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3/26/15, 06:14 AM

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Didn't know about it....what are the details...when/where/time?

If we can get a few hours of at least 45 degree temps and no rain, I really want to detail mine. Even though it's been under cover in the garage, it still managed to get pretty dusty...too much to just wipe down with a detail spray.

But fill me in...now that I can finesse my car out the driveway while I await the paving contractor, I'd strongly consider Chatham.

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3/26/15, 06:21 AM

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Got it...gracias.

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3/26/15, 06:32 AM

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Even though it's been under cover in the garage, it still managed to get pretty dusty...too much to just wipe down with a detail spray.

Unless you have a good sealant on the paint, isn't that typically always a bad idea to wipe down dust instead of just washing the car? Can't you get swirls that way?

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3/26/15, 06:58 AM

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Unless you have a good sealant on the paint, isn't that typically always a bad idea to wipe down dust instead of just washing the car? Can't you get swirls that way?

I try to wipe it down almost every day when there's just an extremely light, barely noticible layer of over-night dust. I used to use detailing spray, but lately Stoners glass cleaner seems to work best and leaves no streaks. Micro fiber cloths are essential, and I don't rub; rather I glide the cloths over the wet surface in one direction. Remaining damp spots are dried using a hot air blower. I keep any cloth to metal contact to a minimum.

There's also 7 coats of Liquid Glass on the car, with more to follow this season.

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3/26/15, 08:26 AM

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Unless you have a good sealant on the paint, isn't that typically always a bad idea to wipe down dust instead of just washing the car? Can't you get swirls that way?

Depends on the skill of the person performing the task. Could I do it? Yes, based on 16 years of professional detailing experience. Could an average Joe do it? Probably could... but they need to know what they're doing. It's ALWAYS safest to wash with a 2 bucket method, grit guards, soft mitts, ONR, sheeting method for rinse, then blow dry, then follow up with numerous MF cloths and detail spray.

fyi, MANY layers of sealant or wax is a myth. There's a point of diminishing returns. Usually 2 layers is all that will be useful. And the 2nd coat is usually just to cover up missed spots. Folks that think they have 7, 8, 9, or 10 coats to begin with and somehow won't swirl their paint because of how thick they think their protection is, are living in la la land. But hey, whatever trips their boat.

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3/26/15, 08:32 AM

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Nice!

thanks much Nick.

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3/26/15, 01:07 PM

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rewired halos to independent circuit. added toggle switch. Seems a bit more intimidating seeing that in a rear view mirror

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3/26/15, 01:40 PM

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Lol Alex... thanks buddy. Cleaner look, imo.

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3/26/15, 02:22 PM

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2010-2014 Ford Mustang S-197 Gen II Lets see your latest Pics PHOTO GALLERY-image-591849318.jpg

Drove to a friends house and managed to parallel park in this spot. A little too close for comfort though.

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3/26/15, 02:29 PM

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Drove to a friends house and managed to parallel park in this spot. A little too close for comfort though.

WAY too close for my comfort!

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3/26/15, 02:40 PM

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3/26/15, 03:09 PM

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3/26/15, 03:14 PM

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Lookin good Gabe!

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3/26/15, 03:30 PM

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Lookin good Gabe!

Thanks dude ... here's a couple more (working from my tablet so not as easy as my laptop)

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3/26/15, 03:59 PM

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^ nice Gabe! She cleans up nice eh?

nice job man. She's looking fly. Good luck at the Wheels show. Let us know how it goes.

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3/26/15, 04:12 PM

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^ nice Gabe! She cleans up nice eh?

nice job man. She's looking fly. Good luck at the Wheels show. Let us know how it goes.

Lol yeah thanks Burton ... she looked so good, it hurt to leave her there ...

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3/27/15, 09:59 AM

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^ much prefer the 3 on the left based on my latest experience (thread on here). Much prefer yours...nice car! Also, you sure that white one was a GT? Based on the grille/pony emblem, that looks like an Ecoboost or V6 even.

Yeah it looks like a 50 year anniversary or 50 appearance package... The easiest way to tell is an ecoboost will have a running pony in back, the v6 will have, a pony and the tri color bar, and GT will have GT on back

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got around to installing my suspension parts, didn't take much pics but i remembered to snap two haha.

also for the curious yes i've been doing lots of wrapping, hood, roof, trunk, grill sorround and chin spoiler have all been wrapped. Almost done and ready for pics.

rears. Koni shocks/struts. Steeda sport springs. Along with Panhard Bar.