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Sad!
donald?
Isn't that the philosophy in the entire state of Kentucky?
I think so. Out of the box, it's just awesome. Gandalf has been a roller coaster of emotions. I love having both of them, doe.wap wrote: ↑Wed Sep 13, 2017 4:38 pmDetroit wrote: ↑Wed Sep 13, 2017 2:32 pm Decided to goand I'm going to CQuartz the truck. Ordered a 50ml kit and I'll apply it during my vacation day on Monday. The paint is flawless right now, it's the time to do it. I'm curious if it'll help with inevitable scratches from tall grass and small tree branches.
I've never been happier with a vehicle. It's crazy, I absolutely love this thing. The color, the drive, the interior, everything. So much
The color's been getting a ton of comments at work. Laser blue wasn't produced long or on many trucks...most people are seeing it for the first time and areby how it looks.
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More than with Gandalf post gearz/headz/brub stick?
Also, in4interiorpics
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
I didn't pay $44k for it. I'm paying $7,500 in lease payments.
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Wed Sep 13, 2017 5:03 pmIsn't that the philosophy in the entire state of Kentucky?
Unfair!
Yeah that color is amazing! It actually looks a lot like the GoRf in the shade... which coincidently is also awaiting the CQuartz treatment any day now. I've got the bottle, and may even start cleaning and prepping the paint tomorrow. It's really something that needs to get done right after a good clean so I'm thinking I'll paint correct for a few hrs tomorrow and then rewash it the next day and apply the coating. A little apprehensive about doing it wrong or missing some paint correction.Detroit wrote:Decided to goand I'm going to CQuartz the truck. Ordered a 50ml kit and I'll apply it during my vacation day on Monday. The paint is flawless right now, it's the time to do it. I'm curious if it'll help with inevitable scratches from tall grass and small tree branches.
I've never been happier with a vehicle. It's crazy, I absolutely love this thing. The color, the drive, the interior, everything. So much
The color's been getting a ton of comments at work. Laser blue wasn't produced long or on many trucks...most people are seeing it for the first time and areby how it looks.
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Yep, prep is 90% of a CQuartz job. The sooner you do it, the better. BUT, I did the Volt which is a year and a half old at this point, and I didn't goTarspin wrote: ↑Wed Sep 13, 2017 11:35 pmYeah that color is amazing! It actually looks a lot like the GoRf in the shade... which coincidently is also awaiting the CQuartz treatment any day now. I've got the bottle, and may even start cleaning and prepping the paint tomorrow. It's really something that needs to get done right after a good clean so I'm thinking I'll paint correct for a few hrs tomorrow and then rewash it the next day and apply the coating. A little apprehensive about doing it wrong or missing some paint correction.Detroit wrote:Decided to goand I'm going to CQuartz the truck. Ordered a 50ml kit and I'll apply it during my vacation day on Monday. The paint is flawless right now, it's the time to do it. I'm curious if it'll help with inevitable scratches from tall grass and small tree branches.
I've never been happier with a vehicle. It's crazy, I absolutely love this thing. The color, the drive, the interior, everything. So much
The color's been getting a ton of comments at work. Laser blue wasn't produced long or on many trucks...most people are seeing it for the first time and areby how it looks.
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Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
Wow, has it been that long already?Detroit wrote:Yep, prep is 90% of a CQuartz job. The sooner you do it, the better. BUT, I did the Volt which is a year and a half old at this point, and I didn't goTarspin wrote: ↑Wed Sep 13, 2017 11:35 pm Yeah that color is amazing! It actually looks a lot like the GoRf in the shade... which coincidently is also awaiting the CQuartz treatment any day now. I've got the bottle, and may even start cleaning and prepping the paint tomorrow. It's really something that needs to get done right after a good clean so I'm thinking I'll paint correct for a few hrs tomorrow and then rewash it the next day and apply the coating. A little apprehensive about doing it wrong or missing some paint correction.on correction and it turned out great.
We've only had the Volt for a year, but it spent 6-mos as a corporate-owned vehicle used at marketing events, etc...so it's paint was a bit more worn, but not by much. All I did was a clay, polish, iron-x rinse, wash, then eraser. Eraser apparently strips the paint of everything and prepares for the best bond possible for the CQuartz with the paint.Tarspin wrote: ↑Thu Sep 14, 2017 9:18 amWow, has it been that long already?Detroit wrote: Yep, prep is 90% of a CQuartz job. The sooner you do it, the better. BUT, I did the Volt which is a year and a half old at this point, and I didn't goon correction and it turned out great.
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I'll give it a good wash, clay bar and buff this morning I think. If there's time I'll rewash it and try the stuff out. I feel like somethings going to derail me before then.
Are you just going to wash the truck really well and apply the stuff?
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
You go full
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
I have zero regrats. I fucking love this truck.
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
The only difference is the tach. I really didn't want a diesel. The 3.6+8-speed is fantastic.
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
No, it's symmetrical when head-on. The photo is at a slight angle.
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
I'm diving in today, unfortunately don't have the iron-x stuff or eraser so I washed with dish soap, gave it a clay barring and another wash and good wipe down. Currently working with Sonax Profiline Medium Cut High Gloss (lighter cutting stuff). After a top notch wipe down I'll apply the CQuartz. Need to make it all happen by 430pm. It'll be as good as it can be at that point and then I'll leave it in the sun to bake as much as possible. It is what it is, since the paint is new there isn't that much paint correction to deal with.Detroit wrote:We've only had the Volt for a year, but it spent 6-mos as a corporate-owned vehicle used at marketing events, etc...so it's paint was a bit more worn, but not by much. All I did was a clay, polish, iron-x rinse, wash, then eraser. Eraser apparently strips the paint of everything and prepares for the best bond possible for the CQuartz with the paint.Tarspin wrote: ↑Thu Sep 14, 2017 9:18 am Wow, has it been that long already?![]()
I'll give it a good wash, clay bar and buff this morning I think. If there's time I'll rewash it and try the stuff out. I feel like somethings going to derail me before then.
Are you just going to wash the truck really well and apply the stuff?
On my truck, the paint is flawless at the moment. I'll give it a wash, a quick iron-x rub down, another wash, then eraser and coat. I may do 3 coats on the sides for scratch protection, but we'll see...