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Apr 1, 2007 | 11:29 PM

Covert 405

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A quick waxing for the Z

Dug the Z out of the garage a few weeks ago and wanted to get some wax on her. Did a light Dawn wash to peel the old stuff off and a coat of Formula 113 (I'm usually a Meguiars guy but wanted to test this stuff out.) Did a nice job and knocked the swirls back a bit........

Apr 1, 2007 | 11:38 PM

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Great job..

..that's an awesome looking shine...

Apr 1, 2007 | 11:38 PM

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Wax on wax off, damn yall still dont have leaves on the trees.

Im racking my memory banks to try and recognize where exactly you live. Village Meadows?

Apr 1, 2007 | 11:43 PM

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looks freaking amazing

Apr 1, 2007 | 11:46 PM

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Lookin good

Apr 1, 2007 | 11:46 PM

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Nice looking Z.

Apr 1, 2007 | 11:48 PM

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Looks great...I need to try that stuff the next time I wash and wax.

Apr 1, 2007 | 11:56 PM

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Very, very nice.

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Prettty nice! Love the clean look of black!

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Apr 2, 2007 | 06:17 AM

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Thanks for the comments guys. She still shines up REAL nice. Keeping her looking that way would require me to quit my day job however.

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Originally Posted by ZeeOhhSixx

Wax on wax off, damn yall still dont have leaves on the trees.

Im racking my memory banks to try and recognize where exactly you live. Village Meadows?

"Y'all"!?! Seems like you're taking quite well to Georgia.

I'm in Coventry Village right off of S. Matlack Street.

Apr 2, 2007 | 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by sdnet

Looks great...I need to try that stuff the next time I wash and wax.

I was a bit skeptical at first but it does do a nice job. I'll be interested to see how it holds up after a few washes.

Apr 2, 2007 | 12:08 PM

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Looks great all cleaned up

Apr 2, 2007 | 12:09 PM

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....another one.....

Of course the sun went in when I got the camera out....

Apr 2, 2007 | 12:29 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Covert 405

Are you really sure you want to use DAWN. That stuff is designed to remove oily grease.

Clearcoat is oil based.

People have told me that we should never use any dishwashing soap on any cars.

Nice car, by the way.

Ed

Apr 2, 2007 | 12:41 PM

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Nice.

Apr 2, 2007 | 12:43 PM

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Looks great!!

Apr 2, 2007 | 12:45 PM

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Apr 2, 2007 | 12:48 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by z06Bigbird

I use the Dawn once, maybe twice a year at miniscule amounts. I don't believe the clearcoat will be harmed in anyway by its usage. People tell you not to use Dawn because it will remove wax from your car (the exact reason I was using it!) I use Meguiars GC Carwash between waxes.

Good info here from the gurus: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...highlight=dawn

Last edited by Covert 405; Apr 2, 2007 at 12:51 PM.