Detailed: 2001 Black Z06

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by Misha, Sep 7, 2010.

  1. Misha

    Misha Nuba Guru

    This low mile, black Z06 vette arrived in need of a detail for the upcoming Corvettes at Carlisle Event. So our goal was to make sure the paint was as flawless as could be, making sure all defects are gone and maximum gloss and depth achieved. With that said, there were a good deal of scratches/swirls and such that needed to be removed. As well as a debadging of the trunk and removal of some old wax in edges and jams. Needless to say, this very loud vette was prepared to shine!
    Products used:
    Meguiar’s M105 + Purple wool pad on rotary
    Menzerna SIP + Orange pad on PC
    Menzerna 106 + White pad on PC
    Chemical Guys Citrus wash
    P21S paint cleanser
    P21S polishing soap
    P21S TAW
    Chemical Guys wheel cleaner
    Meguairs Superdegreaser
    Sonus Ultrafine green clay
    CG maxi suds and ONR mix as clay lube
    CG 5050 wax
    Rejex sealant for wheels

    Process:
    Car was sprayed with TAW and left on for a minute, rinsed off and washed with Citrus wash. Washed wheels with CG WC and exhaust tips were cleaned with polishing soap. After car was washed again and dried, all trim was taped off, LED tail lights were removed because they were not flush with the body and had rubber trim around them, license plate holder/backup light were removed as well. Did test panel and after trying several combos we went with most aggressive combination because clear coat on this year Z06 is very hard, I would say harder then on MC or BMW E46 M3. Bumpers and tight spots of the car were done with wool and 105 on PC, rest of the car was done with same combo on rotary. After compounding front of car was done with orange pad and SIP and then followed with white pad and 106 to get best finish possibly. Tail lights were polished with same combo as car on PC and installed back in. After polishing, car was paint cleansed and waxed.


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    one side after 105 and wool on rotary. Other after same plus SIP and orange on PC
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  2. dsms

    dsms DB Forum Supporter

    Serious work right there, well done as usual!
     
  3. gav'spurplez

    gav'spurplez Virgin Detailer

    car looks geat !!
    love the side by side exhaust tip picture
     
  4. stingray23

    stingray23 Jedi Nuba

    nice job
     
  5. Rcrew

    Rcrew Wax on..Wax off

    You guys don't mess around...with the halogen lighting, either:headbang:
    Looks great.
     
  6. GDAL

    GDAL Guest

    Great work as usual.

    Misha, have you tried Iron Cut? It really reduces the time spent removing rail dust. It usually takes me 30-45 mins max to remove rail dust with IC.
     
  7. stottie

    stottie Birth of a Detailer

    awsome work, vette looks great, very wet looking.

    what is this iron cut??
     
  8. supercharged

    supercharged DB Forum Supporter

    stunning work, Misha!
     
  9. ProCustom

    ProCustom Virgin Detailer

    Very cool... scratched came out nicely.
     
  10. bjungx007

    bjungx007 Birth of a Detailer

    very nice job !!! This is one of my favorite cars!!!
     
  11. ProCustom

    ProCustom Virgin Detailer

    Nah... the ZR1s are alot funner to drive! lol :yikes:
     
  12. Misha

    Misha Nuba Guru

    unless you have Callaway
     
  13. ProCustom

    ProCustom Virgin Detailer

    Callaway?
     
  14. Misha

    Misha Nuba Guru

    Callaway Corvette Package 2010

    it has little more HP then ZR1 as far as i know. one person on here has it, seen it in person, gorgeous car and sounds great
     

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