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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Olive Branch,MS
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What was I Thinking
I've been sitting around lately, doing nothing, and decided it's time to sand and buff my 95 ZR-1. What was I thinking?
I've tackled this once before but it was long enough ago that I forgot just how much work it is. My other car had been repainted so I knew it had extra clear coat on it. This is Factory Original Black, of all colors, with clear. I've been told the factory used minimal clear coat. This makes sanding somewhat tedious to say the least. I'm using 2500 grit paper with a flat rubber sanding block and blue foam pad. So far I have about 40 hours work in it and both doors, rear fenders and the back bumper have been completed.    This is me taking a picture of the passenger door with my reflection leaning against my other car.  I'll show pictures of the finished product if the Good Lord lets me live long enough to finish. |
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Georgia Mountains
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Re: What was I Thinking
Black is so much fun !!! as well as so rewarding ...
Just finished washing the black Z and the outside temp is approaching 95 now (wait, both of my Z's are black as well as my S-10 daily beater .... what was I thinking?) Anyway, looking very good and you have my complete empathy 
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: ATL. GA.
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Re: What was I Thinking
Looks outstanding Randy... Do you work for beer?? I have an extra room and a frig full!!!!
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Olive Branch,MS
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Yeah Steve beer is all that's required to get me going. I'll have to wait until my back straightens up before I come down and start yours. 
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Lake Bluff, IL
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Re: What was I Thinking
I had the exact same urge Randy, but I sprung for having two expert detailers come to my heated garage in the winter and for $450 they spent 6 hours polishing the paint to get rid of 20 years of swirl marks-- they called it "paint correction" I now use a sealer/polish product (called "Car Topper") as a sealer -- their recommendation. Really makes it shine. The paint gets favorable comments at every show. And my back doesn't hurt. But my wallet does.--Bob
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Join Date: Mar 2006
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Re: What was I Thinking
Can you do Arctic White?
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Join Date: Nov 2007
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Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Brooklyn ny
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Re: What was I Thinking
Nice job...Lots of work....My 91 blk/ blk will see the detail shop soon.....Yes black is very rewarding when done correctly but requires special care in the upkeep if you want my opinion .....
Love those wheels-The Shelby series...I see they are hard to come by.... Good job... |
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Japan
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Re: What was I Thinking
Awesome Randy! You're an inspiration and I'll try to do this next Spring after I am finished with studies on the black 95 I have. If you don't mind, I'll hit you up then for the tips and tricks so I don't screw it up.
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