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Rickrack
10-22-2005, 10:18 AM
Here is another Corvette detail that I did yesterday. It`s a 1993 40th Anniversary Corvette convertible. The car was in ver good shape to begin with besides the crappy factory GM paint they used on the C4 model Vettes.



This was a complete detail inside & out and I had to do a little rim repair.



My Process:



Washed exterior, cleaned wheels & engine compartment



Buffed complete exterior with Menzerna Intensive Polish by rotary



Buffed complete exterior with Optimum Polish



Hand application of AIO



Hand application if RMG



Hand application of Natty`s Blue



For the curbed wheel I used 320 grit sandpaper to smooth out the scratches and then polished back the finish with rubbing compound followed by AIO. I know it didn`t come out perfect, but at least it takes your eyes off of it from a distance.



Here`s the pictures:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/Natedog83/64e8ba78.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/Natedog83/04290095.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/Natedog83/afa75a29.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/Natedog83/9fc41891.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/Natedog83/c17131e3.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/Natedog83/f8d2bd99.jpg



Here`s a picture of the rim before:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/Natedog83/2e8e6d59.jpg
Rickrack
10-22-2005, 10:20 AM
Here is a picture of the rim after:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/Natedog83/80f40851.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/Natedog83/d685b891.jpg
tensors22288
10-22-2005, 10:24 AM
you`ve got some serious skills man. do u work for a dealership? that wheel looks great afterwards, still minor dents but sooo much better... i hate wheels that have curb marks all over them, great job
Rickrack
10-22-2005, 10:27 AM
you`ve got some serious skills man. do u work for a dealership? that wheel looks great afterwards, still minor dents but sooo much better... i hate wheels that have curb marks all over them, great job



Yes, I work for a dealership which deals with a lot of Corvette`s as well other kinds of cars.
zaink
10-22-2005, 10:33 AM
nice job on the wheel! when u polished it, i suppose you did it by hand? .. also would this work on my bmw alloy wheels? :)
Pats300zx
10-22-2005, 11:39 AM
WOW....great job on the rim....car looks fantastic... :spot
stilez
10-22-2005, 01:23 PM
Wonderful work as usual!





I always look forward to your pictures.
lbls1
10-22-2005, 02:44 PM
Truly inspiring!
Scottwax
10-22-2005, 07:43 PM
Terrific job on the wheel and especially the paint! It almost looks like a candy red!



Just curious though, as to why you hand apply AIO instead of via machine. :nixweiss