justin_murphy
02-04-2010, 07:10 PM
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.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2009%20Corvette%20ZR1/ZR1.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2009%20Corvette%20ZR1/ZR11.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2009%20Corvette%20ZR1/ZR12.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2009%20Corvette%20ZR1/ZR13.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2009%20Corvette%20ZR1/ZR14.jpg
The swirls showed up too. Looked like marring from washing and a chamois....
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2009%20Corvette%20ZR1/ZR15.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2009%20Corvette%20ZR1/ZR16.jpg
More buffer trails....
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2009%20Corvette%20ZR1/ZR17.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2009%20Corvette%20ZR1/ZR18.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2009%20Corvette%20ZR1/ZR19.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2009%20Corvette%20ZR1/ZR110.jpg
After 105 only. You can see the marring that I was whining about. Much better though.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2009%20Corvette%20ZR1/ZR114.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2009%20Corvette%20ZR1/ZR115.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2009%20Corvette%20ZR1/ZR116.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2009%20Corvette%20ZR1/ZR117.jpg
This is after 105/106FF and a wipedown. No wax or sealant.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2009%20Corvette%20ZR1/ZR118.jpg
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....
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2009%20Corvette%20ZR1/ZR119.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2009%20Corvette%20ZR1/ZR120.jpg
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.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2009%20Corvette%20ZR1/ZR1.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2009%20Corvette%20ZR1/ZR11.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2009%20Corvette%20ZR1/ZR12.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2009%20Corvette%20ZR1/ZR13.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2009%20Corvette%20ZR1/ZR14.jpg
The swirls showed up too. Looked like marring from washing and a chamois....
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2009%20Corvette%20ZR1/ZR15.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2009%20Corvette%20ZR1/ZR16.jpg
More buffer trails....
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2009%20Corvette%20ZR1/ZR17.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2009%20Corvette%20ZR1/ZR18.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2009%20Corvette%20ZR1/ZR19.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2009%20Corvette%20ZR1/ZR110.jpg
After 105 only. You can see the marring that I was whining about. Much better though.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2009%20Corvette%20ZR1/ZR114.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2009%20Corvette%20ZR1/ZR115.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2009%20Corvette%20ZR1/ZR116.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2009%20Corvette%20ZR1/ZR117.jpg
This is after 105/106FF and a wipedown. No wax or sealant.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2009%20Corvette%20ZR1/ZR118.jpg
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....
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2009%20Corvette%20ZR1/ZR119.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/justin30513/2009%20Corvette%20ZR1/ZR120.jpg