Detailed: Corvette ZR-1 Correction....

justin_murphy

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Here's another I did before Christmas.......


This is one detail that I have been looking forward to. I've done a few 'Vettes before but this is the daddy of all them. The only problem was....it was black. I'm usually ok with this color but throw in a 150K+ car, hard clear, and picky owner....I was sweating. Oh well. Gotta work!


Detail Description:
Exterior with paint correction and protection.

Goal:
To remove defects, enhance gloss/depth, and protect.

Wash Cycle:
Dawn Wash (2 oz. per 2 gallons of water)...rinse.
then....
Meguiar's Gold Class Wash...rinse.
Clayed using Meguiar's Last touch 1:1

The only areas that had any fallout was the rear spoiler and rear quarter panels.

Paint Correction Phase 1:
Meguiar's 105 via G110 using LC White 5.5" Polishing Pad

I used this combo once I found that 105/Orange Pad was leaving a ton of marring. This new arrangement left a lot more hazing that I was use to as well. After compounding the hood, no other panels were done with 105

A complete wipedown was done using Meguiar's Detailer Line glass cleaner.

Paint Correction Phase 2:
Menzerna's 106FF via G110 using Meguiar's Yellow 2.0 Polishing Pad

This is the one time that this product worked well for me. It melted the holograms away leaving a glossy finish.

A complete wipedown was done using Meguiar's Detailer Line glass cleaner.

Paint Protection:
Pinnacle's Souveran Paste Wax
Meguiar's Ultimate Quick Wax

Wheel Protection:
Meguiar's Ultimate Quick Wax

Tire Protection:
Meguiar's Endurance Tire Gel


Time accumulated:
6 hours

Tons of holograms. The owner said that no detailer has touched the paint. Factory to dealer to him. Oh well.........they were still there.
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The swirls showed up too. Looked like marring from washing and a chamois....
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More buffer trails....
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After 105 only. You can see the marring that I was whining about. Much better though.
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This is after 105/106FF and a wipedown. No wax or sealant.
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The exterior was re-washed to remove any residue. It was then blown dry and pulled inside. The paint was sealed and then backed out for some beauty shots....
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Just needs KITT's scanner bar! This is the car that would have made Knight Rider proud.
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The stealership probably put their 'top' detailer on it.

Looks awsome man.
 
Great job Justin! The paint came out dripping wet; I bet the owner was quite happy!
 
Wow man, that car is SICK and the work you've done makes it look that much better. Good job!!
 
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