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Old Jun 27, 2005 | 03:54 AM
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For those of you who remember the last project car (The Murci), well here's something closer to home.

2002 Z06, that's been sitting for about a year, while the owner served his term fighting the war on terrorism. Our basecase car was covered with swirls and fine scratches. The wheels were dull and spotted, and the overall finish was just hazy for the whole car. Here are the before pics.....






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Here are the pics of the revived paint finish and though the pics may not do the job full justice, suffice to say, the improvement was HUGE. All products used from start to finish were from Adam's.

Step 1: Adams Car Wash
Step 2: Adam's Clay Bar
Step 3: Adam's Swirl Remover
Step 4: Adam's Revive Polish
Step 5: Adam's Butter Wax
Step 6: Adam's Brilliant Spray Glaze
Step 7: Adam's Metal Polish 2 w/buffer
Step 8: Adam's Detailing Spray








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Old Jun 27, 2005 | 04:08 AM
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Wow!! Great work!!!

Turned out beautifull...
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Old Jun 27, 2005 | 05:50 AM
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Awesome work.

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Old Jun 27, 2005 | 06:10 AM
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great work!
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Old Jun 27, 2005 | 06:22 AM
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Beautiful!
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Old Jun 27, 2005 | 06:28 AM
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Great job. The car sure looks nice. I use the same products and they work very well.
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Old Jun 27, 2005 | 07:10 AM
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Nice work!!! I love the paint job on that Z Sweet
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Old Jun 27, 2005 | 09:55 AM
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Great pics. Nice job and the paint job is awesome.
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Old Jun 27, 2005 | 10:53 AM
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Nice save
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Question???

EFI why are you taping around the windows, does this Adams stuff stain or discolor the moldings or what? Been thinking about going with the Adams polish kit, but I think that if it discolors rubber molding, I'll probably stick with Zanio.

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Old Jun 27, 2005 | 11:59 AM
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Yes sir that is FANTASTIC job
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Old Jun 27, 2005 | 12:29 PM
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Incredible difference!!!
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Originally Posted by EBZ0602
Question???

EFI why are you taping around the windows, does this Adams stuff stain or discolor the moldings or what? Been thinking about going with the Adams polish kit, but I think that if it discolors rubber molding, I'll probably stick with Zanio.

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I tape any areas I do not want to burn with the buffer if I get to close. I am careful enough that I could forego some areas, but I'd rather play it safe, especially with a customers car. Adam's does not leave a heavy white residue, infact sometimes it's so transparent, I miss wiping off panels.

Thanks for the compliments guys!
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Old Jun 27, 2005 | 02:19 PM
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thats great looking work.
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super job
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Super job on a great looking vette ..........
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Open a business here on the Mainland!!! Beautiful job!!
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Looks great!
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