Night Stash Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 After finally getting some decent weather this weekend it was time to get some protection on my new Stingray. Started off with a good wash with a small amount of APC in the soap to help strip anything that was applied prior. Next it was time for some clay. It's amazing how bad the paint can be on a brand new car that has barely spent anytime outdoors. With the baggy it felt like sand paper. I was expecting some clay would be needed but not the entire car. I was dead wrong. Back outside for another wash after claying. After close inspection of the paint I located a few small areas that needed corrected with Paint Finishing Polish. For the most part the paint was in great shape but I instructed the dealership to not touch it when the car arrived. All taped up and ready for some protection. I decided on Liquid Paint Sealant with some American to follow. I have never owned a white car and the application of Liquid Paint Sealant and it's black color on white paint was different. It was helpful with even application of the product. Where to much was applied you could see the dark color and make another pass to even it out. After the sealant was allowed to cure and removed it was time for some Americana paste. Call me weird but I really enjoy the hand application of this premium wax. There is something about this final step that is amazing. The lighting was terrible by the time I had finished and I was unable to capture any finished photos with my iPhone. I will try to get out and grab some soon hopefully. Beemer and Redbeard 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_pappy Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Great car, and nice write up. Congrats on both. Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyAcadia09 Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Good work and gorgeous car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 She looks good & I like your wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gen9Rolla Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Must be a dream to own and drive one of those. Enjoy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
694doorbird Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 White sure looks amazing when it's totally cleaned deep down !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHL88 Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Im a sucker for white corvettes. BEAUTIFUL car OP!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Guz Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 I decided on Liquid Paint Sealant with some American to follow. I have never owned a white car and the application of Liquid Paint Sealant and it's black color on white paint was different. It was helpful with even application of the product. Where to much was applied you could see the dark color and make another pass to even it out. After the sealant was allowed to cure and removed it was time for some Americana paste. Call me weird but I really enjoy the hand application of this premium wax. There is something about this final step that is amazing. Nice job. I agree with you on this as I to have a white car. That is an added benefit of the liquid paint sealant. That is not weird at all. I think all of us enjoy that feeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmfitz Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 I've seen the C7 up close at a couple of car shows and I must say this car is awesome. Great lines and nice to see a really nice interior now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneck08sierra Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 BADASS CAR!!!! Oh, and you suck....b/c I'm jealous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Congrats on the new Ray!! And anyone who says white doesn't shine......................WRONG!! Looking forward to your finished pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS LeadFoot Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Congrats on the new Ray!! And anyone who says white doesn't shine......................WRONG!! Looking forward to your finished pics. I agree white shines really well when taken car of. My next car will be white, just have to decide on what car now lol DaveVY 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Stash Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 Finally got out and took a few pictures. Redbeard and Rich 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS LeadFoot Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 WOW! I love this car. Yours in almost 100% what I would have ordered. The only thing that would be different for me would be the wheels and the side mirrors. I saw the first pic and made it my desktop. Then saw the 2nd pic and changed it lol. Both pics really nice. Great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red94chev Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Uggh, beautiful car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Amazing looking. Makes me almost wish I'd waited. Great job on the detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc2hill Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Finally got out and took a few pictures. WOW Shane, that looks fantastic! Sorry, had to quote his post so I could see those pictures again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-CM- Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Looks good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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