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lbls1 · 08-12-2014, 09:25 PM

I just want to share some pics of the results from my first detail of my ZL1. I have had this car since Dec 13th, and so far it basically has been kept dry in the garage. However, the paint needed some tlc despite it being kept dry and element free.

Here are the particulars:

'14 ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic

Wash: Mother's California Gold Car Wash
Clay: Griot's Garage Clay

Polish: Sonus SFX 2 Enhance (Swirl Mark or Medium Cut Polish), Lake Country 5" Polish pad; SFX 3 Final Finish Polish, 5" Green finishing pad; Sonus Paintwork cleanser, 5" black finishing pad.

Clean-up: Sonus Acrylic Spritz Detail Spray x2.

Light Seal/condition: Sonus Acrylic Glanz Spray.

Wax/LSP: Zymol Vintage

The start: Starting is never easy, but just some masking and then polishing as usual.

I found this surface to be slightly more sensitive than my previous cars. Perhaps because of the paint being still new.

My favorite three words: Ready for Wax!

Surface after first round of Vintage

lbls1 · 08-12-2014, 09:32 PM

Out and about a couple of my favorite spots...

ba2ss · 08-12-2014, 09:36 PM

Nice job, did you polish the wheels too?

lbls1 · 08-12-2014, 09:38 PM

After an excursion to a favorite destination.

lbls1 · 08-12-2014, 09:40 PM

The wheels were just washed. I will have to do them at another time; Thanks.

Cool AirZ28 · 08-13-2014, 09:57 AM

Looking good

Schluney · 08-13-2014, 11:39 AM

Looks awesome! I love that color

motorhead · 08-13-2014, 01:00 PM

Really nice! Boy you go all out.

charlietuna · 08-13-2014, 02:06 PM

nice work...... have you switched out the pads on the brembos?

lbls1 · 08-13-2014, 02:35 PM

Hey thanks for the compliments. Post #9, she's all stock. Perhaps I should switch out the pads because they dust up like crazy. The front wheels always get dirty after a drive. I thought my TBSS was bad but the ZL front wheels get far dirtier!

Anyways, yes its a labor intensive exercise but I hunger for the result.

SSJ455 · 08-13-2014, 03:57 PM

Sharp ride, man!
I did some paint correction today myself. I used some Meguair's Medium Cut Cleaner and spent about two hours just working the top of the car. It sure is a lot of work but it is so worth it.

Angelo@Autopia · 08-13-2014, 04:09 PM

It's great to see someone using a great product that's not to much talk about. Your ZL1 came out awesome and bet it turns heads ( or snap them ) everywhere you go! TY for this thread.

DwRed1LTV6 · 08-13-2014, 04:34 PM

Very nice ZL1 !!

That color is sweet !!

lbls1 · 08-13-2014, 08:20 PM

Thanks again for the comments. Its a good thing to have a set of products that are reliable and bring you the results year after year. It is also a good thing to switch up and learn some different techniques and/ or product mixes that can also give you results.

Its still a labor of love (as I like to call it). Every winter I daydream about a new detail, and every spring and summer I dread heading into a detailing date, go figure.

08-12-2014, 09:25 PM	#1
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,022	My ZL1's First Detail I just want to share some pics of the results from my first detail of my ZL1. I have had this car since Dec 13th, and so far it basically has been kept dry in the garage. However, the paint needed some tlc despite it being kept dry and element free. Here are the particulars: '14 ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic Wash: Mother's California Gold Car Wash Clay: Griot's Garage Clay Polish: Sonus SFX 2 Enhance (Swirl Mark or Medium Cut Polish), Lake Country 5" Polish pad; SFX 3 Final Finish Polish, 5" Green finishing pad; Sonus Paintwork cleanser, 5" black finishing pad. Clean-up: Sonus Acrylic Spritz Detail Spray x2. Light Seal/condition: Sonus Acrylic Glanz Spray. Wax/LSP: Zymol Vintage The start: Starting is never easy, but just some masking and then polishing as usual. I found this surface to be slightly more sensitive than my previous cars. Perhaps because of the paint being still new. My favorite three words: Ready for Wax! Surface after first round of Vintage __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic*

08-12-2014, 09:32 PM	#2
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,022	Final Result: On location Out and about a couple of my favorite spots... Attached Images __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic*

08-12-2014, 09:38 PM	#4
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,022	More pics: Another Location After an excursion to a favorite destination. Attached Images __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic*

08-12-2014, 09:40 PM	#5
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,022	The wheels were just washed. I will have to do them at another time; Thanks. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic*

08-13-2014, 09:57 AM	#6
Cool AirZ28 Drives: 2013 Black Camaro 2SS/RS Convert. Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sauk Village, Illinois Posts: 506 View My Garage	Looking good __________________ 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS-Smoked tail lights and side markers, HID log lights, & LED lighting inside/outside the car, SJM LED Cupholder, SJM full dashboard ABL lighting, ZL1 Rockers, 1LE Splitter, Showstopper LED Mirrors, Showstopper LED Side Markers, & Showstopper Heat Extractor Hood, 20" Niche Concourse ZL1 Styled wheels 20X8.5 & 20X10 with 275/40/20 & 315/35/20 Nitto Invos, Black Gorilla Lug Nuts/Locks, Black Billet Elite Camaro License Plate Holder, and Hydro Dipped Speedo/Shifter/AC-Heat Bezels.

08-12-2014, 09:36 PM	#3
ba2ss Drives: 2012 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: kannapolis, nc Posts: 378	Nice job, did you polish the wheels too?

08-13-2014, 11:39 AM	#7
Schluney Drives: 2014 2SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 621	Looks awesome! I love that color __________________ 14 2SS RS 1LE Recaro NPP Pat G cam and tune, Trick flow heads Long tube headers catless

08-13-2014, 01:00 PM	#8
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,850	Really nice! Boy you go all out.

08-13-2014, 02:06 PM	#9
charlietuna Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,342 View My Garage	nice work...... have you switched out the pads on the brembos? __________________ Laus Deo

08-13-2014, 02:35 PM	#10
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,022	Hey thanks for the compliments. Post #9, she's all stock. Perhaps I should switch out the pads because they dust up like crazy. The front wheels always get dirty after a drive. I thought my TBSS was bad but the ZL front wheels get far dirtier! Anyways, yes its a labor intensive exercise but I hunger for the result. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic*

08-13-2014, 03:57 PM	#11
SSJ455 Drives: "Kara Zor-El" 2017 2SS HBM Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Lower Hudson Valley Posts: 2,036 View My Garage	Sharp ride, man! I did some paint correction today myself. I used some Meguair's Medium Cut Cleaner and spent about two hours just working the top of the car. It sure is a lot of work but it is so worth it. __________________ Lead me not into temptation. I already know the way. Lana? Lana? LANA! LAAANAAAA!!!! What? Dangerzoooooone.

08-13-2014, 04:09 PM	#12
Angelo@Autopia Drives: 2014 Ford Focus ST Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 939	It's great to see someone using a great product that's not to much talk about. Your ZL1 came out awesome and bet it turns heads ( or snap them ) everywhere you go! TY for this thread.

08-13-2014, 04:34 PM	#13
DwRed1LTV6 Drives: '11 VR 2LT HHr Join Date: May 2011 Location: Gateway to the West Posts: 2,721	Very nice ZL1 !! That color is sweet !! __________________ 2011 Hhr Formerly known as Silver85IrocZ !!

08-13-2014, 08:20 PM	#14
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,022	Thanks again for the comments. Its a good thing to have a set of products that are reliable and bring you the results year after year. It is also a good thing to switch up and learn some different techniques and/ or product mixes that can also give you results. Its still a labor of love (as I like to call it). Every winter I daydream about a new detail, and every spring and summer I dread heading into a detailing date, go figure. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic*