1967 Corvette Stingray Convertible Exterior Detail (43 PICS)

**Autogeek** · 11-16-2008, 05:09 PM

I detailed this car today for my friend`s stepdad, and DAMN it`s a beauty. A perfect example of what a classic car should look like IMO.

He`s had the car for, I think over 20 years and was not sure about the paint job (meaning he never had it done). It was definitely repainted since there were some light drip marks in some areas (underside of front bumper, etc) but overall it was very nice paint to work with.

Process:

-Wash with DP Four-In-One Rinseless Wash (did not want to hit the car with a hose, sitting water in a classic garage queen = a no-no in my book)

-Clayed certain areas with Wolfgang clay - only the horizontal panels on the front half of the car were rough. The rear and sides were very smooth.

-Meguiar`s #105 compound on certain deeper isolated scratches/swirls with a yellow cutting pad, Flex XC3401

-Menzerna PO203 Power Finish for the entire car, with a green LC polishing/finishing pad, Flex XC3401; tight areas were done with a 4" green LC pad on the PC

-Wolfgang Fuzion Polymer-Carnauba Estate Wax

-Final wipedown with Optimum QD / Gloss Enhancer (really added some nice slickness)

-Meguiar`s #105 compound on all chrome, Sprayway glass cleaner for final wipe down on all chrome and glass

-Mother`s FX Tire Shine (had this sitting around from a long time ago so I decided to use it for a change - adds a nice black, matte finish)

Here is what the car looked like AFTER the DP Four-In-One rinseless wash:

Various before/after pics of swirls:

Before / afters of the exhaust and bumpers (M105)

And finally, all the "after" shots.

**Autogeek** · 11-16-2008, 05:12 PM

**imported_weekendwarrior** · 11-16-2008, 05:19 PM

Wow - it looks like a mirror!!!

**Pats300zx** · 11-16-2008, 05:33 PM

Wow incredible job Matt. I never thought of using 105 on chrome. Thanks for the tip.

**Garry Dean** · 11-16-2008, 05:46 PM

The car really looks great! Nice work!

**Legacy** · 11-16-2008, 05:55 PM

Excellent job, looks awesome.

**imported_mobenzowner** · 11-16-2008, 06:13 PM

nice work on a nice ride !!!

**TSC17** · 11-17-2008, 05:56 AM

Beautiful car and nice reflections! Good work Matt. `67 is my favorite year too...the year both my wife and I were born.

**bwalker25** · 11-17-2008, 06:51 AM

fantastic work Matt! that is one beautiful car! How do you like the flex, is it smoother than the PC, more power?

**Autogeek** · 11-17-2008, 08:28 AM

Thanks all, and yes M105 works awesome on chrome. It`s a pleasure to work with even by hand.

The Flex is my favorite machine we sell...definitely makes the PC feel like a toy and won`t make your hands numb after 30 minutes of use.