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    Pics of First Detail

    Well, after all this talking, I finally got to work on my 03 GMC Envoy. It was in pretty good shape beforehand, having the "paint protection" installed 19 months ago. But, it was pretty scratched up.

    I washed - clayed - washed - SSR2 - SSR1 - EXP.

    This was my first battle with a PC. I think I did okay (not good). But, I used WAY too much product. I was slinging all over the place. With more practice, I will get better, I`m sure.

    I don`t know how to post multiple pics on a post, so here are a few pics....

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    Before #1 Hood Shot. Pretty scratched up
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    Before #2 Hood Shot
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    Before #3 Rear Bumper. All scratched up somehow...
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    Before #4 Full Vehicle Shot...Not too bad, considering I haven`t touched this SUV in 19 months...
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    Okay, on to the "after" shots. I apologize for the lighting, but it got real overcast real fast, here.

    After #1 Hood Shot
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    After #2 Front Angle Shot.
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    After #3 Rear Bumper. This is after Scratch X - SSR2 - SSR1.
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    After #4 Full Vehicle Shot...This is after only 1 coat of EXP. Next week will be coat #2...
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    Alright, that`s it. I`m relatively happy with the results. I used a polishing pad exlusively on the PC. (I switched between products). I thought about using a Finishing Pad for the SSR1, but didn`t think it would make a difference. I applied EX-P by hand with a poorboys applicator brick. Even though I wetted it down with S&W, it did not spread easily. Very easy to remove though. I did the whole SUV, and then wiped it off in order of application. If the weather had held out, I would have done coat #2 or EX-P. Oh well, next week.
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    Okay, I have added the second coat of EX-P in the garage. I followed the same procedure as yesterday, but the product went on a lot easier for some reason. After letting it "haze" for 30 mins, I removed it, no problems. I put it on 24 hours after the first coat. I must admit, when I examined the Envoy this morning, I was pleasantly surprised. It looked better than I thought it did the day before. I plan on putting a third coat on next weekend after the weekly wash. Then, I will be done...until July.
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    looks great congrats on getting a pc .. its the only way to fly
    back in buisness baby

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    looove the envoy wish I got one instead my TL ;(
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    Looks good to me!
    What do you mean it`s too shiny

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    wow, good work Fleet. I got to ask what camera are you using, it shows the scratches clearly and didn`t underexposed when taking the hood shot
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