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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 08:07 PM
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Thanks for all the compliments. I did take those in the shade on a bright sunny day however.... I used a cheap Polaroid 3MP camera.

That being said, it looks even better in person! Even better in the sun.
I put a lot of work into the paint, buffing, swirl remover, etc...

This year I tried Mequirers new Ultimate Wax. WOW!! I need to redo my pics. Before closer than 5 feet you could see some fine swirls. Now almost none. From 5 feet or even 2.5ft it looks darn near flawless. Not a show car but very nice.

I got some one last year at a car show from across the lane. He came over and said, "Nice Corvette, even nicer paint, it is like looking into a mirror from my truck."

Congratulations again on the 40th. We all love the color and so does everyone else!!

Some good looking Ruby's on here.
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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by 93Rubie
That being said, it looks even better in person! :
WOW that looks amazing in the photos so I can only imagine how good it looks in person. Hey I never get tired of looking at it so post pictures anytime.
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 07:30 PM
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More shameless self promotion, snapped this one this morning about 8:30 when I was leaving for the track.



FYI, only got 2 passes, stupid rain. Yes, the car is dirty now, nothing a wash cannot fix.

I did try a new launch technique with success new personal best 13.46@104. There is more speed in this Ruby Red Corvette too....
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