2010 ZR1 gets Detailed for that "Torched" look by Innovative

[Innovative Detailing]

I wanted to share the photos and detailing procedures involved in making this ‘Torched” ZR1 shine and sparkle better than it did when it rolled off the assembly line.



My client ordered a 2010 ZR1 way back in August of 2009 from Les Stanford Chevrolet with Museum delivery option. He had the VIN in hand and was ready to leave for Bowling Green in a couple of weeks. One week before the TPW week he changed his mind and decided to buy a 2010 GT3 instead. Ultimately he decided that the GT3 was not the one for him, and was reunited with the original ZR1 he had ordered in Aug 2009.



Before his purchase it sat for months, covered and only shown on several occasions, upon my initial inspection it looked like it had been wiped down many times with inferior techniques. It also had signs of RDS (Random Deep Scratches) and some abrasion marks from being covered either in storage or in transport. But beneath it all was a jewel just waiting to be finessed for its new owner.



My client and I had spoke several times in which I got a very clear understanding of how meticulous he was and what his expectations were. I then packed it up on a very cold rainy day to drive out to VV and perform my correction work and detailing……



Here are some photos of the ZR1 upon my initial inspection…



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Some shots of the CF that was opaque and dull from cover abrasion and lack of TLC



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Even the wheels lacked that sparkle and were stained and dull



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Here the prep begins with a thorough bath and cleaning with Poly`s Clear Tech Detailing Fluid.



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After drying the vehicle with an SM Arnold Water Sprite all the decals are meticulously removed so the owner can save them.



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A fresh piece of Clay Magic formed into a round little tortilla ready for the claying step



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Claying begins and is done on all surfaces starting on the tops leaving the lowers for last. Even the lights, wheels and polycarbonate hood cover get a once over.



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Wheels get detailed and polished, all the facets get Adams Metal Polish.



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Wheel barrels and calipers are also left spotless.



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Some compound I noticed the factory left in the rear intake.



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Now the fun begins with my PCXP and M105 with a LC 7/8 Cyan Hydro Pad for the moderate defects, But first I make sure all vulnerable moldings get masked properly.



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I then correct each panel one at a time using halogen lights and a Brinkman Swirl Finder hand held light.



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Inspecting the panels using my lights....and Greg`s massive display of lights as well. :eek:



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Now that`s how CF should pop......



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Engine compartment gets a nice detailing as well.



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[Innovative Detailing]

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Some much needed TLC on the interior as well.



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After polishing the entire vehicle with the PCXP and a W8006 with M205, then removing it I then gave the ZR1 a coat of Adams Americana Paste Wax. After removing that I gave the vehicle a spritz of Opti Seal for even deeper results. Here are a couple of night shots as we finished a bit late that day...



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So fast forward a few day`s I was asked to come back over to do some door jamb correction for excessive scratches and for a more serious set of scratches on the CF roof and the hood. As I explained to Greg, I always believe in taking the least aggressive approach first. So working slow with a my Brinkman Sun Gun and a rotary polisher these more severe defects were methodically polished out.



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The last final touches with a boars hair detail brush in all the nooks and crannies.



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The final shots of this glistening "Torch" red ZR1



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Thank for viewing and Happy New Year!

[Junebug]

Looks awesome! I liked the way you striped the carpet - you must have a little lawn care in your past, I thought I was the only one that did that.

[someidiot]

Gorgeous. That`s how new cars should look upon delivery, especially when they cost over $100,000

[Barry Theal]

All them years of practice are finally paying off. looks like your getting the hang of this detailing stuff. :grinno: Dave that thing looks amazing I wouldn`t expect anything less from a seasoned pro like yourself. Outstanding there bud.

[Boozman]

Awesome looking ride the car looks out standing, I just picked up a 2010 C6 Torch Red I love the color. I had a 2001 C5 that was Torch Red and 2010 was the first year they have offered thar color again.

[DaGonz]

One word.... Sweet!

[lvgolfer962]

looks great!!!



what kind of brushes are you using to get the barrels of the wheels so clean? i need to get me one, im tired of taking my wheels off to clean the insides.

[mystickid]

Flawless Victory. There is something unique and special about you technique I believe, I`ve seen many other PCXP detailed cars but your results are simply art pieces. The gloss is wonderful even from my computer screen. I can`t imagine in real life how beautiful that finish is.

[E300Diesel]

Great job!

[Jaws2008]

Looks fantastic

[ShineTech]

Love that color. You just made that car look amazing!

[Thrillseeker]

Wow! That is a big difference. What a beautiful color.

[MarcHarris]

You really spanked this one. Absolutely stunning.

[JohnKleven]

Dripping wet...