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'67 Corvette Convertible - 05-21-2008, 12:17 AM

This is one of three corvettes I did last week.

This was a pleasure to work on. Built by Retro Tech and powered by MTIracing.
The color is Silver Pearl. That is what was used in 1967.

This was a exterior only detail, interior will follow after some work being done.

The Wash
Started with a wheel brush, and Dawn for the tires and rims. Then made a new soap mix.
Surf city pb wash and the Shmitt. Washed one panel at a time then clayed the panel. Then dried with Cobra WW.

The Game Plan

I went with Optimum Polish and 3m extra cut and a CCS yellow 5.5 pad. PC speed spread at speeds 3-4. Then worked it at speed 6.
After that was all done, went with a white 5.5 polishing pad and Optimum Polish. I did have to use a foam hand org/gry pad for a few areas.
The new WG 3.0 DGPS was put on last for a slick wet shine. It is a little thicker then the older version, and same color. When removing it, had less dust. Same static charge, and seemed a little slicker. The WG was also used on the chrome bumpers too.
Tires received Surf City beyond black.

Oh by the way it has a new LS7 under the hood.











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Re: '67 Corvette Convertible - 05-21-2008, 12:31 AM

Very nice...not a bad car either
   
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Re: '67 Corvette Convertible - 05-21-2008, 06:56 AM

The car looks great, and I must say those pictures are nice...Out of curiosity what type of camera are you using?


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Re: '67 Corvette Convertible - 05-21-2008, 08:08 AM

SWEEEEEEEETTTTTTT!!!!! That's an awesome ride. How can anyone NOT like that? Nice work.


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Re: '67 Corvette Convertible - 05-21-2008, 08:24 AM

One of my favorite bosy styles of all time.


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Re: '67 Corvette Convertible - 05-21-2008, 09:56 AM

File Name: DSC_0566vette671.jpg Taken With: NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D40X
File Size: 161 kb - 800x535 Taken On: 2008:05:16 03:33:10
Camera Make: NIKON CORPORATION Camera Model: NIKON D40X
Date/Time: 2008:05:16 03:33:10 Resolution: 800 x 535
Flash Used: No Focal Length: 18.0mm (35mm equivalent: 27mm...
Exposure Time: 0.0031 s (1/320) Aperture: f/9.0
ISO Equiv.: 200 Whitebalance: Auto
Metering Mode: matrix Exposure: program (auto)


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Re: '67 Corvette Convertible - 05-21-2008, 09:59 AM

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File Name: DSC_0566vette671.jpg Taken With: NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D40X
File Size: 161 kb - 800x535 Taken On: 2008:05:16 03:33:10
Camera Make: NIKON CORPORATION Camera Model: NIKON D40X
Date/Time: 2008:05:16 03:33:10 Resolution: 800 x 535
Flash Used: No Focal Length: 18.0mm (35mm equivalent: 27mm...
Exposure Time: 0.0031 s (1/320) Aperture: f/9.0
ISO Equiv.: 200 Whitebalance: Auto
Metering Mode: matrix Exposure: program (auto)
Excellent...I take it thats a DSLR type camera right??? I so want to get one, but don't really know what would be a good one to start with or what lense to get with it...


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Re: '67 Corvette Convertible - 05-21-2008, 10:05 AM

That is one serious ride nice work!
   
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Re: '67 Corvette Convertible - 05-21-2008, 10:10 AM

Pretty car...can't say I'm fond of the rims but the rebuild is way cool!


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Re: '67 Corvette Convertible - 05-21-2008, 10:19 AM

Very nice car, wheels are WAY too big though!
   
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Re: '67 Corvette Convertible - 05-21-2008, 10:25 AM

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Excellent...I take it thats a DSLR type camera right??? I so want to get one, but don't really know what would be a good one to start with or what lense to get with it...
come talk to me brother.....


I'll get you hooked up...


but it is expensive..


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Re: '67 Corvette Convertible - 05-21-2008, 11:34 AM

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come talk to me brother.....


I'll get you hooked up...


but it is expensive..
I think I will...I probably have to wait till next year's refund but I want one...


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Re: '67 Corvette Convertible - 05-21-2008, 12:40 PM

Nice car! I did one before, the body lines show off a detailer's work.


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Re: '67 Corvette Convertible - 05-21-2008, 03:08 PM

Sweet looking Vette, great job on it Ed.


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Re: '67 Corvette Convertible - 05-21-2008, 08:34 PM

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The car looks great, and I must say those pictures are nice...Out of curiosity what type of camera are you using?
It is a nikon d40x 10.2meg. And I love it.

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One of my favorite bosy styles of all time.
I also have to post a '63 split window vette.

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File Name: DSC_0566vette671.jpg Taken With: NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D40X
File Size: 161 kb - 800x535 Taken On: 2008:05:16 03:33:10
Camera Make: NIKON CORPORATION Camera Model: NIKON D40X
Date/Time: 2008:05:16 03:33:10 Resolution: 800 x 535
Flash Used: No Focal Length: 18.0mm (35mm equivalent: 27mm...
Exposure Time: 0.0031 s (1/320) Aperture: f/9.0
ISO Equiv.: 200 Whitebalance: Auto
Metering Mode: matrix Exposure: program (auto)
So what lenses did I use


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