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Hi Folks
I have been reading for a while and took a lot of advise from this forum before buying my 2000 coupe last week-end. Last Corvette I had was back in 1972. Couldn't resist the C5 - to me the most beautiful car in the world.
First washing I found out why the sotherncarparts seals sell so well and put them on this morning - great product.
Next - even though the paint on the car is fantastic, i want a good seal and super finish. Been reading about Zaino and have ordered what I need, including the clay bar. This is where I am a bit concerned. I don't want to introduce swirls or anything that would make the finish less than it is now, but i can feel the little bumps and see the tree sap. I would like some advise about using the clay bar on an already good finish. Any one out there used the clay bar and what kind of results did you get?
all the best,
Steve
I have been reading for a while and took a lot of advise from this forum before buying my 2000 coupe last week-end. Last Corvette I had was back in 1972. Couldn't resist the C5 - to me the most beautiful car in the world.
First washing I found out why the sotherncarparts seals sell so well and put them on this morning - great product.
Next - even though the paint on the car is fantastic, i want a good seal and super finish. Been reading about Zaino and have ordered what I need, including the clay bar. This is where I am a bit concerned. I don't want to introduce swirls or anything that would make the finish less than it is now, but i can feel the little bumps and see the tree sap. I would like some advise about using the clay bar on an already good finish. Any one out there used the clay bar and what kind of results did you get?
all the best,
Steve
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St. Jude Donor '07-'08
Steve, welcome to the forum, i Grew up on Merritt Island, and went to school down in Melbourne for several years.
Your car care questions will be best answered in the car care section of the general corvette.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=10
Chris
Your car care questions will be best answered in the car care section of the general corvette.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=10
Chris
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Welcome to the Corvette Forum, Steve. My second Corvette was a '71 big block t-top, so I know what you mean about the C5's. Here's a recent thread on the clay bar question, don't know if it's the same one already posted, but give it a try: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...light=clay+bar
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From: Melburne FL
Hi Chris,
thanks for the info. I been through the car care forum and think I need to go with the clay bar to get a good fondation. Just looking to hear what other people have done and the results the acheived.
Small world, we moved to melbourne about 5 years agao and love it! Maaybe I see you in Orlando some time.
thanks for the info. I been through the car care forum and think I need to go with the clay bar to get a good fondation. Just looking to hear what other people have done and the results the acheived.
Small world, we moved to melbourne about 5 years agao and love it! Maaybe I see you in Orlando some time.
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Originally Posted by Stevecris
Hi Chris,
thanks for the info. I been through the car care forum and think I need to go with the clay bar to get a good fondation. Just looking to hear what other people have done and the results the acheived.
Small world, we moved to melbourne about 5 years agao and love it! Maaybe I see you in Orlando some time.
thanks for the info. I been through the car care forum and think I need to go with the clay bar to get a good fondation. Just looking to hear what other people have done and the results the acheived.
Small world, we moved to melbourne about 5 years agao and love it! Maaybe I see you in Orlando some time.
Chris
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greetings steve..........congrats on getting a c5! there is nothing quite like when you get behind the wheel, turn the key, see the gauges wake up & hear that beautiful music from the back of the car! enjoy the ride! here's a 
from pennsylvania! bub
from pennsylvania! bub
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Congrats 
...and welcome to the Forum!
Several very knowledgeable people and a few professional detailers hang out in the Car Care Discussion section of the Forum. It's the best place to go fo all your car care questions. Good luck.
...and welcome to the Forum! Several very knowledgeable people and a few professional detailers hang out in the Car Care Discussion section of the Forum. It's the best place to go fo all your car care questions. Good luck.
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Originally Posted by Stevecris
Hi Folks
I have been reading for a while and took a lot of advise from this forum before buying my 2000 coupe last week-end. Last Corvette I had was back in 1972. Couldn't resist the C5 - to me the most beautiful car in the world.
First washing I found out why the sotherncarparts seals sell so well and put them on this morning - great product.
Next - even though the paint on the car is fantastic, i want a good seal and super finish. Been reading about Zaino and have ordered what I need, including the clay bar. This is where I am a bit concerned. I don't want to introduce swirls or anything that would make the finish less than it is now, but i can feel the little bumps and see the tree sap. I would like some advise about using the clay bar on an already good finish. Any one out there used the clay bar and what kind of results did you get?
all the best,
Steve
I have been reading for a while and took a lot of advise from this forum before buying my 2000 coupe last week-end. Last Corvette I had was back in 1972. Couldn't resist the C5 - to me the most beautiful car in the world.
First washing I found out why the sotherncarparts seals sell so well and put them on this morning - great product.
Next - even though the paint on the car is fantastic, i want a good seal and super finish. Been reading about Zaino and have ordered what I need, including the clay bar. This is where I am a bit concerned. I don't want to introduce swirls or anything that would make the finish less than it is now, but i can feel the little bumps and see the tree sap. I would like some advise about using the clay bar on an already good finish. Any one out there used the clay bar and what kind of results did you get?
all the best,
Steve
