rkhegler

Well, I decided today to make a trip to the automotive paint store. I have done some limited painting in my time, but the guy behind the counter, who has worked at the store for 35 years, gave me a real education on paint products. He went into the molecular structure of the paint and all that entails with regard to drying time, compatibility, durability, etc. Way more than I ever intended to learn.

I had been vacillating back and forth about using single stage paint or base/clear. When it was all said and done, I made the move to base/clear application. Never knew there were different types of clear sprays.

At the end of my visit, I came out of the store with the Plastic prep spray cleaner, Plastic adherent, base coat, and clear coat. In addition, I purchased some other accessories for paint. All together, the bill was $92.00. Since I plan on doing a significant amount of painting, I did not think this was all that bad. Besides, for me, there will be a lot of learning going on. I know, I could probably have just purchased the parts already painted, but what the hell........................? Might as well have another adventure. Wish me luck.

I absolutely love this car. Took it to the dealer to have them wash and detail the vehicle and the kid who did the work, hand wash/dried with interior detailing, was fantastic. It looked better than when I took it off of the show room floor. And, it was free and will be as long as I own the car. Can't beat that! The salesman brought the car to me and I forgot to give the kid a tip. I will make up for that, plus some, next week.

bbrown450

you have big ones to give a dealer your car to detail.....typically never ends well as they are there to get them in and out as quick as they can they use brushes use pail's that do not have grit trays ect..... I am glad it turned out great for you 11

rkhegler

Well, like I said, the kid did a fantastic job.

Slooby

Over a year now and all I've used is Chadwick's. Love the stuff. No water will touch my car as long as this is around. Can do my car in less than a half hour and it looks fantastic!

JerryU

I arranged courtesy deliver by phone at a dealer 25 miles from my home that I knew nothing about (for my '08 C6 called as far as 60 miles away and couldn't find anyone who would do it!) I flew to NJ and drove the car, ordered from Kerbeck, 12 hours home!

Visited two weeks ago to see about their service capability and bring them my jack pucks! Met the very sharp service manager. They are a small dealer. When I mentioned not to bother to wash the car as I was going to do it myself, use clay bar and Zaino anyway he said, "My wife said the same thing, she has a 2016 Vette and did the same!"

Only his top mechanic touches Corvette's. When I called last week and left him a message with my VIN and said my side skirts and splitter would be coming to their parts department with that VIN number, he called right back and asked if I wanted a call when the truck came in! He said he thought mine had just come in but turned out it was a Vette they purchased for stock. Great selection for a dealer! I'll use them for whatever versus the large dealer in town I have used for my other Vette servcie!

p3pilot

Couldn't agree more. Picked up my factory ordered 2017 Z51 from the dealership and the detailers had put tons of swirl marks in the clear coat. Had to have a professional fix all the issues. At least the dealership payed for it. They have a standing order not to wash my car when I bring it in for maintenance now. Pretty sad that most dealerships pay amateurs minimum wage to do this job.