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Old 05-13-2019, 12:39 PM
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ET...you have one of the nicest C5's here on CF. It is abundantly clear that you know how to take care of it!
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ET...you have one of the nicest C5's here on CF. It is abundantly clear that you know how to take care of it!
Yeah, and I can't wait to own it someday
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Ive been dealing with Sal since 1998, when him and his brother were making it in his garage. Funny thing is it was designed specifically with a black car in mind.. tested to temps north of 140 F. it doesn't chalk, or break down and it last a very long time, its UV stable and 99 % optically clear... My wife's New Black Kia Turbo is insanely wet looking and deep with just a few coats of Zaino When I first started talking to Sal, I was still at GM..( saw an advertisement somewhere with a phone number .. he was so new to the business he did not have a credit card account... You sent him a check, and after the check cleared, he sent his products. One of the original space aged formulas devised by his Dupont Chemist family member. Talking with Meguires Chemist on the phone one day , I brought up Zaino and was told they had it in their Research and development lab.. With a Mas-spectrometer there are no more secret formulas.. Now everyone has a similar product.. I will support the originator. BTW I have not talked to Sal since I left GM that was 18 years ago. Sal was a Show car painter and funny car painter,, he never wanted his products to be used on anything other than a show car.. he never wanted it in Pep Boys, or Walmart...he did not want the average joe to use his stuff . This was not a one time idea in his head but for the few years I talked with him on the phone. He has come a long way in 20 years.

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Originally Posted by knewblewkorvette
Yeah, and I can't wait to own it someday
BTW the clear top has never seen the light of day other then when I brought it home and took it from the truck. I actually put it on a few times but found the Sauna effect was too much. Its been covered and sealed and out of sight for 19 years. I did check it out last year.. it looks brand New.. rubber is soft and new looking and still smells new..
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Originally Posted by Evil-Twin
Ive been dealing with Sal since 1998, when him and his brother were making it in his garage. Funny thing is it was designed specifically with a black car in mind.. tested to temps north of 140 F. it doesn't chalk, or break down and it last a very long time, its UV stable and 99 % optically clear... My wife's New Black Kia Turbo is insanely wet looking and deep with just a few coats of Zaino When I first started talking to Sal, I was still at GM..( saw an advertisement somewhere with a phone number .. he was so new to the business he did not have a credit card account... You sent him a check, and after the check cleared, he sent his products. One of the original space aged formulas devised by his Dupont Chemist family member. Talking with Meguires Chemist on the phone one day , I brought up Zaino and was told they had it in their Research and development lab.. With a Mas-spectrometer there are no more secret formulas.. Now everyone has a similar product.. I will support the originator. BTW I have not talked to Sal since I left GM that was 18 years ago. Sal was a Show car painter and funny car painter,, he never wanted his products to be used on anything other than a show car.. he never wanted it in Pep Boys, or Walmart...he did not want the average joe to use his stuff . This was not a one time idea in his head but for the few years I talked with him on the phone. He has come a long way in 20 years.
Started using Zaino in 2002, will continue until no longer available, absolutely one of my favorites.
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Sadly, very sadly, I finally drove my AE again. She spends way too much time in the garage. I am making it a point to get her out more.
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Originally Posted by knewblewkorvette
Yeah, and I can't wait to own it someday
That day is getting closer everyday..
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I had my car ceramic coated with the Feynlab Heal Lite.


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Originally Posted by Joe_Joe
I had my car ceramic coated with the Feynlab Heal Lite.


Looks exceptional....
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Great wheels and hood!!!
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Installed Radio Flyer Innovations LED Fog lamps and boy what a difference as you can see from attached pictures. Actually did this last Wed. and went to vette clubs car show today. First car show for me.

Before LED Fogs

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@roelkers what kind of straight fog light is it?
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Old 05-14-2019, 08:09 PM
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Got my '02 coupe seats recovered. New skins from Ridies & they turned out really nice. Love how they look against the Electron Blue. Also installed a new shift boot, Ebrake boot, leather wrapped console lid, and door armrest pads ..... all silver stitched.

'02 coupe mn6

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New covers supplied by Ridies

Silver stitching all around.

Got my interior back together. Just waiting for the new D wheel. Super happy with the look.





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Old 05-14-2019, 09:22 PM
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Looks good, it's all about the details
Old 05-15-2019, 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Joe_Joe
I had my car ceramic coated with the Feynlab Heal Lite.


Looks great and a timely post for me. I am having mine done at the end of the month and one of the options is the Feynlab Heal lite. Do the initial results feel like it was worth the extra money and do you have confidence or experience in the "healing" process actually working as advertised?
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Originally Posted by Thera p
Got my interior back together. Just waiting for the new D wheel. Super happy with the look.




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Your interior looks great. Where did you get the door sills?
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Originally Posted by kzoo-z
Looks great and a timely post for me. I am having mine done at the end of the month and one of the options is the Feynlab Heal lite. Do the initial results feel like it was worth the extra money and do you have confidence or experience in the "healing" process actually working as advertised?
I absolutely do. I was skeptical at first, but my detailer showed me just how the Heal Lite product works and actually heals the paint and I was blown away.
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Monday had to take her to my local Indep. not many of those here in Aiken, A leak on the drivers side. when driving, almost none when parked. cross over pipe is wet at the tank joint, so far, will see what else is leaking when tank is dropped sad and pricy affaire !!

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Old 05-15-2019, 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Joe_Joe
I absolutely do. I was skeptical at first, but my detailer showed me just how the Heal Lite product works and actually heals the paint and I was blown away.
Wow that's awesome input, thanks! I was presented with multiple options that I discussed in a thread in the Car Care section one of which was this product and it was presented as a great choice for dark paint and longevity by the detail shop but it's nice to get real world feedback.
As a side note my previous C-5 was a "2003" E.B. Z06 but it never looked as fantastic as yours....
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Originally Posted by Mickeyrx70
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Your interior looks great. Where did you get the door sills?
Yes, envious minds need to know!
(although I’m wondering if it’s a well placed emblem and pinstripe tape?)

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Yes, envious minds need to know!
(although I’m wondering if it’s a well placed emblem and pinstripe tape?)
We have a winner! Emblems and pinstripe tape! Thx for the compliments. -DJ


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