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Matt S.
08-30-2010, 01:13 PM
This is my friend's 2002 Z06, and to my knowledge, it's never had a proper detail. I've attempted correcting it before with the Flex using purple Kompressor pads....105, Power Gloss, 1Z Intensiv Paste, nothing would touch the defects. Since we now have Surbuf pads, I told him to bring it on by and we'll see what we could do.

Products used:

Wash:
-Griot's Garage Car Wash (http://autogeek.net/griots-car-wash.html)
-Cobra Blue Micro-Chenille Wash Mitts (http://autogeek.net/griots-car-wash.html)
-Daytona Speedmaster Wheel Brush (http://www.autogeek.net/ezdebrfca.html)
-Pinnacle Clear Coat Safe Wheel Cleaner (http://www.autogeek.net/pigelwhcl.html)
-Cobra Guzzler Drying Towels (http://www.autogeek.net/guzzler-microfiber-combo.html)

Clay:
-Pinnacle XMT Speed Clay (http://www.autogeek.net/xmt-speed-clay-bar.html)
-DP Universal Clay Lubricant (http://www.autogeek.net/dp365.html)

Correction:
-Flex XC3401 VRG (http://autogeek.net/flex-orbital-polisher.html)
-Meguiar's #105 Ultra Cut Compound (http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-mirror-glaze-105-ultra-cut-compound.html) with Surbuf R Series 6.5" pads (http://www.autogeek.net/surbuf-65-in-buffing-pads.html)
-Meguiar's #205 Ultra Finishing Polish (http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-finishing-polish.html) with Lake Country Tangerine Hydro-Tech pads (http://www.autogeek.net/lc-hydro-tech-foam-pads.html)

LSP:
-Wolfgang Fuzion Carnauba Polymer Estate Wax (http://www.autogeek.net/wolfgang-fuzion-carnauba-polymer-car-wax.html)

Misc:
-Flitz metal polish (http://www.autogeek.net/flmepopare5o.html), Wolfgang Finger Pockets (http://www.autogeek.net/wgpockets.html) for exhaust
-Meguiar's #205 (http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-finishing-polish.html) on wheels
-DP Gloss Tire Gel (http://www.autogeek.net/dp330.html) on tires
-Black nitrile gloves (http://www.autogeek.net/nitrile-gloves.html)
-Cobra Indigo Edgeless (http://www.autogeek.net/coinmipoclsc.html) Microfibers
-Cobra Deluxe Jr 600 (http://www.autogeek.net/cobra-deluxe-jr--microfiber-towel.html) Microfibers
-Autogeek Show Car Garage Apron (http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-detail-apron.html)


The car hadn't been washed since June according to him, and it really showed.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/920/IMG_7902.jpg

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Notice all the exhaust residue and grime all over the rear bumper...

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After washing and claying. Looks pretty good, right?

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/920/IMG_7909.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/920/IMG_7910.jpg

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Until I pulled out my LED flashlight. Oops!

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1 quick pass of Surbuf / 105

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/920/IMG_7920.jpg

Left side polished / right side unpolished

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/920/IMG_7923.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/920/IMG_7925.jpg


Great success!

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/920/IMG_7935.jpg


Some before/afters:

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/920/IMG_7952.jpg

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Put down the camera and get to work!

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Matt S.
08-30-2010, 01:13 PM
Fuzion drying

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/920/IMG_7965.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/920/IMG_7967.jpg


Applying some DP Gloss Tire Gel

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/920/IMG_7973.jpg


All finished! Looks kinda wet, huh?

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/920/IMG_7977.jpg

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The sun finally came out to play!

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/920/IMG_7998.jpg

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Thanks for looking! :)
BobbyG
08-30-2010, 01:21 PM
Hey Matt,

An first rate detailed report including photos that nicely show the before and after affects of a great detailing job.

Superb work my friend and a great step-by-step report! :props:

Tell me that's not your garage, I'm drooling on this end; room, lighting, tools, etc, etc, etc.
Matt S.
08-30-2010, 01:23 PM
Thanks Bob! That's our Show Car Garage here at the 'Geek :)
WRAPT C5Z06
08-30-2010, 01:24 PM
Bitchin' work, Matt! Looks GREAT! :dblthumb2:

Any particular reason you used tang instead of white with 205?
Matt S.
08-30-2010, 01:28 PM
Thanks Mark! Surbuf pads don't finish too nice in my experience. They cut harder and faster than any pads I've used, and with that, they just do not finish that well. For that reason, I chose to go with Tangerine Hydro-Techs for the final polishing step. On such hard paint, these pads left a perfect finish and had no problem removing any minor hazing left behind from the Surbufs.
WRAPT C5Z06
08-30-2010, 01:33 PM
Thanks Mark! Surbuf pads don't finish too nice in my experience. They cut harder and faster than any pads I've used, and with that, they just do not finish that well. For that reason, I chose to go with Tangerine Hydro-Techs for the final polishing step. On such hard paint, these pads left a perfect finish and had no problem removing any minor hazing left behind from the Surbufs.
Makes plenty of sense. :props: I agree, surbuf pads don't finish too well, but cut GREAT!
FinalTouchAuto
08-30-2010, 01:34 PM
Nice finish :D
Impressions
08-30-2010, 01:57 PM
great job matt!
ASPHALT ROCKET
08-30-2010, 03:10 PM
Looking good Matt.
Advanced Detailing
08-30-2010, 03:48 PM
Bitchin' car, awesome job Matt.
Bobby B.
08-30-2010, 04:06 PM
Great job Muscles!
RaskyR1
08-30-2010, 04:25 PM
Great work Matt! I've been very impressed with the Surbuf's myself and they are definitely a game changer with the DA's! :dblthumb2:
Mike Phillips
08-30-2010, 05:05 PM
Nice work Matt...

Not only did Matt restore a finish worthy of the Corvette name, he also taught his good friend how to,


Properly wash wheels and tires
Properly wash and dry a Corvette
How to Evaluate the condition of the paint
How to use detailing clay
How to do a Test Spot
How to use the Flex 3401
How to use a DA Polisher
How to create a deep, wet shine...

Fits this philosophy very nicely...

"Each one teach one"


And I really liked this picture... :D
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/920/IMG_79901.jpg



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fancyfootwork
08-30-2010, 06:11 PM
I think red is your color.