TLC needed - '03 50th AE Convertible, 66K miles

[Murman]

1st post.

I purchased a 2003, Anniversary Metallic Red, convertible with 66K miles this fall. The car has a shale top and interior. The finish has signs of wear and age. I am interested in making the finish looking as good as "I" can get it looking. I hand applied Zain All -In-One. Okay, so it looks a little better, but there are still swirls and scratches that I believe can be removed with the right stuff.





I want to develop a plan, purchase equipment/supplies during the winter months (I live in the Northeast Sierras at 5,000 elevation) and work on it this Spring. The car is garaged/covered and will be my daily (3 season) driver.

Your input is welcome.

[Flash Gordon]

Pretty simple really. You need a polisher, some pads and polish/compound

Nice lookin Vette and welcome to AGO!

[Mike Phillips]

Welcome to Autogeek Online!


You're in the right place! We help you restore the finish on that Corvette so that it looks like Max's, who is the President and CEO of Autogeek.net as well as PBMG

The paint color on Max's Corvette looks very similar to yours... check it out here in this video...

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NHma2mlPaI&hd=1]Detailing Classes at Autogeek's Show Car Garage with Mike Phillips - YouTube[/video]



You're going to need a machine, for most people this would be either a Porter Cable style DA Polisher or a Flex 3401 DA Polisher, this video will explain the differences between these two types of tools...


The difference between a Porter Cable Polisher, Rotary Buffer, Flex 3401 and Cyclo Polisher

Part 1 - How To Pick the Right Car Polisher for your Detail Project

Part 2 - How To Pick the Right Car Polisher for your Detail Project

After you decide on a tool then it's just a matter of picking the pads and products and a little help from all your new forum friends...

[Mike Phillips]

This brand new book covers everything you want to do...

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[FUNX650]

1st post.

I purchased a 2003, Anniversary Metallic Red, convertible with

Nice looking Corvette....Nice colors, inside and out!

And...Welcome to AGO.



Bob

[budinsc]

contact forum member bobby g who has an 03 vett too. he is one of our best!

budinsc

[ScottB]

truly a sweet color especially when detailed and polished properly.

[Murman]

You're in the right place! We help you restore the finish on that Corvette so that it looks like Max's, who is the President and CEO of Autogeek.net as well as PBMG

Outstanding!

I will review the information/videos provided and select a machine for the job.

The paint system contains xirallic crystal (whatever that means) and has a red tint coat. It looks nice when clean.

[Robert8194]

Great looking vette. I love that color (I guess that might be obvious). By no means am I an expert. I bought my vette in March and started learning about detailing then. I went to Mike's classes in July and learned a lot. My method is a DA polisher with white foam pad with Optimum GPS followed by Black Fire Wet Diamond. Then it is topped with Black Fire Midnight Sun. It looks great and almost drips with wetness.

You can learn everything you need from this forum and Mike's book. Good luck and congratulations on the corvette.

[Murman]

After you decide on a tool then it's just a matter of picking the pads and products and a little help from all your new forum friends...

Mike, great informational videos. After viewing them, I have decided to go with the Porter Cable 7424 XP Dual Action Orbital Polisher.

You are correct. Max's C6 paint (and interior) color is similar to mine. His paint really looks nice.

I ordered "The Art of Detailing" on Amazon, from Palm Beach Motoring Accessories.