2010 ZR1 gets Detailed for that "Torched" look

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by Innovative, Jan 3, 2011.

  1. Innovative

    Innovative Virgin Detailer

    I wanted to share the photos and detailing procedures involved in making this ‘Torched” ZR1 shine and sparkle better than it did when it rolled off the assembly line.

    My client ordered a 2010 ZR1 way back in August of 2009 from Les Stanford Chevrolet with Museum delivery option. He had the VIN in hand and was ready to leave for Bowling Green in a couple of weeks. One week before the TPW week he changed his mind and decided to buy a 2010 GT3 instead. Ultimately he decided that the GT3 was not the one for him, and was reunited with the original ZR1 he had ordered in Aug 2009.

    Before his purchase it sat for months, covered and only shown on several occasions, upon my initial inspection it looked like it had been wiped down many times with inferior techniques. It also had signs of RDS (Random Deep Scratches) and some abrasion marks from being covered either in storage or in transport. But beneath it all was a jewel just waiting to be finessed for its new owner.

    My client and I had spoke several times in which I got a very clear understanding of how meticulous he was and what his expectations were. I then packed it up on a very cold rainy day to drive out to VV and perform my correction work and detailing……

    Here are some photos of the ZR1 upon my initial inspection…


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    Some shots of the CF that was opaque and dull from cover abrasion and lack of TLC

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    Even the wheels lacked that sparkle and were stained and dull

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    Here the prep begins with a thorough bath and cleaning with Poly's Clear Tech Detailing Fluid.

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    After drying the vehicle with an SM Arnold Water Sprite all the decals are meticulously removed so the owner can save them.

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    A fresh piece of Clay Magic formed into a round little tortilla ready for the claying step

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    Claying begins and is done on all surfaces starting on the tops leaving the lowers for last. Even the lights, wheels and polycarbonate hood cover get a once over.

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    Wheels get detailed and polished, all the facets get Adams Metal Polish.

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    Wheel barrels and calipers are also left spotless.

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    Some compound I noticed the factory left in the rear intake.

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    Now the fun begins with my PCXP and M105 with a LC 7/8 Cyan Hydro Pad for the moderate defects, But first I make sure all vulnerable moldings get masked properly.

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    I then correct each panel one at a time using halogen lights and a Brinkman Swirl Finder hand held light.

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    Inspecting the panels using my lights....and Greg's massive display of lights as well. :eek:

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    Now that's how CF should pop......

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    Engine compartment gets a nice detailing as well.

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    Some much needed TLC on the interior as well.

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    After polishing the entire vehicle with the PCXP and a W8006 with M205, then removing it I then gave the ZR1 a coat of Adams Americana Paste Wax. After removing that I gave the vehicle a spritz of Opti Seal for even deeper results. Here are a couple of night shots as we finished a bit late that day...

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    So fast forward a few day's I was asked to come back over to do some door jamb correction for excessive scratches and for a more serious set of scratches on the CF roof and the hood. As I explained to Greg, I always believe in taking the least aggressive approach first. So working slow with a my Brinkman Sun Gun and a rotary polisher these more severe defects were methodically polished out.

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    The last final touches with a boars hair detail brush in all the nooks and crannies.

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    The final shots of this glistening "Torch" red ZR1

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    Thank for viewing and Happy New Year!
     
  2. P1et

    P1et Official DB Moderator

    Very red indeed!
     
  3. stingray23

    stingray23 Jedi Nuba

    awesome job. The owner is a member of the Corvette Forum.
     
  4. Dust2Glory

    Dust2Glory Nuba Guru

    beautiful!

    Question.... If you laid down paste wax first, wouldn't Opti-seal have bonding issues?
     
  5. Kilo6_one

    Kilo6_one DB Forum Supporter

    beautifull.
    couple of questions, what did you use on the carbon roof? and are the wheels polished or chromed? looked polished.

    Love that front brake caliper.
     
  6. Pats300zx

    Pats300zx Official DB Moderator

    Awesome job !!!!
     
  7. kakeuter

    kakeuter DB Forum Supporter

    Great work! You're hard work really made that red pop.

    -Kody-
     
  8. agpatel

    agpatel OD On Detailing

    Nice work, I have driven and rode in a ZR1 and WOW! Power is not lacking in it by any means! Great job and red looks bright as ever!


    Yes, Dr G has said that the opti-seal solvents will go though the layer of nuba...said it "goes under the nuba" or something like that but IMO would dissolve it
     
  9. rwisejr

    rwisejr DB Forum Supporter

    Wow that is jaw dropping wet !!!! Awesome job !!!
     
  10. JoeyV

    JoeyV Welcome to Detailing

    Now, I HATE Corvettes, but this, is absolutely stunning. Great job! :applause:
     
  11. Marc08EX

    Marc08EX Jedi Nuba

    Red is my favorite color when properly detailed. That red looks amazing. Very nice job!
     
  12. 911Fanatic

    911Fanatic DB Pro Supporter

    Fantastic finish on that. Thanks for sharing.
     
  13. stingray23

    stingray23 Jedi Nuba

    :itsok:
     
  14. tdekany

    tdekany Wax on..Wax off

    Perfect detail as always man!!!!:thumb::thumb::thumb:

    What is that thing on the floor that you use for your knees? (I ussume)
     
  15. Socal Brian

    Socal Brian DB Forum Supporter

    Very glossy. I like it!
     
  16. Danny

    Danny Nuba Guru

    Very nice work it looks great. But why did you apply a sealant (opti-seal) over a carnauba(adams premium) thats backwards.
     
  17. kdude

    kdude Jedi Nuba

    Nice Job! I always liked the ZR1 especially in red.
     
  18. JPerrydore

    JPerrydore Birth of a Detailer

    Awesome work!
     
  19. JoeyZ

    JoeyZ Obsessive Detailer

    Excellent job, on an absolute beast of a car.

    Very nice attention to detail.
     
  20. Max405

    Max405 DB Forum Supporter

    Outstanding job! I love it.
    Thanks, Joe D.
     

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