Car care products don't only sell DODO !!! :shock:

[DaveHAT]

Salutations,

The goon has been looking a little on the weary side of late so I figured twas time to engage in some freckle dislodgement and give it a tart up it so desperately deserved.

But ... where to start?

Ask DAN THE MAN!!! To say these were phone calls well made would be an understatement.

The request I made was "What gear would you recommend for a balding fatass who's time poor and can't afford a proper detail?"

Several PMs later ... we came up with a recipe of DURAGLOSS gear that I can honestly say I'm friggen stoked with.

After washing with CT18 truck wash to remove any other "Stuff" on the paint & drying with the tickety boo microfibre.

DODO clay bar with mint lube.
Duragloss swirl remover.
Duragloss 111 clear coat polish.
Duragloss fast clean and shine
Some PROPER cleaning cloths.
Elbow grease.
303 to all the textured plastic bits


All up took me about 3.5hrs and the results whilst not perfect are sensational for a 7 year old car with a pre-owner history of neglect.

Enough of my shit though ... as they say ... a pic (or several) is worth a thousand words.

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/NickS/Wagon.sized.jpg

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/NickS/top.sized.jpg

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/NickS/bonnet_III.sized.jpg

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/NickS/Bonnet_reflection.sized.jpg

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/NickS/side.sized.jpg

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/NickS/side_II.sized.jpg

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/NickS/roofII.sized.jpg

IMMENSE THANKS TO DAN FROM DMS ... as a detailer = :woot:, as a resource and bloody helpful bloke = :bow:

Thanks also to Greg from carcare products. From order placement to having the goods in my grubby mits was under 24hrs!!! Gotta be impressed by that.

HAPPY:hat:

[WOMBIE]

It's great to have a bloke in the 'know' at the ready when it comes to detailing and Dan is the 'go to' man that's for sure.Greg's Car Care Products provide great service as well......I should know as they've helped with my needs in the past :)


What a fantastic result there Dave......stunning results :bravo:


:cheers:

Daz

[firebug]

What a great result Dave! I'm gonna have to go over my ol girl now because next time I park next to you, mine will look like its been painted with ceiling white... :shock:

[Dan_]

Looks great Dave well done mate!!

Thanks for the kind words as well. Im always happy to help out fellow hatters so if anyone needs advice just send me a pm, email, sms or call!

That finish is worth at least half a second at the drag day

[lautray]

Nice work man :).

Pardon my ignorance, but what does a clay bar do?

[Justin]

I've personally used clay bar to remove reasonably fresh paint 'drips' from cars adjacent to a building that was being painted. Also handy for lifting dirt and grime out of paint. That sort of thing.

Great result on the goon mate, came up a treat!

[WOMBIE]

Nice work man :).

Pardon my ignorance, but what does a clay bar do?

After washing your car to get rid of the bulk of the shit you accumulate with day to day driving,you then use the clay bar to remove the fine contaminents to smooth out your cars paint :)

[DaveHAT]

Nice work man :).

Pardon my ignorance, but what does a clay bar do?

Basically as Daz said mate ... run over your "clean" car with a claybar and lube & you'll be amazed how much more crap comes off.

You'll need to wax or polish afterwards though as it'll also remove most of the protective sealant as well but the finish is smoooooooooooooooooooooth.

:woot:

[lautray]

Cool man. May have to give it a go. The SS is begging for a B-I-G once over.

[blown408chev]

I reckon thats a awsome result Dave.

As you already know did mine to yest and today.

Megaiures polish.
Dodo prime light.
2 coats supernatural.

The bonnet.

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn315/blown408chev/IMG_0408.jpg

couple of shots.


http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn315/blown408chev/IMG_0406.jpg

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn315/blown408chev/IMG_0397.jpg

[nirvana]

looking nice Dave so when can i bring mine around? :D

[DaveHAT]

looking nice Dave so when can i bring mine around? :D

Thanks for the replies guys.

Bring it around on the 12th Dennis ... :D :breakdance:

The joy was short lived ... why is it that kids ALWAYS have sticky hands even if they've just got out of the shower? :confused:

:faint:

[fatas]

thread hijack

dan what do yoy sugest for a brand new tornade red colorado that i get from holden this week ????

[DaveHAT]

thread hijack

dan what do yoy sugest for a brand new tornade red colorado that i get from holden this week ????

:idea:

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/NickS/PM.jpg

:waving:

[Dan_]

Your a crack up Dave

thread hijack

dan what do yoy sugest for a brand new tornade red colorado that i get from holden this week ????

This depends on so much mate. How much do you want to spend, how much time do you have, are you chasing flawless paint or just a shine, do you want the besst looks or the best protection or both. Best follow Daves advice and PM me with exactly what you want to do

[fatas]

sorry P.M SENT :teach: :shitstorm: :rolleyes: :stupid: :slap: :bash: :sulk: :giveup: :hide: :waving:

[nirvana]

Bring it around on the 12th Dennis ... :D :breakdance:

:faint:

thanks Dave but you live too far :sigh: