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Had to clay the 03 SLE today

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Had to do it... after 1000 Miles already it was time to hit the SLE with the clay bar and NXT.. Stuff works pretty good..

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And hark what have we here... The 95 just had to sneak into the pic.. LOL
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Re: Had to clay the 03 SLE today

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Love that car!!!

Clay bar FTMFW!!!!
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Re: Had to clay the 03 SLE today

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After Plogging it, PLIM'ing it, Alluminum gasketing it, APN'ing it and changing the oil... Then running up and down the interstate a bunch today.......... It was very dirty from all of the work and me sweating all over it( Me dripping everywhere )... Then attaching bugs to the front end I had no choice but to wash it....lol

The Car is growing on me... Just needs MO POWAH
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Re: Had to clay the 03 SLE today

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how'd the PLOG help? i have the PLIM, high flow cat and FWI. that is the only other mod i am considering.
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Re: Had to clay the 03 SLE today

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I know the feeling Don.

If all goes well tomorrow (or Friday) and the weather cooperates this weekend, mine will be getting the same treatment (she probabaly needs it really bad). :)
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Re: Had to clay the 03 SLE today

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bonnevillain wrote:how'd the PLOG help? i have the PLIM, high flow cat and FWI. that is the only other mod i am considering.
Go here and ask this question.. I could use some input from you as well..

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Re: Had to clay the 03 SLE today

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I just picked up a can of NXT and I hope to pick up a new clay bar soon. Hopefully I can get awesome results like the new SLE.
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I used the NXT on my cars, and HATTED it! I'll never use that junk again.. glad it worked good for you. But gotta love the clay bar. :)
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Peterg22000 wrote:I used the NXT on my cars, and HATTED it! I'll never use that junk again.. glad it worked good for you. But gotta love the clay bar. :)
How would you compare it to Gold Glass?
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Re: Had to clay the 03 SLE today

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Honestly... While I was using the NXT I was thinking I wish I had my Gold Class.. I will go back to gold class... NXT is nice, but I think Gold class leaves a better smoother shine...

I almost agree with peter
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Re: Had to clay the 03 SLE today

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Jrs3800 wrote:
I almost agree with peter
if the car was black, you would fully agree with me..
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I might take that NXT back and get another can of GC. (its still in the package from wal-mart)
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Re: Had to clay the 03 SLE today

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I actually liked my NXT better than my previous ten bottles of Gold Class. Are you guys applying by hand or by machine?

Btw, nice looking car, wasn't even aware you had one of those :).
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Re: Had to clay the 03 SLE today

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Yeah I got an 03 SLE...LOL

I think i do like the Gold Class better
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Re: Had to clay the 03 SLE today

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She looks amazing Don. I can't wait for the next chance to come down and visit the Florida crowd and check out everyone's new rides. LOL
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Re: Had to clay the 03 SLE today

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very nice!! hey i think you sould paint your calipers red.
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Re: Had to clay the 03 SLE today

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Looks good, I just clay bar'd the other day too. Had to do from the trim down on the sides. It's a great thing to have eh? :banana:

Make sure to re-wax if you haven't!
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looks awesome don :)
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Re: Had to clay the 03 SLE today

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ChilinMichael wrote:Looks good, I just clay bar'd the other day too. Had to do from the trim down on the sides. It's a great thing to have eh? :banana:

Make sure to re-wax if you haven't!
The car was waxed after the clay bar... I need a day where I can just detail the car.. Inside and out..
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Re: Had to clay the 03 SLE today

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Looks good!!! I like Gold Class's shine better than LG, but LG lasts longer, so I use it in winter. I detailed the GXP and my dad's boss asked how much it took to get me to do it, lol. Gold class has a better shine, IMO.
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