Corvette Detailing
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Corvette Detailing
Hey guys,
So I just got a 99 Corvette. I need to know what the best products/methods are for washing/waxing the paint. I'd also like to keep the interior in good shape. What should I use to clean/polish the leather seats and the dash/doors? I'd prefer unscented options if they exist.
Having driven Camrys my whole life, these things were never priorities for me
So I would really appreciate your advice here. Thanks!
So I just got a 99 Corvette. I need to know what the best products/methods are for washing/waxing the paint. I'd also like to keep the interior in good shape. What should I use to clean/polish the leather seats and the dash/doors? I'd prefer unscented options if they exist.
Having driven Camrys my whole life, these things were never priorities for me
So I would really appreciate your advice here. Thanks!
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Dawn wash + clay bar + porter cable buffer + favorite polish or cleaner/wax + favorite carnauba wax = SEXY
I use Meguiar's products, but Pinnacle and Adams are two high end product manufacturers. Check out Autogeek.com.
Here's a couple of pics after clay bar & waxing:
I use Meguiar's products, but Pinnacle and Adams are two high end product manufacturers. Check out Autogeek.com.
Here's a couple of pics after clay bar & waxing:
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You'll get about 10,000 different replies. I would check out this section for ideas http://forums.corvetteforum.com/car-care-discussion-10/
I prefer Zaino after a full correction with Menzerna polishes. I also like Zaino products for the interior and tires. They're some of the best IMO.
Blackfire is also a good line to use.
I prefer Zaino after a full correction with Menzerna polishes. I also like Zaino products for the interior and tires. They're some of the best IMO.
Blackfire is also a good line to use.
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Adams, cannot beat their products. Greatest customer service going and 110% guaranty. Also they have great video's on the use of each product, from washing properly to hand polishing and waxing to machine polishing. Also a complete line of interior products as well as wheel and tire.
Here are a few pis. of my '01, nothing but Adams has been used on this for the past 7 years I have had it.
Here are a few pis. of my '01, nothing but Adams has been used on this for the past 7 years I have had it.
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adams, cannot beat their products. Greatest customer service going and 110% guaranty. Also they have great video's on the use of each product, from washing properly to hand polishing and waxing to machine polishing. Also a complete line of interior products as well as wheel and tire.
Here are a few pis. Of my '01, nothing but adams has been used on this for the past 7 years i have had it.
Here are a few pis. Of my '01, nothing but adams has been used on this for the past 7 years i have had it.
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I personally like Zaino Brothers for paint polish. Easy on, and Easy off.
Zaino Brothers Tire shine for my tires. It will not sling off and spray down the side of your car like other tire shine's will.
Rain X for windows. It makes it nice and smooth when cleaning with micro fiber towels.
As for the interior... I ONLY use filtered water and a Micro fiber towel. Still looks like it rolled off the assembly line.
I however do use Zaino Leather In a Bottle on my seats. Its the best I have tried for leather conditioner. People have stopped and smelled my leather at car shows and asked me how I retain the leather smell in my seats...
Zaino Brothers Tire shine for my tires. It will not sling off and spray down the side of your car like other tire shine's will.
Rain X for windows. It makes it nice and smooth when cleaning with micro fiber towels.
As for the interior... I ONLY use filtered water and a Micro fiber towel. Still looks like it rolled off the assembly line.
I however do use Zaino Leather In a Bottle on my seats. Its the best I have tried for leather conditioner. People have stopped and smelled my leather at car shows and asked me how I retain the leather smell in my seats...
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Go straight to the source. You'll have more information than you know what to do with.
http://www.autopiaforums.com/
http://www.autopiaforums.com/
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I use both Adams Polishes and Turtle Wax Ice Paste wax on mine. Both do a very good job making the car look great. For the interior, I use Meguires leather cleaner/conditioner.
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I use meguirs but the polish says not to let it dry. how do u do that while using a buffer? by Tue time you do the car, switch to a clean pad and buff it off, its already dry. also, do you buff off with the buffer or remove with hand?
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I will throw this out there. The best shine I have ever seen on a car was Liquid Glass. It seems everytime I'm wowed by a detail job and ask what it is, it's almost always Liquid Glass. Mr Bill uses it.
I'm going to try it.
I saw a Z06 the other day that was truly amazing. The car looked like it was glass, I swear it did. Black!
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Adams, cannot beat their products. Greatest customer service going and 110% guaranty. Also they have great video's on the use of each product, from washing properly to hand polishing and waxing to machine polishing. Also a complete line of interior products as well as wheel and tire.
Here are a few pis. of my '01, nothing but Adams has been used on this for the past 7 years I have had it.
Here are a few pis. of my '01, nothing but Adams has been used on this for the past 7 years I have had it.
Adams works for me
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I also have a 99(black)..been using Zaino on it for the past 7 1/2 years....best stuff out there, easy on, easy off..incredible shine..
http://www.zainostore.com/
http://www.zainostore.com/
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