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Big Turkey · 02-17-2010, 05:59 PM

I do detailing on the side so I thought I'd share one of my recent details.

It's in my favorite color, black.

This car has 1100 miles on it, is a month old and had gone through 2 washes before I laid my hands on it. The car rolled off of the truck while the owner was signing papers.

Upon first inspection during the day, it looked pretty decent. So I brought my light stand out to get a closer inspection of the clear. As soon as I turned the light on, the swirls appeared like crazy. The owner, a friend of mine, said immediately, "Oh man turn that light off!!" haha.

I told him I'd help him out and get that car the way it should be. So I went to work.

Quick note: I hate Chevy's "Polished wheels". Which is pretty much just a clear coat over some aluminum alloy. Crap. Always gets oxidated and stains very easily, and not very shiny. They should have gone back to chrome!

Many people have said not to seal fresh paint, but as far as factory paint goes I have been throwing sealant/wax on it right away and never had a problem till I sold the cars. I suppose it's just as arguable as "how to break in your new engine". Which everyone has a different view on it.

Let me know what you guys think!

Before shots. Unfortunately I was limited in space so I could only get detail shots:

After it was all said and done:

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And one of my favorite shots. Top right corner is the cage of the halogen light I was using.

brandotron · 02-17-2010, 06:01 PM

Noice! How long did it take?

Jferrell88 · 02-17-2010, 06:04 PM

cool. what'd you use on it

Big Turkey · 02-17-2010, 06:19 PM

It has been real cold here lately so it's very hard to break down the polish so it took longer than usual. I broke up the process between 3 days, about 2-3 hours a day. So 8 hours total I'd say from start to finish.

I used Wolfgang Twins (Total Swirl Remover and Finishing Glaze) then topped it with Wolfgang's Deep Gloss Sealant. It was my first time using the Wolfgang products and they obviously work very well!

I also did my 09 C6Z but the Wolfgang wasn't aggressive enough. I had to use Meg's 105/205 combo.

Darth_Emma · 02-17-2010, 06:25 PM

Did you use a polishing device like a Porter Cable? That would cut down on the time I bet.

By the way, it looks GREAT!

Big Turkey · 02-17-2010, 06:46 PM

I used the porter cable 7424XP. If I didn't it would have taken a week! LOL

It was definitely the weather. The polish just wouldn't break down enough and with over 80% humidity it literally takes me 30minutes to do 1 step on a panel.

Then again I used IPA wipedown between each step, which is very time consuming as well. Wash, clay, compound, polish, sealant, and then wait 12hrs and wax. Very time consuming.

Jer4251 · 02-17-2010, 07:54 PM

Z06

sorry had to point it out

Big Turkey · 03-10-2010, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jer4251

Z06

sorry had to point it out

yeah that's my car in the background in all her dirty glory. She sat outside while I kept the camaro inside while I was detailing it at night haha

85convertibleZ28 · 03-10-2010, 05:33 PM

in 2 days it will look like you were never their, thats why black is bad

Tx1Lt · 03-10-2010, 05:42 PM

About how much does something like this cost if I were to pay someone to do it? After 1 wash my car is already has swirls. Sux!

RamAir02 · 03-10-2010, 05:54 PM

Great job! Night and day difference. I've always used Zaino to great results. My 6-8 hr. process usually consists of Dawn car wash, clay bar w/ detail spray, multiple coats of zaino (alternating Z2 and Z5), finish with detail spray. I've had good results using this method, although I haven't had a chance to do my camaro yet, only previous vehicles.

Buffnshine · 03-10-2010, 05:55 PM

Nice Job paint pops

Camaro21 · 03-10-2010, 08:58 PM

Very Nice work.. Looks Awesome..

PQ · 03-10-2010, 09:13 PM

So when will you shine it up? lol

Looks damn good. Looks like you poured oil all over it and snapped some pics. Very nice.

02-17-2010, 05:59 PM	#1
Big Turkey Auto Adrenaline Drives: 09 C6 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 45	Detailed a buddy of mine's 2010 Camaro I do detailing on the side so I thought I'd share one of my recent details. It's in my favorite color, black. This car has 1100 miles on it, is a month old and had gone through 2 washes before I laid my hands on it. The car rolled off of the truck while the owner was signing papers. Upon first inspection during the day, it looked pretty decent. So I brought my light stand out to get a closer inspection of the clear. As soon as I turned the light on, the swirls appeared like crazy. The owner, a friend of mine, said immediately, "Oh man turn that light off!!" haha. I told him I'd help him out and get that car the way it should be. So I went to work. Quick note: I hate Chevy's "Polished wheels". Which is pretty much just a clear coat over some aluminum alloy. Crap. Always gets oxidated and stains very easily, and not very shiny. They should have gone back to chrome! Many people have said not to seal fresh paint, but as far as factory paint goes I have been throwing sealant/wax on it right away and never had a problem till I sold the cars. I suppose it's just as arguable as "how to break in your new engine". Which everyone has a different view on it. Let me know what you guys think! Before shots. Unfortunately I was limited in space so I could only get detail shots: After it was all said and done: ] And one of my favorite shots. Top right corner is the cage of the halogen light I was using. __________________ Auto Adrenaline Performance www.autoadrenalineperformance.com 281.969.7162 Like us on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/autoadrenalineperformance

02-17-2010, 06:01 PM	#2
brandotron I am the internets. Drives: dangerously Join Date: May 2009 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 12,571 View My Garage	Noice! How long did it take? __________________

02-17-2010, 06:04 PM	#3
Jferrell88 Drives: black 2ss/rs Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Proctorville, OH Posts: 751 View My Garage	cool. what'd you use on it __________________

02-17-2010, 06:19 PM	#4
Big Turkey Auto Adrenaline Drives: 09 C6 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 45	It has been real cold here lately so it's very hard to break down the polish so it took longer than usual. I broke up the process between 3 days, about 2-3 hours a day. So 8 hours total I'd say from start to finish. I used Wolfgang Twins (Total Swirl Remover and Finishing Glaze) then topped it with Wolfgang's Deep Gloss Sealant. It was my first time using the Wolfgang products and they obviously work very well! I also did my 09 C6Z but the Wolfgang wasn't aggressive enough. I had to use Meg's 105/205 combo. __________________ Auto Adrenaline Performance www.autoadrenalineperformance.com 281.969.7162 Like us on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/autoadrenalineperformance

02-17-2010, 06:46 PM	#6
Big Turkey Auto Adrenaline Drives: 09 C6 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 45	I used the porter cable 7424XP. If I didn't it would have taken a week! LOL It was definitely the weather. The polish just wouldn't break down enough and with over 80% humidity it literally takes me 30minutes to do 1 step on a panel. Then again I used IPA wipedown between each step, which is very time consuming as well. Wash, clay, compound, polish, sealant, and then wait 12hrs and wax. Very time consuming. __________________ Auto Adrenaline Performance www.autoadrenalineperformance.com 281.969.7162 Like us on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/autoadrenalineperformance

02-17-2010, 06:25 PM	#5
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	Did you use a polishing device like a Porter Cable? That would cut down on the time I bet. By the way, it looks GREAT!

02-17-2010, 07:54 PM	#7
Jer4251 Camaro Addict Drives: too many Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: 912 Posts: 1,274	Z06 sorry had to point it out __________________ 1990 IROC-Z Vert LS 1996 SS Vert LT4 1992 Z28 Z03 T5 1992 Z28 Z03 L98 2018 Sierra Denali 6.2 1997 Z28 Z4C 1995 Z28

03-10-2010, 05:33 PM	#9
85convertibleZ28 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 camaro ss rs cgm M6 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 172 View My Garage	in 2 days it will look like you were never their, thats why black is bad

03-10-2010, 05:42 PM	#10
Tx1Lt Mark it ZERO! Drives: '10 Black Camaro Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Laredo, Tx Posts: 1,506 View My Garage	About how much does something like this cost if I were to pay someone to do it? After 1 wash my car is already has swirls. Sux! __________________

03-10-2010, 05:54 PM	#11
RamAir02 Shadow Gray '19 ZLE M6 Drives: '19 ZL1 1LE M6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 1,458 View My Garage	Great job! Night and day difference. I've always used Zaino to great results. My 6-8 hr. process usually consists of Dawn car wash, clay bar w/ detail spray, multiple coats of zaino (alternating Z2 and Z5), finish with detail spray. I've had good results using this method, although I haven't had a chance to do my camaro yet, only previous vehicles. __________________ 2019 ZL1 1LE \| M6 \| SGM \| PDR \| CF Dash \| Nav \| Wheel Locks PPF \| Paint Correction \| ZL1 Addons Rock Guards \| ZL1 Addons Lift Pads \| ZL1 Addons Feather Lite Tow Hook \| JWM Smoked Sidemarkers \| Wildhammer Smoked Rear Reflectors \| JWM License Plate LEDs \| RotoFab CAI \| ADM IC Reservoir v2 \| BC Forged RZ05 \| SPL Toe Arms \| BW Brake Deflectors \| CMS Roll Bar \| Schroth Profi II ASM Harnesses . Sold: '99 Trans Am (bolt-ons & cam) \| '00 WS6 (bolt-ons, heads, cam, 12 bolt) \| '05 CTS-V (bolt-ons, short throw) \| '10 SS/RS M6 (short throw, CAI, coilovers, LTs, catback, JRE tune) \| '01 WS6 YouTube

03-10-2010, 05:55 PM	#12
Buffnshine So Cal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: '10 SS/RS, '06 HHR, '70 El Camino Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 2,589 View My Garage	Nice Job paint pops __________________ TEAM L99 - So Cal Camaro5 Race Team #27 9/5/09 Purchased #36962 Black 1SS/RS L99 "E-TCKT" Base Dyno 328hp/341tq @BBK meet Mods to Date: Window Tint 5% & 15%, ACC P13W Lighting, Adaptive DRL Harness, Ghost Armor, Lloyds "SS" Mats, Dash Plaque, Flowmaster Outlaw Exhaust, Drake Front Bowtie Delete, Stealth 3457 Chrome/Mirror Signal Bulbs, Grant Revolutions Steering Wheel, PFADT Sport Springs, Sway Bars, End Links, Trailing Arms, 4 Wheel Alignment, Hurst Auto Shifter and Paddle Shifter, Satin Black Rear Tail Light Bezels

03-10-2010, 08:58 PM	#13
Camaro21 Drives: SOLD - 2013 M6 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 5,040 View My Garage	Very Nice work.. Looks Awesome..

03-10-2010, 09:13 PM	#14
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,717 View My Garage	So when will you shine it up? lol Looks damn good. Looks like you poured oil all over it and snapped some pics. Very nice. __________________

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