JBlack151 Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 1963 Chevy Corvette Stingray Detail I started off the long Labor Day weekend with the honor of detailing a sexy Daytona Blue 1963 Corvette. The car was purchased by my client at Carlisle about 5 years ago. After first inspection of the car a few months back at a local car show I found some holograms/swirls in the paint. I’ve been anxious on tackling this one for a while knowing how great it will look after I was completed with everything. After the first pass of Swirl & Haze Remover some imperfections remained in the paint. So I proceeded with another pass before moving on to Fine Machine Polish. This was my first time unleashing the Blue 4” Focus Pads with a cordless drill, and I loved it. I attacked the trim along the front windshield with ease similar to what Adam did on the instructional videos. Although I was really wishing I had some of those secret metal polishing hex grip applicators I’ve seen the warehouse guys testing to hit some other parts with though. The interior just needed a little loving to touch it back up. Lots of Revive, Brilliant Glaze, Leather & Interior Cleaner, and Leather Conditioner were used. The toughest part was climbing into the rear to clean the glass and panels, but I was able to get it all. Later that night at the car show I was showing my wife that area I was stuffed into and she got a good chuckle picturing me in there, LOL. After the car was completed the owner was just floored with excitement. He is always amazed how I am able to take a fairly clean car to a whole other level of shine when I am done. That achievement is because of Adam’s Polishes! That night at the cruise night they car just looked stunning under the lights. Here’s the rundown of the Adam’s products used…. -Adam’s Ultimate Fire Hose Car Wash Nozzle -Adam’s All Purpose Cleaner -Adam’s Fender & Tire 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 Great White Microfiber Drying Towel -Adam’s Blaster Sidekick Dryer by MetroVac -Adam’s Waterless Wash -Adam’s Waterless Wash Waffle Towels -Adam’s Invisible Undercarriage Spray Dressing -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 Applicator -Adam's Metal Polish #1 & #2 -Adam's Blue Metal Polishing 4” Focus Pads -Adam’s In & Out Spray -Adam’s Detailing Clay Bar -Adam’s Detail Spray -Adam’s Professional Detailers Masking Tape -Adam’s Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner -Adam’s Carpet Cleaning Brush -Adam’s Glass Cleaner -Adam’s Glass Cleaning Towel -Adam’s American Pride Heavy Duty Detailers 50’ Extension Cord -Flex XC 3401 VRG Polisher -Adam’s Swirl & Haze Remover Polish & Orange Polishing Pad (2 Passes Required) -Adam’s Fine Machine Polish & White Polishing Pad -Adam’s Brilliant Glaze (2 Coats) -Adam’s Americana Premium Wax & Glaze Applicator -Adam’s Americana Premium Carnauba Paste Wax -Adam's Single Soft Towels -Adam's Double Soft Towels -Adam’s Pro Detailers Cart -Adam’s Rolling Detail Seat Now on to the pictures……….. Here is a sneak peak at some of the future work planned for the next month! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowvet Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Stunning is the word that comes to mind. Excellent job and nice car:thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemer Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Unbelievably gorgeous. That's my "birth car". I was born in '63 and have ALWAYS loved the '63 Vettes. (Girls have "birth stones". Guys have "birth cars".) I shall have one some day..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osok Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Great job! I've never seen a 63 in that color..and now that I have I'm an instant fan. She looks dripping wet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbeard Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 (edited) Simply beautiful! That must be a rare color; I love the metallic sparkle in it. And you can't just tease us with that garage shot! Edited September 4, 2012 by Redbeard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loop Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Amazing work man! Love everything about that car... I assume the same person owns all those Vettes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Fantastic work! That paint is B-E-Autiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 SWEET! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egott_91 Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Mike Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Outstanding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongosg8 Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Beautiful!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbeard Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Have you featured the Chevelle hiding in the corner yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBlack151 Posted September 5, 2012 Author Share Posted September 5, 2012 Have you featured the Chevelle hiding in the corner yet? It's on my schedule to be detailed soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbeard Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Do you occasionally get to drive any of these cars besides in and out of the garage? I don't mean in a Ferris Bueller way, but with full permission/supervision or at least get to cruise as a passenger? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBlack151 Posted September 5, 2012 Author Share Posted September 5, 2012 Unfortunately no I do not. Just in and out of the garage. I'm not there to get that out of it. Just cleaning them is such an honor for me. I got a ride in the ZR1 which was a crazy and amazing experience. Sometimes my client will bring multiple cars to a local show. If that happens again soon I may get to help drive them there. Fingers crossed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Machine Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Love the splits!!!! in my top 5 cars. This car came out beautiful!!!!! Amazing amazing job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyAcadia09 Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Wow Awesome work and that garage is amazing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chas Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Absolutely amazing work! Soooooooo jealous of that collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C4/C3 KIDD Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Looks great!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Beautiful color! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DenaliDan Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Holy cow, that's awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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