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my2002lightning
04-19-2006, 12:21 AM
I've gone the Zaino route twice before and now tried the TC offering, and it's just as good or better with MUCH less labor involved! I've given it the TC wash/clay-bar/wax/Zaino Z-6 treatment. The finish is very "wet" looking up-close and slick-feeling to the touch. :)

Granted, I could've taken better pics with more daylight, but these were taken shortly after 8pm this evening as the sun just dipped below the clouds before it set.

I might take the truck to work tomorrow (most likely Thu.) for better shots around Legacy / Tollway.:cool:

Now, my truck and garage smells like Sudafed. :tongue:

Ronald


http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/TC3.JPG

http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/TC2.jpg

L-Fever
04-19-2006, 06:33 AM
You missed a spot!:evil

Lyfisin
04-19-2006, 06:43 AM
I see it too! :evil

Looks great Ronald!

dboat
04-19-2006, 06:51 PM
I see it too! :evil

Looks great Ronald!

+1

but take care of that spot with some quik detailer will ya!!:evil

my2002lightning
04-20-2006, 12:43 AM
Dang, I'm playing to a tough-crowd. :tongue:

Here's a few from today at work.

http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/MVC-851F.JPG

Below is my favorite pic thus-far, as I tried like all-hell to get the lighting just right on the detail-job for a few good pics.:bows

Check out that reflection and shine! There are more in my gallery.

Ronald


http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/MVC-856F.JPG

Tatom Mack
04-20-2006, 07:52 AM
damm ron looks alot better it looked like you needed a wax when i saw you on 121

Beaudee
04-20-2006, 08:05 AM
Thats just too RED :tu: :bows

Nuhklz
04-20-2006, 03:16 PM
That looks awesome!!

Moonshine
04-20-2006, 04:20 PM
Looks really nice, and I don't even like red vehicles. ;) But I'll bet you a beer you couldn't make a SD look that shiny. :evil

03LightningRocks
04-20-2006, 05:44 PM
Does this mean your going to change your kids name to Tropi ?

my2002lightning
04-21-2006, 12:50 AM
Thanks everyone. I've been putting off a GOOD detailing for too long.:hammer:

Moonshine,

I might just take you up on your offer for some long-range shooting lessons. I've got my eye on a NIB Armalite AR-10(T) with one of the higher-end 50mm. obj. scopes, 1913 4-rail Picatinny hand-guard, forward-grip and Harris bi-pod. .knana

It's like an itch I can't scratch. :evil

Uncle Rocks,

"Zane" is set in stone. "Tropi" is out of the question - I'm no Scientologist like that fruitie Tom Cruise.:rolleyes:

Ronald

Moonshine
04-21-2006, 08:44 AM
I'd take you up on that, but my range is out of service for the time being. A bit of erosion coupled with some new houses downrange makes it currently unsafe. Hoping to get it built back up, and the angle changed to avoid firing towards the houses within the next few months.

tiffo60
04-21-2006, 08:49 AM
whats the longest range you can shoot out there?

Moonshine
04-21-2006, 08:53 AM
whats the longest range you can shoot out there?

Due to the contours of the property my range is limited to 325 yards. If I built an elevated shooting platform I could get about 450. For the true long range "practice" we go prairie dog hunting in W. Texas, and you can see/shoot well in excess of 1000 yards.

tiffo60
04-21-2006, 08:56 AM
. For the true long range "practice" we go prairie dog hunting in W. Texas, and you can see/shoot well in excess of 1000 yards.

that sounds like the hot ticket, iv been wanting to try my hand at 1000 yards for so long but i cant find anywhere to do it safely

Moonshine
04-21-2006, 09:00 AM
that sounds like the hot ticket, iv been wanting to try my hand at 1000 yards for so long but i cant find anywhere to do it safely

National grasslands in Ok/Tx/NM tri-border area. It's free, the prairie dogs make interesting targets, the wind will really challenge your skills, and there are lots of places for 2500-3000 yard shots if you've got the equipment and skills. Some pics in Terry's gallery, and in mine.

Ronald, sorry about the hijacking. :rolleyes:

tiffo60
04-21-2006, 09:02 AM
my scope has windage and elevation adjustments sounds like a good place to learn how to use them

Moonshine
04-21-2006, 09:13 AM
my scope has windage and elevation adjustments sounds like a good place to learn how to use them

Nope, but it's a good place to test what you've learned at shorter distances.

my2002lightning
04-22-2006, 01:20 AM
No problem, Brian. I'm just looking to learn and keep them in the 10-ring.:tu:


Ronald, sorry about the hijacking. :rolleyes: