Greencat

When I was finally able to access the new forum, my avatar had been replaced by some cartoon dude with a red bandana and an assault rifle    I removed it, but I am unable to change it to anything. When I click Import I get a message "member_profile_disabled" which makes me think the option for avatars is disabled for the "Founding Members" group.

 

 

 

Yes, same problem here.

Welcome Brandon. I'm just around the corner in Cicero.

Thanks everyone. Can you tell we need some rain.

Today was the first car show in our area (that wasn't rained out) since I picked up my Pace Car in May and with the help of my Adam's arsenal I brought home a first place trophy in the C6 class. After being out of town all week I only had to do some general cleaning and prep and it was a good thing. I thought I was going to melt in the high temps and humidity. I'm glad I was able to do the paint correction and heavy detailing a couple weeks ago when the temps were low. There were about 80 Corvettes at the show with a good mix of years. Although, there were no C1s for some reason. Our biggest show of the year is in two weeks at Sylvan Beach and should draw 500 Vettes from across the entire northeast.

-Bob

I don't agree. I started hand polishing. Then got the PC and tried that. Went back to hand polishing and never looked back. Can't convince me that you only get excellent results with a machine. It just takes more time and patience to do it by hand.

+1 Do the best you can with what you have. You can accomplish a lot by hand. In the end it depends what your goal is. If you want a show car you'll probably never get there without wet sanding and machine polishing (even right out out of the factory). If you want a great looking daily driver you can get there by hand if the car is in decent shape. Try the S&H remover, Revive and Brilliant Glaze see where you're at. If you like it top it with Buttery wax and call it a day. I'll bet most people will think it looks awesome. Remember you already know where every mark is on the car because you've found them over time while washing and waxing. Most people probably won't notice them unless you tell them where they are.

Welcome from another CNY resident!

I'm on my 2nd convertible vette and I've used 303 products on both with excellent results. Mine stays in the garage covered most of the time so I only use the 303 cleaner followed by 303 fabric protection once a year. In between I use car wash right along with the rest of the car. if it stops beading I'll add another coating of protectant. If you use a brush you need to be careful not to raise the fabric with too much pressure especially over the cross bars or eventually the fabric will look different (faded looking). I use a soft foam sponge on the top and am careful not to put too much pressure on the cross bars.

Nice car, but then again I guess I'm biased.

I have the same concern about damaging the decals. If you look close some of the spaces between the gold stripes (like on the door) are actually clear parts of the decal. I have one mark on one of the decals that is like a very faint scuff. Not deep enough to feel with my fingernail but I can see it if the light is right. If it were on the paint it would come right out with a pass of FMP but I'm leery of using anything abrasive for fear of making it hazy or cloudy. Dies anyone know what is safe? Does Brilliant Glaze have any fine polish in it?

I recently picked this one up with only 1025 miles on it.

I'm not 100% certain it was the cause but my applicator started falling apart after I had cleaned it with full strength APC, rinsed it and put it back in the container. I don't think I'll try to repeat it with the new applicator. I'll be cleaning it with a less than full strength mix next time and will not be storing it in the wax container.

Excellent Shane! Did the guy recognize it when you where done?

Nice pictures, where is Sylvan Beach? Upstate?

Yes. It is at the east end of Oneida Lake, about 30 minutes from Syracuse.

Was the 427 unintentional? If that was just the number of cars that happen to register that's awesome!

I bet they conveniently stopped counting at 427.

I agree. The Centerlines and black side pipes are classic.

I think I'm in love!

 

 

 

What a great show! Every Vette is better than the last! Thanks for sharing these great pics!

Nice collection of Vettes turned out yesterday.

I'm sorry no one could make it. I was hoping to stock up my supplies at the show this year. There were 427 Corvette entries and many more that decided they didn't want to pay the entry fee and parked outside the green area. Here are a few photos

Fantastic photos, and we'll be there this year!!

Cool! If you need an Adamized Vette to showcase let me know

-Bob

Vettes and a Beach!!! That sounds like paradise to me.

 

 

Make sure you post up pics for those of us that can't attend.

Here are a few shots from last year.

I mistyped the date. It is July 26th (not 16th).

Will there be any representation from Adam's at Vettes at the Beach in Sylvan Beach, NY on Sunday July 26th? Last year there were 450 Corvettes entered. Information about the show: http://www.syracusecorvetteclub.com/vettesatthebeachshow/

Well on my end thats a no on both counts . As it is desintergrating and not ripped . The first car is my wifes Pacifica which after claying and light polish was given 2 coats. When I went to use it on my friends freshly clayed and polished M5 when I opened the jar a lifted out the applicator I saw all of there red particles.

Ron, I had the exact same thing happen to me today when I opened my container of APW. I noticed a few pieces of red foam in the container and when I ran my finger across the red foam it crumbled into small bits. Something caused the foam to break down. This is the 3rd time I used it and the last time was 3 weeks ago. I had cleaned it with APC, rinsed, dried and put back into the container last time I used it. I just sent Ashley a note. I'm sure she'll take care of us.

Glad to see another 50th AE brought back to life. Hope you instructed the owner on the proper washing and drying techniques to keep it from getting that bad again.

You cant even get it.

I realize that you can't buy it retail. However, I bet you could find someone here willing to part with a can from their stash.... for a price.

Looking good wish i had that in and out spray

What is the going price for I&O now..... $30? I definitely use it sparingly these days.

Definitely. Especially the Super Intensive Polish you have in there - leave it in hot weather too long and you'll have created a one quart bottle of Elmer's Glue.

So far, so good. The SIP is some thick stuff but man does it work good. It was the only thing I found that would correct the clear coat on my vette in a reasonable amount of time. My garage is insulated so it doesn't get much above mid 80s in the summer and in the winter I throw everything into a big tote and store it in the basement. Freezing does do some funny things to emulsions. It turned my new can of GoJo hand cleaner paste into a clear liquid with the pumice sitting on the bottom.

Perfect timing. I just hung some cabinets in my garage last weekend and one is dedicated to polishing stuff. I just need to raise the middle shelf to fit the gallon jugs in the bottom now.