My 2011 Escalade Build Thread!!

[Blazed]

Yup entire truck. I have them do all my new trucks when I buy them. You guys should see my f150 truck is 14 years old and paint looks better than a lot of new trucks out there. Its my daily driver here is a pic from few weeks ago

i had to get new tires so fronts i kept 285 35 22 but on rear I had the 4 brand new tires from my escalade 285 45 22 and stuff those in the back. Once this weather clears I will take a picture. Looks so much better.

Truck is dirty but gives you a glimpse
285 35 22

285 45 22

So you've had your escalade done too?
How often do you do it?

I'm guessing its to get rid of the swirles?

 

[NORCAL SS]

I have them wet sand and buff it after that I keep them up. 14 yrs on my f150 and no issues on paint I keep it up. Also same shop has been in business for over 20.

 

[Blazed]

So I'm missing the benefit of this?
I'm not doubting there is one, just what is it?

 

[NORCAL SS]

all orange peel is gone paint looks like glass.

 

[Blazed]

But you said you do this right when you buy the trucks?

 

[NORCAL SS]

usually I do but just have been busy. Doesn't matter paints not old and in good shape anyway.

 

[Blazed]

Wouldn't it be more beneficial to do it now that the paint is older to bring it back to its former glory?
I think I'm missing something.

 

[NORCAL SS]

All the gm trucks have orange peel that I hate. Waxing the truck is totally different then wet sanding it. Wet sanding will get rid of the peel and make it look like glass. Then afterwards its not needed anymore and from then out out just wax and polish is all you need.

 

[Blazed]

What is orange peel...
I apologize for all the questions.

 

[NORCAL SS]

when paint dryes doesnt dry like glass but little ripples.

Here you go
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orange_peel_(effect)

you can see it here in front of the m3 emblem

 

[Blazed]

AHH I see now! Makes sense I've seen that a lot before but I just thought it was how paint was....
Thanks now ill see that everytime I walk out to my Tahoe.

 

[Modded]

Yeah Blazed Tony pretty much explained it well. GM trucks do have an issue with orange peel.
Interesting that he is getting his done this week as I am getting my whole car wetsanded, buffed, and waxed too this week. Mine is more for swirls though because my paint is far older than his.

 

[Blazed]

And also is black lol black is the worst for swirls.

 

[1Agerry]

Very nice man!

 

[Goodinblack]

Black SUCKS for swirls.

Wet sanding does make the clear coat thinner. Looks darn good though. Like Tony said.....Glass.

 

[Modded]

Black SUCKS for swirls.

Wet sanding does make the clear coat thinner. Looks darn good though. Like Tony said.....Glass.

It sure does so it can't be done a lot of times.

 

[NORCAL SS]

Hopefully get the truck back tomorrow trying to make it to a little street racing shootout on sunday.

 

[Goodinblack]

Pictures please............ of the glass paint...........

 

[NORCAL SS]

 

[Goodinblack]

I love it, save for the "freaky" stickers.