Well it’s been a nice break from the fire trucks but I received a phone call that a fire truck was waiting for me :woo: This is a nice way to come back, the truck: 2008 Foam Fire Truck Well here is what I was up against, first a picture of the size of this unit: Now I’ve done a few fire trucks and sizes seem to vary but this one was one of the largest trucks I’ve detailed to date :thud: Well the truck was dirty but not too bad, now lets see if I can make that Canadian Maple leaf shine :thumb: Before I start I always admire the number of buttons, levers and gauges on these things check these out: All of these levers, buttons and what not are on the back passenger side the driver seat has these: Like I said just can’t help but admire these trucks….any who, moving along to the detail. The customer wanted the interior done, so first up was to give the interior a good vacuum: (sorry for the blurry picture, I blame it on the lighting :whistle Once the entire interior had been vacuumed it was time to give the interior a full wipe down, for this I used Meg’s APC diluted with Deionized water: For the vents I used my interior Swissvax brush: Once I completed the interior wipe down it was time to dress the interior, for this I went with: In some sections I would spray #40 directly to the vinyl panels: Well the interior took a few hours. I left the windows for last. Now it was time to move to the exterior of the truck. First up the rims tires and wheel well. Gathered up all the tools I needed: First up the wheel wells, for the wheel wells I used P21S Total Auto Wash: Then P21S Gel for the face of the rims: For the tires I used Amazing Roll Off: Now it was time to agitate, first up the wheel well. For the wheel well I used my meg’s long handle brush and agitated Total Auto Wash: For the wheel face I used another Swissvas brush: Tires were given a good scrub with the help of my Meg’s tire brush: After all that scrubbing this is what I was left with: This process was done to all wheel wells, rims and tires. Once all the wheel wells, rims and tires had been completed it was time to get ready for the rest of the truck. For these large trucks, I’m very thankful I have my CR unit :thumb: Two bucket system with grit guard is used along with the black ShMITT, the shampoo of choice is Meg’s Gold Class: Let the washing begin. After several hours of washing it was time to dry the truck, first I used the air compressor to remove as much water as possible: Once I had removed as much water as possible with the air compressor it was time to completely dry the vehicle with a waffle weaved micro fiber towel: Once the entire truck was completely dry, it was time to apply the sealant. For this I went with Duragloss 601: I applied DG 601 to the entire truck: Then followed it up with Duragloss 105: Duragloss 105 was applied to the entire truck and left on for several minuets to bond. Wile this was going on it was time to take care off the window: For the windows I used Stoners invisible glass with a glass micro fiber towel. As you can see the door panels had a reflective finish to them, so I treated them just as windows. Now it was time to dress the tires, I thought I’d give Meg’s #40 a shot as I’ve been curious as to how it would make tires look. Well I have to admit that the tires look quite good: By now it has been well over an hour or so and it was time to buff off the sealant. This process took quite a bit but well worth all that hard elbow grease here are the end results: Very nice reflection :thumb: This truck was fitted with two of these guns, nice :wicked: Now the tires, wheel wells and rims are looking much better. Now this is nice check out the back space of this truck: With a bunch of windows too oh by the way windows also received DG 601 followed up with 105 I was quite satisfied with the way the rims turned round: Well it was a long detail to say the least but well worth the end results, hope you enjoy.
Everything looks great. The wheels/tires look so much better. Pierce makes some really nice fire trucks Excellent work as always!
Thank you Cooter, these things are definetly well built :thumb: This one took me over 10hrs to complete and that was no break no nothing just go, go, go...it was a tough detail though as I'm just getting over the flue...but I survived it lol I got home and crashed, I got a good night's rest that's for sure :giggle:
Great detail! nice write up as always! I still cant get over the fact that you do this monster by yourself!!! Where are the other 2 musketeers? :shead:
:sheep: Did you have enough DG for that monster? 10 hours non-stop...I dunno how you do it. They should at least let you drive that thing around! :lol: :thumb: as always.
Great job! 10 hours straight requires alot of dedication! If I may ask, I have been looking for the Swissvax interior brush, where can I find one?
very nice!!! do these firetrucks ever need a buffing? hows the paint? just wondering i cant imagine buffing an entire fire truck with my p/c:yikes:B]
I remember you doing firetrucks.......looks nice. I know what you mean about the flu, I've had it for a week or so and can't get rid of the cough. I'm wondering the same thing the other members are-----how much money did you make on this job? That is, if you don't mind sharing Forgive me for being nosey
Carlos...great Job....you have a lot of time in that truck....and it shows...you got every nook and cranny clean....I did the Ambulance for my town last year for a parade...and I know you were sore after...I was..lol.....I used the same combo also 601/105 and it came out very nice...I have to dig the pics up there on another computer here... How did you like the look of the 105 on the truck....does Red some justice... AL
Nice work Carlos. DG is some really nice products. Thats one heck of a foam canon. :headbang: Did you use 501 and 105 on the crome and aluminum pieces also?
I just can't imagine doing something that large and complex much less by yourself! Beyond awesome dedication and results. :applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause:
Wow 10 hours non stop. Flat out amazing. I think I'm just a tad too short to even think about trying to detail a fire truck...lol
