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debating about using a paint sealer on my 2017 Z06. Any issues with doing this? Does anyone have a particular product that works well on C7? My goal is to increase the shine and protect the paint surface. Would this help reduce brake dust on the wheels? A friend of mine suggested a product called "TOP HAT"...... I have never heard of it.
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Any of the reputable companies nano technology coatings (ceramic). Not cheap but well worth the extra coin over traditional waxes/sealants. I have coated all 3 of my vehicles with CarPro's C Quartz. My Vette was done by a professional. I did my other 2 myself. Car Pros products are all excellent. Definitely buy their wash Reset if you do a coating.
I have used Black fire products for a few years now and been very happy with results. I have used there waxes ,sealers and coating. I will be using Blackfire on my new GS I have ordered. I get it thru Autogeek , you might want to check out there web site there is a lot of good info and video's on auto detailing and they carry a lot of brands.
I use entire Pinnacle Black Label Diamond line on my black 2015 C7 Z06. Wheel coating on wheels & exhaust tips keeps them looking great longer and cleaning easy. Coating & sealant on the paint instead of wax makes less dust attract to it. I did the entire process before my Z06 ever hit the street. Took a few days as I did it all by hand, but it was worth it. Now it takes me 15 minutes to completely wash it with a waterless wash, 15 more if I do the wheels too. Even the black on the exhaust tips wipes off with spritz of waterless wash. Lasted well through 2 summers, so I refreshed mine this winter.
Entire process is . . . wash / clay / polish / coatings / sealant
someone mentioned ZAINO..... I remember using that on my 2011 GS(last vette I owned until now) and I had the whole kit out in the garage. That stuff is pretty darned good, I had just waxed it so had to remove that and then put the Z1 and Z2 on. I remember I was always pleased at how easy it went on, dried quickly and them wiped off easily. The "buffing" in the shine is the hardest part..... I can never make myself stop rubbing on it. OK, it's all done now
I too am a fan of BlackFire polish and sealant.....
As for brake dust, best thing I did was swap out my Brembo brake pads, for a set of Powerstop Z26 extreme pads. 90% LESS brake dust. Super simple to swap out pads on the Vette. If you intend on tracking your car, then I would keep the stock pads, although a number of folks say it's fine with the Power stop pads. There are MANY threads on this forum regarding brake pads, and less dust..... do a search to check them out.
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Zaino Clear Sealant followed by Z8 Grand Finale on my Z06 and all of my cars. Easy to use, durable and looks wet. Clear Sealant is a simple, one step that requires no buffing. I spritz it with Z8 to make it pop. You can apply Clear Sealant to a clean car in under 10 minutes.
I used Adam's ceramic coating kit on my 2017. Easy do it yourself at a good price and couldn't be happier
I didn't know they had a ceramic coating.
I may try this myself as opposed to pretty expensive professional application.
Right now I use Adams quick sealant spray. It's super easy to apply and in my experience lasts all winter long here in NYC. I don't drive my carin the snow or anything but it stays outside.
Chemical guys jet seal maintained with vo7. Mind boggling shine.
How do you like the VO7? I am having issues with it streaking on my black Z. Any thoughts or tips. I use MF towels from Autogeek and Adams. I finally diluted some with distilled H2O and that seemed to work.
How do you like the VO7? I am having issues with it streaking on my black Z. Any thoughts or tips. I use MF towels from Autogeek and Adams. I finally diluted some with distilled H2O and that seemed to work.
Make sure your micro doesn't get saturated with it. It will streak then.
04-01-2017, 12:56 PM
Paint sealers????
