Another paint polishing marathon-2003 Black Z06

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by gmblack3, Feb 25, 2008.

  1. gmblack3

    gmblack3 Top 9 detailer in the US to serve you in Atlanta

    Almost forgot about this one, I polished it about 3 weeks ago.

    Another detail, another black vette that is hammered. Client just bought the car from a dealer down in FL. It was raining when he picked it up. After getting home and looking at the paint he contacted the dealer and they agreed to pay to have it properly detailed.

    As you can see it was pretty rough, I got it to 85% or better.

    Exterior only.

    Peocess:
    QEW wash
    Clay with clay magic red clay and Z6/water 50/50 as a lube.
    Horz surfaces got 2-3x w/ Edge black wool/strada 1000/Hitachi 1800
    Vert surfaces got 2x w/ Edge yellow wool/3M ECC/Hitachi 1700
    All surfaces got Edge green wool/Presta 1500/Metabo 1600
    Finished off with 3M blue 6" (tight areas) 8" foam pad/3M ultrafina/Metabo 1700.
    Re-wash car with Foam lance 2-3oz of Z7 and 28oz of water.
    Wheels cleaned with Poorboys SnR.
    Tires and wells cleaned with AM red hot APC.
    Dried with Pacshak WW drying towel.
    3x of Z5pro with ZFX.
    Z8

    I was at the clients place for 13 hours this time. Most of the after pics where from after the polishing wash. Still had some daylight. The final pics in the garage turned out poor, so I just included one of those.

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    After polishing

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    After 3x of Z5pro and Z8

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  2. Rickrack

    Rickrack DB Pro Supporter

    You never cease to amaze me Bryan!!

    Great job on that rock hard Corvette clear!

    The owner must have been pleased.
     
  3. MWAUTOPRO

    MWAUTOPRO Jedi Nuba

    amazing turn around.

    looks great.
     
  4. Pats300zx

    Pats300zx Official DB Moderator

    Amazing work Bryan. I am sure your butt was kicked after that 13 hour marathon...
     
  5. Deep Gloss Auto Salon

    Deep Gloss Auto Salon DB Pro Supporter

    Great work as always Bryan!!
     
  6. Nica

    Nica Banned

    Oh man you should have put a warning on the horandous conditions that vehicle was in :scared: hahaha just teasing.

    Seriously though that vehicle was in rough shape wow, this right here:
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    is what I like to call swirl palusa :woo: :woo:

    You did a great job on this one, vehicle turned out great, those 50/50 picture are nice.

    Oh by the way what kind of tape is this:
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    Looks neat.

    Thank you for sharing with us :peace:
     
  7. P1et

    P1et Official DB Moderator

    That is unbelievable! I had to turn down a red 'Vette for this exact reason a few weeks ago!!!
     
  8. gmblack3

    gmblack3 Top 9 detailer in the US to serve you in Atlanta

    Thank you Rick! My M105 should arrive tomorrow for another black Z06 on Wednesday.

    Thanks MW!

    Thanks for your kind words Pat! Yes just a little. :thud:

    Thanks MC! :headbang:

    Carlos, Thank you for your kind words!

    The tape is "flash breaker" tape and its used in composite repairs. Its very thin, but holds up to heat in the 300°f range. I found 10 rolls on ebay last year for under $100 shipped. One roll will last a while as its 70 yards. I think the retail is $15-17 a roll.
     
  9. Nica

    Nica Banned

    Ooh good info on the tape, wonder if I can get a role localy to try out..hmm..:thinking:...I always love trying new tapes for detailing.

    Thank you for sharing the info. So do you use it all over the vehicle or just on certain areas?
     
  10. gmblack3

    gmblack3 Top 9 detailer in the US to serve you in Atlanta

    Carlos, I use it on the black trim and over any emblems.
     
  11. supercharged

    supercharged DB Forum Supporter

    That's some outstanding work!!!
     

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