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09-06-08, 08:33
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Re: 40th Anniversary ZR-1 Corvette (8 Days, More Than 60 Hours!!) by RickRack...
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kwiker- Wow, I've never had a comment like yours before! Ha, ha... Thanks, I think? LOL Thanks!
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It was definitely a mad props comment, like other are saying...you not only make paint look wet, you make my pant look wet, well b/c the become wet. Inspirational work brother, just insane, i couldn't even dream of doing something like that. Gosh, i could babble on for hours.
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09-06-08, 09:15
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Re: 40th Anniversary ZR-1 Corvette (8 Days, More Than 60 Hours!!) by RickRack...
Absolutely amazing job brother. I know I already said that to you in person, but looking at these before and after pictures just reminded me the tremendous job you did. With both of us pumping out jobs like this, I now know why we are VERY busy and VERY sore. I still wish they made paint like that though.
It seems like all of our jobs are getting longer and longer. 
I just hope I get that Ferrari done in under 100 hours 
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09-06-08, 09:33
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Re: 40th Anniversary ZR-1 Corvette (8 Days, More Than 60 Hours!!) by RickRack...
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As for my car receiving the same treatment..... not so much! I have had it for a few months now and have absolutely no time at all to give it the attention it deserves. I work two jobs, sometime over 80 hours/week, so I guess it will have to wait. I'm sure you know how it is! I think I'll pay Ryan to do it! Ha, ha...
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I'll do it if ya let me top it with Nu-Finish.  That would be a cool look. 
p.s. If you take the window sticker off my truck that has been on there for a year then I'll do your car 
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09-07-08, 08:22
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Re: 40th Anniversary ZR-1 Corvette (8 Days, More Than 60 Hours!!) by RickRack...
Freaking Amaazzinnggg!!!!!
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09-07-08, 04:03
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Re: 40th Anniversary ZR-1 Corvette (8 Days, More Than 60 Hours!!) by RickRack...
kwiker- Thanks again!
Rydawg- Thanks Ryan! As bad as the car was, I would do another one tomorrow. I just love when you can take a car in that state and make it look brand new again. Maybe some day if you get off of your butt, you'll catch up on some click & brags of some cars you have done to share with everyone!   Can't wait for you to post up pics of the Ferrari!
As for you detailing my car, I think Nu-Finish would look better than what it looks like now!
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09-08-08, 06:18
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Re: 40th Anniversary ZR-1 Corvette (8 Days, More Than 60 Hours!!) by RickRack...
Rick amazing job as usual. I remember seeing that car in your shop and I could not believe how how far it had come after just some compounding. Final product looked amazing!
For you guys that have never met Rick and Ryan, they are truely as nice in person as they are on Autopia. They are always willing to share their knowledge to help others become better detailers. Thanks guys!!
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09-08-08, 07:24
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Re: 40th Anniversary ZR-1 Corvette (8 Days, More Than 60 Hours!!) by RickRack...
Frankly speaking if I am asked to detail this car I would have suggested to the owner to go for a re-spray instead  .
You are really AMAZING, I cannot imagine the kind of patience and hard work you have put into this car to turn it from a ugly duckling into such a beauty again. You really inspired me with this posting and maybe one day I shall challenge myself with such a detail too.  |
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09-08-08, 08:01
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Re: 40th Anniversary ZR-1 Corvette (8 Days, More Than 60 Hours!!) by RickRack...
BEAUTIFUL WORK Rick!!
Great write up as well... you trully are living up to your title!
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09-08-08, 11:27
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Re: 40th Anniversary ZR-1 Corvette (8 Days, More Than 60 Hours!!) by RickRack...
Jokeman- Thanks a lot Bryan! It's always a pleasure to have you stop by the shop and hang out for a while. We'll definitely have to meet up and do some snowmobiling this winter. See you again soon.
Gen2- Thank you very much! I can't wait to see some more of your details. You take great pictures and I always enjoy your threads.
MotorCity- Thanks! I really appreciate it!
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09-11-08, 05:24
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Re: 40th Anniversary ZR-1 Corvette (8 Days, More Than 60 Hours!!) by RickRack...
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Freaking Amaazzinnggg!!!!!
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Thanks Daniel! I didn't see your post until now...
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09-11-08, 02:06
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From Hobby to Obsession
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Re: 40th Anniversary ZR-1 Corvette (8 Days, More Than 60 Hours!!) by RickRack...
Whoa, it's back from the grave Rick! You definitely brought this one back and it looks better than a lot of the new Vette's out there! I'm sure the owner was impressed and be a customer for life if he wasn't already. 
Oh by the way, what backing plate are you using (it's black in color) in the picture of you polishing with 106FA?
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09-17-08, 05:11
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Re: 40th Anniversary ZR-1 Corvette (8 Days, More Than 60 Hours!!) by RickRack...
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Whoa, it's back from the grave Rick! You definitely brought this one back and it looks better than a lot of the new Vette's out there! I'm sure the owner was impressed and be a customer for life if he wasn't already.
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Thanks a lot Denzil!
The backing plate I was using is a Meguiar's "Easy Buff" W66 backing plate. They work great! Meguiars Solo System
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