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Old 05-19-2010 | 03:36 PM
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Well, I am pretty happy with how it came out. I spent a total of $30 for the kit + a couple micro fibers. It took about 2 and a half hours total. Which is somewhat long, but since I had never done this type of thing to a car before I am assuming it's pretty normal.
The only thing I didn't like about the kit was the fact that the little pads they provide for you slip out of your grasp easily. They should have put a rubber band around the side or something so you can hang on to them, cuz if they drop then they get covered with dirt.

Sorry if the pics are bad. I was using my girlfriends DSLR and I have no idea what setting it was on.

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Soon I am putting on a roush spoiler and getting car lowered with h&r springs. Maybe I'll post some pics after those mods are done as well.
 
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Old 05-19-2010 | 03:44 PM
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Let us know how long it lasts.
 
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Old 05-19-2010 | 05:06 PM
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It would be really awesome if you painted the trunk GT badge the same color as your rims/ lettering... just a suggestion. Nice car though i cant wait to see it lowered
 
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Old 05-19-2010 | 05:22 PM
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That's not a bad idea, but I'm lazy...TOO lazy
 
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Old 05-19-2010 | 05:42 PM
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It does look the same in the picture? haha or close.
 
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Old 05-19-2010 | 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Danimal1209
Well, I am pretty happy with how it came out. I spent a total of $30 for the kit + a couple micro fibers. It took about 2 and a half hours total. Which is somewhat long, but since I had never done this type of thing to a car before I am assuming it's pretty normal.
ha ha ahhaha


I've spent 3 hours on polishing alone. with a porter cable.
 
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Old 05-19-2010 | 08:04 PM
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I've read about a lot of people having good results with that black box kit. I'd give it a try if i had a black car.
 
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Old 05-19-2010 | 09:18 PM
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Looks pretty good, but man the lack of tire shine really kills it for me! Your tail light tint being dull kind of throws it off too.

Trust me, 2 hours is nothing... It takes me at least two days to be satisfied with a detail on my car..
 
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Old 05-20-2010 | 12:51 AM
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omfg tire shine
 
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Old 05-20-2010 | 05:36 AM
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It was just the camera. I should really take a look at that camera and actually learn how to use it.

The tires are much darker in person i guess lol.

I will get my gf to take some and i'll post those.
 
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Old 05-20-2010 | 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by venom
Let us know how long it lasts.
Maybe a month or two, I'd say.

Originally Posted by SeanStang
I've read about a lot of people having good results with that black box kit. I'd give it a try if i had a black car.
It is a really good kit. I liked it a lot. I can safely say it's one of the best waxes I've ever used. At the last meet that we had, that's the wax that was on Spooky.





But, I still think Meguiar's and Poorboy's are the best so far.
 
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Old 05-20-2010 | 09:47 AM
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My details usually last 7-8 months.
 
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Old 05-20-2010 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Steeda97
My details usually last 7-8 months.
Okay, Mr. Braggy McBragger!

I'm hoping to get at least 6 months out of my most recent detail job I did with the Poorboy's stuff I got from Dustin. With Spooky being parked outside and covered, we will see how long this detail will last.
 
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Old 05-20-2010 | 05:58 PM
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I am giving this black box a try tomorrow. I guess its worth a shot!

Car looks pretty good, just get that tire shine on there!
 
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