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Old Nov 12, 2019 | 01:16 PM
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I had a granite finish applied to my car and it really looks nice and is guaranteed for two years. Was thinking about getting it wrapped and asked what would happen to the strips if the wrap had to be replaced and the answer as I expected the strips would come off, so settled for the granite. Here are two pictures of the car before and after.

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What do you mean by a granite finish? Do you mean a ceramic coating?
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Nice kitchen!
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What do you mean by a granite finish? Do you mean a ceramic coating?
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Old Nov 12, 2019 | 03:54 PM
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Be extra-careful not to touch the finish very often. If you put any swirls or light surface scratches in the finish (from using wash mitts, microfiber towels, California dusters, etc.) they will not be easily removed. In most cases, you will have to strip the ceramic coating off the entire panel, polish out the blemish, then re-coat the whole panel. Just a tip! Car looks great.
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Dont know what granite finish is...... but that car looks great :-)
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Bad after picture. Looks shinier before.
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Car looks great. The Z16 Z06 is one of my favorites.
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I have granite in my kitchen, and really like it, but feel it would be way to heavy for the Vette.
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