it's time to detail the Z06

[J Z06]

my '04 torch red z hasn't received much attention since October of last year. just washings, mainly. there's a local show at Moroso tomorrow and i'll be stopping by to hang for a few with the car. not sure which steps i'll take. in '09 i used sip(orange) and nano(white) on the FLEX and it came out beautiful! last year i used nano on a white pad which worked well.

i will post some pics during the process and after it's done. :) stay tuned.

[zilla]

I drive by that place everyday on my way to work. I bet the turnout for that show be great!

[J Z06]

It should be good :) I'm dragging. ;) Inside is almost done. I love the interiors of the hardtop/Z06 C5. I'm not going to win as there will be 2000 mile waxers. Just detailing the car 'cause it needs it and going for a few hours. LOL, My Day won't improve with a top three finish at a show and a six inch trophy! I bought this car to D R I V E!

[WRAPT C5Z06]

:righton:

[J Z06]

Alrighty, on my way to hooking up the white pad and some nano on the FLEX as the optical clarity is still rather good on the finish. + you're supposed to take the least abrasive method to deepen the gloss. I MAY finish with PO85RD depending how energetic I feel. I'm pretty beat. This is the first time it's received any TLC since October '10. TONS of road tar. The clay bar took a bit off, but trusty old friend 3m general purpose adhesive remover showed it's strong qualities and left the finish spotless. Now to re-wash, dry and buff then finish off with Zaino. I'm going to be one sore dude tomorrow LOL! Here are a few photos during the process...be forewarned, it's filthy in the first few pics!:
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b237/JZ06/IMG_2420.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b237/JZ06/IMG_2421.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b237/JZ06/IMG_2422.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b237/JZ06/washedready4clay-buff.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b237/JZ06/cleanwheels.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b237/JZ06/Optics.jpg
Optics of the finish look pretty good to me under the halogens.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b237/JZ06/Claying-1.jpg
Off to wash and finish it up!!

[J Z06]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b237/JZ06/261913_10150239259333229_781418228_7476547_1499036 _n.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b237/JZ06/269758_10150239259053229_781418228_7476543_2231805 _n.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b237/JZ06/270608_10150239259308229_781418228_7476546_5022870 _n.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b237/JZ06/263453_10150239259218229_781418228_7476544_1203708 _n.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b237/JZ06/269038_10150239259238229_781418228_7476545_8147551 _n.jpg
Did not have much time to post "after" shots but there you go :)