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Old 06-12-2018, 04:26 PM
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Default Detailing on my Black C7... 😁
Did Detailing on my C7..
i'm extremely happy with the result.

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Nothing like a shinny black car, and yours is exactly that!
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I have A black C7.Never ending battle.I. Elieve I spend more time removing dirt than actually driving it.
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I have A black C7.Never ending battle.I. Elieve I spend more time removing dirt than actually driving it.
So this is what you need! believe me, you will never ever need to dry the car again, just soap, water, and go for a spin.. perfect result everytime
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Nothing like a shinny black car, and yours is exactly that!
Thanks!!
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Ceramic Coating is the only way to keep black clean looking.
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Originally Posted by Michael Griffin
Ceramic Coating is the only way to keep black clean looking.
Absolutely true.
it is so easy now to clean it.
and it stays clean!
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Another thing. I detail my Long beach red every day because it shows as much dust and dirt as black for the most part. Might has well got a black one.
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Originally Posted by Michael Griffin
Ceramic Coating is the only way to keep black clean looking.
Getting mine coated in a couple of weeks.
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Black for the win!
Looks great.
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Looks nice-I like the caliper color too. You might consider some tire shine for your tires....then you're golden!
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Why is it that your post which had "https://youtu.be/xBaHbmKvjXI" does not result in a YouTube video right here, not even a link, and I have to copy and paste it. Could it be that it's the mobile site?

Whereas a full YouTube link like
will put the video in the post?

Even when I composed this post merely copy and pasting the url worked. What I believe doesn't work is the YouTube button in the advanced post. Let's try...



That YouTube button surrounds the link with the tag [YT] and the tag [/ YT] (space purposely inserted).

Nope even that worked, though the video is of a different size. Bugs, bugs everywhere...
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Originally Posted by ONEBADZ
Getting mine coated in a couple of weeks.
you will not regret it
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Originally Posted by thrilled
I have A black C7.Never ending battle.I. Elieve I spend more time removing dirt than actually driving it.
So true..
this is the reason why i did it..
i was really tired of trying to keep it clean.. i was washing my car 2 times at day..
now it stay clean for days!
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Originally Posted by s n v f f
you will not regret it
Oh I know. Had my C6 Grand Sport done about a year ago. I recommend doing the wheels and break calipers to. Makes break dust just rinse off.
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Originally Posted by ONEBADZ
Oh I know. Had my C6 Grand Sport done about a year ago. I recommend doing the wheels and break calipers to. Makes break dust just rinse off.
Yup i had it done, calipers, wheels, windows.. everything
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OP, the dust, dirt, pollen, etc still get on the car correct? So you still have to wash it correct? So do you only save drying time?
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OP, the dust, dirt, pollen, etc still get on the car correct? So you still have to wash it correct? So do you only save drying time?
The car probably gets dirt the 10% of before the treatment, due to the high slipping surface.
And it's like 10 times easier to remove, and as you corrctly stated, you will nota have to dry it anymore.. the ride from the car wash to home it is more than enough
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After using many detailing products, I have started to use McGuires Quik Wax.....a marked improvement in the shine and reflective aspect, particularly on black. And it does not smear....even does glass without a smear. I also noticed it seems to have better lubricity than other products (lack of friction when wiping), which I would assume would reduce micro scratching potential. JMHO. Using it on the 35 year old paint on my '51 Chevy.


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