Calling all Black Corvette owners!!!
Race Director
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From: I live in my Hubby's little world
Re: Calling all Black Corvette owners!!! (74-Roadster)
my vette isn't black...yet..but will be in 2 weeks.
Hubby has a BLACK '94..and he swears by Zaino.
the paint is original and it looks great...even with 220+ Ks on it!
the california duster is a MUST and microfiber towels are the greatest invention since terry cloth!!!!
Hubby has a BLACK '94..and he swears by Zaino.
the paint is original and it looks great...even with 220+ Ks on it!
the california duster is a MUST and microfiber towels are the greatest invention since terry cloth!!!!
Le Mans Master
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From: Minneapolis, Mn USA
Re: Calling all Black Corvette owners!!! (Ken Lally)
I usually take a simple wash down with lots of water and wet rags (no detergent) and use very clean terry cloth towels for drying.
I use Meguirts ScratchX for swirls & scratches and Gold Class wax for final shine. So far it looks great, but she was only painted a few years ago.
Nothing like a black C3 to make me all :D
Brent...
I use Meguirts ScratchX for swirls & scratches and Gold Class wax for final shine. So far it looks great, but she was only painted a few years ago.
Nothing like a black C3 to make me all :D
Brent...
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From: florida
Re: Calling all Black Corvette owners!!! (12stepvette)
I use a good carnuba wax and try to keep as many layers of wax on it that I can. If you can keep a good number of coats of wax on it, it will save the paint from minor scratches and swirl marks. Keep in mind, on or two coats are not enough. lou
Instructor
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From: Kitchener Ont.
Re: Calling all Black Corvette owners!!! (12stepvette)
I am also a new owner of a black car. I had the same question thanx for asking. One thing is certain though, black and silver are still the best looking cars. Have fun waxing.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Hernando MS
St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07
Re: Calling all Black Corvette owners!!! (12stepvette)
Thanks for all the great input!!!
My Painter recommended Liquid Glass, I havn`t used it yet but I see on the can its not a wax. He told me not to wax for about 3 months....at that time it will recieve a final buff and then the wax...I will post pics as soon as I figure out how...
My Painter recommended Liquid Glass, I havn`t used it yet but I see on the can its not a wax. He told me not to wax for about 3 months....at that time it will recieve a final buff and then the wax...I will post pics as soon as I figure out how...
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From: A 12/8 man in a 4/4 world
Re: Calling all Black Corvette owners!!! (12stepvette)
I use maguire's show room glaze after touch up painting.
then I use the crystal clear method. turned out really good.
If you want more infor. contact detailingdude over in OT. he has a great process.
as to learning to use a buffer, I practiced on the T-Tops. They were not repainted when the corvette was repainted and it showed. after many hours of labor, It is very difficult to tell.
good luck
Mark70, you vette was the one featured in one of the vette mags a few months back???
[Modified by 79Fever, 11:44 AM 3/13/2004]
then I use the crystal clear method. turned out really good.
If you want more infor. contact detailingdude over in OT. he has a great process.
as to learning to use a buffer, I practiced on the T-Tops. They were not repainted when the corvette was repainted and it showed. after many hours of labor, It is very difficult to tell.
good luck
Mark70, you vette was the one featured in one of the vette mags a few months back???
[Modified by 79Fever, 11:44 AM 3/13/2004]
Melting Slicks
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From: Rochester Kent
Re: Calling all Black Corvette owners!!! (82-Guy)
Meguiar's Show Car Glaze #7 :cheers:
:iagree: Yup, and this is the original paint on my 82:
:seeya
Guy
http://webpages.charter.net/ggwright/guyspage.htm
[Modified by 82-Guy, 3:56 PM 3/12/2004]
:iagree: Yup, and this is the original paint on my 82:
:seeya
Guy
http://webpages.charter.net/ggwright/guyspage.htm
[Modified by 82-Guy, 3:56 PM 3/12/2004]
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From: Warren MI
Re: Calling all Black Corvette owners!!! (12stepvette)
P21S car care products are astounding. One of the very few things I've ever bought that really lives up to it's claims. I have a red car and it looks like it was dipped in glass.
Team Owner
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From: Zionsville, PA NRA Life Member
St. Jude '03-'04-'05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10
Re: Calling all Black Corvette owners!!! (12stepvette)
Black looks fantastic when clean. You find it is a dust and pollen magnet. Sometimes in the spring my car has a tint of yellow to it. :crazy:
:seeya Jeff
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From: miami FL
Re: Calling all Black Corvette owners!!! (12stepvette)
http://www.villagephotos.com/viewimage.asp?id_=8002692
This a link to my 72 vette after a year long restoration. I got the paint for free and did all the prep work myself. I then paid a painter $100 to shoot it. The final product is amazing
This a link to my 72 vette after a year long restoration. I got the paint for free and did all the prep work myself. I then paid a painter $100 to shoot it. The final product is amazing
Melting Slicks
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From: Rochester Kent
Re: Calling all Black Corvette owners!!! (82-Guy)
Thanks, Paul!
It's an 82. BTW - Nice looking 81 YOU have :thumbs:.
:seeya
Guy
It's an 82. BTW - Nice looking 81 YOU have :thumbs:.
:seeya
Guy
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From: Dunstable MA
Re: Calling all Black Corvette owners!!! (Pauld)
:banghead: Sorry Guy, i must be more careful when i'm typing, knew it was an '82, just had my '81 in my head, but thanks for the comment on my '81. Our cars do look good in black :yesnod: :cheers:
:seeya
Guy
Burning Brakes
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From: shawnee ks
Re: Calling all Black Corvette owners!!! (Ken Lally)
The blackest of all blacks is dupont g9900 ,pure black.Many american car models use a little brown pigment in there paint.My car is now painted this and it is blacker than any other I have seen.
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From: I live in my Hubby's little world
Re: Calling all Black Corvette owners!!! (big632)
The blackest of all blacks is dupont g9900 ,pure black.Many american car models use a little brown pigment in there paint.My car is now painted this and it is blacker than any other I have seen.
