Claybar + Wax + BLACK = WHOA!!! (56K RUN)
05-31-2013, 03:35 AM
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Claybar + Wax + BLACK = WHOA!!! (56K RUN)
I finally got a chance to make black look like it's supposed to. It was my first time using clay bar. I had a friend help me and the whole job took about 4 hours. The paint is like a mirror right now and it's as smooth as ice. 
1.) Wash
2.) Clay Bar
3.) Wax
4.) Clean Interior / Wheels
5.) Clean Engine Bay
6.) Take Photos
7.) Upload and enjoy
Supplies I used was nothing fancy. Just your regular stuff you find over-the-counter at a local auto store.
The final result, it looks stunning. My camera (point & shoot Canon) isn't the greatest in the dark and doesn't do it justice. I'm hoping to get better photos tomorrow during the day (weather permitting). Anyways, enjoy the look.
Pre-game front bumper
UPGRADED TO GRAND SPORT STRIPES LOL
Paked outside of Les Stanford
YES, I cleaned the tips this time...
1.) Wash
2.) Clay Bar
3.) Wax
4.) Clean Interior / Wheels
5.) Clean Engine Bay
6.) Take Photos
7.) Upload and enjoy
Supplies I used was nothing fancy. Just your regular stuff you find over-the-counter at a local auto store.
The final result, it looks stunning. My camera (point & shoot Canon) isn't the greatest in the dark and doesn't do it justice. I'm hoping to get better photos tomorrow during the day (weather permitting). Anyways, enjoy the look.
Pre-game front bumper
UPGRADED TO GRAND SPORT STRIPES LOL
Paked outside of Les Stanford
YES, I cleaned the tips this time...
05-31-2013, 07:29 AM
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Looks good.
05-31-2013, 07:38 AM
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Looks good, love your color!
05-31-2013, 08:37 AM
#9
Great thread!
I noticed today that my local Target and Walmart now carry clay bar kits, and a great selection of waxes. Turtle wax has a new "black wax" and was curious if anyone has tried any of the "over the counter" stuff -vs- Zaino and Rejex.
I love Zaino but curious what the other stuff is like.
I noticed today that my local Target and Walmart now carry clay bar kits, and a great selection of waxes. Turtle wax has a new "black wax" and was curious if anyone has tried any of the "over the counter" stuff -vs- Zaino and Rejex.
I love Zaino but curious what the other stuff is like.
05-31-2013, 09:50 AM
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You should never write in the dirt on your car. I have seen many instances of the writing scratching into the paint and a faint outline staying permanently.
Car cleaned up really nicely
Car cleaned up really nicely
05-31-2013, 01:10 PM
#16
Team Owner
Nice work, looks super.
05-31-2013, 03:51 PM
#19
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My last Vette was black, so I can appreciate what you did. BUT here's some advice. Order a bottle of Adam's Brilliant Glaze and put on over the wax. Your car will look like it's a deep wet pool of water. Amazing stuff. Not just for black (but black shows it best). I use it on all my cars and have for years. One of my favorite products from them. 
