JBlack151 Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 (edited) 1967 Chevrolet Corvette 427/400 Convertible Year: 1967Make: CHEVROLETModel: CORVETTE 427/400Style: CONVERTIBLEExterior Color: TUXEDO BLACK - RED STINGER HOODInterior Color: REDHonestly, where do I start with this one?!?! Let me bring you back to late June when I was working on the Supercharged Suburban detail. My client stops by the "Detailing Stables" to check out the work I was completing, however there seem to be something a little more animated in his attitude when we were talking. Then it comes out, he tells me he just purchased a new classic to add to his collection. The car was originally purchased in New Jersey and shortly after it was relocated down to Florida where it lived it's life and was rarely driven. Now fast forward to last year in 2012 when my client hears about a rare all numbers matching original Corvette with working factory air conditioning for sale. The car was restored about 8 years ago and was kept all original except for convertible top and then repainted. Unfortunately the price was not agreeable and the owner was apparently not going to budge too much. Then spring of 2013 rolls around and the owner decides he needs to let the Corvette go and contacts my client again to revitalize the negotiations. Well I guess things worked out for both of them or maybe just my client, since he tells me about this rare American classic that is being loaded on a transporter and headed up to Connecticut in a few days.I couldn't wait for this car to arrive myself. Just so much beauty and history around this car. My client expresses to me that before he even takes it for a drive he wants me to lay down some Adam's Polishes on it to make it look proper. Well I couldn't have been more honored with such a task. The Corvette arrived on July 3rd and I was busy on the Ford F-350 Super Duty detail, however I knew I had to proceed immediately to inspect this car for myself when I could. So as I pulled into the driveway, there in the garage was this drop dead sexy black convertible Corvette. With my Project Patriot wax just arriving and America's birthday just hours ahead I felt it was only right to detail this Corvette the morning of the 4th of July and complete it on the following day before it debuts at the weekly cruise night in our area. PRODUCTS USED (with links)Kranzle K 1122TST Cold Water Electric Pressure Washer Adam’s All Purpose Cleaner Adam’s Fender Brush Adam's Deep Clean Tire Scrub Brush Adam’s Green Wheel Cleaner Adam’s Boulder Blond Boars Hair Wheel Brush Adam’s Car Wash Shampoo (With All Purpose Cleaner Strip Wash) Adam’s Double Car Wash Grit Guard Bucket Kit & Caddy Adam’s Ultimate Merino Wool Car Wash Mitt Adam's Professional Car Wash Pad Adam's Lugnut Brush Adam’s Great White Microfiber Drying Towels Adam's Air Force Master Blaster Car Dryer by MetroVac Adam’s Waterless Wash Waffle Towels Adam's Detailing Clay Bar Adam’s Super VRT Tire & Trim Dressing Adam’s Hex-Grip Pro Tire Dressing Applicator Adam’s Edgeless Microfiber Utility Towels Adam’s VRT Super Block Dressing Applicators Adam’s In & Out Spray Adam’s Detail Spray Adam’s Glass Cleaner Adam’s Glass Cleaning Towels Adam's Total Interior Detailer Adam’s American Pride Heavy Duty Detailers 50’ Extension Cord Adam's Professional Detailer's Masking Tape Rupes Bigfoot LHR21ES Random Orbital Polishes Flex XC 3401 VRG Polisher Adam's Paint Correcting Polish Adam's 6.5" Orange Microfiber Cutting Pad Adam's Paint Finishing Polish Adam's 6.5" White Microfiber Finishing Pad Porter Cable 7424XP Adam's 4" Focus pad backing plate for Porter Cable Adam's 4" Focus Pads Isopropyl Alcohol Adam's Brilliant Glaze Project Patriot Limited Edition Ultra Premium Paste Wax Adam's Single Soft Towels Adam's Double Soft Towels Adam’s Pro Detailers Cart Adam’s Rolling Detail Seat WHEELS - TIRES - WASHWith all the classic cars I get to work on, the washing process is always the most delicate. You don't want to cause damage to emblems, paint, convertible tops and water leaking into the interior when using a pressure washer or just simply a standard hose. I always make sure to inspect the areas around the windows and doors to make sure everything is sealed tight, or need to be taped off. For this Corvette, there was some gaps between the top of the glass to the convertible top that I would have allowed for water to reach the interior. A little Adam's Professional Detailer's Masking Tape would do the trick. Then it came time to focus on the wheels and tires. They were in really good condition, but also required a little time and patience to get all the spokes cleaned up just right. When it came down to washing and knowing there were some gaps that could cause concern, I avoided foaming the Corvette. Instead it would be just a good ole classic 2 Bucket Wash system with the wash pads.CLAYING - TAPE - INSPECTIONAfter getting the Vette dried off and tires dressed it was time to move her inside and begin the clay bar process to remove any and all contaminants on the paint before polishing.Up next would be the task of taping off all the emblems, stripes and any trim that may cause damage to the polishing pads or transfer polishing residues onto them, which causes unnecessary added time to clean.Then it was time to turn out the lights to inspect what I was going to be up against with the correction process. With anyone who's worked on any Corvettes, they can be tough to really get right, but with the Adam's PCP and PFP with the microfiber cutting and finishing pads I was confident. I will let everyone know that I was not only using the Rupes for this. I kept the Flex on hand as well since I find that I can achieve certain results better with each machine, and of course the PC was right there with the 4" Focus Pads to get into all the smaller and tight areas of the paint.PAINT CORRECTION POLISH & PAINT FINISHING POLISH RESULTSOverall the correction process went as expected with a black paint and on a Corvette. I only had to make two passes with PCP on certain areas of the rear end and around the hood. The rest of the panels received great results with on pass of PCP. From there one pass of PFP was put down on the entire vehicle.BRILLIANT GLAZE - PROJECT PATRIOT ULTRA PREMIUM PASTE WAXAfter the polishing process was completed and the Vette got a wipe down with some IPA, it was time to proceed with the LSP's. Up first was the always awesome Brilliant Glaze. I've mentioned before that I love to switch back and forth to applying by hand or machine. Today was by hand. I think in part to falling in love with this car I wanted to spend as much time possible getting her shined up just right. Time for some Patriot action! And a few indoors results shots to tease you with.....INTERIORDid you really think I would keep going to the outdoor results before sharing the process on the interior??? Well I'll keep it short and sweet since there wasn't much to be done with the interior on this one. All it consisted of was a vacuum and wipe down with Total Interior Detailer followed up with some Glass Cleaner. THE RESULTS....Well, after 12 hours of working on this Corvette I knew this was the one.......This was my #1 favorite vehicle I've had the pleasure of working on out of every car or truck I've completed. And some of these shots will explain my reasons.A huge THANK YOU to Adam's Polishes products and staff for providing the best car care products to make these jobs happen for me. I am truly grateful for being able to work on such amazing vehicles and they keep coming my way due to the results I'm able to achieve with Adam's products. Edited July 11, 2013 by JBlack151 Hot_Wheel, scootertrash19, Redbeard and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHL88 Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 dam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Great work on an AWESOME car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneck08sierra Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 yep, I would have sex with that car! JBlack151 and Redbeard 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holder Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 (edited) Outstanding work. I was waiting on the write up for this car. You must be a very happy Detailer. Edited July 11, 2013 by A_HoderSS JBlack151 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE Mook Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 (edited) Sweet Baby Jesus. I can't type anymore. I need a minute. And 10 after that. Brother it's been a great time seeing you develop like you have! Mook Edited July 11, 2013 by Mook@Adams Redbeard and JBlack151 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Looks Great! Great Car ! Makes me Smile! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blk05crew Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Awesome work, amazing car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tophat595 Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Wow that looks amazing, what an awesome car to be able to work on. If I ever win the lotto that would be a car for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Periodic Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Wow, stunning. I love the colour combo. I just posted in the convertibles thread about 67 vette being my fave...and I think you have just outdone the 67 i posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golf for Life Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Ryan you are the man! The '63-'67 Corvetts are just plane sex. I had two of them back in the day and still miss them daily. Fantastic turn around and fantastic car. I'd detail that one for free just to spend some quality time with her. And has factory air! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabirdzR/T Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 amazing car, very nice job on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot_Wheel Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Breathtaking. The condition of that car is amazing, and your work is inspiring. It was a PERFECT Fourth of July choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbeard Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 (edited) This is why I could never make a living as a professional detailer. I would gladly pay the owner for the privilege of spending quality time with that work of art. Edited July 11, 2013 by Redbeard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbeard Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 (edited) Also, the tag on the radio knob reminded me of this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-NgeXl-PPA&feature=player_detailpage Edited July 11, 2013 by Redbeard scootertrash19 and Marylander 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natch02 Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Nice Job Indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_pappy Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Beautiful! That black looks like chrome in some shots! Doesn't hurt that it's one of the prettiest bodies ever made. As usual, fantastic results. Bruce JBlack151 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyfox Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Man, that is just unreal. Incredible car and an incredible job man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylander Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Nice job on a nice car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowNslo Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 hdjasdfjhdskjhsdjhdsjkf \ sorry I lost all function of typing! WOW! Rare option car and the tripple duce intake is aweswome!!!!!! Not many cars around like that! Great job as well! JBlack151 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMDChase Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Man!! Are you kiddin me??? An absolutely fantastic job on one of the most beautiful cars ever made. Great job, John. JBlack151 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaSHOOOOSH Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Speechless.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBlack151 Posted July 12, 2013 Author Share Posted July 12, 2013 Thanks guys. Like I mentioned in the write up, this is definitely my #1 detail I've had the pleasure of working on. I'm trying to get a video uploaded to add here soon. Hopefully the weather cooperates and this beauty might make an appearance tonight at another local show. But I doubt that with the current forecasts. Thanks again for all the really nice comments guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBlack151 Posted July 12, 2013 Author Share Posted July 12, 2013 (edited) *EDIT* Video link was messed up. I'll try again later Edited July 13, 2013 by JBlack151 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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