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09-05-08, 08:07
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Rickrack79@hotmail.com
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Re: 40th Anniversary ZR-1 Corvette (8 Days, More Than 60 Hours!!) by RickRack...
shine- Thanks shine!
Way2SSlow- Wade, my C4 is just an LT-1, so it was pretty tough downgrading from my Z. This is my 4th Corvette and won't be my last. I'll probably try to sell it before the winter and get an SUV or something. The next Vette I get will be another Z06 or a C6.
I always try help out whenever possible and tend stay out of any arguments here on the forum. It's good to know my advice is appreciated! Thanks again!
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09-05-08, 08:13
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Re: 40th Anniversary ZR-1 Corvette (8 Days, More Than 60 Hours!!) by RickRack...
Fantastic job. The paint has such a deep glow to it looks better than 'showroom' new!
One thing in the before pictures that stood out was the emblems. The nooks and crannies looked either dirty or faded, especially the 40th emblem.
What was your method and product to polish in the tiny little areas inside and surrounding the emblems?
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09-05-08, 08:36
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Re: 40th Anniversary ZR-1 Corvette (8 Days, More Than 60 Hours!!) by RickRack...
Rick, I am simply amazed and inspired by your tireless dedication to each car you detail.
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09-05-08, 08:39
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Re: 40th Anniversary ZR-1 Corvette (8 Days, More Than 60 Hours!!) by RickRack...
Looks fantastic!
Lots and lots of scratches removed. Did you use a paint gauge to safely wetsand the car?
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09-05-08, 08:53
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Rickrack79@hotmail.com
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Re: 40th Anniversary ZR-1 Corvette (8 Days, More Than 60 Hours!!) by RickRack...
evo77- Thanks! All the hard-to-reach areas (emblems, door jambs, hood jambs, hatch jambs, headlights, etc.) were polished with Meguiar’s 105, followed by Menzerna 106fa using a microfiber applicator and then sealed with Zaino All In One.
gmblack3a- Thanks a lot Bryan! I don't know how much longer I can detail for. 15 years of detailing is really taking a toll on my body!
PrideSS- Thanks! I was not able to use a paint gauge because it does not work on fiberglass. They do make them for fiberglass, but are pretty expensive. I have a pretty good eye for spotting thin paint and don't really find it necessary.
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09-05-08, 08:54
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Re: 40th Anniversary ZR-1 Corvette (8 Days, More Than 60 Hours!!) by RickRack...
Amazing work Rick! I really did not expect the afters to look so good considering how bad the paint looked beforehand! Very impressive.
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09-05-08, 09:16
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Re: 40th Anniversary ZR-1 Corvette (8 Days, More Than 60 Hours!!) by RickRack...
Man that car was trashed but now I'm sure its one of the cleanest cars in the country. Great job guys! Now rest for a few days and have a cold one 
DJ
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09-05-08, 09:20
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Rickrack79@hotmail.com
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Re: 40th Anniversary ZR-1 Corvette (8 Days, More Than 60 Hours!!) by RickRack...
Matt@Autogeek- Thanks Matt! I knew the car had a lot of potential, but never thought it would end up so nice!
Looking at your avatar makes me miss my Z! 
Got_Leather- Thanks DJ!
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09-05-08, 10:06
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Re: 40th Anniversary ZR-1 Corvette (8 Days, More Than 60 Hours!!) by RickRack...
i swear some of u guys should host a "detailing" reality tv show. the work u did was beyond beautiful and the write up was well............ having me wanting to to see the next days work. man please keep up the good work we all appreciate it
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09-05-08, 10:26
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Re: 40th Anniversary ZR-1 Corvette (8 Days, More Than 60 Hours!!) by RickRack...
Damn! Now that's quite the recovery you pulled off, Rick!
If there was an automotive DSS (Dept. of Social Services), I would have called them! Can you say NEGLECT!!??
Great job!
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09-05-08, 10:33
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Re: 40th Anniversary ZR-1 Corvette (8 Days, More Than 60 Hours!!) by RickRack...
Ohh, BTW, I hope you handed him a big bill. The owner deserves it!!
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09-05-08, 11:04
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Rickrack79@hotmail.com
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Re: 40th Anniversary ZR-1 Corvette (8 Days, More Than 60 Hours!!) by RickRack...
PhatHoodDetail- Ha,ha... You should see what goes on in the shop every day...  "A Day in the Life of a Detailer". This is only my full-time/part-time job too. I work a total of 70+ hours almost every week and have no life!
I'll try to post up a couple more details when time allows... Thanks!
tom p.- Thanks a lot Tom!
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