GTScott
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This is the same one I posted on the "other" forum...yeah, I won't be spending much time over there anymore.
2002 Torch Red Chevrolet Corvette C5 Convertible
17,000 miles
Daily driver, garage-kept, outside during the day
The owner was mainly concerned with getting the pollen-covered interior cleaned up. However, I wanted to get a durable sealant on the vehicle that would be low maintenance. At this time, the owner did not want to do anything as far as swirl and scratch correction. That will come later. As the before pictures show, the exterior was not in bad shape even when I started. The bugs and other gunk did appear to have be permanently adhered. A good scrubbing with the Bug Squash worked well on these problem areas.
On the polish step, I had an issue with the FPII in that it was flashing quickly. I swapped over to AIO and had no problems. Looking back, a self proclaimed professional detailer and quasi-skilled aircraft mechanic, tells me that I should have mixed the FP with RMG to avoid the quick set. I will try that next time.
Wash Procedure
Rinse
Bug Removal - PB Bug Squash and a good amount of time
Wash wheels with Concentrated SSS
Top - 303 Convertible Top Cleaner (I like this stuff!)
Wash with SSS and Foam Gun
Exterior Paint Procedures
Polish with Klasse AIO via PC @ 4, blue pad (had an issue with the FPII)
50/50 Wipedown
Zaino Z2 Pro w/ ZFX (3 coats)
Zaino Z8
Glass - Stoners Invisible Glass
Castrol Accuvision on Windshield
Meguairs Professional metal Polish on wheels / Exhaust Tips
PB Wheel Sealant
Meguiars Endurance on Tires
Engine Bay
Wipe Down
PB Biodegradable APC
Chemical Guys Trim Restorer
Interior
Vacuum
Detailer's Pride Total Interior Cleaner
Stoner's Invisible Glass
Chemical Guys Leather Cleaner
Chemical Guys Leather Conditioner
PB Natural Look
Vacuum (twice due to my mistake)
Before....
After.....
High resolution shots here....
http://www.imagemotorworks.com/scott/02TRC5/before.htm
http://www.imagemotorworks.com/scott/02TRC5/after.htm
-GT
2002 Torch Red Chevrolet Corvette C5 Convertible
17,000 miles
Daily driver, garage-kept, outside during the day
The owner was mainly concerned with getting the pollen-covered interior cleaned up. However, I wanted to get a durable sealant on the vehicle that would be low maintenance. At this time, the owner did not want to do anything as far as swirl and scratch correction. That will come later. As the before pictures show, the exterior was not in bad shape even when I started. The bugs and other gunk did appear to have be permanently adhered. A good scrubbing with the Bug Squash worked well on these problem areas.
On the polish step, I had an issue with the FPII in that it was flashing quickly. I swapped over to AIO and had no problems. Looking back, a self proclaimed professional detailer and quasi-skilled aircraft mechanic, tells me that I should have mixed the FP with RMG to avoid the quick set. I will try that next time.
Wash Procedure
Rinse
Bug Removal - PB Bug Squash and a good amount of time
Wash wheels with Concentrated SSS
Top - 303 Convertible Top Cleaner (I like this stuff!)
Wash with SSS and Foam Gun
Exterior Paint Procedures
Polish with Klasse AIO via PC @ 4, blue pad (had an issue with the FPII)
50/50 Wipedown
Zaino Z2 Pro w/ ZFX (3 coats)
Zaino Z8
Glass - Stoners Invisible Glass
Castrol Accuvision on Windshield
Meguairs Professional metal Polish on wheels / Exhaust Tips
PB Wheel Sealant
Meguiars Endurance on Tires
Engine Bay
Wipe Down
PB Biodegradable APC
Chemical Guys Trim Restorer
Interior
Vacuum
Detailer's Pride Total Interior Cleaner
Stoner's Invisible Glass
Chemical Guys Leather Cleaner
Chemical Guys Leather Conditioner
PB Natural Look
Vacuum (twice due to my mistake)
Before....
After.....
High resolution shots here....
http://www.imagemotorworks.com/scott/02TRC5/before.htm
http://www.imagemotorworks.com/scott/02TRC5/after.htm
-GT
