Or any of them really. Your truck is a lot more aggresive looking and I would think adding fender flares would look better than removing the molding. (just my opinion, nothing wrong with the way it is.)

 

I hated washing around the damn molding and badges and always felt like i was scratching the paint (which after removing, it was obvious that they are bad for the paint.) I like the look though too. My wife says it looks like the truck the president (Not Obama) would take hunting.