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Jun 8, 2015 | 05:06 PM

Fastbird

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Is it wrong......

That this is therapeutic?

It's a great driver, fast as all get out, but I'm happy just working over the paint while having a beer on my first day off in a week. Not shown is the PC7424, orange and white pads, Menzerna IP and FP, and Zaino.

Jun 8, 2015 | 05:19 PM

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. Not shown is the PC7424, orange and white pads, Menzerna IP and FP, and Zaino.

I don't know what any of those things are

Jun 8, 2015 | 05:20 PM

See5see6

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IMO, Nope....not wrong at all. We have the best of both worlds. We have a car we love to drive and a car we love to detail and a car to just look at and enjoy it just "being there".

Jun 8, 2015 | 05:59 PM

Fastbird

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I don't know what any of those things are

Polishing stuff. The car needed it bad. I have some minor scratched and water spots that aren't playing nice.

Jun 8, 2015 | 06:31 PM

VETJAZZ

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It certainly is for me. Car looks amazing, BTW!

Jun 8, 2015 | 06:34 PM

Jeff T.

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When I turn the key in the ignition I call it stress relief.

We all have our outlets!

Jun 8, 2015 | 06:55 PM

MotoJB

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It's wrong that you're not here...doing the same thing to my car. That is all.

Jun 8, 2015 | 08:09 PM

ScumOne

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Fastbird

Polishing stuff. The car needed it bad. I have some minor scratched and water spots that aren't playing nice.

I had those problems. My body shop owner told me to get "System 51". It's a very light rubbing compound product that takes out light scratches and water spots quickly. Also works great for bee pollen droppings. Then I just follow up with some detail spray and I'm good to go.

Nothing beats paint correction, clay bar treatment, paint polishing, etc. but since I've already had that done last year, touch ups have been minimal since that detail session.

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Jun 8, 2015 | 08:10 PM

guido7834

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What is the tape on there for?

Jun 8, 2015 | 08:20 PM

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Quote:

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Polishing stuff. The car needed it bad. I have some minor scratched and water spots that aren't playing nice.

Just giving ya a hard time, mine's always shiny

Jun 8, 2015 | 08:24 PM

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jdvann

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I just saved this beauty to my slide show...very nice.

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Just giving ya a hard time, mine's always shiny

Jun 8, 2015 | 08:50 PM

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torchredmadness

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Car looks great! Keep up the good work.

Jun 8, 2015 | 09:37 PM

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I get a lot of stress relief detailing and working on my car. I think what you are experiencing is part of Corvette ownership.

Jun 8, 2015 | 10:39 PM

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Mickeyrx70

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Just giving ya a hard time, mine's always shiny

WOW! Beautiful color!

Jun 8, 2015 | 10:42 PM

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WOW! Beautiful color!

Thank ya!

Jun 9, 2015 | 12:33 AM

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RIKKI Z-06

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Believe it or not I use comet to detail mine!

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Jun 9, 2015 | 01:53 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RIKKI Z-06

Believe it or not I use comet to detail mine!

I have been using Zaino for years, but thinking of switching to the Comet System.

Jun 9, 2015 | 06:12 AM

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hoosiervette

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Mines the same color. Want to do it too? Yours looks great.

Jun 9, 2015 | 07:26 AM

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Red08

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Not wrong at all

Jun 9, 2015 | 07:32 AM

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Fcar 98

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I always find a coat of zanio very satisfying.

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