[Z06] Just finish detailing the Z
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Looks like the effort was worth it, I know it's not easy to get a deep reflection with Quicksilver. And congrats on taking the lead in the "car with the most crap hanging precariously around it" division. Shine on, Zaino!!!
Pro
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Anaheim Hills CA
I have a black Z daily driver, and my front bumper is experiencing some "fading" after 49,000 miles.
Would a clay bar restore it? or would I need to repaint it?
Also, the area under the rear brake vents has a lot of rock chips and fading too
Would a clay bar restore it? or would I need to repaint it?
Also, the area under the rear brake vents has a lot of rock chips and fading too
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Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Alexandria VA
The clay bar is just going to remove any particles that may be missed from a regular scrub.
I really need to get at mine with the PC and some finishing polish its getting pretty "Dirty" looking
I really need to get at mine with the PC and some finishing polish its getting pretty "Dirty" looking
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Cleveland Tennessee
Very nice shine, but like mentioned before, all the stuff hanging around and near it is scary to me...lol here is a shot of my 2 car garage with only parking for the 02 Z06
Not trying to take from your thread, that is one good shine job, looks like a lot of work.
Not trying to take from your thread, that is one good shine job, looks like a lot of work.
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Norcross GA
NICE work man! Looking great! 
Interesting tool to find dirt:
If you really want to see how clean your car is, take a picture at night with all lights off (flash on of course).
Its amazing how much it shows that typically doesnt!
Interesting tool to find dirt:
If you really want to see how clean your car is, take a picture at night with all lights off (flash on of course).
Its amazing how much it shows that typically doesnt!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Woodinville WA
That Zaino is the stuff! I just started using it and got 5 coats on now. Road grime and bugs now clean off like fried eggs out of a teflon pan. Never had a wax based product work like that. Good job, the car looks great. I hope for your sake that bicycles and weedeaters clean off of Zaino too
You could try some rubbing compound followed by a swirl remover to restore the fading paint. I used touchup123 for all the little rock chips; it doesn't fix them but masks them pretty well. I found it best to use cotton tee-shirt fabric to apply and remove touchup123 instead of the terry towels they provide with the kit.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: St. Peters MO
Anyone with fixes for this?
I belive I will do the 3M stuff if I ever get this looking proper again.
Pro
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From: Anaheim Hills CA
That Zaino is the stuff! I just started using it and got 5 coats on now. Road grime and bugs now clean off like fried eggs out of a teflon pan. Never had a wax based product work like that. Good job, the car looks great. I hope for your sake that bicycles and weedeaters clean off of Zaino too
You could try some rubbing compound followed by a swirl remover to restore the fading paint. I used touchup123 for all the little rock chips; it doesn't fix them but masks them pretty well. I found it best to use cotton tee-shirt fabric to apply and remove touchup123 instead of the terry towels they provide with the kit.
You could try some rubbing compound followed by a swirl remover to restore the fading paint. I used touchup123 for all the little rock chips; it doesn't fix them but masks them pretty well. I found it best to use cotton tee-shirt fabric to apply and remove touchup123 instead of the terry towels they provide with the kit.
I plan on taking the car to a professional detailer, should I first do the touchup123? or does a pro use stuff like that so I'm better off just taking it to them first?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Woodinville WA
Well, you'd have to talk to the detailer to find out what his service includes. When you order the touchup123 they match it to your stock car paint code, so I doubt a detailer will have it.
Melting Slicks
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From: Sacramento CA
