Re: 2004 Corvette Z06 DETAIL (Black)
Jesse,
Try M09 with a finishing pad at slow speed (like 3). That should work to diminish the micro marring. You could also try M86 with a finish pad. Using a brinkman will really show how well you are fixing the micromarring.
When I first polished my vette, I used M83 and a polishing pad. It looked pretty good, but always had a slight bit of haze. I spoke with Kevin Brown and got the tips above and it really made a difference.
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Re: 2004 Corvette Z06 DETAIL (Black)
Thanks everyone for the kind comments. Although it was alot of work it was quite fun.
Thanks SSMUFF. I worked the paint the way I would on any other car. I may have been a little lighter on the wool pad pressure.Originally posted by SSMUFF View Post
Wow, thanks Kevin. I really wanted to clean the wheels out from the inside as well as the calipers. Just wanted to make the car look as new as possible. My brother has always wanted a Corvette and since it was new I wanted to give the brand new effect so he could enjoy it even more. I definitely have the detail bug. I started Saturday at about 10:00am and endde about 4:00p. Continued on Sunday at 7:30a and finished about 3:00. Totoal woek on the car was about 13hrs and 40min. Thanks again.Originally posted by Kevin Brown View PostGreat work.
I don't know what it is, but your 'effort & enjoyment' comes through obviously in the way you post...
I suppose the intention to remove wheels, the desire to finish out 100% rotary, your documentation of the detail through words and pics...
And the excitement causing you to forget some shots.
Was it an all-day deal?
You've got the detail-bug, no doubt. BRAVO!
Thanks Bob. Yeah Corvette paint is pretty hard. I think I could easily spend 20 hrs or so to try and make it as perfect as possible. M80 with the 8006 and G110 was micro marring the paint. I think some #9 on the W-8006 or W-9006 pad should make it look wetter. I'll have to experiment on that. Under the sun I could still see some very light holograms that I just wasn't happy with. I'll go over it again soon. I might be taking it to the open garage on Thursday.Originally posted by RDVT4ME View Post
Thanks J. A. Michaels. He was thrilled when he first saw it. He said it was like new and was extremely happy not only with the paint but the engine as well.Originally posted by J. A. Michaels View Post
Thanks, I used leather Cleaner and Conditioner from teh detailer line D-18001Originally posted by kty10 View PostLeave a comment:
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Re: 2004 Corvette Z06 DETAIL (Black)
on the vette. Looks fantastic on the afters.
and your sidekick - cute.
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Unbelievable! When I looked at the last pic, the word that came to mind was "delicious".Leave a comment:
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Great work, the Vette looks awesomeLeave a comment:
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Nice work as usual Jesse...
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Jesse, the vette looks outstanding. You made it look better then new. Nice and reflective. Way to go. The interior looks great. Bet your brother was thrilled.Leave a comment:
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Nice job Jesse!
Corvette paint can certainly be a challenge....very hard but scratches easily. Getting the final perfect shine is not so easy. Even M80 with a buffing pad will leave a slight haze under the Brinkman. Looks like you did a great job.
Love to see another Corvette restored to a great shine!Leave a comment:
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Awesome work!
Looks like she spent some time on a dirt road...Leave a comment:
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Great job!
What did you use to clean and condition the leather?Leave a comment:
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