The pictures aren't the best as I had to borrow a camera for this, but hopefully you all will get an idea.

First off, of all the cars I have done it has to be my car that gives me all the problems. The car has the softest finish I have ever dealt with. While other GTOs I have worked on have had a soft clear, this one takes the cake. It took me about 2 hours to find a combo that would not haze the paint

I started off trying to correct some light hazing I had left behind last time I detailed the car, and I ended up just using a PC with a white pad and Optimum polish, I tried FP on white and somehow it still left micro marring.

Process:
Clay
Optimum Polish via PC speeds 6-3
FMJ
P21S 100%

not pictured:
Tires dressed with Sonus tire dressing
Stoners Invisible Glass on windows
vacuumed interior
FMJ on wheels
(interior pictures to follow)

Befores:
Only very light hazing, it is barely visible in the pictures





Afters (It was late and with the clouds it was hard to get a direct sun shot)
With FMJ




After a coat of P21S

 

Sorry for the crappy pictures, i'll try and get some in direct sunlight tomorrow.

 

Looks great ... seems like everyone feels obligated to apologize for pic quality, they look great and you did a awesome job !! Never apologize for busting your *** on a detail job !! ;-)

 

I like it!

 

Looks nice.... would look better with 19's and a drop!

 

Thanks, it was alot of work, but I just wish I had been able to take better pictures.
Thanks!
That will come shortly. I want to get the Pedders Track II kit with 0 drop rear springs and 3/8 drop fronts. I still haven't decided on wheels yet though, probably CCW SP16a or custon SSR multi-piece wheels. That is along with a VZ front end.

 

lookin good! Like your ride


I finally ordered Koni's and H&R's for my GTO...putting them on this weekend. VZ front is a must

 

For red cars if you want the best wax possible, do yourself a favor and pick up some Pinnacle Souveran. Its on the expensive side, but lasts forever. And also works on all dark colors.

Good though, looks great!

 

I've used both before, and I would have taken Souveran over regular P21S, but I prefer the 100%. I'm not worried with how long it lasts as the car doesn't get driven much and sits in a garage. My last application of FMJ and P21S 100% in early February was still beading when I detailed it a week ago.
Personally I think P21S 100% looks much better than Souveran. I may have given up some depth, but I think the P21S 100% offers more clarity and wetness. On top of all that it is the easiest wax to apply and remove that I have ever used (as is Menzerna's FMJ).
Thanks for the advice, but I'll do myself the favor and just keep buying P21S 100% Caranuba.

 

Thanks, my friend ordered the VZ front for his a little while back and should be putting it on very soon. I just have another project that I have to finish before a dime goes to the GTO.

Good luck on your install, hope you enjoy the new suspension.

 

Well all the power to you and your 100% P21S, just offering something that has worked very well for me, and I have tried a bunch of things.

 

I'm not a fan of Souveran (have about 3 bottles)....i've tried probably over 100 different final step products (done product testing for a few manufacturers)


P21S is still what I use on my personal cars as a LSP

 

yea, I was lucky, insurance got me a new VZ front...otherwise I probably would not have done it

 

I've tried a bunch as well and this is where I ended up. Truthfully, it is just a matter of preference, I like Souveran, it is an excellent wax, but after trying P21S 100% I'm set on a wax for now. I just bought 1z's Glanz Wax to try on a few other vehicles, so I still try other stuff, but for now I'll keep applying the 100% on the GTO.

 

Hmm...I wonder who that is?