Corvette washing basics
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Corvette washing basics
Hi Guys - I am looking for a little help here. I recently purchased a 2010 Black Convertible. It is my first Vette in 20 years, which I can finally afford again since the kids are grown up now.
I want to get started on the right track with washing it properly.
I washed it once already, water spots were bad and I tried to clean them up with some Lucas Slick Mist - not sure if that is right or wrong.
Could you guys help me out with which products to use for washing, drying, etc? Just the basics to help me get started. Any tips on what to do with the top would be greatly appreciated as well.
Thanks in advance.
I want to get started on the right track with washing it properly.
I washed it once already, water spots were bad and I tried to clean them up with some Lucas Slick Mist - not sure if that is right or wrong.
Could you guys help me out with which products to use for washing, drying, etc? Just the basics to help me get started. Any tips on what to do with the top would be greatly appreciated as well.
Thanks in advance.
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Former Vendor
Hi Guys - I am looking for a little help here. I recently purchased a 2010 Black Convertible. It is my first Vette in 20 years, which I can finally afford again since the kids are grown up now.
I want to get started on the right track with washing it properly.
I washed it once already, water spots were bad and I tried to clean them up with some Lucas Slick Mist - not sure if that is right or wrong.
Could you guys help me out with which products to use for washing, drying, etc? Just the basics to help me get started. Any tips on what to do with the top would be greatly appreciated as well.
Thanks in advance.
I want to get started on the right track with washing it properly.
I washed it once already, water spots were bad and I tried to clean them up with some Lucas Slick Mist - not sure if that is right or wrong.
Could you guys help me out with which products to use for washing, drying, etc? Just the basics to help me get started. Any tips on what to do with the top would be greatly appreciated as well.
Thanks in advance.
#4
Safety Car
Black?! oooh, haha- yeah...don't screw that up by bringing it to the high volume car wash on the corner.
look up "two bucket wash" on you tube and maybe consider learning how to use a dual action (DA) orbital polisher that uses foam polishing pads to buff out the inevitable swirl marks that come with dark colors.
look up "two bucket wash" on you tube and maybe consider learning how to use a dual action (DA) orbital polisher that uses foam polishing pads to buff out the inevitable swirl marks that come with dark colors.
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My List of Car Detailing Products for this summer.
Clay bar for wheel: Mothers 07240 California Gold Clay Bar System
Clay bar for paint : Pinnacle ultra poly clay
Clay lubricants: Chemical Guys clay luber
Exhaust pipe: Blue Magic Metal Polish Cream
Exterior Plastic: Chemical Guys TVD 107 VRP 2 dressing
Interior / dash: Einszett Cockpit Premium
Leather: Meguiar's Gold Class Leather Conditioner
Mag cleaner: Iron X
Mag: Chemical Guys WAC 303 Wheel Guard WheelWax & Rim Cleaner
Shampoo : Pinnacle Bodywork Shampoo
Pre-Wax: Pinnacle Paintwork Cleansing Lotion
Wax: Pinnacle Souveran Paste
Detail Spray: Pinnacle Crystal Mist Carnauba Detail Spray
Engine Cleaning: Simple Green
Engine detailing: Cheminal Guys Black on Black Instant Shine
Engine detailing: Chemical Guys V.R.P. Super Shine Dressing
Carpet: Scotchgard Upholstery Protector
Glass cleaner: Invisible Glass Spray
Glass exteriors: Invisible Glass Spray with water repellent
Clay bar for wheel: Mothers 07240 California Gold Clay Bar System
Clay bar for paint : Pinnacle ultra poly clay
Clay lubricants: Chemical Guys clay luber
Exhaust pipe: Blue Magic Metal Polish Cream
Exterior Plastic: Chemical Guys TVD 107 VRP 2 dressing
Interior / dash: Einszett Cockpit Premium
Leather: Meguiar's Gold Class Leather Conditioner
Mag cleaner: Iron X
Mag: Chemical Guys WAC 303 Wheel Guard WheelWax & Rim Cleaner
Shampoo : Pinnacle Bodywork Shampoo
Pre-Wax: Pinnacle Paintwork Cleansing Lotion
Wax: Pinnacle Souveran Paste
Detail Spray: Pinnacle Crystal Mist Carnauba Detail Spray
Engine Cleaning: Simple Green
Engine detailing: Cheminal Guys Black on Black Instant Shine
Engine detailing: Chemical Guys V.R.P. Super Shine Dressing
Carpet: Scotchgard Upholstery Protector
Glass cleaner: Invisible Glass Spray
Glass exteriors: Invisible Glass Spray with water repellent
#8
My List of Car Detailing Products for this summer.
Clay bar for wheel: Mothers 07240 California Gold Clay Bar System
Clay bar for paint : Pinnacle ultra poly clay
Clay lubricants: Chemical Guys clay luber
Exhaust pipe: Blue Magic Metal Polish Cream
Exterior Plastic: Chemical Guys TVD 107 VRP 2 dressing
Interior / dash: Einszett Cockpit Premium
Leather: Meguiar's Gold Class Leather Conditioner
Mag cleaner: Iron X
Mag: Chemical Guys WAC 303 Wheel Guard WheelWax & Rim Cleaner
Shampoo : Pinnacle Bodywork Shampoo
Pre-Wax: Pinnacle Paintwork Cleansing Lotion
Wax: Pinnacle Souveran Paste
Detail Spray: Pinnacle Crystal Mist Carnauba Detail Spray
Engine Cleaning: Simple Green
Engine detailing: Cheminal Guys Black on Black Instant Shine
Engine detailing: Chemical Guys V.R.P. Super Shine Dressing
Carpet: Scotchgard Upholstery Protector
Glass cleaner: Invisible Glass Spray
Glass exteriors: Invisible Glass Spray with water repellent
Clay bar for wheel: Mothers 07240 California Gold Clay Bar System
Clay bar for paint : Pinnacle ultra poly clay
Clay lubricants: Chemical Guys clay luber
Exhaust pipe: Blue Magic Metal Polish Cream
Exterior Plastic: Chemical Guys TVD 107 VRP 2 dressing
Interior / dash: Einszett Cockpit Premium
Leather: Meguiar's Gold Class Leather Conditioner
Mag cleaner: Iron X
Mag: Chemical Guys WAC 303 Wheel Guard WheelWax & Rim Cleaner
Shampoo : Pinnacle Bodywork Shampoo
Pre-Wax: Pinnacle Paintwork Cleansing Lotion
Wax: Pinnacle Souveran Paste
Detail Spray: Pinnacle Crystal Mist Carnauba Detail Spray
Engine Cleaning: Simple Green
Engine detailing: Cheminal Guys Black on Black Instant Shine
Engine detailing: Chemical Guys V.R.P. Super Shine Dressing
Carpet: Scotchgard Upholstery Protector
Glass cleaner: Invisible Glass Spray
Glass exteriors: Invisible Glass Spray with water repellent
Forget simple green. It can pit/stain aluminum.
Get a different apc
#9
Drifting
BLACK!!!!! What touchsport said.
I have had two black SUVs and love the color, but if you are like a lot of vette owners you can't stand a dirty car, swirlmarks, etc. and will spend a lot of time on it. Mine is red and I still spend a lot of time cleaning it.
That being said, welcome and enjoy your beautiful car. Nothing looks better than a freshly waxed black car.
#10
Former Vendor
I have found that with coatings (versus wax or sealant) a black vehicle can stay detailed a bit longer and cleanup easier. Perhaps its time to consider moving to a product like Opti-gloss or Gtechnic.
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Hi Guys - I am looking for a little help here. I recently purchased a 2010 Black Convertible. It is my first Vette in 20 years, which I can finally afford again since the kids are grown up now.
I want to get started on the right track with washing it properly.
I washed it once already, water spots were bad and I tried to clean them up with some Lucas Slick Mist - not sure if that is right or wrong.
Could you guys help me out with which products to use for washing, drying, etc? Just the basics to help me get started. Any tips on what to do with the top would be greatly appreciated as well.
Thanks in advance.
I want to get started on the right track with washing it properly.
I washed it once already, water spots were bad and I tried to clean them up with some Lucas Slick Mist - not sure if that is right or wrong.
Could you guys help me out with which products to use for washing, drying, etc? Just the basics to help me get started. Any tips on what to do with the top would be greatly appreciated as well.
Thanks in advance.
Watch this video on the first post and see if this helps.
Clay bar it also.