My z06 is outside all the time, options?

[WRAPT C5Z06]

Just picked up a silver 07 z06 with 5K miles. Car was always garaged by the previous owner, but I don't have that luxury. Paint is in good shape. I'd like to give it a good cleaning, though. I would assume claying would be in order? Is it really worth polishing considering the car is always outside? If not, should I use something else to clean the paint other than clay? Considering my situation, what is the BEST protectant for the paint? I'd like to apply a carnauba as an LSP. I live in Southern California, so it rains few and far between, and it never gets below 32 degrees.

Thanks :xyxthumbs:

 

[ScottB]

I answered your post on Corvetteforum so heres the quick version:

wash, clay, polish or paint cleanser, protection

Paint Cleansers -- Pinnacle, P21S, Dodo
Protection -- Four Star UPP or SSII by Pinnacle
Spray Upkeep --- FK425 or FK146

 

[WRAPT C5Z06]

I answered your post on Corvetteforum so heres the quick version:

wash, clay, polish or paint cleanser, protection

Paint Cleansers -- Pinnacle, P21S, Dodo
Protection -- Four Star UPP or SSII by Pinnacle
Spray Upkeep --- FK425 or FK146

I actually just replied on CF before I red this.

Thanks Scott!!

 

[Harleyguy]

I actually just replied on CF before I red this.

Thanks Scott!!

I would be crushed if i had to leave my vette outside.Or i would build a garage first and then buy the vetterops:

 

[Mirror Detailing]

Yeah I am with Harleyguy....just build a garage around the vette. Problem solved.

 

[sullysdetailing]

I would use four star or wolfgang paint sealant then apply a wax on top of the sealant for more protection. Also make sure your wash it often and use quick detail. Try out Lucas Oil Quick Detail it is a hidden gem for sure.

 

[WRAPT C5Z06]

Thanks guys. I wash my car every Saturday. I will apply Four Star UPP, let that cure, then apply Pinnacle Sig series II. I have some Crystal Mist I will use in between washes.

 

[Rsurfer]

Thanks guys. I wash my car every Saturday. I will apply Four Star UPP, let that cure, then apply Pinnacle Sig series II. I have some Crystal Mist I will use in between washes.

I don't know if you are as anal about your vette as I'm with my G35. I QD every morning except when it's raining and I do not have a garage or even a cover. I have not washed my G in 18 mos. When dirty I presoak with ONR (QD strength).

 

[DLB]

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I had to park outside for a while before I got the garage built, and the cover made all the difference. And this was just on a Camaro.

DLB

 

[arkus]

look at this old thread . Its great how people learn from this site .

 

[Flash Gordon]

This was back when Mark was a newb...how cute!

 

[MI Mike]

My suggestion would be after you have spent the time correcting the paint, that you put a breathable car cover on if its left to open. A good sealant. You want to protect the surface from those pest's that fly in the air (sea gulls, etc.), that seem to use your car for target practice.

 

[Ron Atchison]

Wow two years and two months later he has 6279 posts! He got bit by the detailing bug hard!

 

[Flash Gordon]

Wow two years and two months later he has 6279 posts! He got bit by the detailing bug hard!

:iagree:

To be able to make 7,000 posts in two years is proof positive that you're awesome