Spring Z Photos - Post up!

[G-Sting]

Got the Z out of storage in friend's hangar at the local airport. Had to stop for a pic by this North American Aviation F-86 Sabre (in Navy markings).

Anyone have some spring pics to post, please post them on this thread!

[G8nightman]

Sexy car!

[-=Jeff=-]

My spring pic:
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_0xlFK1RPCc/VwHNvO-wcgI/AAAAAAAAHhA/Gha0o4RMVxMi7TLhl98XzDdxQ6XUnnRYQCCo/s512-Ic42/IMG_0997.JPG

[ghlkal]

Spring in Wisconsin ...

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u331/NaturalCowgirl/ZR-1/ZR-1insnow2954_zpsa796d80f.jpg

[Dynomite]

Spring in Wisconsin ...

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u331/NaturalCowgirl/ZR-1/ZR-1insnow2954_zpsa796d80f.jpg

I like that photo :thumbsup:

[Paul Workman]

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x220/6PPC_bucket/927bb824-561c-4c0b-a020-81c92ab8ac9f_zpsrhm8dz8d.jpg (http://s185.photobucket.com/user/6PPC_bucket/media/927bb824-561c-4c0b-a020-81c92ab8ac9f_zpsrhm8dz8d.jpg.html)

[We Gone]

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/924/TgT3ap.jpg

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/923/Rht838.jpg

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/922/XJUZpZ.jpg

[WARP TEN]

Sigh....

[Mystic ZR-1]

Still sleeping...

[G-Sting]

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x220/6PPC_bucket/927bb824-561c-4c0b-a020-81c92ab8ac9f_zpsrhm8dz8d.jpg (http://s185.photobucket.com/user/6PPC_bucket/media/927bb824-561c-4c0b-a020-81c92ab8ac9f_zpsrhm8dz8d.jpg.html)

Beautiful pic.


And =Jeff=, I hear steering wheels are overrated! :-D;):mrgreen:

[-=Jeff=-]

Beautiful pic.


And =Jeff=, I hear steering wheels are overrated! :-D;):mrgreen:

Yeah.. I tried using the force.. turns out the force was broken :)

[BigJohn]

Still sleeping...

Cool!
Is TomTom still in there?

[XfireZ51]

Beautiful pic.


And =Jeff=, I hear steering wheels are overrated! :-D;):mrgreen:

Yeah, ask any jet Jockey!

[Mystic ZR-1]

Cool!
Is TomTom still in there?

Nope, he's in New York.

[Racinfan83]

Here's my spring pic this year...

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i178/Racinfan83/Erics%20ZR-1%20Vette/2016-03-14%2016.07.27.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i178/Racinfan83/Erics%20ZR-1%20Vette/2016-03-28%2017.28.51.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i178/Racinfan83/Erics%20ZR-1%20Vette/2016-03-28%2012.35.50.jpg

[G-Sting]

Yeah.. I tried using the force.. turns out the force was broken :)

OK… well, then… I hope you get it back together quick so you can enjoy it!

:handshak:

Yeah, ask any jet Jockey!
I once knew one of those types. :mrgreen:

[-=Jeff=-]

OK… well, then… I hope you get it back together quick so you can enjoy it!

:handshak:


Almost there..
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-w6hFKcQnnOo/VwHNwcaViMI/AAAAAAAAHhA/UGzeiIArIvAt1-wQdNPuCc_VO5GkakSYwCCo/s640-Ic42/IMG_1042.JPG

[hiperf406]

Still sitting in Az can't get there till later this summer due to ongoing health issues.
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/hiperf/My%20vettes/DSC02856.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/hiperf/media/My%20vettes/DSC02856.jpg.html)

[G-Sting]

Almost there..
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-w6hFKcQnnOo/VwHNwcaViMI/AAAAAAAAHhA/UGzeiIArIvAt1-wQdNPuCc_VO5GkakSYwCCo/s640-Ic42/IMG_1042.JPG

Lookin' like it's coming along well. And… I suppose I did ask for "spring" Z pics and that pic does qualify… literally! :dancing

Hey, while you're on steering wheels, you might get a kick out of this…

Wrist Twist Steering (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWWYkxQCFfQ#t=111)

hiperf406 - Hope you're on the mend and can get back to riding those two awesome horses quickly!

[USAZR1]

Sigh....


Been there,done that. Depressing!

[rush91]

The pull of this thread was just to strong......i had to go for an after work drive.

[PhillipsLT5]

Still sitting in Az can't get there till later this summer due to ongoing health issues.
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd64/hiperf/My%20vettes/DSC02856.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/hiperf/media/My%20vettes/DSC02856.jpg.html)

Ive seen these cars!, Get well soon!, getting hot down here already

[KILLSHOTS]

Ive seen these cars!, Get well soon!, getting hot down here already
Yep, looking forward to seeing you soon, Lorne!

[steve1263]

Spring in Florida

[jcruz]

More spring in Florida! Beautiful day yesterday....

http://www.cruzeware.com/corvette/posts/vet2.jpg

http://www.cruzeware.com/corvette/posts/vet1.jpg

[We Gone]

Great looking ZR-1's everyone, Good to see them coming out.

[Vette73]

Quick question...When I try to post a photo from my I phone it says - enter URL image number......What is that ?

[G-Sting]

Great looking ZR-1's everyone, Good to see them coming out.

Yes sir, they are, and yes it is! :cheers:


Quick question...When I try to post a photo from my I phone it says - enter URL image number......What is that ?

It appears that it wants you to upload the photo to a site like photobucket.com and copy the URL image number into that spot.

[Karl]

This is about a month ago.

http://s5.postimg.org/do5skwqxf/parts_in_front_seat_corvette.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/do5skwqxf/)

http://s5.postimg.org/819fnfoer/Trans_and_crank_n_the_trunk.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/819fnfoer/)

[jcruz]

Quick question...When I try to post a photo from my I phone it says - enter URL image number......What is that ?

The URL tells the Internet where to go get your picture. The world can't get to your phone, so the picture needs to reside on some photo service like photo bucket (free) or a web server.

Upload your picture to a site like photo bucket, then cut/paste the URL there into your reply.

Hope that makes sense....

John

[-=Jeff=-]

This is about a month ago.

http://s5.postimg.org/do5skwqxf/parts_in_front_seat_corvette.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/do5skwqxf/)

http://s5.postimg.org/819fnfoer/Trans_and_crank_n_the_trunk.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/819fnfoer/)

so you are building your stroker now? or still selling the car?

[Karl]

so you are building your stroker now? or still selling the car?

I was just dropping the crankshaft off. Its not mine.

All the other goodies are in, the car is fully aligned and im driving it. I will be on the dyno 4/20 so that should be fun.

I plan on keeping the car. I regret selling my '85 years ago, wish I had two vettes now.

I dont wanna be some guy that later regrets selling their Z.

[Mr.Yuck]

spring cleaning...

[-=Jeff=-]

Mr.Yuck,

What mufflers are those?

[Mr.Yuck]

I have a shop in South Milwaukee WI before winter I felt ambitious and did a little custom exhaust work. 3-inch chambered staight pipes to a (H) then 3-inch MagnaFlow true flow mufflers and flush welded on some BANKS stainless tips.. sounds ok deep throaty tone, nice rap on decel.

[ZR1North]

Really like the Banks Eng. tips. That's what I used on my new Corsa system last year. Their oval tips work nicely in the C4 exhaust openings.

[BlackSheepz]

Stopped and shot this after the local Cars and Coffee here in Indy on Saturday.

She must not have liked all the attention because her Service Engine Soon light came on about mid way home.....

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag83/mlebryk/_ML53821NIKCPs_zpsryri8rgq.jpg

[G-Sting]

Stopped and shot this after the local Cars and Coffee here in Indy on Saturday.
http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag83/mlebryk/_ML53821NIKCPs_zpsryri8rgq.jpg

Sweeeet!

:thumbsup:

[USAFPILOT]

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l629/ttupilot/IMG_3331.jpg (http://s1127.photobucket.com/user/ttupilot/media/IMG_3331.jpg.html)

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l629/ttupilot/IMG_3330.jpg (http://s1127.photobucket.com/user/ttupilot/media/IMG_3330.jpg.html)

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l629/ttupilot/IMG_3336.jpg (http://s1127.photobucket.com/user/ttupilot/media/IMG_3336.jpg.html)

[USAFPILOT]

I have a severe lack of window tint, think I will do something about that this spring.

[8cam]

Ahh spring!

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb49/mlitherland/ZR-1/IMG_1773_zpsozfxrmen.jpg

[Vette73]

I have a severe lack of window tint, think I will do something about that this spring.

Great wheels.....What size front and back?

[Paul Workman]

Ahh spring!

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb49/mlitherland/ZR-1/IMG_1773_zpsozfxrmen.jpg

Ah HA! Springtime in Atlanta.... How WELL I remember!! It won't stick to Zaino, but gawd hep ya if it is waxed!! :rolleyes::p:eek:

[-=Jeff=-]

Great wheels.....What size front and back?

Those are the Shelby Series 1

18x10 front
18x12 rear

[GOLDCYLON]

Almost there..
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-w6hFKcQnnOo/VwHNwcaViMI/AAAAAAAAHhA/UGzeiIArIvAt1-wQdNPuCc_VO5GkakSYwCCo/s640-Ic42/IMG_1042.JPG

Well that's a "Spring" pic -=JEFF=- :-D

[G-Sting]

Ahh spring!

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb49/mlitherland/ZR-1/IMG_1773_zpsozfxrmen.jpg

Nice. …You could run up and down the streets in your neighborhood... doing burnouts, quick accels and donuts... pollenating the flora.

People would, of course, come out and thank you. :D :p

[8cam]

Ah HA! Springtime in Atlanta.... How WELL I remember!! It won't stick to Zaino, but gawd hep ya if it is waxed!! :rolleyes::p:eek:

It looks better now, but I'm not posting more pics until I have the '90 wheels installed, should be done this week.

Nice. …You could run up and down the streets in your neighborhood... doing burnouts, quick accels and donuts... pollenating the flora.

People would, of course, come out and thank you. :D :p

My car is so quiet, they wouldn't even blink. Now that I have the wheels I wanted, hopefully I can do the exhaust sometime soon.

[G-Sting]

My car is so quiet, they wouldn't even blink. Now that I have the wheels I wanted, hopefully I can do the exhaust sometime soon.

Perfect opportunity, then! :-D:p

Of course, you know I'm just joking about all of this… but it reminds me of a kind of funny story a good friend told me about (at least the first half)…

In his late teens, he lived in a city in So. Cal. just north of the LA basin (1970s), not too far from Vandenburg. He had acquired a Mercedes sedan, in which he and a friend built and installed a V8 putting out descent HP for its day. They would cruise the boulevards, do burn outs, stir up things, etc.

Well, one day he decided that his rear tires were about done, but he didn't want to waste good rubber. So he power-braked a stationary burn-out... for minutes... on a neighborhood street. White smoke rose profusely as the engine roared and the tires spun. He said, "but, when a lady came out of her house with a baseball bat towards us, we figured it was time to leave."

As they drove away, they noticed the street was on fire.

He ended up loosing it on another day, flying over a rise doing way over a hundred on the back roads of the desert. Providence was watching over him, as he ended up with a only few scratches. But the Merc was inverted, pouring gas out of a line and totaled.

Fortunately, he turned out to be simply an outstanding individual. Probably the most astute, mechanically minded, practical engineer and leader-type people person I've ever met.

[4CamJon]

It looks better now, but I'm not posting more pics until I have the '90 wheels installed, should be done this week.

Mark,

If you plan on selling the sawblades I am interested.

Thanks,
Jon

[Z51JEFF]

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a136/FLYTYM/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps3vovuuec.jpeg

[Z51JEFF]

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a136/FLYTYM/DSC00399.jpg Here's one for you -JEFF- Years ago I was having the steering wheel restored and needed a way to move the car in case of an emergency.

[Demps]

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s27/demps_photos/B690DA79-C36A-4201-8811-60C0D0EBF3A6_zpsgalj5rfd.jpg (http://s148.photobucket.com/user/demps_photos/media/B690DA79-C36A-4201-8811-60C0D0EBF3A6_zpsgalj5rfd.jpg.html)

[KFoster]

Car show at my church. Should have gotten a better pic. Several C4s there. Mine was the only Z. Many other vettes as well. Good turn out for their first show.

[MarkSS]

Finally had time to start detailing... clay barred and waxed. It is amazing how much difference that can make.

[ZRapid-1]

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s27/demps_photos/B690DA79-C36A-4201-8811-60C0D0EBF3A6_zpsgalj5rfd.jpg (http://s148.photobucket.com/user/demps_photos/media/B690DA79-C36A-4201-8811-60C0D0EBF3A6_zpsgalj5rfd.jpg.html)

Great picture above.
Pixar's Cars movie used that location as the inspiration for Ramone's:

http://blog-assets.dotandbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/d9c03b17-a532-4c88-b3b7-c595b6ca44f0.jpg

[G-Sting]

Great pics!

Sweet detail job, MarkSS.
:thumbsup:

KFoster - Nice to see others take their Z to a car show, too. Good to hear of the turn out.

[G8nightman]

Finally got the Z out of storage
http://i.imgur.com/Skyn8vx.jpg

[Arctic91]

Ready for driving season...

[Vette73]

Arctic 91...Nice shelbys on that white one...What size tire and wheel package is that?

[G-Sting]

Finally got the Z out of storage
http://i.imgur.com/Skyn8vx.jpg

Good to hear, G8. I know you've posted a few pics somewhere on this forum of your Z, but we all need to see another of that beauty… from the outside. :icon_thum

[G8nightman]

Good to hear, G8. I know you've posted a few pics somewhere on this forum of your Z, but we all need to see another of that beauty… from the outside. :icon_thum

Thanks G-Sting When I finally got home I washed the dust off and took it for another drive and started updating my front speakers and total forgot to take some pics but here are some of the upgrades I will be starting on soon :salute:
http://i.imgur.com/4vzscE0.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/0zxU7ul.jpg?1

[Arctic91]

Arctic 91...Nice shelbys on that white one...What size tire and wheel package is that?

Thanks... they have only been on the car for a few weeks and tires came with the wheels. They are 285/40R/18 front and 305/45R/18 rear. The 305s are a little narrow for a 12" wheel but not too bad. They will get replaced by a 315 or 335 when the time comes.

[G-Sting]

Thanks G-Sting When I finally got home I washed the dust off and took it for another drive and started updating my front speakers and total forgot to take some pics but here are some of the upgrades I will be starting on soon :salute:
http://i.imgur.com/4vzscE0.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/0zxU7ul.jpg?1

Sweeet! :thumbsup:

Nice touches on the caliper - red, black, silver...

[Vette73]

Thanks... they have only been on the car for a few weeks and tires came with the wheels. They are 285/40R/18 front and 305/45R/18 rear. The 305s are a little narrow for a 12" wheel but not too bad. They will get replaced by a 315 or 335 when the time comes.

Arctic 91,were those the shelblys and tires that were for sale around a month ago? I think the seller was in Colorado....

I'm curious if it was what the seller let them go for....If I keep my Z I would like someday to add a tire and wheel package like that.....

Just curious to know what price range they go for...

You can PM me if you like...

Thnx...

[Regimof]

http://s1361.photobucket.com/user/snowproalbie/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160601_141025_zpsvtcdw3ic.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0

[Fully Vetted]

Thanks... they have only been on the car for a few weeks and tires came with the wheels. They are 285/40R/18 front and 305/45R/18 rear. The 305s are a little narrow for a 12" wheel but not too bad. They will get replaced by a 315 or 335 when the time comes.

I've got 335/30 on my Shelby's but I kinda like your taller rear tire. Helps fill up the wheel well. It looks beefier. I like it.

[Arctic91]

Fully Vetted, I agree with you on the beefiness look of the wheels. I was going to get a lowering kit until I got the wheels on the car and saw the stance/rake. No need to do that with these rears (Nitto NT555 drag radials)... fender gap has all but been removed and it has an aggressive look to it. Completely changed the overall appearance of the car. I wish that I could get them in a 335, though. I'm going to keep it as is for now and reconsider options when the time comes to replace them.

[Arctic91]

Vette73, I sent you a PM with some details.

[G8nightman]

The Z next to his designer lol

http://i.imgur.com/DzJR2BK.jpg?1

[GOLDCYLON]

The Z next to his designer lol

http://i.imgur.com/DzJR2BK.jpg?1

How's the designer drive ?

[G8nightman]

How's the designer drive ?

Great my butt Dyno can't tell who is faster

[GOLDCYLON]

Great my butt Dyno can't tell who is faster

Lol yeah that SOTP Dyno is always a little off lol :cheers:

[Roadster]

Slowly but sure getting the 94 paint correction process done to the best of my ability and satisfaction. Finally minimizing most of the swirls and surface scratches that were on the Z when purchased over 2 years ago.
There are still some "nicks" in the paint which will get addressed at a later time.
I know we have some very pristine original paint jobs here on the forum, but for being the 7th owner and being an original "captured test fleet" vehicle for its first 2 years, I think it has survived quite nicely.
Also the painted top is going back on and will probably put the glass top up for sale.

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p138/SSROADSTER/94%20ZR-1/20160527_102610.jpg (http://s127.photobucket.com/user/SSROADSTER/media/94%20ZR-1/20160527_102610.jpg.html)
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p138/SSROADSTER/94%20ZR-1/20160527_102711.jpg (http://s127.photobucket.com/user/SSROADSTER/media/94%20ZR-1/20160527_102711.jpg.html)
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p138/SSROADSTER/94%20ZR-1/20160527_102650.jpg (http://s127.photobucket.com/user/SSROADSTER/media/94%20ZR-1/20160527_102650.jpg.html)
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p138/SSROADSTER/94%20ZR-1/20160527_102751.jpg (http://s127.photobucket.com/user/SSROADSTER/media/94%20ZR-1/20160527_102751.jpg.html)

[8cam]

Slowly but sure getting the 94 paint correction process done to the best of my ability and satisfaction. Finally minimizing most of the swirls and surface scratches that were on the Z when purchased over 2 years ago.
There are still some "nicks" in the paint which will get addressed at a later time.
I know we have some very pristine original paint jobs here on the forum, but for being the 7th owner and being an original "captured test fleet" vehicle for its first 2 years, I think it has survived quite nicely.
Also the painted top is going back on and will probably put the glass top up for sale.

Looks fantastic! Exactly what I need to do with mine at some point. My paint is original and good, but desperately needs a full correction and polish. And when you decide to sell that top, ping me. I want one for my car.

[Paul Workman]

Slowly but sure getting the 94 paint correction process done to the best of my ability and satisfaction. Finally minimizing most of the swirls and surface scratches that were on the Z when purchased over 2 years ago.
There are still some "nicks" in the paint which will get addressed at a later time.
I know we have some very pristine original paint jobs here on the forum, but for being the 7th owner and being an original "captured test fleet" vehicle for its first 2 years, I think it has survived quite nicely.
Also the painted top is going back on and will probably put the glass top up for sale.

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p138/SSROADSTER/94%20ZR-1/20160527_102610.jpg (http://s127.photobucket.com/user/SSROADSTER/media/94%20ZR-1/20160527_102610.jpg.html)
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p138/SSROADSTER/94%20ZR-1/20160527_102711.jpg (http://s127.photobucket.com/user/SSROADSTER/media/94%20ZR-1/20160527_102711.jpg.html)
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p138/SSROADSTER/94%20ZR-1/20160527_102650.jpg (http://s127.photobucket.com/user/SSROADSTER/media/94%20ZR-1/20160527_102650.jpg.html)
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p138/SSROADSTER/94%20ZR-1/20160527_102751.jpg (http://s127.photobucket.com/user/SSROADSTER/media/94%20ZR-1/20160527_102751.jpg.html)

Stunning!!:thumbsup:

One new pic from MR4...

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x220/6PPC_bucket/2016%20MR4%20the%20Dragon%203%2050%20percent_zpsq0 5iukct.jpg (http://s185.photobucket.com/user/6PPC_bucket/media/2016%20MR4%20the%20Dragon%203%2050%20percent_zpsq0 5iukct.jpg.html)

[Roadster]

Looks fantastic! Exactly what I need to do with mine at some point. My paint is original and good, but desperately needs a full correction and polish. And when you decide to sell that top, ping me. I want one for my car.

Thanks Mark, I will send you a PM soon on the top.
This is what I have done in the last two years time permitting. I recommend a total clay (bar) of the car. If you have any swirls or surface scratches like I did, then you will need to use a buffer with the micro fiber (or very soft surface) pads, for the following steps. I will not use a wool pad, as I don't have the experience to do so, those pads are better left for the professionals to use.
I use a paint correction polish, then rub off by hand.....then use a paint polish on top of that and remove by hand, or you can use a foam pad for removal. Depending on the results, you may feel the need to repeat the process once again, or maybe another or so depending on the condition of your paint. Once that is done, I have found a new product (always finding new products.....lol) and that is Turtle JET BLACK Spray Detailer and JET BLACK Spray Wax. I have used and still have enough different brands of polishes and waxes to last me 3 life times....lol, but to date I really like the Turtle products especially for black or very dark colored vehicles.
I tried to use the Turtle Detailer with the buffer, did not like the results, so strictly by hand. And use the softest Microfiber cloths you can find, no terry towels at all on the paint. They will leave very fine surface scratches in the paint. I found that Costco sells the Yellow ones (very soft) and I imagine other retailers have them too. From here on, everything is done by hand. Turtle JET BLACK Products mention how they will fill and help eliminate swirls and scratches, of course I fall for all that merchandising lol, but I also feel that it does work.
You can put on as many applications as you want with the spray products and it just seems to get better each time. No, not every mark has been eliminated from my paint, but from where it was and to what it is now, I am very happy. After all, it is a true survivor, and I am very satisfied with that.
You may also already know what I have mentioned here, but since I'm now retired, wanted to keep my fingers busy......lol


Stunning!!:thumbsup:

One new pic from MR4...

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x220/6PPC_bucket/2016%20MR4%20the%20Dragon%203%2050%20percent_zpsq0 5iukct.jpg (http://s185.photobucket.com/user/6PPC_bucket/media/2016%20MR4%20the%20Dragon%203%2050%20percent_zpsq0 5iukct.jpg.html)

Thank you Paul, yours looks great too. Nothing like a true motion shot. That must have been one great ride!!!

[KPW]

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Out for coffee a few weekends ago, finally took the roof off for the first time, didn't get around to it at all last summer when I bought the car.

[Roadster]

[IMG]

Out for coffee a few weekends ago, finally took the roof off for the first time, didn't get around to it at all last summer when I bought the car.

Since I've retired a few weeks ago, have had mine out for short trips more than in the last two years. Enjoying the Z even more now......
Yours looks great, enjoy and have fun.....

[Z51JEFF]

Got a new picture. http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a136/FLYTYM/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsezjrqhks.jpeg

[-=Jeff=-]

Hey Jeff.. what model HREs are those again?

I do like that style

[rush91]

Slowly but sure getting the 94 paint correction process done to the best of my ability and satisfaction. Finally minimizing most of the swirls and surface scratches that were on the Z when purchased over 2 years ago.
There are still some "nicks" in the paint which will get addressed at a later time.
I know we have some very pristine original paint jobs here on the forum, but for being the 7th owner and being an original "captured test fleet" vehicle for its first 2 years, I think it has survived quite nicely.
Also the painted top is going back on and will probably put the glass top up for sale.

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p138/SSROADSTER/94%20ZR-1/20160527_102610.jpg (http://s127.photobucket.com/user/SSROADSTER/media/94%20ZR-1/20160527_102610.jpg.html)
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http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p138/SSROADSTER/94%20ZR-1/20160527_102751.jpg (http://s127.photobucket.com/user/SSROADSTER/media/94%20ZR-1/20160527_102751.jpg.html)


Your paint looks amazing sir!! That is one shiny Beast.....Just a question. I'm in the same boat as you. The previous owners of my Z, it looks as though when he went to wash the car, he used a Brillo pad as a sponge!! The hood is so filled with swirl marks and scratches, I don't know where too start. I bought DR. Colorchip, which did some magic on the deep nicks and scratches. But have NO idea how to deal with the swirl marks......I've tried Scratch and swirl removers, and to no avail.
What did you use to get that Beast looking like a mirror??

[Dafink]

New to me...still working on cleaning it up a bit, but still looks nice:

[Z51JEFF]

Hey Jeff.. what model HREs are those again?

I do like that style

I think they are 560R but can't remember. They had just discontinued these but I talked the guy into one more set,or so I was told.

[Roadster]

Your paint looks amazing sir!! That is one shiny Beast.....Just a question. I'm in the same boat as you. The previous owners of my Z, it looks as though when he went to wash the car, he used a Brillo pad as a sponge!! The hood is so filled with swirl marks and scratches, I don't know where too start. I bought DR. Colorchip, which did some magic on the deep nicks and scratches. But have NO idea how to deal with the swirl marks......I've tried Scratch and swirl removers, and to no avail.
What did you use to get that Beast looking like a mirror??

Thank you for the compliments.....
In post #76 is info on my procedures for the paint correction for my situation. I will repost it here and will add a few more thoughts.
You may have to do more applications of the swirl and scratch remover to finally see results. It may not happen in just one application.
My advice is to just work on one section, (let's say the hood) and repeat your procedure until you are satisfied with the results. It may be 1-2-3 times or more. Once you achieve your desired result, then you will know what to do with the rest of the vehicle.
Again, I have many brands, but for my paint correction process I used Adam's products with my buffer and very happy with the results. And again, I really like the Turtle products that I am using. That being said, I forgot about two products that I already have and didn't use, but may help you out.
I also like 3M products. You can try 3M Perfect-It Swirl Mark Remover....
For DARK Colored Cars #05131...39009 and Finesse-It II Finishing Material (Machine Polish) Professional Formula. I am tempted to try these products on one panel, just to see if I get the last of the imperfections eliminated, we shall see!!!
I really didn't know the correct way to apply the polishes with my buffer and went to the Adam's web site and looked at their videos. I am sure You Tube has a lot of info also.....
And I also like 3M Imperial Hand Glaze, which is also great for filling in imperfections, a very good product.
This is something that doesn't happen overnight, unless you pay a professional for a paint correction process which may cost many $$$.
If you do it yourself, take your time, do it in your garage or shaded area, and to get a true "check" on your work, after you are done some applications, put the vehicle in direct sunlight if possible and "eye ball it" from every possible angle to see what each application has accomplished. This may be too much for some people to be bothered with, but being the anal guy that I am, I won't give up until I achieve, or almost achieve the best results possible. And I enjoy detailing, I always have. And you don't have to do the entire vehicle at once, can always do one section at a time over a period of time. I feel the results are well worth it......

This is what I have done in the last two years time permitting. I recommend a total clay (bar) of the car. If you have any swirls or surface scratches like I did, then you will need to use a buffer with the micro fiber (or very soft surface) pads, for the following steps. I will not use a wool pad, as I don't have the experience to do so, those pads are better left for the professionals to use.
I use a paint correction polish, then rub off by hand.....then use a paint polish on top of that and remove by hand, or you can use a foam pad for removal. Depending on the results, you may feel the need to repeat the process once again, or maybe another or so depending on the condition of your paint. Once that is done, I have found a new product (always finding new products.....lol) and that is Turtle JET BLACK Spray Detailer and JET BLACK Spray Wax. I have used and still have enough different brands of polishes and waxes to last me 3 life times....lol, but to date I really like the Turtle products especially for black or very dark colored vehicles.
I tried to use the Turtle Detailer with the buffer, did not like the results, so strictly by hand. And use the softest Microfiber cloths you can find, no terry towels at all on the paint. They will leave very fine surface scratches in the paint. I found that Costco sells the Yellow ones (very soft) and I imagine other retailers have them too. From here on, everything is done by hand. Turtle JET BLACK Products mention how they will fill and help eliminate swirls and scratches, of course I fall for all that merchandising lol, but I also feel that it does work.
You can put on as many applications as you want with the spray products and it just seems to get better each time. No, not every mark has been eliminated from my paint, but from where it was and to what it is now, I am very happy. After all, it is a true survivor, and I am very satisfied with that.
You may also already know what I have mentioned here, but since I'm now retired, wanted to keep my fingers busy......lol

Have fun, hope it works out for you.

[Roadster]

I think they are 560R but can't remember. They had just discontinued these but I talked the guy into one more set,or so I was told.

They really do look great on your Z......

[rush91]

Thank you for the compliments.....
In post #76 is info on my procedures for the paint correction for my situation. I will repost it here and will add a few more thoughts.
You may have to do more applications of the swirl and scratch remover to finally see results. It may not happen in just one application.
My advice is to just work on one section, (let's say the hood) and repeat your procedure until you are satisfied with the results. It may be 1-2-3 times or more. Once you achieve your desired result, then you will know what to do with the rest of the vehicle.
Again, I have many brands, but for my paint correction process I used Adam's products with my buffer and very happy with the results. And again, I really like the Turtle products that I am using. That being said, I forgot about two products that I already have and didn't use, but may help you out.
I also like 3M products. You can try 3M Perfect-It Swirl Mark Remover....
For DARK Colored Cars #05131...39009 and Finesse-It II Finishing Material (Machine Polish) Professional Formula. I am tempted to try these products on one panel, just to see if I get the last of the imperfections eliminated, we shall see!!!
I really didn't know the correct way to apply the polishes with my buffer and went to the Adam's web site and looked at their videos. I am sure You Tube has a lot of info also.....
And I also like 3M Imperial Hand Glaze, which is also great for filling in imperfections, a very good product.
This is something that doesn't happen overnight, unless you pay a professional for a paint correction process which may cost many $$$.
If you do it yourself, take your time, do it in your garage or shaded area, and to get a true "check" on your work, after you are done some applications, put the vehicle in direct sunlight if possible and "eye ball it" from every possible angle to see what each application has accomplished. This may be too much for some people to be bothered with, but being the anal guy that I am, I won't give up until I achieve, or almost achieve the best results possible. And I enjoy detailing, I always have. And you don't have to do the entire vehicle at once, can always do one section at a time over a period of time. I feel the results are well worth it......

This is what I have done in the last two years time permitting. I recommend a total clay (bar) of the car. If you have any swirls or surface scratches like I did, then you will need to use a buffer with the micro fiber (or very soft surface) pads, for the following steps. I will not use a wool pad, as I don't have the experience to do so, those pads are better left for the professionals to use.
I use a paint correction polish, then rub off by hand.....then use a paint polish on top of that and remove by hand, or you can use a foam pad for removal. Depending on the results, you may feel the need to repeat the process once again, or maybe another or so depending on the condition of your paint. Once that is done, I have found a new product (always finding new products.....lol) and that is Turtle JET BLACK Spray Detailer and JET BLACK Spray Wax. I have used and still have enough different brands of polishes and waxes to last me 3 life times....lol, but to date I really like the Turtle products especially for black or very dark colored vehicles.
I tried to use the Turtle Detailer with the buffer, did not like the results, so strictly by hand. And use the softest Microfiber cloths you can find, no terry towels at all on the paint. They will leave very fine surface scratches in the paint. I found that Costco sells the Yellow ones (very soft) and I imagine other retailers have them too. From here on, everything is done by hand. Turtle JET BLACK Products mention how they will fill and help eliminate swirls and scratches, of course I fall for all that merchandising lol, but I also feel that it does work.
You can put on as many applications as you want with the spray products and it just seems to get better each time. No, not every mark has been eliminated from my paint, but from where it was and to what it is now, I am very happy. After all, it is a true survivor, and I am very satisfied with that.
You may also already know what I have mentioned here, but since I'm now retired, wanted to keep my fingers busy......lol

Have fun, hope it works out for you.


Thank you so much for adding to your original post!! There is a lot to digest, some things I didn't even think of trying....I know as you said its a lot of trial and error, and patience. But DAMN after seeing your shine you produced on your Beast, I need to invent in a buffer/ polisher....this rubbing by hand just doesn't work lol. I included a few pics of my problems. Looks like a cat party happened on my hood. I've tried Meguires product line, but not the turtle wax stuff. I use Adams products for detailing of my Z and love the stuff. I should take your advice and try theres.
But I think mine maybe beyond repair, the hood is just a mess. Would wet sanding of any kind do anything?? Again, thank you for the VERY informative repost. I know what my Saturday consists of now.....

[G8nightman]

Thank you so much for adding to your original post!! There is a lot to digest, some things I didn't even think of trying....I know as you said its a lot of trial and error, and patience. But DAMN after seeing your shine you produced on your Beast, I need to invent in a buffer/ polisher....this rubbing by hand just doesn't work lol. I included a few pics of my problems. Looks like a cat party happened on my hood. I've tried Meguires product line, but not the turtle wax stuff. I use Adams products for detailing of my Z and love the stuff. I should take your advice and try theres.
But I think mine maybe beyond repair, the hood is just a mess. Would wet sanding of any kind do anything?? Again, thank you for the VERY informative repost. I know what my Saturday consists of now.....

That hood looks like all the clear is gone.

[We Gone]

Just did the Yellow 93 wet sand 1500/2000/3000 and polished
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/922/ImgC3q.jpg

Just polished the Blue 91
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/922/WqVw0w.jpg

What I used with my Cyclo buffer.
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/922/J2K5vj.jpg

[Roadster]

Thank you so much for adding to your original post!! There is a lot to digest, some things I didn't even think of trying....I know as you said its a lot of trial and error, and patience. But DAMN after seeing your shine you produced on your Beast, I need to invent in a buffer/ polisher....this rubbing by hand just doesn't work lol. I included a few pics of my problems. Looks like a cat party happened on my hood. I've tried Meguires product line, but not the turtle wax stuff. I use Adams products for detailing of my Z and love the stuff. I should take your advice and try theres.
But I think mine maybe beyond repair, the hood is just a mess. Would wet sanding of any kind do anything?? Again, thank you for the VERY informative repost. I know what my Saturday consists of now.....

Your quite welcome. To be very honest IMO, from the pic that you posted, you really need professional help to correct that hood. I hope that the entire car doesn't look like that. That just looks like total abuse from the PO. I am assuming that would have to be wet sanded with multiple numbered papers, to even get it to look acceptable.
If that was mine, I would check out different body shops in your area to see what they can do with the hood. I think to try yourself it would be a very big job. Some of those scratches look very deep. Good luck......

[Roadster]

Just did the Yellow 93 wet sand 1500/2000/3000 and polished

Steve, looks great.......what a shine!!!

[rush91]

Your quite welcome. To be very honest IMO, from the pic that you posted, you really need professional help to correct that hood. I hope that the entire car doesn't look like that. That just looks like total abuse from the PO. I am assuming that would have to be wet sanded with multiple numbered papers, to even get it to look acceptable.
If that was mine, I would check out different body shops in your area to see what they can do with the hood. I think to try yourself it would be a very big job. Some of those scratches look very deep. Good luck......


I figured that my hood was beyond my skills....some of the scratches are deep and yes, the clear coat on the hood is a mess. Luckily the rest of the car isn't like the hood. From a distance it looks fine, but up close YIKES!!!! There is a shop about a mile from my apartment, he did my 1979 Z28, and it was an amazing paint job. Thanks for the reply, I should stop by products and save for a hood refinish.......

[rush91]

Just did the Yellow 93 wet sand 1500/2000/3000 and polished
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/922/ImgC3q.jpg

Just polished the Blue 91
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/922/WqVw0w.jpg

What I used with my Cyclo buffer.
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/922/J2K5vj.jpg


Wow!!!!!! Just wow.,......that hood looks almost wet, it so shiny. That is amazing, and damn makes me pretty jealous lol.