Black is Back. My 08 Z06 Detailed.

[Rez90]

I couldn't upload all the pics because imageshack wouldn't take a few that were too large. I'm not very computer savy so i'll just have to stick with these 5. As i mentioned in my other thread the paint isn't perfect but def much improved.

Polishing Process.
Flex 3401
M105 on Cyan HD pad
M205 on Burgundy HD pad
Sovereign

I spent about 4 hours on the car. Not to shabby for a newb.

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Cheers.

[Mike Phillips]

You did GREAT!

Very nice work... must kill your neighbors to see that bad boy outshine anything in their garage...


:dblthumb2:

[rwisejr]

Thats simply outstanding. You did very good job on it.

[EliteImageDetailing]

Very nice! She's beautiful to say the least.

[Mindflux]

Nice work. 4 hours on that hard clear would seem like you'd barely scratch the surface. (pun intended)

[ScottB]

b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l

[jpegs13]

If that isn't perfect I don't know what is. GREAT JOB!

[Rez90]

Thank you for all the kind words. They are greatly appreciated. Maybe i'm just too critical of myself...but there still are hairline scratches in the paint and a little marring. I am thinking i might strip it next weekend and try hitting it with 105 on a tangerine HD pad followed by SIP on a white LC pad finished off with either 205 again or Nano on burgundy.

I would love to see what it looks like 100% perfect.

But then again...maybe i'm being too critical...

I've never technically been taught hands on how to do this. and every time i see a video online it seems the paint comes out PERFECT.

I want that :-).

[2SLICK4U]

If that isn't perfect I don't know what is. GREAT JOB!

:iagree: very nice job

[Mindflux]

Just remember you can't polish forever there is only so much you can remove before the clear becomes too thin to polish safely. Glazing in the iterim is a great way to hide minor defects.

[Rez90]

Just remember you can't polish forever there is only so much you can remove before the clear becomes too thin to polish safely. Glazing in the iterim is a great way to hide minor defects.


Good call. I might hit it with some #7 next weekend if i don't have time to polish again. If that doesn't clean it up totally i'll look into getting some black hole.

Eventually i'm going to have to get a gauge to measure the clear.

Thanks.

[Mindflux]

Good call. I might hit it with some #7 next weekend if i don't have time to polish again. If that doesn't clean it up totally i'll look into getting some black hole.

Eventually i'm going to have to get a gauge to measure the clear.

Thanks.


Gauges that measure the separate layers are pricey suckers. :(

[Rez90]

Gauges that measure the separate layers are pricey suckers. :(

Thats what i hear....this was the first time i polished the car and i've had it 2 years. I figure if i can hold off another 2 i should be alright for a while. :xyxthumbs:

But i probably won't. lol

[rakkvet]

Sounds like you are a great candidate to attend the Mike Phillips 2 day detailing class.

[BobbyG]

For someone that's a newbee and not too computer savvy you've done a fabulous job at both!

The Vette simply looks great and the time spent was well worth it! :props: