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Old 11-06-2011, 09:59 PM
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Man that is one sweet ride....love those rims and it looks like it just came out of a time warp.....is this a kit and did you do it by hand or with a power polisher...thx

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Old 11-06-2011, 10:02 PM
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That my friend was 4.5 hrs well spent...looks fantastic & rewarding for you!
Old 11-06-2011, 10:07 PM
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Very nice looking car and your paint is looking awesome, I also use adams polishes, very happy with them too.
Old 11-06-2011, 10:09 PM
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Looks like you woke up the paint. Looks good.
Old 11-06-2011, 10:19 PM
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You did an excellent job!...it looks fantastic...
Old 11-06-2011, 11:12 PM
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Thanks for the comments everyone, I really appreciate them!

Originally Posted by n8dogg
Nice looking car! Pictures are even better . What are you using for equipment?
Appreciate it! I used a Canon 5Dmk2 with 24mm and 135mm lenses for the photos.

Originally Posted by z76232
Just saved yourself the cost of a paint job, looks great. You are welcome to come do mine anytime I too, like your wheels. What size and kind are they? Price?
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They are TSW Interlagos, 18x9 front, 19x10.5 rear with Hankook Ventus tires. I got them from Doc Z on the forum. Shoot him a PM and he can get you current pricing.

Originally Posted by blackula 99
Beautiful car! One fine point to make though...consider straightening your ti's tips....I did mine, very easy, take you 20 minutes
I need to do that, they've been bugging me for awhile. Now that someone else has mentioned it, I don't have a choice but to fix them!

Originally Posted by CeeRow
how are the swirls?
Well I used severe swirl remover (green) and then swirl and haze remover (orange) so the paint is looking pretty good.

Originally Posted by Robert 2000
Looks Very Good

What size are your wheels??

I am considering a set of the same wheels in black for my ride when the time for new tires comes around they look awesome

Rob
18x9, 19x10.5 265/35/18 fronts with 305/30/19 rears.

Originally Posted by Vetteriffic
Man that is one sweet ride....love those rims and it looks like it just came out of a time warp.....is this a kit and did you do it by hand or with a power polisher...thx
It's done with a Porter Cable and I got the polisher along with all the pads and what not directly from Adam's. I spoke to Dylan there and he's done a good job of helping me with questions and tips on techniques to use. It's also worth mentioning that the first thing I did to the car was to clay bar it.
Old 11-06-2011, 11:18 PM
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Damn!






Nice wheels!



Old 11-06-2011, 11:22 PM
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Love the wheels! What kind are they and where did you get them from?
Old 11-06-2011, 11:57 PM
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This man knows how to take a picture. VERY nice, sir
Old 11-07-2011, 12:10 AM
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Great job nice looking Z!!
Old 11-07-2011, 10:18 AM
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Old 11-07-2011, 12:55 PM
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You make us all proud! Great job.
Old 11-07-2011, 01:36 PM
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Old 11-07-2011, 02:07 PM
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Nice job, black is a tough color. I also use the Adam's polishes, good stuff and a nice company.

May I also suggest replacing the lower front corner air dams, looks like they've seen some years and are drooping. I also use armor all or the Adams undercarraige spray to shine them up and with the black paint they will blend in nicely and really help freshen up the front end. After so many miles they do get beaten up. These are relatively cheap but make a huge difference when they are new.
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Do you have the part numbers for the lower pieces? They are indeed drooping a bit and drag daily when I leave in the morning.
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Do you have the part numbers for the lower pieces? They are indeed drooping a bit and drag daily when I leave in the morning.
Sorry I don't but anyone of the venders on here can get them. I know mid america sells them. I believe you can get them individually or all three pieces (left, right, and center section). Most just do the corners since they are the most visable.

Try this link:

http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette-2-0-594.html
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Originally Posted by peter pan
Looks really good and your efforts have worked


Thanks,Matt

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Old 11-07-2011, 07:09 PM
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Awesome looking! Great job.
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I like the sticker. Car looks great.
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Good job! Those wheels look awesome!


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