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Old 02-12-2016, 02:54 PM
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Just tried out clay baring her while she awaits good weather . Come out good.



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Just tried out clay baring her while she awaits good weather . Come out good.
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Looks good! Have you ever considered finding the same shade of paint as the wheels and painting the front screens? I think they would look great color matched!
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NICE !!!!!!! now get to work on that truck and motor home
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Best way to start the year of enjoying your ride.
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Clay bars sure make the paint feel nice and smooth. Then a coat of wax really looks good.
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I thought it was a gimmick a few years back, but it does work well. I like to wash again after using a clay bar. Helps remove any lubricant residue.
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I clay bar'ed my silver C5 doesn't shine like that!!!
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You need polish and wax after for a shine like that.

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Originally Posted by williame3590
You need polish and wax after for a shine like that.

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I did Silver just cannot get that deep shine
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NICE !!!!!!! now get to work on that truck and motor home
the truck is my brother in laws.he can do his own. Lol . It's his building. No idea who's rv. But I'd do the super sexy 69 ss/rs 396 that's under the cover next to my C5.
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Originally Posted by 50 ANV C5
the truck is my brother in laws.he can do his own. Lol . It's his building. No idea who's rv. But I'd do the super sexy 69 ss/rs 396 that's under the cover next to my C5.
The one you're using as a table...lol .

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Originally Posted by CorvetteKid82
Looks good! Have you ever considered finding the same shade of paint as the wheels and painting the front screens? I think they would look great color matched!
I've been looking for yrs for a color match and I've had no success, i like ur idea tho , never crossed my mind , thx
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Originally Posted by sgmz06
The one you're using as a table...lol .
oh **** i didn't even realize that id done that , oops , damn ,
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Originally Posted by Clancy209
I clay bar'ed my silver C5 doesn't shine like that!!!
And it never will!! Silver may be the classiest color, but it eats shine and reflectivity like a fat kid eats chocolate at Wonka's factory!!

Ask me how I know!!!!!!!

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Originally Posted by williame3590
You need polish and wax after for a shine like that.

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A good polish and wax will really make it pop. But good job!
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Yes the darker the silver the better but if you keep at it it will shine like other colours.
I have a silver Dodge 2500 and I can get it to really shine but a lot more work than a darker colour.

You know your a red neck when your favorite colour is SHINY!

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Next time, save yourself some money, and use plumbers putty available at all hdwe stores.
Works every bit as good as a claybar, and cost only $2.49
Did my vette last year,and the finish is still smooth, and the shine is incredible.


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Nice looking car and finish. FYI I bought a Nano Skin claying mitt from Amazon. It is easier to use and covers a much bigger area with less work. Result was very good and worked great on the glass as well.

Never would have thought about plumbers putty. Good idea and certainly much cheaper solution . That is why the forum is such a great way to get information.

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