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charlietuna · 01-13-2015, 12:10 PM

There are many ways to protect the finish of you car. Sealants, coatings,and waxes all offer varying degrees of luster and protection. Proper washing and drying techniques are the key to maintaining the finish of any car. I have tried many products some better than others, I will only say that you should use what you like and use it often to achieve the results you deem acceptable.

As far as my favorite product for protection and shine this one from Pinnacle is hard to beat. Synergy is a hybrid wax/ sealant that applies like a traditional wax.

The key is the prep work prior to applying any wax or sealant.

Wash with dawn to remove any prior wax or sealant. Then decontaminate by claying the paint. Then use a product like iron x to remove ferrous particles that can't be removed with clay. Then polish to remove paint imperfections. When you paint is corrected then protect it.

ittybittyfds · 01-13-2015, 12:31 PM

Adams Buttery Wax and Brilliant glaze my new favorite!

revobasher · 01-13-2015, 09:44 PM

Klasse AIO sealer and wax. Been using it for years. Love it.

revobasher · 01-13-2015, 09:47 PM

Any issues with buffing and waxing the CF piece with a orbital random polisher?

charlietuna · 01-13-2015, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by revobasher

Any issues with buffing and waxing the CF piece with a orbital random polisher?

No the exposed CF insert is clear coated treat it like paint. Doctor Beasleys makes a perfect product for polishing it. Or any mild abrasive polish will do the trick.

revobasher · 01-13-2015, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by charlietuna

No the exposed CF insert is clear coated treat it like paint. Doctor Beasleys makes a perfect product for polishing it. Or any mild abrasive polish will do the trick.

Right on. Thx man

charlietuna · 01-13-2015, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by revobasher

Any issues with buffing and waxing the CF piece with a orbital random polisher?

I use this.

http://www.drbeasleys.com/carbon-fiber-glaze.html

revobasher · 01-14-2015, 02:36 PM

I'll give it a shot

Chad's ZL1 · 01-17-2015, 05:39 PM

ADAMS!............and that's all I have to say about that!

Sven59 · 01-17-2015, 05:58 PM

Zaino

Via lightning from a large Hammer.

Gizmo · 01-18-2015, 04:38 PM

I have a hard time committing to one line of products so I use what I feel is the best from several companies.

Adam's Detail Spray, APC, Car Shampoo, Glass Cleaner, Interior Detailer, Super VRT, Heavy Wheel Cleaner, Undercarriage Spray, Finishing Polish, Rinseless Wash, microfiber buffing and drying towels, clay

Griot's Speed Shine, wash bucket, hose and nozzle (going to try their new compound soon)

Duragloss Bug and Tar Remover

Armor All Wheel Protectant

Chemical Guys V07 Spray Sealant

Blackfire Total Polish & Seal, Crystal Seal Paint Sealant

Pinnacle Souveran Paste Wax

Flex 3401 buffer

ZL1Naboz · 01-18-2015, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by RandyT

Adam's polishes brilliant Glaze followed by Adams Americana Premium Carnauba paste wax

love the shine

+1 adams products are excellent

TomF1 · 01-19-2015, 01:24 PM

I use Mothers, wash, wax, detial and black detailer on all the black plastics trim and wheels.
The club I'm in is sponsored by mothers, CCBFG. With a grab bag at every show, I'll never run out.

wildcat767676 · 01-19-2015, 02:31 PM

Hello everyone! First post here. Just got my 2013 black Z. Haven't washed it yet because I've had bad luck in AZ keeping black swirl free.

Can you go through a car wash or is that a recipe for swirls? Hand wash only?

Secondly, hand wax, orbital or buffer?

Thanks!

PS I've had good luck with turtle Wax Black Box

01-13-2015, 12:10 PM	#57
charlietuna Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,342 View My Garage	There are many ways to protect the finish of you car. Sealants, coatings,and waxes all offer varying degrees of luster and protection. Proper washing and drying techniques are the key to maintaining the finish of any car. I have tried many products some better than others, I will only say that you should use what you like and use it often to achieve the results you deem acceptable. As far as my favorite product for protection and shine this one from Pinnacle is hard to beat. Synergy is a hybrid wax/ sealant that applies like a traditional wax. The key is the prep work prior to applying any wax or sealant. Wash with dawn to remove any prior wax or sealant. Then decontaminate by claying the paint. Then use a product like iron x to remove ferrous particles that can't be removed with clay. Then polish to remove paint imperfections. When you paint is corrected then protect it. Attached Images __________________ Laus Deo

01-13-2015, 12:31 PM	#58
ittybittyfds Drives: 2013 Victory Red ZL1 M6 #495 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 114 View My Garage	Adams Buttery Wax and Brilliant glaze my new favorite! __________________ 2013 Victory Red ZL1 M6, Roto-Fab CAI,

01-13-2015, 09:44 PM	#59
revobasher Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Blaine, MN Posts: 552	Klasse AIO sealer and wax. Been using it for years. Love it. __________________ -- 2013 ZL1 - Blue Ray Metallic JDP 850 Package 740hp/700tq @14lbs on E85 Build Thread

01-13-2015, 09:47 PM	#60
revobasher Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Blaine, MN Posts: 552	Any issues with buffing and waxing the CF piece with a orbital random polisher? __________________ -- 2013 ZL1 - Blue Ray Metallic JDP 850 Package 740hp/700tq @14lbs on E85 Build Thread

01-14-2015, 02:36 PM	#64
revobasher Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Blaine, MN Posts: 552	I'll give it a shot __________________ -- 2013 ZL1 - Blue Ray Metallic JDP 850 Package 740hp/700tq @14lbs on E85 Build Thread

01-17-2015, 05:39 PM	#65
Chad's ZL1 THERAPY Drives: Red Rock Metallic ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Roseville Posts: 1,440 View My Garage	ADAMS!............and that's all I have to say about that!

01-17-2015, 05:58 PM	#66
Sven59 HAMMER PILOT Drives: 13 ZL1#182, 85 CJ7, 16 Silverado Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 4,387	Zaino Via lightning from a large Hammer. __________________ "DO YOU WANT ME TO PUT THE HAMMER DOWN?"

01-18-2015, 04:38 PM	#67
Gizmo Drives: ZL1 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Kansas Posts: 109	I have a hard time committing to one line of products so I use what I feel is the best from several companies. Adam's Detail Spray, APC, Car Shampoo, Glass Cleaner, Interior Detailer, Super VRT, Heavy Wheel Cleaner, Undercarriage Spray, Finishing Polish, Rinseless Wash, microfiber buffing and drying towels, clay Griot's Speed Shine, wash bucket, hose and nozzle (going to try their new compound soon) Duragloss Bug and Tar Remover Armor All Wheel Protectant Chemical Guys V07 Spray Sealant Blackfire Total Polish & Seal, Crystal Seal Paint Sealant Pinnacle Souveran Paste Wax Flex 3401 buffer __________________ 2014 BRM ZL1 #229 Rotofab, VMax, Moroso, MGW I used to be schizophrenic, but we're okay now.

01-19-2015, 01:24 PM	#69
TomF1 Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Whitby, Ontario Posts: 238	I use Mothers, wash, wax, detial and black detailer on all the black plastics trim and wheels. The club I'm in is sponsored by mothers, CCBFG. With a grab bag at every show, I'll never run out.

01-19-2015, 02:31 PM	#70
wildcat767676 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 8	Hello everyone! First post here. Just got my 2013 black Z. Haven't washed it yet because I've had bad luck in AZ keeping black swirl free. Can you go through a car wash or is that a recipe for swirls? Hand wash only? Secondly, hand wax, orbital or buffer? Thanks! PS I've had good luck with turtle Wax Black Box