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Old Mar 31, 2012 | 07:21 PM
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Finally had a chance to get the Corvette detailed and ready for the summer. It was done by a local friend that runs a detailing business. Check out his facebook page for even more shots of his work http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...0647674&type=3

I think she still looks great for a 15 year old car. The paint still pops with very few stone chips. Im very happy with how it turned out. At 23, I still cant believe I have my dream car. What do you guys think (aside from the wagon wheels )?








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Old Mar 31, 2012 | 07:24 PM
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It looks great! But you're right, what were the GM engineers thinking when they came up with those wagon wheels?
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Old Mar 31, 2012 | 07:33 PM
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You've got to love the earlier C5 models. (Big Smile) Yours is very impressive. Thumbs up on the great looking detail job.
By the way,,, I appreciated your comment on my new paint job. Thank You Sir!

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Old Mar 31, 2012 | 08:09 PM
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You've got to love the earlier C5 models. (Big Smile) Yours is very impressive. Thumbs up on the great looking detail job.
looks great i need to clay and wax mine Get those windows tinted an loose the front plate (unless your cops are a-holes), i carry mine behind my pass seat. Im pretty sure i know the answer, but was there any exterrior changes from the earlyer C5s to the newer ones. Other that wheels?
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Old Mar 31, 2012 | 08:24 PM
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Looks like new.
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Old Mar 31, 2012 | 08:28 PM
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Looks like new paint.
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Old Mar 31, 2012 | 08:58 PM
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Sharp!
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Old Mar 31, 2012 | 08:59 PM
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Very nice!
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Good? She looks great!! Congrats.
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Old Mar 31, 2012 | 09:03 PM
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What do I think? I think a detailed red C5 Corvette is a beautiful thing! Nice job!
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Old Mar 31, 2012 | 09:07 PM
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Car looks great! Those wagon wheels perform with the best wheels in the world even if they aren't flashy!
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Old Mar 31, 2012 | 09:10 PM
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Wagon wheels or not... it's still a vette.

Your friends might not like them, but I'm sure they have different rims on their Corvette right?
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Old Mar 31, 2012 | 09:48 PM
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Looks good! The wagon wheels don't bother me much, I do think the chrome ones look better, but your ride is sharp and ready for some nice cruising!
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Old Mar 31, 2012 | 09:49 PM
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Looks like new paint.
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Old Mar 31, 2012 | 10:01 PM
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Looks really good!
Congrats on getting the car you've wanted!
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Old Mar 31, 2012 | 10:33 PM
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Your Vette looks great!!! hard to believe it's a '97!! :)
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Old Mar 31, 2012 | 10:42 PM
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Looks sharp!

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Looks like a million bucks! I like the wheels.
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Old Mar 31, 2012 | 11:01 PM
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Looks awesome!!
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Old Mar 31, 2012 | 11:07 PM
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Looks absolutely gorgeous! 15 years old and you'll have people asking you if it's new!
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