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This is how you know you've got a good coat of wax on your rig :)

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by brian, Oct 30, 2011.

  1. Oct 30, 2011 at 1:20 PM
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    brian

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  2. Oct 30, 2011 at 1:23 PM
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    Konaborne

    Konaborne Pineapples on pizza Hawaiian does not it make.

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    I've always pondered how life would be as a bug.

    everything would be fucking massive

    and situations like this would just suck
     
  3. Oct 30, 2011 at 1:28 PM
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    Joben7726

    Joben7726 wes mantooth ™

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    Your camera does not sound good. Might wanna find a small casket. And for a nominal fee, I'll make you one.
     
  4. Oct 30, 2011 at 1:44 PM
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    Tacomanator

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    Kinda hard to tell, but it looks like something is wrong with it's back legs? they don't seem to be moving. lol
     
  5. Oct 30, 2011 at 2:01 PM
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    LoL its a Droid.... it put it on auto-focus, they always make that sound when they focus.

    I wondered that about his back legs as well, but he was using them later on when I watched him near the edge... he used them to hold himself from falling by his web.
     
  6. Oct 30, 2011 at 2:11 PM
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    fireturk41

    fireturk41 I like to break shit!

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    eeeek a spider, call chris 4x4!
     
  7. Oct 30, 2011 at 2:13 PM
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    Any beading shots? That's how you really know if you have a good coat of wax! haha
     
  8. Oct 30, 2011 at 2:16 PM
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    4Wheelin4Banger

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    Bug break dancing, nice.
     
  9. Oct 30, 2011 at 2:24 PM
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    Of course it will bead. Beading just tells you theres something on there that won't break the surface tension of the water. Any kinda oil will do the same thing. I can buff out the car and not add wax and it will still bead. Just sayin.
     
  10. Oct 30, 2011 at 3:11 PM
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    Not every wax beads the same. I've seen little to no beading with low quality wax, thats why I was asking...
     
  11. Oct 30, 2011 at 3:16 PM
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    Maybe he just enjoys it.

    Detailing is sort of a hobbie of mine and i'm always willing to do my friends cars/trucks! Great way to kill time on a boring day!
     
  12. Oct 30, 2011 at 4:32 PM
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    Since my truck is stuck in the shop, he's letting me use his car while he's gone. I offered to wash and clean it up for him since I'd be using it annddd



    Yes I do enjoy it. Its one of my side hobbies. Everyone gives me shit because my truck is never dirty. Its only because I keep it clean after I'm done 'soiling' it :D
     
  13. Nov 12, 2011 at 7:52 PM
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    This how you know you got a good coat of wax




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