Finally Showed My Vette Some Love

Discussion in 'Professional Detailer's Studio' started by Lucci Elite Detail, Dec 2, 2011.

  1. Lucci Elite Detail

    Lucci Elite Detail DB Forum Supporter

    Things have been hectic lately so I haven't had time to do anything to my own personal cars. The first week I purchased my vette I had it wrapped matte black, after 6 months of looking at it I got tired of the look and decided to pull it off and correct whatever needed corrected underneath! The car took me 3 steps in most areas and 4 steps in some areas to make it perfect, by far one of my least favorite paints to work on for sure! Once the car was corrected it was topped with two coats of different Swissvax waxes I have been testing. There was no sun when I finished so I couldn't get any sun shots :/ but the car looked amazing with the lights that are in my shop. Enjoy the photos.

    Peeling Off The Vinyl

    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]

    Wash Process

    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]

    Before Damage * I never corrected it before the wrap so here is the dealership work :) *

    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]

    After Corrections Shots

    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]

    Swissvax Applied

    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]

    After Reflection Shots

    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG][​IMG]
     
  2. Kilo6_one

    Kilo6_one DB Forum Supporter

    that thing looks mean............. any wrapped pics?
     
  3. Lucci Elite Detail

    Lucci Elite Detail DB Forum Supporter

    Thank you I personally enjoyed it better wrapped but I'm getting rid of it really soon for something else I'm just deciding between two cars before I go through with getting rid of it.

    [​IMG]
     
  4. Kilo6_one

    Kilo6_one DB Forum Supporter

    wow, that looks bad ass...... far better then stock IMO...

    what are are the options on the table for the next car?
     
  5. Lucci Elite Detail

    Lucci Elite Detail DB Forum Supporter

    Looking at getting a Lamborghini Gallardo or a Audi R8 Spyder not sure just yet.
     
  6. Kilo6_one

    Kilo6_one DB Forum Supporter

    nice............Im a R8 fan myself. either way you cannot go wrong.
     
  7. Lucci Elite Detail

    Lucci Elite Detail DB Forum Supporter

    Thank you the R8 is what I'm leaning towards!
     
  8. Kilo6_one

    Kilo6_one DB Forum Supporter

    Audi screams class............. Lambo screams DOUCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCHE lol. J/K but I think Audi is a far more sophisticated brand and conjures up images of class, versus brute power.
     
  9. Auto Concierge

    Auto Concierge DB Pro Supporter


    Audi owns Lamborghini FYI, that is thier "Douche" car division lol.
     
  10. Kaban

    Kaban Welcome to Detailing

    Really really nice work!
     
  11. RefPerfection

    RefPerfection Birth of a Detailer

    Very nice Z. If you're moving onto either a v10 R8, or a Gallardo...I'd go for a Superleggera if possible. The Audi's become ultimately boring to me after driving, and I don't even own one. If you have any interest in matching the excitement of the Corvette, I think you'll end up with a Lamborghini.

    Also, no one else has asked...what's the scoop with the SV waxes used??
     
  12. Chaseme

    Chaseme DB Forum Supporter

    Damn...that wax does look awesome. Tons of depth added.

    I always thought it was ironic you had matte wrap on the Z with your iconic status in glossifying paint.

    Thanks for the call tonight.
     
  13. P1et

    P1et Official DB Moderator

    I completely agree with this. I find that most of the Lamborghini's are driven by the Tapout/Ed Hardy crowd. The R8 is absolute and pure class. Good luck on your search, great looking Corvette by the way. Honestly, looks much better without the wrap in my opinion...
     
  14. Kilo6_one

    Kilo6_one DB Forum Supporter


    All under the umbrella of VW.............. LOL. Hipsters, douches and gentlemen. What a target market shall we say
     
  15. Meticulous-Detail

    Meticulous-Detail DB Forum Supporter

    I would go with the new 2013 GT500, but I might be a little bias...............lol

    It screams muscle!
     
  16. xjapanx

    xjapanx Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    Great work! Definitely need to give our personal modes of transportation some TLC. Go with the R8, the look just oozes class.
     
  17. Pats300zx

    Pats300zx Official DB Moderator

    Awesome job. I vote for the Audi R8... :)

    droool.
     
  18. hamza7

    hamza7 Welcome to Detailing

    Nice correction Jimmy, I tried to read the names on the SV pot but all I could get was something something Success. Anyway I say get a R8, more practical and you correct bulls all the time you'll get tired of seeing your car then.
     
  19. detailersdomain

    detailersdomain Administrator

    looking good.
     
  20. kakeuter

    kakeuter DB Forum Supporter

    Vette looks great Jimmy, good luck with the sale and upcoming purchase.

    -Kody-
     

Share This Page