[Z06] Brake Duct Question?
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Racer
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Brake Duct Question?
Just got "new" Z06 Z16. The brake ducts are cool, but tough to keep clean. Are there replacement ducts that are painted instead of plastic? Or whats the best way to keep them looking good?
Team Owner
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Originally Posted by MarineVette
Just got "new" Z06 Z16. The brake ducts are cool, but tough to keep clean. Are there replacement ducts that are painted instead of plastic? Or whats the best way to keep them looking good?
Gr8Corvette
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From: Indian Harbour Beach Florida
I agree, I had a terrible time keeping mine clean looking, even when they were new. I got a smudge of wax on them and the white streak would not come off. Then a friend showed me a clear product to wipe on it and it would instantly look like new!!! Sorry, but I cannot not remember the name. I will try to remember to look at the bottle tonight.
The other option that several folks around here have done is to have the brake duct painted to the color of the car. There is a shop here that does an excellent job. It looks really
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The other option that several folks around here have done is to have the brake duct painted to the color of the car. There is a shop here that does an excellent job. It looks really
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West Coast Corvettes has carbon fiber covers that replace the black surround of the ducts. I don't remember the price but I don't think they were cheap. However, they'll probably hold up okay.
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From: N Cal
Originally Posted by MarineVette
Just got "new" Z06 Z16. The brake ducts are cool, but tough to keep clean. Are there replacement ducts that are painted instead of plastic? Or whats the best way to keep them looking good?
I just wipe mine off with Zaino Z6, the gloss enhancer and they look like new.
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Originally Posted by l2vette
Congrats on the Z16...
I just wipe mine off with Zaino Z6, the gloss enhancer and they look like new.
I just wipe mine off with Zaino Z6, the gloss enhancer and they look like new.
I do the same thing and they look good as new! Congrats on the Z16! Check out the Z16 registry at Z16.org
Racer
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From: Phoenix Arizona
Originally Posted by MarineVette
Just got "new" Z06 Z16. The brake ducts are cool, but tough to keep clean. Are there replacement ducts that are painted instead of plastic? Or whats the best way to keep them looking good?
Gr8Corvette
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From: Indian Harbour Beach Florida
[QUOTE=gr8corvette]I agree, I had a terrible time keeping mine clean looking, even when they were new. I got a smudge of wax on them and the white streak would not come off. Then a friend showed me a clear product to wipe on it and it would instantly look like new!!! Sorry, but I cannot not remember the name. I will try to remember to look at the bottle tonight.QUOTE]
I finally had time to look at what I use. It is called "Wet and Black" by Turtlewax. It works great on the breake ducks, but not very good on the tires. I recommend that you give it a try!
I finally had time to look at what I use. It is called "Wet and Black" by Turtlewax. It works great on the breake ducks, but not very good on the tires. I recommend that you give it a try!
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From: Paducah KY
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Originally Posted by Shylor
Evil Twin put the fiberglass ones on his car. They are more flush to the body and resist nicks better than the OEM version.
These are the best I've seen!
Here's a link to a recent thread: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...1211162&page=1
