C6 rocks except.....
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Melting Slicks
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C6 rocks except.....
I love the C6, however, the paint on this car is starting to get to me. I wash it well and blow dry it with a leaf blower. Yet these dam swirl marks are such a F'in eyesore. The paint is so soft. My buddy who has a Mustang takes his to the car wash on a regular basis, and his paint is not bad at all. 
Other than that, the car rocks 
Other than that, the car rocks
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I fully agree that the C6 takes alot of TLC. We LMB (and black) owners especially know the difficulties. I wish there was an easier solution than multiple coats of Rejex/Zaino/etc., but that's all that works IMHO. 
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Originally Posted by scottypman
I love the C6, however, the paint on this car is starting to get to me. I wash it well and blow dry it with a leaf blower. Yet these dam swirl marks are such a F'in eyesore. The paint is so soft. My buddy who has a Mustang takes his to the car wash on a regular basis, and his paint is not bad at all. Other than that, the car rocks
Other than that, the car rocks 
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I use Zaino and Rejex on my vette and I can honestly say I keep the swirls and scratches in check with all of the Zaino products. But Its still a pain to keep perfectly clean but I love this car.
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According to Sal Zaino, the swirl marks are caused from poor quality towels. He suggested Martha Stewart Egyptian weave. I have Mag Red and no swirl marks
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this car is way too fun and good looking for me to spend as much time as some of you do worrying about the paint. I Zaino it regularly and drive it everyday and dont think any more about the paint than I need to.
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Originally Posted by myblackvette
I use Zaino and Rejex on my vette and I can honestly say I keep the swirls and scratches in check with all of the Zaino products. But Its still a pain to keep perfectly clean but I love this car.
Wow! That's one beautiful car!
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Your black car looks great. I had one many years ago and when I left the dealership the salesman said this is the first and last black car you will ever own. He was right. Nothing looks as good a black car when it has just been washed and waxed however.
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Originally Posted by Ginny C6
According to Sal Zaino, the swirl marks are caused from poor quality towels. He suggested Martha Stewart Egyptian weave. I have Mag Red and no swirl marks
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Originally Posted by scottypman
I wash it well and blow dry it with a leaf blower. ... My buddy who has a Mustang takes his to the car wash on a regular basis, and his paint is not bad at all.
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Originally Posted by SHOOTER 49
15 MONTHS with the dealer prep wax---still beading up water---no swirls--and no bitching here. Stop waxing them to death and drive them.
"Dealer prep wax." That's a good one.
