JVRSS

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.

0Killrwheels@Autogeek

http://www.autogeek.net/detailingtips.html

JVRSS

Thanks Killrwheels@Autogeek - great resource!

mike100

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.

JVRSS

Thanks Mike - I appreciate it.

I have a love / hate relationship with Black

ACA1238

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

Torchsport

Enjoy your new full time job.

ronkh57

Forget simple green. It can pit/stain aluminum.

Get a different apc

rsparks64

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.

0Killrwheels@Autogeek

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.

radbluesfan

When I first got my car I learned a lot from this guy on youtube. Here is a link to one of his videos and you can find others from there.

ICU2TV

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-mistakes.html
Watch this video on the first post and see if this helps.

Clay bar it also.