New Guy from Kansas City

99torchredvette · 01-09-07, 11:42

Hello, First of all, don't hold that terrible performance by the Chiefs against me! Nothing like looking your worst on national TV!

That being said, it's great to be here! I own several cars: '99 Torch Red Corvette, '01 Mustang Bullit-Black- '02 Lincoln LS-E Black and a white '00 Explorer. So if I'm detailing a car, I usually have my work cut out for me!

I just bought a PC 7336 and have been reading up on it's use. I've always done everything by hand. I enjoying detailing, just like everyone here. The internet is a refuge for people with similar tastes!

If anyone has any special advice on using my PC on my Corvette, I would love to hear from you. I'm preparing for World of Wheels in February and wouldn't mind using the PC on the vette, if I think I can handle it without destroying my car!

Scott

GregCavi · 01-09-07, 11:58

Welcome! Sounds like you have a nice stable. Per the corvette, the clear is rock hard, and a PITA to work on, but once perfected by what always seems to be 3-4 step polishing steps, it looks great.

Greg

velobard · 01-09-07, 01:07

Welcome! I'm across the state, but always glad to see a fellow Missourian here.

Danase · 01-09-07, 01:10

Welcome to the forums!

99torchredvette · 01-09-07, 10:13

thanks for the greetings and advice!

Axtellboy · 01-12-07, 08:58

Hello from Wichita. Regarding using the PC on the Vette-- If you have noticeable swirls or marring, don't be afraid to use the PC. I used to have a black 1998 Vette, and I spent quite a few hours working on it with the PC, using various Mequiars products (80, 81, 83). Your red should be a little easier and more forgiving (I now have a red Viper, and red isn't quite as tough). If you're into Zaino (I'm a fan), Zaino Z-PC is a fairly user-friendly polish, although something stronger might be needed, depending on the status of your paint.

99torchredvette · 01-13-07, 08:59

I thought what I'd do on the vette is clay bar then a very light polish and then wax. The paint is really in very good shape. I just thought with the PC I could get a deeper finish.
I'm just a bit apprehensive on the use of the PC since I've never used one. I'll start out easy and take it from there. Scott

kellyinkc · 01-13-07, 03:46

Welcome! Where abouts in KC? I am in Raytown.

99torchredvette · 01-13-07, 11:11

Looks like we live fairly close. I'm in Lee's Summit. I live off Chipman Rd just west of the Summit Woods shopping center. I'm in Raytown fairly often. A friend of mine owns a wallpaper and paint store there and bought my Explorer from **** Smith Ford. Small world eh! Enjoying the snow and ice this weekend...not! Even the garage is too cold to mess with the car right now. Glad I found the website. Great place to trade stories and ideas. Scott

The autopia software censored the name of the dealership!