4.5 Hour Detail = New Pictures
11-06-2011, 05:12 PM
#1
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4.5 Hour Detail = New Pictures
I spent 4.5 hours on my paint alone using the Adam's Polishes system yesterday and I am extremely pleased with the results. I bought my Z with 97k miles on it and the paint looked fairly tired. I had given some thought to having the car repainted, but I'm pretty happy with the exterior now so the effort was worth it. I started with the green pad, then used the orange pad, and finally the white pad with the color coded swirl removers/polishes for each. I didn't complete the final step with the super sealant as I wanted to make sure I was happy with the car out in the sun first. Anyway, it was a good use of an afternoon with my Porter Cable and I'm happy with the car. After that, I'll move on to the interior to get it up to par 
Here are the pictures. Not bad for a 10 year old car with 101k miles. It's not perfect, but very presentable now.
Here are the pictures. Not bad for a 10 year old car with 101k miles. It's not perfect, but very presentable now.
11-06-2011, 05:28 PM
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Looks great! Love those wheels!
4.5 hours on a black Corvette is actually pretty good!
4.5 hours on a black Corvette is actually pretty good!
11-06-2011, 05:33 PM
#5
Race Director
Pics look dang good. Nice work. I hope I my wifes black H3 turns out as nice when I get after it over the Thanksgiving week.
Keep up the good work and keep the pics coming. Looking forward to your interior shots.
Keep up the good work and keep the pics coming. Looking forward to your interior shots.
. What are you using for equipment?
11-06-2011, 05:53 PM
#8
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?
Thanks
Dave P.
I too, like your wheels. What size and kind are they? Price?Thanks
Dave P.
11-06-2011, 05:56 PM
#10
Le Mans Master
11-06-2011, 06:28 PM
#14
Le Mans Master
Fabulous result!! Very well done.
Remember, maintaining a black finish -- especially on a Corvette -- is not a hobby, it's a career.
Remember, maintaining a black finish -- especially on a Corvette -- is not a hobby, it's a career.
11-06-2011, 07:26 PM
#20
Melting Slicks
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
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