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      06-17-2008, 11:08 AM   #1
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How's the reflection?

I finally got pics from my detailer. Here are his links to the before and after pics

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http://picasaweb.google.com/nicholas...il262008Before

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http://picasaweb.google.com/nicholas...ril262008After

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      06-17-2008, 11:10 AM   #2
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Nicely done.
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      06-17-2008, 12:00 PM   #3
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Looks great. Orange peel is annoying though, isn't it? I see it every car now, given the right angle/lighting. I guess the only way to get away from it is to get an after market professional paint job done.
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      06-17-2008, 12:54 PM   #4
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Very nice looking detail job!!!

Orange peel does suck!! You would think with computer controlled spray booths that car makers could do away with orange peel...
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      06-17-2008, 01:23 PM   #5
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Yep orange peel does suck!
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      06-17-2008, 02:18 PM   #6
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Looks very nice.
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      06-17-2008, 02:41 PM   #7
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I noticed the orange peel on my car when I first picked it up at the Welt. I was a bit shocked at this, but it wasn't enough to bother me.
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      06-17-2008, 03:14 PM   #8
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Do you mind telling me who you used? I'm in Van too.
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      06-17-2008, 03:20 PM   #9
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shes puurty
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      06-17-2008, 03:49 PM   #10
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what polish/wax was used? looks fantastic!
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      06-17-2008, 03:50 PM   #11
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Do you mind telling me who you used? I'm in Van too.
Yep, it's Nick at ARD.
phone 778-549-5978
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      06-17-2008, 05:09 PM   #12
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Thanks Jack!

For what polish was used....I will have to ask my detailer.....ancient Chinese secret!
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      06-17-2008, 11:43 PM   #13
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Thanks Jack!

For what polish was used....I will have to ask my detailer.....ancient Chinese secret!

" Man Standing On Toilet is High on Pot!"
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      06-17-2008, 11:46 PM   #14
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wtf is orange peel?
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      06-18-2008, 12:14 AM   #15
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I think it is referring to the "texture" of the paint...looks dimpled like an orange peel...
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      06-18-2008, 12:24 AM   #16
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very nize
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