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Old May 18, 2018 | 10:02 AM
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Not cheap but just one of the reasons I went with carbon ceramic.

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Old May 18, 2018 | 10:04 AM
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Default Chemistry not physics.

Chemistry causing the rust. Physics (friction) gets rid of it.

Originally Posted by Vet Interested
Not a specific Corvette issue. My daughter's Kia Optima does the same thing. Physics taking place.
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Old May 18, 2018 | 05:53 PM
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you should give that rust bucket to me, problem solved.
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Old May 18, 2018 | 08:34 PM
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One place the base C7 has an advantage. Look up the "coating" they come with...
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Old May 18, 2018 | 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by SSTG
I have a bottle but have not used it. I dry clean my car.

But I can tell you when I read reviews on it before I purchased they were good.
Thanks. I also blow dry my car.
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This Blaster has been really handy. I've been blowing the wheels dry then driving it around. They still look brand new and the car is 3 yrs old.
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