2011 Torch Red ZR1 detail

[bjwebster]

I was doing some cleaning around the house and cleaned off a leather sofa in my office. It was dirty so I cleaned it with lexol ph leather cleaner. I decided I would condition it, and then had the idea of a conditioner comparo. This seemed like a good place for the comparison because the leather has never once been conditioned, it’s probably 6 or 7 years old. My car isn’t good for comparison because it has been conditioned before. I have the worst time with leather conditioners due to smell, and sheen. I have and used lexol conditioner, pinnacle leather conditioner, and I used 303 as well.
The picture speaks for itself, the lexol had the least shine and pinnacle and 303 were about the same. But the pinnacle did look plasticier. Imo
The lexol smelled bad to me, the pinnacle smells like leather, but a bit forced, and the 303 had no smell at all.
Here a picture of the three side by side:

I think the picture speaks for itself.
PS.. Ugly Sofa huh

 

[mDw]

thanks for doing the comparison, but i was wondering which felt the best?



-briancl

 

[69-912]

Great comparison and a very fitting name for the dog

 

[bjwebster]

I did one cushion with each product and will report tonight on how they feel. I wanted to give it time to soak in etc..!

 

[riotejas]

whatever happened to the "feel" test that bjwebster was supposed to do?

 

[riotejas]

bjwebster: did you ever do the "feel" test to see which one was softer?

 

[bjwebster]

I just never really got around to posting it. I think that the pinnacle felt a bit better, but was just to glossy.

Presently my favorite conditioner is Griots Garage leather care. I think it does the best job of cleaning, conditioning, softening and has a decent smell. It also leaves a nice matte finish.

 

[GoFast908Z]

You guys have seen a good amount of ZR1's from me, that I've had the pleasure of working on... This one was special. Red Corvettes are classic Americana, and I had yet to do or SEE a red ZR1 (C6 generation of course). So when I got the call for this one, I was pretty excited to do it. This one was sold before it ever reached the dealer. It was to be shipped to southern California and then be sent out of the country, to the kind of place where driving a 638 horsepower Corvette is an epic drive and a rare sight.

Process for this car:

-Citrus based degreaser to cut previous wax off
-wash with Optimum No Rinse
-Clayed with Zaino Z18 claybar with ONR as clay lube
-Vacuumed and quick interior cleanup
-Windows with Stoner's Invisible Glass and Cobra glass MF towels
-Tires dressed with Zaino Z16 Tire Shine
-LSP was Blackfire Wet Diamond sealant



It had already been prepped by another dealer, so the previous wax had to be stripped off first. But it was relatively clean when I started. It also had some swirls and waterspots from the wash jockey who originally prepped it, but unfortunately no correction was requested for this car.

When I arrived....

After stripping the old wax, washing, claying.... here it is with the Blackfire Wet Diamond curing on the surface. It was applied safely with a brand new Lake Country Gold Kompressor pad on the PCXP. The Lake Country Gold foam pad is the softest pad I've ever come across. VERY good for applying sealants.

The special and pricey clear coat on the Carbon Fiber roof and ground effects gets the same treatment as the rest of the car.

After removing the Blackfire Wet Diamond.....we have GLOSS now!!

So wet you could dive into it!

Sun pics

This beast showed up while I was working, so thought I'd get a pic

Back to the ZR1 goodness....

*The sun was setting before I was done, so I took some pics before everything was finished. You can see some tire dressing and dirt spotting on inner fender wells. Wanted to get sun pics before it was too late. These spots were cleaned up later. Wouldn't have had those oily spots if the wash jockey hadn't slathered on the tire dressing with a dripping paint brush *shakes head*)

My favorite pic!

Thanks for looking! Hope you enjoyed it.

 

[grungy]

Jeff - will it join all the other cars in that holding pen? Such a sweeeettt ride there. :rockon:

-grungy-

 

[BIOLINK]

This is a very fitting post to sum up the Blackfire experience. The reflections on that hood illustrate up what we all know and love; and will very much miss.

Nice work!

 

[GoFast908Z]

Jeff - will it join all the other cars in that holding pen? Such a sweeeettt ride there. :rockon:

-grungy-

It will be there for just a few days until the shipping company picks it up and takes it to southern california.

 

[imported_JSFM35X]

Great job on a really special car. I love the ZR1. That BFWD is great stuff. I am in love with the look and feel. Glad I just got a new bottle.

 

[bmw5541]

Beautiful work Jeff. I always enjoy looking at your work and write ups.

Just another example of what I will miss about TID.

 

[GoFast908Z]

Beautiful work Jeff. I always enjoy looking at your work and write ups.

Just another example of what I will miss about TID.

Thanks Barry! Yeah I'm gonna miss it too! I hope someone builds a small forum like it again where we can all hang out again. Maybe I'll see ya on the other forums in the meantime?

 

[imported_juliom2]

Beautiful..........!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:wizard: