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Old Apr 10, 2015 | 11:25 PM
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Default Spring Cleaning, Corvette Style...
Weather wasn't the best, but for the most part it was in the low 60's and cloudy, threatening rain, but no rain, but ideal for cleaning the Corvette after it has been resting most of the winter. No direct sunlight.

Started out with wash, and polish everything on the outside, and complete detail on the inside.

I use Pinnacle Souver‰n™ Carnauba Paste Wax, expensive, but great results, and finish it with Pinnacle Crystal Mist Carnauba Detail Spray, use Zanio Glass Cleaner, and Zanio rubber/plastic protection. Tires I use Lucas.

Took about 9 hours, but here are the results....







Can't wait to get it dirty again...
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Old Apr 10, 2015 | 11:32 PM
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Very Nice!!! That's a lot of red!
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Beautiful!!
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Great job, looks awesome.
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Wow--Looks Fantastic.
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Excellent job detailing the car. You're all set to drive it now and repeat the process.
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Wow.... if those photos weren't touched up....the OP has some

serious detailing skills!
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Looks great! Good job, you can do mine next.
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Very nice. I bet that I know your favorite color
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Awesome results.
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That is Red to the nineth power, "WOW". Enjoy!
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I like the engine dress up parts, where did you get those?
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I like the engine dress up parts, where did you get those?
RPI Design
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Originally Posted by bglmn
Wow.... if those photos weren't touched up....the OP has some

serious detailing skills!
Nope what you see is what you get...

Been detailing cars and show cars for over 30 years.
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So what you're saying is that you like red....
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Beautiful car and a perfect detail.

I like your product selections too!

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Love the great look, but so glad I drive mine too much to spend 9 hours on it cleaning it.
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Sharp looking ride! Well done.
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