help decide swirl/cut and polish for Z06

Swirlbuster said:
I have a 7424xp. Ive been told to get the 5"back with 5.5 ccs pads (not sure what colors I need yet)

What swirl and polish combo should I go with?

I've been told wolf gang works great but man it some pretty pricey stuff.

I'm pretty sure i will go with this for my sealant Meguiars Ultimate Liquid Wax, polymer wax, best car wax, Ultimate Wax
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Pad size may vary. I understand why some say 5", I use 6" and find no problems. Just go slower in arm movement if things don't go fast enough. However, I've never had a problem.

Pad wise there are several combinations of products and pads that will work but generally speaking what I would suggest is testing out with the least corrective combo needed and move up if needed. That said:

HDSpeed on a green pad or even white pad if it's not bad. I just used it with a Green Pad and it was great. If it needs a little more cut, you could move to an Orange Pad.

I was so impressed with the above that it's going to be my go-to for light correction work. No dusting and easy to remove. It finished with a feel of a polish not a LSP on our van and I've heard mixed reviews on longevity but then I always finish with a much stronger LSP anyway. I just like the ease of use.

Megs Ultimate Polish on a White or Orange Pad. This was and still is a great combo that I like using. If you're going for the first go-round on your Vette, this will likely be the better route. I say this as I would also strongly encourage you to look at the taking another pass once it's corrected with Menzerma SF4000 on a white pad. It really puts a polish on the finish that creates a strong mirror effect.

Plan on looking at about 6 Orange/Green pads and perhaps 4-6 white pads. 1-2 black pads.

In terms of finishing, I tend to go crazy topping things off so your mileage will vary, but there too are a number of combo's you could go with. Here too there are a number of different pads, but I tend to stick with black for spreading my LSPs.

I really like the Chemical Guys Black Lite now. I just applied 2 coats to my wife's black metallic paint I did yesterday and WOW! It sure did help deepen the color intensity of the flake and depth tot he blacks. It's a hybrid glaze that fills in and deepens with a light sealant thrown in. It's not a final product so I topped it off with Collinite because it's winter here and that stuff is awesome. I also use and love Menzerma Powerlock synthetic sealant product. Never used Meguiars Ultimate Liquid Wax, polymer wax, best car wax, Ultimate Wax but it sounds like a winner and if it's like the other products in their line I'm sure it is.

Hope my nickels worth helps.

 
I know you're the Swirlbuster and all, but since you're just starting off, it wouldn't be too bad a choice to try Meguiars Black Wax. I tried it on a black VW Jetta last weekend and it left it looking great. Plus it only costs around $11. Polish & wax in 1 step and you're set. In the meantime you can continue your research and if you decide to try something else next time you can. Or you may find out the Megs Black Wax is perfect for your black z06.
 
Close-up photos of your paint in the Sun will help Forum Members give accurate advice.
 
pdqgp said:


Pad size may vary. I understand why some say 5", I use 6" and find no problems. Just go slower in arm movement if things don't go fast enough. However, I've never had a problem.

Pad wise there are several combinations of products and pads that will work but generally speaking what I would suggest is testing out with the least corrective combo needed and move up if needed. That said:

HDSpeed on a green pad or even white pad if it's not bad. I just used it with a Green Pad and it was great. If it needs a little more cut, you could move to an Orange Pad.

I was so impressed with the above that it's going to be my go-to for light correction work. No dusting and easy to remove. It finished with a feel of a polish not a LSP on our van and I've heard mixed reviews on longevity but then I always finish with a much stronger LSP anyway. I just like the ease of use.

Megs Ultimate Polish on a White or Orange Pad. This was and still is a great combo that I like using. If you're going for the first go-round on your Vette, this will likely be the better route. I say this as I would also strongly encourage you to look at the taking another pass once it's corrected with Menzerma SF4000 on a white pad. It really puts a polish on the finish that creates a strong mirror effect.

Plan on looking at about 6 Orange/Green pads and perhaps 4-6 white pads. 1-2 black pads.

In terms of finishing, I tend to go crazy topping things off so your mileage will vary, but there too are a number of combo's you could go with. Here too there are a number of different pads, but I tend to stick with black for spreading my LSPs.

I really like the Chemical Guys Black Lite now. I just applied 2 coats to my wife's black metallic paint I did yesterday and WOW! It sure did help deepen the color intensity of the flake and depth tot he blacks. It's a hybrid glaze that fills in and deepens with a light sealant thrown in. It's not a final product so I topped it off with Collinite because it's winter here and that stuff is awesome. I also use and love Menzerma Powerlock synthetic sealant product. Never used Meguiars Ultimate Liquid Wax, polymer wax, best car wax, Ultimate Wax but it sounds like a winner and if it's like the other products in their line I'm sure it is.

Hope my nickels worth helps.
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ok

TMI lol
 
Eldorado2k said:
I know you're the Swirlbuster and all, but since you're just starting off, it wouldn't be too bad a choice to try Meguiars Black Wax. I tried it on a black VW Jetta last weekend and it left it looking great. Plus it only costs around $11. Polish & wax in 1 step and you're set. In the meantime you can continue your research and if you decide to try something else next time you can. Or you may find out the Megs Black Wax is perfect for your black z06.
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Interesting product

I'm looking for longevity on my lsp
 
WRAPT C5Z06 said:
Good luck getting much correction with black wax on the corvette hard clear. If you want to fill the swirls, by all means...
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Reason I suggested that is because he's just starting out [1st post, looking to buy DA & pads for the 1st time] so his wash & drying technique may or may not be quite on point yet.. It wouldn't be so great if he focused on correcting his paint, only to induce swirls right back into it due to the learning process we've all been through. We're not all born with our favorite choice of towels & mitts the 1st day😉
Fillers allow you a mulligan while still being able to use your polisher for the 1st time.
 
Swirlbuster said:
SO>>>>>

I have a BLACK z06 I want to improve.

I have a 7424xp. Ive been told to get the 5"back with 5.5 ccs pads (not sure what colors I need yet)

What swirl and polish combo should I go with?

I've been told wolf gang works great but man it some pretty pricey stuff.


I'm pretty sure i will go with this for my sealant Meguiars Ultimate Liquid Wax, polymer wax, best car wax, Ultimate Wax
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Corvette paint is a really hard paint to pull swirls out of .whats your definition of improvement,a correction or a quick Job.all those waxes you mentioned will conceal all the imperfections in the paint one wash you will be back to square one.
 
GSKR said:
Corvette paint is a really hard paint to pull swirls out of .whats your definition of improvement,a correction or a quick Job.all those waxes you mentioned will conceal all the imperfections in the paint one wash you will be back to square one.
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I'm not saying you're wrong, because you may just be right.. But I would think it would make it past at least 1 wash.

Ever since last weekend I've been looking for a guineua pig black vehicle that's loaded with swirls to run some tests on.. I'm interested in how long it lasts, and what it all looks like once the make up comes off. I plan to do at least 1 50/50 with the Black Wax topped with D156, and the other side topped with sealant, and maybe even another panel on it's own.
1 thing I know is it doesn't last too long on it's own. But I've never witnessed how fast the swirls all come back because I've never applied to a car with swirls until last weekend. Lol.
 
WaxMaster1 said:
If the Meguiar's Ultimate Liquid Wax is your LSP, just stick with their Ultimate Compound and Ultimate Polish. Can't really go wrong.
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Iike these even more than the high dollar boutique lines. Easy to use, readily available, and delivers great results consistently. Their "wetter" consistency allows for maximum pad rotation, opposed to being slowed down the way a thicker product will do. M100/M205 is what I use in their professional lines.

If you stay with the CCS pad line, look into the pink to compound with, and green CCS to polish with. These pads rely on the cell construction to cut rather than density. This allows you to obtain maximum backing plate rotation, while using much less downward pressure.
 
Just curious: What year is the ZO6?

First things first...
IMO: To determine the tools, pads,
liquids, etc. to use for Paint Correction,
certain steps/processes should be taken.

So...
After washing the vehicle,
have you performed:
•Iron particles decontamination (ex: IronX)
•"The Baggie Test"
•Claying (per: "The Baggie Test" results)
•Diagnosed the "paint's condition",
via Swirl Finder-lighting



Bob
 
Swirlbuster said:
SO>>>>>

I have a BLACK z06 I want to improve.

I have a 7424xp. Ive been told to get the 5"back with 5.5 ccs pads (not sure what colors I need yet)

What swirl and polish combo should I go with?

I've been told wolf gang works great but man it some pretty pricey stuff.


I'm pretty sure i will go with this for my sealant Meguiars Ultimate Liquid Wax, polymer wax, best car wax, Ultimate Wax
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Wolfgang is perfect for GM paint .... as is Menzerna. You spent the $$ on Corvette versus a Chevette, don't skimp on the polish.
 
FUNX650 said:
Just curious: What year is the ZO6?

First things first...
IMO: To determine the tools, pads,
liquids, etc. to use for Paint Correction,
certain steps/processes should be taken.

So...
After washing the vehicle,
have you performed:
•Iron particles decontamination (ex: IronX)
•"The Baggie Test"
•Claying (per: "The Baggie Test" results)
•Diagnosed the "paint's condition",
via Swirl Finder-lighting



Bob
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was planning on using this a my clay bar method

Its called chadwick's triple play. one step uses a rubber sponge acts the same way the clay bar works.

along with the bag test
 
Swirlbuster said:
was planning on using this a my clay bar method

Its called chadwick's triple play.
one step uses a rubber sponge acts
the same way the clay bar works.

along with the bag test
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Thanks for the information.

"Best of Luck" with:
Chadwick's Triple Play Car Care System.


Bob
 
Eldorado2k said:
I'm not saying you're wrong, because you may just be right.. But I would think it would make it past at least 1 wash.

Ever since last weekend I've been looking for a guineua pig black vehicle that's loaded with swirls to run some tests on.. I'm interested in how long it lasts, and what it all looks like once the make up comes off. I plan to do at least 1 50/50 with the Black Wax topped with D156, and the other side topped with sealant, and maybe even another panel on it's own.
1 thing I know is it doesn't last too long on it's own. But I've never witnessed how fast the swirls all come back because I've never applied to a car with swirls until last weekend. Lol.
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I just acquired a small exclusive used corvette dealer,and do about 8 to 15 vetted a month ranging in years from 99 to 2014 and I'm sorry I did pita.
 
Swirlbuster said:
was planning on using this a my clay bar method

Its called chadwick's triple play. one step uses a rubber sponge acts the same way the clay bar works.

along with the bag test
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Those sponges work great,but check them often for grit stuck in the rubber part.
 
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