Z71_Denali

WOW!!!! This place hasn't been the same without you!!! I haven't been as active on here since you left, but I have a feeling that will all change! Happy you're back!
 
So what went down at SCG?

Zaino makes products that the user applies multiple times by hand that fill and hide scratches on the finish. they do not have a true paint correcting system like Adam's
 
you can try to remove the scratches with your PC, but it may take you more passes than most finishes because corvette clear is very hard. i would suggest starting with the microfiber machine pads for more cutting power.

1994 Pontiac Firebird Formula - 1st car bought used in 2003 for $3500, totaled 3 months later
1998 Dodge Dakota RT - bought used in 2004 for $8500, daily driver until 2010 and sold it to my little brother
2010 Chevy Camaro 2SS/RS - bought new in May 2009 for $39,000, fun weekend ride for 2 years
2006 Cadillac SRX - bought used in 2010 for my wife $18,000
2010 Chevy Silverado - bought new in August 2010 for $27,000, just sold it to my little brother
2011 Cadillac SRX - bought new in 2011 for my wife $42,000, she totaled it last year
2011 Cadillac Escalade - bought used in May 2013 for my wife $53,000
2014 GMC Sierra Denali - bought new April 2014 for $50,000
 
....2015 Corvette Z06 Z07 will be on this list next year

the bumper and trim looks good dark like that instead of chromed!

how many times are you spraying each tire? like i mentioned in my post before, i only squirt the tire 4 times (top, bottom, left, right) then even it out with the applicator. mine are dry to the touch not 15-30 minutes later.

i agree with others, you gotta up the price point!
 
when i'm washing mine, my neighbors always drive by asking, "how much for a wash?" my response is always "$50 exterior plus $25 interior" and when they laugh, i explain to them it'll be the cleanest the car has ever been since it rolled off the factory floor.

the new tire shine is my new best friend.
 
in the past when i'm doing a quick wash of my personal cars I've skipped dressing the tires just because i can be lazy. but this new stuff i feel is a lot easier and quicker to apply. all 4 tires can be done in just a minute. best of all its not greasy like the OTC stuff
 
and for those who think it might be too glossy, i played with different amounts of the product applied to each tire and it seems fairly easy to control the amount of glossiness with how much is applied. less product=less gloss similar to a natural finish, and more product=more tire bling. on my truck tires, the sweet spot for me is 4 sprays around the tire, and 1 initial spray into the applicator to get it primed.

can't wait for the day teleportation is around, so the wait time for things to ship is negligible 

that seems like a better technique... i wouldn't want to leave the engine running for too long wasting gas. i'm a pretty slow washer, and a pretty slow detailer. takes me 20 minutes to do a once over with DS on my camaro. but then again my wife calls me OCD when it comes to cleaning the cars! she only wishes i put that much attention when she makes me clean the bathroom!

I'll just leave this right here...
 

I'll just leave this right here...
 

Zaino makes products that the user applies multiple times by hand that fill and hide scratches on the finish. they do not have a true paint correcting system like Adam's
 
you can try to remove the scratches with your PC, but it may take you more passes than most finishes because corvette clear is very hard. i would suggest starting with the microfiber machine pads for more cutting power.

Thought I was talking about an Adams order? Ha, of course not!
 
I ordered a new 2014 Denali a few months ago and the dealer just called me today! Of course the first thing I did was tell them to not wash it, and of course they were baffled i would say that. Here's a few pics of it. I'll take official delivery tomorrow!
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
First impressions, was holy cow look at that giant grille! Then I notice how much more room the back seat had compared to my extended cab. Then I drove it around the block and notice how comfortable the ride was for being a 4wd Z71. What I didn't notice was how quiet the inside was! The wind was blowing pretty bad today and after getting it up to 70 on the highway I nearly forgot how loud it was in my Silverado on the ride to the dealership! Not too shabby GM!

Thought I was talking about an Adams order? Ha, of course not!
 
I ordered a new 2014 Denali a few months ago and the dealer just called me today! Of course the first thing I did was tell them to not wash it, and of course they were baffled i would say that. Here's a few pics of it. I'll take official delivery tomorrow!
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
First impressions, was holy cow look at that giant grille! Then I notice how much more room the back seat had compared to my extended cab. Then I drove it around the block and notice how comfortable the ride was for being a 4wd Z71. What I didn't notice was how quiet the inside was! The wind was blowing pretty bad today and after getting it up to 70 on the highway I nearly forgot how loud it was in my Silverado on the ride to the dealership! Not too shabby GM!

Thought I was talking about an Adams order? Ha, of course not!
 
I ordered a new 2014 Denali a few months ago and the dealer just called me today! Of course the first thing I did was tell them to not wash it, and of course they were baffled i would say that. Here's a few pics of it. I'll take official delivery tomorrow!
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
First impressions, was holy cow look at that giant grille! Then I notice how much more room the back seat had compared to my extended cab. Then I drove it around the block and notice how comfortable the ride was for being a 4wd Z71. What I didn't notice was how quiet the inside was! The wind was blowing pretty bad today and after getting it up to 70 on the highway I nearly forgot how loud it was in my Silverado on the ride to the dealership! Not too shabby GM!

wow! shocker! best of luck man! i hope you stay active on the forum!
 
so what's the next chapter if you don't mind me asking?

Ask Mook! He's a chemist when it comes to foam gun ratios

thanks everyone! we're pretty stoked. i've already painted the nursery and assembled all the furniture. the wife is having a blast shopping for girl stuff now. she was convinced it was a boy and bought quite a few boy things she now has to return.

Ask Mook! He's a chemist when it comes to foam gun ratios

another reason i love Texas

pretty soon she'll be pointing out the swirls on other peoples cars. that when you know you have a keeper!

i found out over the weekend my wife and I are expecting our first baby girl!

pretty soon she'll be pointing out the swirls on other peoples cars. that when you know you have a keeper!

i found out over the weekend my wife and I are expecting our first baby girl!

i found out over the weekend my wife and I are expecting our first baby girl!