black vettes, need help
10-08-2006, 11:01 AM
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Burning Brakes
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black vettes, need help
i just purchased a 2007 black c-6. i washed and waxed it with nxt and used microfiber towels. in the shade it looks great but in the sun it has the wax haze or something. i gentlemen next to me at a car show yesterday had a 16 yr old paint job on his car and it looked better than my 2007 with only 500 miles. please help!!!!
10-08-2006, 11:07 AM
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Race Director
Originally Posted by 07blkvette
...in the sun it has the wax haze or something. please help!!!!
10-08-2006, 11:19 AM
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Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by mpuzach
Description is pretty vague. You might try posting a picture of what you're trying to describe.
it just doesnt have that deep dark shine like i was expecting. it looks like there are lighter and darker shades of black in the sun.
10-08-2006, 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by 07blkvette
it looks like there are lighter and darker shades of black in the sun.
10-08-2006, 11:54 AM
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St. Jude Donor '03-'06-'07-'08-'09
I started using NXT on my 03 when it first became available. Never experienced what you described. As I never wax a car until 4 months after a born date, the C6 hasn't seen wax. Still trying to decide, but will probably end up using Zaino.
10-08-2006, 12:05 PM
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My suggestion is to get the Zaino pro kit and follow the steps to the deepest glossy shine possible. I could not believe the look after I did my Black baby.
10-08-2006, 12:43 PM
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You'll love the Zaino results
Originally Posted by jdurhan
My suggestion is to get the Zaino pro kit and follow the steps to the deepest glossy shine possible. I could not believe the look after I did my Black baby.
10-08-2006, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by jerrymuniz
I purchased the Zaino pkg. followed the instructions and WOW!!! Definately took the shine to the next level. SHINE SHINE SHINE
Be advised, you're in for a work out. When I finally got finished, I was whooped.The next day my arms and legs were hurting. Well worth it though.
Good Luck.
10-08-2006, 01:32 PM
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Although Zaino and Rejex will give you better results, NXT is not that bad ... it sounds like though you MAY have used too much wax ... too thick a coat possibly?
Go over to the car care section - I would advise washing the car with Dawn to remove the NXT, CLAYBARRING, and then use Zaino or Rejex on it ... but nice thin coats of wax with a good quality applicator ... that will cure your problem.
Go over to the car care section - I would advise washing the car with Dawn to remove the NXT, CLAYBARRING, and then use Zaino or Rejex on it ... but nice thin coats of wax with a good quality applicator ... that will cure your problem.
10-08-2006, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 07blkvette
i just purchased a 2007 black c-6. i washed and waxed it with nxt and used microfiber towels. in the shade it looks great but in the sun it has the wax haze or something. i gentlemen next to me at a car show yesterday had a 16 yr old paint job on his car and it looked better than my 2007 with only 500 miles. please help!!!!
This link should help.
http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=64
I use Meguiars NXT wax and it came out looking like this:
10-08-2006, 02:02 PM
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Drifting
my red GM truck had that haze...
looks like the paint was not clear on mine (like the clear coat on the polished wheels - hazy/milky look)
i stripped the wax... took out the buffing machine.... got some polish.... and went to town..... it was a pain but turned out OK....
be careful the paint is very thin and the machine can cut into a corner/edge very quickly....
my silver C6 seems to have it...i wont know till i polish it out....
to busy driving it for now...... let's see..... drive..... polish...... drive..... polish......
also the '07 black C6 i saw at the dealer had a very bad paint job!!!!
orange peel was bad... it may also have been as you described but i wasn't looking for that...
looks like the paint was not clear on mine (like the clear coat on the polished wheels - hazy/milky look)
i stripped the wax... took out the buffing machine.... got some polish.... and went to town..... it was a pain but turned out OK....
be careful the paint is very thin and the machine can cut into a corner/edge very quickly....
my silver C6 seems to have it...i wont know till i polish it out....
to busy driving it for now...... let's see..... drive..... polish...... drive..... polish......
also the '07 black C6 i saw at the dealer had a very bad paint job!!!!
orange peel was bad... it may also have been as you described but i wasn't looking for that...
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10-08-2006, 02:44 PM
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Drifting
Same problem here with my black '05. I now use a very light coat of NXT and buff, then I buff some some, then I take a break and buff a little more. No more smears or haze.
10-08-2006, 02:56 PM
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Zaino Zaino Zaino
Use Zaino 10 times a week or more. I use all Zaino on my Black Z. Get there top of the line starter kit. I had my detailers Wash, Clay, Polish, wax, polish, wax, polish, wax, polish, wax, wax. Then used the Z6, Then used Z8 Final. The Z8 Final is the best I have ever used.
I then use Z8 every time after I drive the car. This keeps clean and protected. But you have to follow all the direction carefully for Zaino to be perfect. The Z8 will leave a haz or streek if applied wrong. You have to work small areas, wipe off and then dry quickly. Zaino can not dry or sit on paint long. I have 2 guys at same time doing it. One apply and one to wipe off.
I then use Z8 every time after I drive the car. This keeps clean and protected. But you have to follow all the direction carefully for Zaino to be perfect. The Z8 will leave a haz or streek if applied wrong. You have to work small areas, wipe off and then dry quickly. Zaino can not dry or sit on paint long. I have 2 guys at same time doing it. One apply and one to wipe off.