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Old 03-12-2006, 07:10 PM   #1
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...a black Corvette just before sunset...

The way the sky reflects on black right before the sun goes down is breathtaking if you ask me. Other colors may look sexy as hell during the afternoon (when black doesn't look as good because every tiny swirl shows up), but in the evening, black rules the land!

And this is thanks to the Menzerna IP and FP as well as a few coats of Z2 and Z5 and plenty of Z6 and Z8 after a wash.

Also, I've been using the Microfiber towels as well as the Guzzler drying towel from Autogeek.net and they are great...makes drying SO much easier and you don't have to drag the thing against the whole surface if you just blot it. And the towels seem to be working out great for Zaino.


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Old 03-12-2006, 07:26 PM   #2
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I have to agree, there is nothing like a black corvette, especially at sunset. A good coat of Zaino does not hurt either.
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Old 03-12-2006, 08:30 PM   #3
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A beautiful ride .... you keep 'er looking clean and crisp.
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Old 03-13-2006, 12:24 AM   #4
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It looks great!!!
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Old 03-13-2006, 08:22 AM   #5
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Old 03-13-2006, 08:28 AM   #6
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...a black Corvette just before sunset...



WOW!.... Looks like melted Licorice.

Keep up the good work..
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Old 03-13-2006, 10:09 AM   #7
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I'm using the same combination on my vehicles and it works great. I finished them with Zaino and use the Guzzler drying towels I bought from Autogeek as well.

I found the blotting method works great. On my bike, I just drape the towel over the gas tank and push lightly on it and it soaks up the water.
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Old 03-15-2006, 10:33 AM   #8
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Black look great when clean for sure, your car look great for sure.
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Old 03-15-2006, 09:46 PM   #9
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Sweet car. I especially think silver cars look awesome at sunset. It's one of the few times you can actually see reflections and depth.
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Old 03-15-2006, 11:08 PM   #10
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Your car looks wonderful.
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Old 03-16-2006, 12:42 AM   #11
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Thanks for the feedback...I've really been careful about what touches my car...and I've learned to live with the dust rather than wiping it off as much to minimize the swirls and such.

I think it's a "5 Footer" car. Meaning anything outside of 5 feet from the surface, and it looks perfect...inside 5 feet and the dreaded swirls show up more.

Either way...I love this car and I enjoy keeping it looking sharp. I just try not to dwell in the inevitable swirls that show up on it.

Anyways, thanks again, I appreciate the feedback.
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