Notices
C4 General Discussion General C4 Corvette Discussion not covered in Tech

Need Advice: Car just painted, which products to use to keep it nice

Old 04-25-2010, 08:08 PM
  #1  
uptown193
Drifting
Thread Starter
 
uptown193's Avatar
 
Member Since: Apr 2008
Location: New York New York
Posts: 1,815
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 10 Posts

Default Need Advice: Car just painted, which products to use to keep it nice

I just got my car back yesterday and now I am not sure which clothes, waxes or detailers to use to keep it nice. Any advice.








Last edited by uptown193; 04-25-2010 at 08:30 PM.
Old 04-25-2010, 08:54 PM
  #2  
Jamie Lennartson
Drifting
 
Jamie Lennartson's Avatar
 
Member Since: Sep 2009
Location: Roanoke Va
Posts: 1,775
Received 63 Likes on 44 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by uptown193
I just got my car back yesterday and now I am not sure which clothes, waxes or detailers to use to keep it nice. Any advice.







Check my post here!

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...-question.html

My paint is 10 years old looks like it was done yesterday!
Old 04-25-2010, 08:55 PM
  #3  
ch@0s
Le Mans Master
 
ch@0s's Avatar
 
Member Since: Oct 2008
Location: Houston Texas
Posts: 9,758
Received 38 Likes on 32 Posts

Default

don't use anything for a few months it needs to cure..
Old 04-25-2010, 09:10 PM
  #4  
kenv
Le Mans Master
 
kenv's Avatar
 
Member Since: Feb 1999
Location: levittown pa. usa Even a bad day with my `Vette, is better than a good day at work
Posts: 6,470
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
St. Jude Donor '10

Default

Originally Posted by ch@0s
don't use anything for a few months it needs to cure..
Thats what the painter who did mine told me also
Old 04-25-2010, 09:37 PM
  #5  
uptown193
Drifting
Thread Starter
 
uptown193's Avatar
 
Member Since: Apr 2008
Location: New York New York
Posts: 1,815
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 10 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by ch@0s
don't use anything for a few months it needs to cure..
Wow for a few months. So you saying just wash it and thats it?
Old 04-25-2010, 09:38 PM
  #6  
uptown193
Drifting
Thread Starter
 
uptown193's Avatar
 
Member Since: Apr 2008
Location: New York New York
Posts: 1,815
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 10 Posts

Default

Does anyone recommend a car cover?
Old 04-25-2010, 09:38 PM
  #7  
ch@0s
Le Mans Master
 
ch@0s's Avatar
 
Member Since: Oct 2008
Location: Houston Texas
Posts: 9,758
Received 38 Likes on 32 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by uptown193
Wow for a few months. So you saying just wash it and thats it?
yup
Old 04-25-2010, 09:47 PM
  #8  
NMsharkracer
Drifting
 
NMsharkracer's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jun 2007
Location: Formerly from the Great White North but now residing in the Desert Southwest NM (The Land of Dis-Enchantment?)
Posts: 1,478
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by ch@0s
don't use anything for a few months it needs to cure..
totally
Just wash it and drive it for the next couple of months
Old 04-25-2010, 10:04 PM
  #9  
uptown193
Drifting
Thread Starter
 
uptown193's Avatar
 
Member Since: Apr 2008
Location: New York New York
Posts: 1,815
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 10 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by NMsharkracer
totally
Just wash it and drive it for the next couple of months
Ok. Wow. There is no wax on it, just a glazing. Is that ok?
Old 04-25-2010, 10:05 PM
  #10  
tblt44
Drifting
 
tblt44's Avatar
 
Member Since: Aug 2009
Location: Tampa Fl
Posts: 1,615
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Looks to have a lot of matalic in it,looks good.
What did that cost you if you don't mind me asking
Old 04-25-2010, 10:06 PM
  #11  
cv67
Team Owner
 
cv67's Avatar
 
Member Since: Oct 2004
Location: altered state
Posts: 81,242
Received 3,043 Likes on 2,602 Posts
St. Jude Donor '05

Default

Originally Posted by ch@0s
don't use anything for a few months it needs to cure..
Old 04-25-2010, 10:06 PM
  #12  
ch@0s
Le Mans Master
 
ch@0s's Avatar
 
Member Since: Oct 2008
Location: Houston Texas
Posts: 9,758
Received 38 Likes on 32 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by uptown193
Ok. Wow. There is no wax on it, just a glazing. Is that ok?
glaze is ok you want it to breathe so it will cure
Old 04-25-2010, 10:18 PM
  #13  
Riks40th
Drifting
 
Riks40th's Avatar
 
Member Since: Apr 2005
Location: St. Louis, Mo......... 1993 Torch Red w/White Interior...2006-07 Bloomington Gold 2005-ZR1/C4 Gathering, 2001-2012 Funfest
Posts: 1,848
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 2 Posts
Default Need Advice: Car just painted, which products to use to keep it nice

1. Use Microfiber towels.
2. Get a California duster.
3. Get a Car Cover.
4. Meguiars Quik Detailer for Between washes.
5. Use a good wax on a regular basis.
**If you don't mind spending $100.00, try using Pinnacle Souveran, it makes a dark colored car have a really deep, mirror finish....


Rik

Last edited by Riks40th; 04-25-2010 at 10:22 PM.
Old 04-25-2010, 10:36 PM
  #14  
uptown193
Drifting
Thread Starter
 
uptown193's Avatar
 
Member Since: Apr 2008
Location: New York New York
Posts: 1,815
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 10 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by tblt44
Looks to have a lot of matalic in it,looks good.
What did that cost you if you don't mind me asking
Actually there is no metallic in it at all its just black paint with black primer and buffed very well.

It cost me $5K but that includes new rear bumper and many other extras. Check out my thread called my partial restoration. He said it would have cost me more if he did estimates better a year ago.
Old 04-25-2010, 10:38 PM
  #15  
uptown193
Drifting
Thread Starter
 
uptown193's Avatar
 
Member Since: Apr 2008
Location: New York New York
Posts: 1,815
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 10 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by ch@0s
glaze is ok you want it to breathe so it will cure
Oh ok, so dont bother putting a car cover on it?
Old 04-25-2010, 10:43 PM
  #16  
uptown193
Drifting
Thread Starter
 
uptown193's Avatar
 
Member Since: Apr 2008
Location: New York New York
Posts: 1,815
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 10 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by Riks40th
**If you don't mind spending $100.00, try using Pinnacle Souveran, it makes a dark colored car have a really deep, mirror finish....


Rik
You mean like this?



Thanks for the advice. So i can use the detailer with just the glazing on it and no wax?
Old 04-25-2010, 10:50 PM
  #17  
xlr8nflorida
Race Director
 
xlr8nflorida's Avatar
 
Member Since: May 2002
Posts: 10,306
Received 12 Likes on 9 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by uptown193
You mean like this?



Thanks for the advice. So i can use the detailer with just the glazing on it and no wax?
Zainobros.com or Pinnacle Sov.

Get notified of new replies

To Need Advice: Car just painted, which products to use to keep it nice

Old 04-25-2010, 10:51 PM
  #18  
cv67
Team Owner
 
cv67's Avatar
 
Member Since: Oct 2004
Location: altered state
Posts: 81,242
Received 3,043 Likes on 2,602 Posts
St. Jude Donor '05

Default

You can use a cover they breathe just fine, most of them.
Old 04-25-2010, 10:59 PM
  #19  
uptown193
Drifting
Thread Starter
 
uptown193's Avatar
 
Member Since: Apr 2008
Location: New York New York
Posts: 1,815
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 10 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by cuisinartvette
You can use a cover they breathe just fine, most of them.
Yea I just saw one from Covercraft for $295. It is a form fitted car cover that has a fleece like inner layer.

Damnnnnnnn $95 for some wax. What is in it?
Old 04-25-2010, 11:16 PM
  #20  
Riks40th
Drifting
 
Riks40th's Avatar
 
Member Since: Apr 2005
Location: St. Louis, Mo......... 1993 Torch Red w/White Interior...2006-07 Bloomington Gold 2005-ZR1/C4 Gathering, 2001-2012 Funfest
Posts: 1,848
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by uptown193
Damnnnnnnn $95 for some wax. What is in it?
Check this website....http://www.autogeek.net/pinsouvwax.html

I know, little pricey, and definitely not needed.
But, if you are particular, you will love it.
I tried about everything and didn't think I could find any thing better until I ran across this stuff.
Worth every penny.


Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Quick Reply: Need Advice: Car just painted, which products to use to keep it nice



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:38 AM.