Procharged widebody Corvette correction

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by GoFast908Z, Jul 15, 2012.

  1. GoFast908Z

    GoFast908Z DB Pro Supporter

    This car came to me via my local car club. Many thanks to Drew for referring his uncle to me. He'd never had a detail of this caliber and was a little skeptical of the cost and time involved, but as he had just had the Z06 rear fender kit installed and the body shop and just couldn't finish it down he decided it was time for a more serious treatment. Day started off early (before the sun came up) to get to his location as it was a long drive. There was heavy orangepeel on the bumper that he requested be removed and that added some time....it was a long 2 days on this gorgeous corvette. In the end, he was very pleased. :)

    Products used for correction:
    -Trizact 1500/3000 grit
    -Meguairs interface pad
    -Surbuff pads
    -Meguiars MF cutting discs
    -Lake Country tangerine and black pads
    -Meguiars 101
    -Meguiars D300
    -Menzerna SIP
    -Menzerna 106FA
    -Griots 6" DA




    Car was clean, but the sun was hiding....but the halogens and LEDs would expose the issues later.

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    The "S" will be getting a similar treatment in the near future too.

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    Onto the things that "stumped" the bodyshop and they just couldn't fix.....

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    I guess they thought sanding on the edges was a good thing? *shakes head*

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    Initial test 50/50

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    Onto the orangepeel.....

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    Looking ship shape and proper as it should

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    Other side needed it as well, of course.

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    Looking proper

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    Around the flags needed attention as well so light wetsanding was carried out there as well.

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    Rear end finished and looking good

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    After correction was finished on day 2, pics taken in the sun to show the correction. Had to fight for sun shots as the weather wasn't very cooperative in the Bay Area these couple days.

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    Finished late in the evening, way after the sun went down. After a coat of Meguiars D301, this is the outcome of over 22 hours of work.

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    Thanks for looking!
     
  2. 911Fanatic

    911Fanatic DB Pro Supporter

    Holy crap those finished pics look great. Makes me want a Corvette.....NOT! Great job on that!
     
  3. ampbmw

    ampbmw DB Forum Supporter

    Finishing Wax FTW
     
  4. stingray23

    stingray23 Jedi Nuba

  5. stingray23

    stingray23 Jedi Nuba

    Hey! Stick to your porsches. Corvettes are for men. haha. Nice job. love that color
     
  6. React

    React Birth of a Detailer

    Great job! I love that color :)

    Paint readings?
     
  7. cnut

    cnut DB Forum Supporter

    Fantastic work! The Vette looks great!!
     
  8. kakeuter

    kakeuter DB Forum Supporter

    Great work Jeff, crazy gloss now.

    -Kody-
     
  9. Pureshine

    Pureshine DB Pro Supporter

    Ya that car came out "Amazing" great job!
     
  10. GoFast908Z

    GoFast908Z DB Pro Supporter

    Thanks everyone!
     
  11. Rcrew

    Rcrew Wax on..Wax off

    Nice work!

    Here's to poor paint shops and good detailers like you keeping us all in business!!!
     

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