Before I say yes to full detail on this '93 Corvette........ cupla ?'s

**Avgguy** · 06-20-2018, 01:01 PM

My business is growing fairly quickly and I'm getting vehicles lined up. I take things one car at a time. Was asked if I could detail this car. I spoke to owner and told him what I can and can't do. Paint swirled out but doesn't look too bad. He has owned the car for a long time and has had no paint repairs. I'm apprehensive about compounding, since I don't have a PTG yet.

Agreed to do:

test spot
wash wheels/tires (Meguiars Non-acid cleaner on wheels)
wash car
clay mitt or sponge
Plan for now is M101 foam compound/M205 polish/WDGPS/P21 Carnauba
Clean interior windows

1) As far as the process above, I'm open to any feedback.

I'm not sure if a 1993 Vette has single stage paint or not. I know how to check but don't have the car right now.

I will read up on paint correction for single stage paint, if needed. I worked on a few vehicles awhile back that were single stage but I don't remember the details (pun intended).

2) Any warnings, words of advice on paint/leather seats/anything else specifically for a C4 Corvette ?

3) I do have a question about the best way to clean/dress the black luggage rack. Suggestions ?

Thank you in advance and for previous assistance.

Craig

**Bill D** · 06-20-2018, 01:37 PM

If it's anything like my dad's '89, it should have a clear coat and the clear is reasonably hard.

**JDGolden** · 06-20-2018, 01:47 PM

Don't get the optispark wet under the hood.

**Avgguy** · 06-20-2018, 02:04 PM

Originally Posted by JDGolden

Don't get the optispark wet under the hood.

I did hear about that awhile back. I was only going to look under hood and clean as needed, spraying and wiping without using hose, if I even did that.

**acuRAS82** · 06-20-2018, 02:11 PM

For the black luggage rack you can get some McKee’s Trim restorer or similar.

**Avgguy** · 06-20-2018, 02:14 PM

So it was definitely base/clear from the factory.

**Avgguy** · 06-20-2018, 07:58 PM

I'll do a test spot, starting with least aggressive combo., but if this paint is as hard as I'm hearing it is..... I'm hoping that a LC Yellow flat pad with M101 and 6-7 passes will remove a decent amount of swirls. Using a GG6. That's the strongest pad/compound I have. No MF's.. I don't use them.... well, I HAVEN'T used them.

**acuRAS82** · 06-20-2018, 08:08 PM

Good plan for now.

**Eldorado2k** · 06-21-2018, 01:18 AM

Let us know how it goes..

**Eric@CherryOnTop** · 06-21-2018, 06:59 AM

Originally Posted by Avgguy

I'll do a test spot, starting with least aggressive combo., but if this paint is as hard as I'm hearing it is..... I'm hoping that a LC Yellow flat pad with M101 and 6-7 passes will remove a decent amount of swirls. Using a GG6. That's the strongest pad/compound I have. No MF's.. I don't use them.... well, I HAVEN'T used them.

This would be how I would approach this car too. I would imagine it would have hard paint and I have used m101 with great success on hard GM paint. I would use something more "robust" than a GG6 though, a Flex 3401 would be a better choice if you have one available.

Also note, a paint thickness gauge would not help you with this car, it's made of fiberglass.

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