oldschoolsdime92 Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 (edited) 2010 ridgeline rts with 56k on the clock. Very clean but the paint needs detailed bad. Wax on the black trim, wax on the door jams. Lots of buffer trails and spider web looking swirls. How do I fix it?? Edited January 20, 2013 by oldschoolsdime92 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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snot Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 http://www.mothers.com/02_products/06108.htmlFound tips on using silicone wax and grease remover too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted January 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 my biggest concern is removing the buffer trails and the spider webs. The wax in the door jams is self explanatory! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoblick Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 Different compounds and a portal cable random orbital buffer with correct pads. Or pay somone to do it right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoblick Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 Id probablt start with a semi aggressive pad and menzerna powergloss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undr_psi Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 Hobs pm me what you charge to do detail on a 99 sierra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 Nice pick up. Definitely gonna take some work but looks like better condition than my G35 was. My buddy who is a semi pro detailer took about 30 hours of solid work to get it perfect. I'd guesstimate 8-10hr multi stage job on yours depending how difficult the paint is to work with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoblick Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 Nice pick up. Definitely gonna take some work but looks like better condition than my G35 was. My buddy who is a semi pro detailer took about 30 hours of solid work to get it perfect. I'd guesstimate 8-10hr multi stage job on yours depending how difficult the paint is to work with ityour about right.a good detail is no joke. i have spent upward of 25+ hours on vehicles to correct them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted January 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 I know your a ways away, but could you shoot me a pm with possible quote ?, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 2010 ridgeline rts with 56k on the clock. Very clean but the paint needs detailed bad. Wax on the black trim, wax on the door jams. Lots of buffer trails and spider web looking swirls. How do I fix it??Go back to Chevy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjie15 Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 Unrelated but I never knew the spare tire was under the bed like that. Pretty slick... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted January 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 I really dig the trunk. It's almost 9 cu ft! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoblick Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 I know your a ways away, but could you shoot me a pm with possible quote ?,i really need some better detailed pictures. i usually always want to see the vehicle in person before i make a accurate quote. i need close up shots on the paint with a light shined on it to really see the swirls, also any deeper scracthes, scrapes (as long as its not through the paint) i can usually completely fix, and or reduce the appearance of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted January 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 Go back to Chevy? Zing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shittygsxr Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 Lowes carries a porter cable random orbital that is popular in the detailing world a little over $100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 Nice ride. Be glad you didn't buy white. My truck is covered in "rail dust". Looks like pumpkin spice got sick all over the damn thing.4-5 hours and a couple Zaino products will get that out with ease! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted January 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0002SQVX0Would somthing like this take care of it?If not, where do I start? I can't find any reputable detailers in my area... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadTrainDriver Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 FYI, WD40 and a tooth brush will get wax off of black trim.Nice looking ride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 ^ I have heard that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 easiest way to fix the paint? light the thing on fire.these things are a monstrosity. almost as bad as nissan cubes. no idea why honda decided to attempt to make a truck...i think the only foreign company to get it right so far is toyota. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crb Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 these things are a monstrosity. Almost as bad as nissan cubes. No idea why honda decided to attempt to make a truck...i think the only foreign company to get it right so far is toyota. ▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crb Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Magic erasers clean up the black plastic nicely, not sure how well with that wax though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitani Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Very nice ride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted January 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 easiest way to fix the paint? light the thing on fire.these things are a monstrosity. almost as bad as nissan cubes. no idea why honda decided to attempt to make a truck...i think the only foreign company to get it right so far is toyota. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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