2005 LeMans Blue Vette

[MSC6]

I did this car over the summer. I'm no pro and just really enjoy detailing. After buying my black Vette I had to learn how to correct the swirls and small defects because they drove me CRAZY. I learned a lot from this forum and watching the videos. I bought a PC7424 and some Menzerna and learned by doing on my Vette. Well I got to the point where I could make that car look like black glass and after seeing it a friend/co-worker asked me to do his. Here are a few pics. Sorry the only 50/50 shot I have is of the hood and it wasn't taped for the 50/50 so the line isn't real clear. Hope you enjoy. The interior was in good shape so just got a quick wipe and vacuum (sorry no pics)

Main products used:

PC7424
Menzerna SIP
Menzerna Nano
LC CCS orange/white/red pads
Wolfgang clay & lube
Mother's back to black
Adam's VRT
Wolfgang DGPS 3.0

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc297/BKVETTE/2005%20LeMans%20Blue%20Vette/DSCN0582.jpg
Washed and ready
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc297/BKVETTE/2005%20LeMans%20Blue%20Vette/DSCN0590.jpg
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The rear of C6's get really dirty and collect a lot of contaminants
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Holy Swirls !!
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc297/BKVETTE/2005%20LeMans%20Blue%20Vette/DSCN0609.jpg
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc297/BKVETTE/2005%20LeMans%20Blue%20Vette/DSCN0610.jpg
That's better..
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc297/BKVETTE/2005%20LeMans%20Blue%20Vette/DSCN0612.jpg
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Left side all clear. A little more work on the right..
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Again with the swirls..
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Driver's door
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc297/BKVETTE/2005%20LeMans%20Blue%20Vette/DSCN0633.jpg
Sorry, no before shots but he had a small uh.. run in with a construction barrel here. Can't tell now !
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc297/BKVETTE/2005%20LeMans%20Blue%20Vette/DSCN0635.jpg
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Had to get a few quick sun pics to check my work
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Again, where the construction barrel hit. It wasn't bad, a little paint transfer and some minor scratches. All clear now.
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc297/BKVETTE/2005%20LeMans%20Blue%20Vette/DSCN0643.jpg
Tips cleaned up.
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc297/BKVETTE/2005%20LeMans%20Blue%20Vette/DSCN0646.jpg
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Yeah that's a Harley...

The finish shots aren't that great because the sun wasn't out. Anyway, I was pleased with the finished results. There were a few spots with some RIDS but I got the car about 80% cleaned up.

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc297/BKVETTE/2005%20LeMans%20Blue%20Vette/DSCN0650.jpg
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[MSC6]

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Thanks for looking..

[Harleyguy]

Looks great Vettes have one of the hardest clear coats I've ever worked with .

[MSC6]

Yea they take some time to work on. Menzerna works great on the harder clears.

[MSC6]

Here are a few of my Vettes rear..

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc297/BKVETTE/Wolfgang/DSCN0402.jpg
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And hood (please excuse the dust..this was right after a polish)
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc297/BKVETTE/springpolish008.jpg

[MSC6]

And after a polish..WGDGPS topped with Souveran !!

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc297/BKVETTE/DSCN0327.jpg

[Spiney]

Looks fantastic. Newbie question what are Rids? Thanks, Spiney

There needs to be a page that explains all of the abbreviations for us new guys and gals. We feel like we don't know the secret handshake. Perhaps someone could do that and make it a sticky. It would be greatly appreciated.

[c5z06camaro]

RIDS: http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/hot-topics-frequently-asked-questions/24045-rids-definition-rids-story-behind-term.html

[DieselMDX]

man i love that blue!

[Fast Eddie]

Really nice work on that beat up vette.

[TS656577]

Wow nice job. That thing really needed some help. Sheesh. I'm sure your friend was ecstatic though!

[FUNX650]

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc297/BKVETTE/2005%20LeMans%20Blue%20Vette/DSCN0605.jpg
Holy Swirls !!
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc297/BKVETTE/2005%20LeMans%20Blue%20Vette/DSCN0609.jpg
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc297/BKVETTE/2005%20LeMans%20Blue%20Vette/DSCN0610.jpg
That's better..
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc297/BKVETTE/2005%20LeMans%20Blue%20Vette/DSCN0659.jpg

Nice work!!!

I realize that Corvette CC are sometimes known to be "stubborn", but pray tell:
What part of this Corvette detail process required the use of a :o dead-blow hammer!! :o

J/K...Finished product looks fantastic!


:)

Bob

[SkateForGirl]

That Corvette came out really really good. I love that Hood shot :xyxthumbs:

[MSC6]

Thanks for the compliments..:xyxthumbs:

Just to be clear posts #5 & #6 are of my car. Different Vette, different color. Just threw them in to show off.. :D Mine was cared for from day one however, I drove it in every kind of weather but snow. I put 36,000 miles on in 3 years..

[MSC6]

Nice work!!!

I realize that Corvette CC are sometimes known to be "stubborn", but pray tell:
What part of this Corvette detail process required the use of a :o dead-blow hammer!! :o

J/K...Finished product looks fantastic!


:)

Bob


haha just about every part of this one ! It took me two days to complete. I was really amazed when I put the halogens on it to see how bad it was swirled.