Pete’s GS400 Build Thread by Sevenevez

6 minute(s) of a 283 minute read

4-22-2013

Weekend update:

Wet sand and Polish Tails. - You know the drill by now 

2000 Grit. Need to wash the car now anyways, so...

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We interrupt this thread with a quick commercial break from.. 

"The Chamois Shootout"

1.) My Old School Chamois  

2.) The Absorber

3.) Tanner's Select 3.5 sq ft Sheepskin Chamois

4.) Griot's Garage Microfiber Drying Cloth

As much as i wash my cars i always wish i could dry them faster and more efficiently. I have tried many different things over the years. Seems they all have a downfall. 

#1 - (unknown brand)

i got this at a flea market in like 1997. It's real sheepskin and has ALWAYS been my "go-to" chamois. But it has become riddled with rips and tears and now starting to leave a little bit of a haze. She has served her time and i wouldnt know where to get the same one.

#2 - "The Absorber" 

It does what it says and really soaks up the heavy water left on your car. But once you try to get the car completely dry with it, seems to leave a thin layer of water streaks.

#3 - Tanner's Select Sheepskin Chamois

bought this one the other day (sheepskin) thinking it would be a new replacement for my old school. Not the case. Doesn't soak as well as the absorber and still leaves water streaks

#4 - Griot's Garage Microfiber Drying Cloth

My last hope! haha, i read a lot of reviews and as much as i love my Griot's orbital i tried this one. I didnt think microfiber could ever be as effective as a chamois. But holz sh!z. This is my new favorite. I dried my whole car without even ringing it out once. I even tried to ring it out with all my strength and it didnt even drip. Not to mention it left no residue or water streaks at all.

*** Winner: Griot's Garage Microfiber Drying Cloth ***

recommended 

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Ok, back to business. all cleaned up. Orbital with Meguiars Ultimate Compound

Speed setting "5"

Reflection Pow

7-22-2013

..:: Project: Slightly Aggressive Headlights ::..

So, i drink beer and just stare at this car sometimes haha

I wanted to make the headlights look a lil more evil and not so much just oem circle bubbles.

Not really a fan of "Eyelids" as they look too bulky, so imma just go ahead and claim this as "Eyeliner". I wanted to keep it simple but just add a slight edge to them. You'll see what i mean.

Use the professional automotive tape to lay curves, plus it seals a really good edge that wont bleed through.

I didnt feel like taking my bumper off so i am going to paint them On the car.

I always save those annoying coupon papers in the mail for masking off stuff to paint.