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bell 09-11-2004 06:54 PM

wax off...wax on.....young grasshopper.....
 
was working in the garage last night then noticed how "dirty" my 911 really was, the gp white just didn't have that super bright look to it anymore.

i felt like mr myagi was training me........
it started out with me working on one spot where there was dirt under the wax and i used a solvelt to remove the wax.......it worked so well i HAD to do the whole car.........then the wheels, can't forget about the wheels, and all the rubber......
did this last night until about 3am........got up this morning (blowing off a round of golf) and finished it up with 2 coats of trusty ol turtle wax.

this is what i was dealing with.....those dark verticle dirty lines........been pretty busy lately so she's been "neglected" a little :rolleyes:
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1094953797.jpg

i'll have better pics tomorrow.....but look at that passenger side reflection (not the crap IN the reflection though) :D
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1094953993.jpg

david914 09-11-2004 07:05 PM

Nice! Hmmm, I don't see any cars parked behind you this time. :D

bell 09-11-2004 07:16 PM

yea no kidding LOL
refer : http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/180088-so-im-heading-out-go-drive-my-targa.html

that was my back 3 garages though.....this time it's in my single heated garage.
i think i have 11 hours into the project........i didn't really keep track.
my fingers hurt though.....i need some "refreshments" :D

cyprusx 09-11-2004 07:50 PM

Looks great... Now it is time to attack those wheel wells...

jhawk1000 09-11-2004 08:19 PM

I use the spray tire cleaner, generally Turtle Wax, to spray the wheel wells. The dirt just disappears and it looks clean as a whistle. I have used all kinds of the tire cleaners and all seem to work well.

Mel

bell 09-11-2004 08:23 PM

my wheelwells are painted black....that's not dirt on the white (although they still need attention):D
they're going to stay black but will be completely refinished when i go through the suspension this winter.

jpahemi 09-11-2004 09:04 PM

Turtle Wax?? EEEk!

jhawk1000 09-11-2004 09:10 PM

Only on the interior of the wheel wells. I use Zymol on the paint. Big difference!

Mel

bell 09-11-2004 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jpahemi
Turtle Wax?? EEEk!
the actual wax used isn't my point.........it's all about the elbow grease......and yes my elbows are sore too.

Randy Webb 09-11-2004 10:27 PM

solvent?? EEEk!

bell 09-12-2004 05:48 AM

geez you guys need to lighten up.....the "solvent" i used is the stuff detail shops use to remove wax.......
do you think i'm stupid enough to use anything else?
i thought only girls say EEEK..............

gsxrken 09-12-2004 05:53 AM

Looks great! I envy you, man. 11 hours of disposable time, a round of golf teed up, and a porsche. Well we have one thing in common...

North Coast Cab 09-12-2004 06:13 AM

Bell,
Are you going to the German Auto Show? I'm meeting ozz @ 11:30. Also, what happened to the move?

John

porschenut 09-12-2004 06:34 AM

Re: wax off...wax on.....young grasshopper.....
 
Quote:

Originally posted by bell
...but look at that passenger side reflection (not the crap IN the reflection though)
I can't see the passenger side.

jpahemi 09-12-2004 06:53 AM

Prepsol. Eeeek!!
Ps. I envy you Bell, I need some detail time on my baby.

bell 09-12-2004 07:01 AM

the thing is i didn't have the time...........i just kinda said F it, i'm doing this, many many things going on at once right now.
my move is pushed back until the end of october.
and i'm walking out the door now to head to the germanfest....see you at 11:30 :)

Randy Webb 09-12-2004 11:53 AM

"do you think i'm stupid enough to use anything else?"

- how would we know? you're just an icon, like everybody else. for all anybody knows, half the posters here are 14 year olds with dictionaries.

Ooops! My mom is making me go eat lunch -- gotta go.

North Coast Cab 09-12-2004 12:39 PM

Well I saw the Bell ride in person and it was impressive. It had a beautiful shine, especially the wheels. Sorry to see another P-mobile heaidng south though.

John

bell 09-12-2004 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Randy Webb
"do you think i'm stupid enough to use anything else?"

- how would we know? you're just an icon, like everybody else. for all anybody knows, half the posters here are 14 year olds with dictionaries.

Ooops! My mom is making me go eat lunch -- gotta go.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1095029884.jpg


nice to see you there today john.......i need a rollcage TOO :D

jpahemi 09-12-2004 06:56 PM

Wax on, wax off check out the reflection in the drivers side:
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1095040533.jpg
No turtle wax,
J.P.


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