Cleaning a black C7.. Advice needed
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Cleaning a black C7.. Advice needed
Need advice, first black car since 1978. Now I remember why I haven't bought one since.
I need advice on the easiest way to get the car clean and not have smudge marks and have a glass like finish ever time.
My 2016 C7 has 600 miles on it and I really haven't washed it yet, but I recall being frustrated when I cleaned my 78 Z28. Advice on technique and prude re would be appreciated.
I need advice on the easiest way to get the car clean and not have smudge marks and have a glass like finish ever time.
My 2016 C7 has 600 miles on it and I really haven't washed it yet, but I recall being frustrated when I cleaned my 78 Z28. Advice on technique and prude re would be appreciated.
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Give me more info. What year how many miles? Does it need paint correction? First time detailing? You can google junk man videos and he has a lot of good info. Also check out Adam's polishes videos. I can give you some info but I need more.
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The paint has some orange peel, but nothing out of the norm. I'm just trying to determine the easiest way to keep it looking like glass. Black is a beautiful color but it's all in the details.
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You said the magic word - DETAIL !! that is, I (personally) would seek out the opinion/assistance of an experienced detailer. You are almost certainly in a position to have he car clay barred, or perhaps ever wet-sanded prior to beginning what will surely be a multi-stage polishing effort, sealing, and so on.
Let's just hope there's enough "clear" left intact to prevent having to repaint the worse areas.
Good luck, my friend !!
Gary
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Burning Brakes
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I had a 2008 C6, black on black. Here is what I found to work best.
1. After washing & drying, I used ProtectAll (you can get this at WalMart).Takes about 20 minutes to do whole car. Wipe on wet & immediately wipe off with clean flannel cloth or old pair of PJ's.
2. Then I sealed the wax/finish with Ultima Paint Guard Plus+. Just spray on the provided applicator and wipe a very light coat over whole car & let dry. Seals everything for about 6 months.
3. Day to day I would wipe off the dust with a California CarDuster.
4. For the interior leather you cannot beat Ziano's Leather In A Bottle. Just apply a dab to a clean dry cloth and apply to your leather interior and let dry.
There is nothing more stunningly beautiful than a clean, newly waxed black Corvette. But, they are a daily labor of love.
Good Luck, and, post some pics.
1. After washing & drying, I used ProtectAll (you can get this at WalMart).Takes about 20 minutes to do whole car. Wipe on wet & immediately wipe off with clean flannel cloth or old pair of PJ's.
2. Then I sealed the wax/finish with Ultima Paint Guard Plus+. Just spray on the provided applicator and wipe a very light coat over whole car & let dry. Seals everything for about 6 months.
3. Day to day I would wipe off the dust with a California CarDuster.
4. For the interior leather you cannot beat Ziano's Leather In A Bottle. Just apply a dab to a clean dry cloth and apply to your leather interior and let dry.
There is nothing more stunningly beautiful than a clean, newly waxed black Corvette. But, they are a daily labor of love.
Good Luck, and, post some pics.
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Black is beautiful but my last black car was 30 years ago when I didn't mind the attention it required after every use. Good luck, there is plenty of free advice on this forum.
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Okay.... no surprise here.....clean often. LOL.....I'm in the same boat...a black C7 and I love it when she is clean! I use the Glenne method to clean and wax/seal....works great. Look him up on this thread....pm him and he will send you pdf's that are very helpful.
