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Detroit wrote: Mon May 15, 2017 2:52 pm But I must share your enthusiasm for ceramic coating. I washed :eeyore: this morning, and it's amazing how easy it washes. I'm noticing the water on the sides not beading quite like the horizontal surfaces for some reason...might be time for reload, or maybe I went light in those areas. Infamous wants the Volt done, so I may need to buy a big bottle to do both cars.
The durability over wax is impressive.
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Johnny_P wrote: Thu Feb 09, 2023 3:21 pm Earn it and burn it, Val.
max225 wrote: Mon May 01, 2023 5:35 pm Yes it's a cool car. But prepare the lube/sawdust.
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Desertbreh wrote: Mon May 15, 2017 2:55 pm
Detroit wrote: Mon May 15, 2017 2:53 pm And have you done wheels?
You mean with CQuartz?
Yea. It's the part of my car that's tough to clean. I feel like coating the wheels would be 5/7. But also difficult.
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Detroit wrote: Mon May 15, 2017 3:10 pm
Desertbreh wrote: Mon May 15, 2017 2:55 pm

You mean with CQuartz?
Yea. It's the part of my car that's tough to clean. I feel like coating the wheels would be 5/7. But also difficult.
I put it on the wheels, yes, although I was starting to get a little tired of the fumes after doing the car. I should have waited and done them the next morning.

No worries on the Speedlines doe! Such Chrome, very ultimate coating.
Detroit wrote:Buy 911s instead of diamonds.
Johnny_P wrote: Thu Feb 09, 2023 3:21 pm Earn it and burn it, Val.
max225 wrote: Mon May 01, 2023 5:35 pm Yes it's a cool car. But prepare the lube/sawdust.
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Detroit wrote: Mon May 15, 2017 3:10 pm
Desertbreh wrote: Mon May 15, 2017 2:55 pm

You mean with CQuartz?
Yea. It's the part of my car that's tough to clean. I feel like coating the wheels would be 5/7. But also difficult.
Simple to do... just pull them and clean them.

While you are there, do your calipers and be amazed at how clean everything gets with just water from a pressure washer.
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Desertbreh wrote: Mon May 15, 2017 2:54 pm
Detroit wrote: Mon May 15, 2017 2:50 pm In4updates.

BTW, you might be able to save shipping by buying splitter from :dillerman: Many price match online prices.
I'm going to check this route for sure. 50% of the purchase price for shipping be cray.
Where did you get the quote, Cultrag? If so, checkout SubChevy (trunkmonkeyparts.com) as well, they are in Oregon and ship fast and cheap.

The chin splitter is an oversize part though.
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Just looked, Trunk monkey says $0.00 to ship it here, but it is $259 for the part.
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CorvetteWaxer wrote: Mon May 15, 2017 4:02 pm Just looked, Trunk monkey says $0.00 to ship it here, but it is $259 for the part.
That still saves him like $80..
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CorvetteWaxer wrote: Mon May 15, 2017 3:58 pm
Desertbreh wrote: Mon May 15, 2017 2:54 pm

I'm going to check this route for sure. 50% of the purchase price for shipping be cray.
Where did you get the quote, Cultrag? If so, checkout SubChevy (trunkmonkeyparts.com) as well, they are in Oregon and ship fast and cheap.

The chin splitter is an oversize part though.
https://www.gmpartscenter.net/oe-gm/158 ... fgodyroISQ

It's oversize, but it doesn't weight anything. If it is what is, I will replace it because it looks fubared, but a $232 part that ships for $120 isn't pushing my value buttons. Thanks for the ideas^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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Johnny_P wrote: Thu Feb 09, 2023 3:21 pm Earn it and burn it, Val.
max225 wrote: Mon May 01, 2023 5:35 pm Yes it's a cool car. But prepare the lube/sawdust.
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Desertbreh wrote: Mon May 15, 2017 2:44 pm So, the C-Quartz job on the BMW looks great, and wow, so easy to wash. I am moving to the C6, the only vehicle I own that has not been ceramic coated. Before I do that I/simultaneously I need to fix a couple of body flaws, the first being the replacement of the black splitter which I scuffed up pretty bad on a couple of curbs before I learned how far "my front sticks out." Goddam. The part is $220, which is fine enough, but the shipping is $120? I repeat, Goddam. The other thing I have going, and the car was delivered this way, is that the passenger bumper is a little "popped up" where it meets the headlight. Not sure what the fix is have not investigated. Will supplement with pics. CSB.
Dang ... No "wax" and a fucked up front splitter from pulling over curbs?
CorvetteLifestyle card revoked.
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max225 wrote: Mon May 15, 2017 4:05 pm
Desertbreh wrote: Mon May 15, 2017 2:44 pm So, the C-Quartz job on the BMW looks great, and wow, so easy to wash. I am moving to the C6, the only vehicle I own that has not been ceramic coated. Before I do that I/simultaneously I need to fix a couple of body flaws, the first being the replacement of the black splitter which I scuffed up pretty bad on a couple of curbs before I learned how far "my front sticks out." Goddam. The part is $220, which is fine enough, but the shipping is $120? I repeat, Goddam. The other thing I have going, and the car was delivered this way, is that the passenger bumper is a little "popped up" where it meets the headlight. Not sure what the fix is have not investigated. Will supplement with pics. CSB.
Dang ... No "wax" and a fucked up front splitter from pulling over curbs?
CorvetteLifestyle card revoked.
I think it only gets revoked when you hit 2 fents.
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Trunk Monkey wants $259 for the splitter but free shipping.....although there are other options... $259 and zero shipping WORKS. Another Waxer Pro Tip. If you can find it in a garage or a gun safe...

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Detroit wrote:Buy 911s instead of diamonds.
Johnny_P wrote: Thu Feb 09, 2023 3:21 pm Earn it and burn it, Val.
max225 wrote: Mon May 01, 2023 5:35 pm Yes it's a cool car. But prepare the lube/sawdust.
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max225 wrote: Mon May 15, 2017 4:05 pm
Desertbreh wrote: Mon May 15, 2017 2:44 pm So, the C-Quartz job on the BMW looks great, and wow, so easy to wash. I am moving to the C6, the only vehicle I own that has not been ceramic coated. Before I do that I/simultaneously I need to fix a couple of body flaws, the first being the replacement of the black splitter which I scuffed up pretty bad on a couple of curbs before I learned how far "my front sticks out." Goddam. The part is $220, which is fine enough, but the shipping is $120? I repeat, Goddam. The other thing I have going, and the car was delivered this way, is that the passenger bumper is a little "popped up" where it meets the headlight. Not sure what the fix is have not investigated. Will supplement with pics. CSB.
Dang ... No "wax" and a fucked up front splitter from pulling over curbs?
CorvetteLifestyle card revoked.
My therapist told me to get the splitter fixed ASAP.
Detroit wrote:Buy 911s instead of diamonds.
Johnny_P wrote: Thu Feb 09, 2023 3:21 pm Earn it and burn it, Val.
max225 wrote: Mon May 01, 2023 5:35 pm Yes it's a cool car. But prepare the lube/sawdust.
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CorvetteWaxer wrote: Mon May 15, 2017 4:02 pm Just looked, Trunk monkey says $0.00 to ship it here, but it is $259 for the part.
Missed this post, repeated it below, thank you sir.
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Johnny_P wrote: Thu Feb 09, 2023 3:21 pm Earn it and burn it, Val.
max225 wrote: Mon May 01, 2023 5:35 pm Yes it's a cool car. But prepare the lube/sawdust.
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Detroit wrote: Mon May 15, 2017 2:52 pm But I must share your enthusiasm for ceramic coating. I washed :eeyore: this morning, and it's amazing how easy it washes. I'm noticing the water on the sides not beading quite like the horizontal surfaces for some reason...might be time for reload, or maybe I went light in those areas. Infamous wants the Volt done, so I may need to buy a big bottle to do both cars.
So if I ceramic coat do I not have to wash the car? That would rock.
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max225 wrote: Mon May 15, 2017 4:05 pm
Desertbreh wrote: Mon May 15, 2017 2:44 pm So, the C-Quartz job on the BMW looks great, and wow, so easy to wash. I am moving to the C6, the only vehicle I own that has not been ceramic coated. Before I do that I/simultaneously I need to fix a couple of body flaws, the first being the replacement of the black splitter which I scuffed up pretty bad on a couple of curbs before I learned how far "my front sticks out." Goddam. The part is $220, which is fine enough, but the shipping is $120? I repeat, Goddam. The other thing I have going, and the car was delivered this way, is that the passenger bumper is a little "popped up" where it meets the headlight. Not sure what the fix is have not investigated. Will supplement with pics. CSB.
Dang ... No "wax" and a fucked up front splitter from pulling over curbs?
CorvetteLifestyle card revoked.
:dat: he better get to a Hooters, stat.
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Detroit wrote: Mon May 15, 2017 2:52 pm But I must share your enthusiasm for ceramic coating. I washed :eeyore: this morning, and it's amazing how easy it washes. I'm noticing the water on the sides not beading quite like the horizontal surfaces for some reason...might be time for reload, or maybe I went light in those areas. Infamous wants the Volt done, so I may need to buy a big bottle to do both cars.
So if I ceramic coat do I not have to wash the car? That would rock.
I'd wash the car before ceramic coating it :trollface:
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Bought a pair of Dimple Magnetic Drain plugs for the GS, which now come in fancy blue-impregnated metal.

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Detroit wrote:Buy 911s instead of diamonds.
Johnny_P wrote: Thu Feb 09, 2023 3:21 pm Earn it and burn it, Val.
max225 wrote: Mon May 01, 2023 5:35 pm Yes it's a cool car. But prepare the lube/sawdust.
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Good for 50 rwhp, obvi.
Detroit wrote:Buy 911s instead of diamonds.
Johnny_P wrote: Thu Feb 09, 2023 3:21 pm Earn it and burn it, Val.
max225 wrote: Mon May 01, 2023 5:35 pm Yes it's a cool car. But prepare the lube/sawdust.
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Desertbreh wrote:Good for 50 rwhp, obvi.
Should be getting close to C7 Z06 territory
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Tarspin wrote: Sun May 21, 2017 5:41 pm
Desertbreh wrote:Good for 50 rwhp, obvi.
Should be getting close to C7 Z06 territory
I better go get some red plugs, as everyone knows red = blue +15 HP.

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Tarspin wrote: Sun May 21, 2017 4:30 pm
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So if I ceramic coat do I not have to wash the car? That would rock.
I'd wash the car before ceramic coating it :trollface:
Fuck me. :nope:
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CorvetteWaxer wrote: Sun May 21, 2017 6:53 pm
Tarspin wrote: Sun May 21, 2017 5:41 pm
Should be getting close to C7 Z06 territory
I better go get some red plugs, as everyone knows red = blue +15 HP.

:lol:
I'll get purple ones for full :plaid:
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Desertbreh wrote: Sun May 21, 2017 5:03 pm Bought a pair of Dimple Magnetic Drain plugs for the GS, which now come in fancy blue-impregnated metal.

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:mindblown: your car has two drain plugs!
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max225 wrote: Mon May 22, 2017 8:06 am
Desertbreh wrote: Sun May 21, 2017 5:03 pm Bought a pair of Dimple Magnetic Drain plugs for the GS, which now come in fancy blue-impregnated metal.

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:mindblown: your car has two drain plugs!
Dry sump :bruh:

Where you been?
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In Newport Beach getting the windows tinted on my BMW. Hard to imagine being a bigger douchebag
Detroit wrote:Buy 911s instead of diamonds.
Johnny_P wrote: Thu Feb 09, 2023 3:21 pm Earn it and burn it, Val.
max225 wrote: Mon May 01, 2023 5:35 pm Yes it's a cool car. But prepare the lube/sawdust.
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