Let's Restore The Clear Coat On My C7 CORVETTE....Part 3!!

This is the THIRD segment of a series restoring and correcting blemishes on the clear coat of a C7 Corvette stingray. What makes this correction unique...is it has already been corrected. It was done very carelessly. This time around I will do it correctly and with great caution as to leave behind as much clear coat as possible. Follow along as almost everyone will come across this problem in one form or another.
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[@apexdetail85]

We will wrap this series up tomorrow...Any questions so far?

[@clow242]

Which rotary foam pads do you like. Lake country hybrid or max shine. Did you ever let us know what traffic film remover you used on the Jeep?

[@craig.encinitas]

Yes- How do detailers manage to almost destroy the paint? Can they not see what they've done? I've actually not polished my current cars with a DA or rotary for fear of making the paint look worse. Your videos are giving me more confidence to break out the pads and get to work! Thanks!

[@richchaffin3762]

@@craig.encinitas Ditto! I would.hate to be the guy Brian talks about when he sees a half-assed correction.

[@254JROCK]

Craig Encinitas I think 🤔 guys who do a good job can go wrong when they dont keep changing to clean pads #1 mistake in my opinion

[@18keonte]

I love detailing my car and also my family and friends vehicles too. However I find myself chasing perfection after watching all of your methods. What can I do to limit this behavior before it gets me in a bind

[@sccarguy]

Therapy is exactly how I describe detailing. I have demanding full time job. My wife has been fighting cancer for the last three years. I so enjoy the process of detailing cars and trucks takes my mind off what ever troubling me .

[@6RAW6]

Hello Sccarguy, my wife also had been fighting for the last 2 years. She was cleared about 2 months ago. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your wife. Detailing helped get through that time.

[@apexdetail85]

All of you are in my prayers...Stay strong and fight on. As a stroke survivor...I to understand how precious our short time here is.

[@sccarguy]

Thank You all for the prayers and well wishes .

[@razetw]

Hard to believe 16 hour days followed by KZbin editing and posting... And you're so calm and collect not one video feels rushed or edited half ass. Pure professional work. Keep it up! I watch all your videos 24/7.

[@PetesZ400]

I love “detailing” my cars. Even my neighbors are aware of my sickness. 😃

[@alexarana3689]

Pete Friesen my neighbors think I’m crazy 😆

[@PetesZ400]

Alex Arana lol, I’ve even infected my next door neighbor to detail his car regularly.

[@bigd9848]

I know how you feel.My neighbors see me outside in the cold 🥶 after it rains drying off my car and the cover of my Camaro SS. I would say it’s great to be on top of our vehicles.

[@koioo2]

do they laugh at you and think your stupid ?

[@PetesZ400]

alberto gorin nope, they just ask when I can do their cars:

[@acts2211]

Working inquietude correcting a clear coat is also therapy to me as is the satisfaction of seeing a amazing result after my effort seeing the fruit of the labor is very rewarding

[@MNpicker]

Yes!! Very therapeutic..I just wish it was as therapeutic for my back😬😁

[@chrismurphy783]

The absolute best at explaining and demonstrating products and procedures. No one else is close. Thank you!

[@chadj8349]

I find it very therapeutic and nothing aches until I’m done, then I realize I’m not young anymore. Previously broken collarbone’s and separated shoulder requires some Advil LOL 😂.

[@Duckie1333]

Since I am now retired it has become hobby that I really enjoy. The gratification is awesome. Still learning and you are a major part of that learning process.

[@alankelly1542]

Just like watching a surgeon at work. Magnificent Brian. I could watch you work all day sir. The Elvis Presley of the detailing world. Hats off to you sir 👌

[@60trickpa]

I only work on my own cars and it takes me 3 days per car :) I am old and slow. I just enjoy detailing them it is an escape for me and I so love how they shine and glow after. My wife tells me it draws attention when she is out shopping, people make comments on the shine. My neighbors think I am nuts and tell me I will wear the paint off :)

[@apexdetail85]

We are blessed...Cheers!

[@mikeyp2447]

I am loving this series!

[@lorenreyes2855]

Dear Brian, at first using a rotary polisher and wool pads and foam finishing pads. Then taking sandpaper! It was a lot scary. But now I love detailing cars. Interiors are not as fun. But when I see my customer look there vehicle. I love to see the disbelief and a big smile! I'm just getting a word of mouth customer's. I even get depressed when I can't work detailing. Thanks for all your help and videos!

[@apexdetail85]

I am not a fan of detailing interiors either...Good to hear you using the rotary!

[@darkwhorse]

Hi Brian. I find it incredibly cathartic when working on the car. Very relaxing and gets me in a zone.

[@acts2211]

Amazing results Brian truly a master of your craft

[@scottpunswick5051]

I'm enjoying this a lot, can't wait to see it coated! Awesome work Brian! 👍👍👍

[@norcalspitshine9067]

Thanks Brian, it's like Meditation

[@lovelife176]

Very therapeutic to watch you work your craft. I have a desk job.

[@monstermustang89]

Definitely therapy, gotta have the music for sure!

[@lifeofbrian9511]

I agree... very soothing.

[@bigd9848]

I wish I had a garage like you well a shop with a little heat to do my Camaro SS. The car is covered up because I live in an apartment complex. I enjoy watching this corvette series. I like to listen to my music while I’m making pizza dough in the morning at my buddies pizza place. I see how music plays a big part in your shop.Excellent informative video more knowledge for us.✊💎

[@jamesbiedlar590]

I find it therapeutic as well!

[@markwilliams330]

Absolutely stunning! Amazing job as always!

[@georgekirby3361]

I agree it can be very therapeutic. Especially I think for those of us like yourself who may have just a touch of OCD. 😉 P.S. you’ve been showing great restraint not giving in. and turning the jaguar sign around. I get it my friends and family like to eff with me also. Thanks Brian.

[@mikeparker9812]

I love it except two things, time and location. Time because I can never do it in the time allowed meaning I lose out, but sometimes it worth it for happy customers. Location because I'm mobile and you never know what the area the car will be in is like until you get there, gravel drive, steep drive (they're a killer) or even narrow drive resulting in working on grass. These things can make lower panels and bumbers difficult to work on. As for the end of the day I have arthritis in my neck and right wrist so it usually hurts. But the results are always worth it and there's nothing like that feeling of satisfaction. One day perhaps I'll get a workshop but stuff like that in the UK is expensive with rates etc and with the amount you can charge in my area I'm not sure it would pay. Your workshop looks heavenly Brian. 👍

[@apexdetail85]

Ahhh...yes. I hate gravel driveways as a mobile detailer!

[@innocentbystander2673]

Nice turnaround on this. Thanks for the skills share :)

[@6RAW6]

Spot on. Detailing for me is peaceful. Allows me to put everything to the side for those hours and enjoy bringing a car back to what I call its Sexiness. As for aches, yes. After a long day of working on a car I usually feel it in my feet and my right shoulder. But after a good soak in the tube I am usually back to about 85%. Just for note I do this on the side. I have a full time sit down job that I enjoy but eventually I want to transition into detailing when I retire from the desk job.

[@Ricky_R]

Love this series. Detailing (my own vehicles) is 100% therapy. Keep up the good work Brian!

[@edwingier3346]

Another amazing job by the master. I’m always in awe of your work!

[@lutherrodgers8793]

I just told my wife yesterday if all i too do is paint correction i would b happy happy man ,love to see the transformation from start to finish .Its absolutely therapeutic

[@Codriver72]

Yet again we get the opertunity to follow you on a project all the way. Love it!

[@tonymattisson6158]

For my mind it's therapy but not much so for my body. I have a lot of nerve damage in the neck and the lower back. It's really bad so I'm not able to have a job sadly. Even a quick wash gets the pain levels up a lot. And doing some more than that it gets many days in bed until the pain levels goes down again. Still I think it's fun and would have loved to be able to do more of it. I'm not so OCD in general. But when I do detailing I go more often beyond what I need to be doing LOL. Something simple can get to complicated and time consuming very fast. Detailing has become a big interest since 3 years ago. When I bought a newer car for me I was tired of the damage from the swirlomatic car washes. So started reading and joined a domestic detailing forum and read a lot. Then moved on to the Autogeek and Autopia forums. And then started to look at detailing KZbin videos. Have been following you for at least 2 years or a little more I think. And Forensic Detailing Channel and Car Craft Auto Detailing Channel is another ones I still following today. You have learn me so much with all of the information about detailing and products you share is just awesome. Can't thank you enough Brian! Would be very interesting to see a comparison video between the so called one step polish/compounds. What they are capable of doing with different pads both in finishing and correction. And on different hardness of the clearcoat too. And this is with the polishes like 3D One that leaves nothing behind as in protection and glossenhancers. 3D One and the Scholl S20 Black SS and Tac System Refinish Ultra and Sonax Cut and Finish/ExCut 05-05 and Menzerna PF2500/HC400 and CSi CeramX polish and products like that where they are in the middle of the cut and finishing. It would be very fun to see as many of these polishes in a video or 2 being compared together. And as thoroughly testing as you can get. The Vette starts to looking very wet and a huge depth and clarity from the paint. Also interesting when you don't get everything out of the defects even if it's sad on such of a newer car and nice looking. And also a black paint will be awesome to see the final results you get on it.

[@Bossin302]

Hey Brian, Another awesome job! The more I watch and learn, the more confidence I gain to tackle things that I haven't tried. You mention theripuedic, that is what it is for me. Just as soon listen to a polisher as anything that you can find on the television. I have three years until retirement and unfortunately, I cannot afford pricey equipment to use once I leave my daily 8-9 grind. Any preferences on the lower priced equipment will be appreciated. I've been looking, but cannot find your video on rock chip repair, could you provide the link? Sorry for the lengthy post, but I really enjoy your "works of art" and the time that you take to help us viewers learn more.

[@apexdetail85]

I have some mixed in with some correction videos. I will work on a dedicated chip repair video.

[@Bossin302]

@@apexdetail85 Thanks Brian, that will be a great addition to your arsenal!

[@jimmyqballs]

Congrats on the purchase! Nothing is better than black when it's polished to perfection!

[@254JROCK]

Agree 👍🏻. V. rewarding too step back and see that piant screamin shine u restored 💪

[@hollowpoint372]

Another amazing video. Thanks for the bit of the video about not needing a bunch of different polishers. It was helpful to know I can do the same quality work with one polisher. Keep up the great work!

[@tacsystemusa1702]

Always so many angles on these cars. Looking solid.

[@sentomorrow]

It’s only a hobby for me/extra cash in the summer (when I have more available time), but that’s not why I do it.....definitely incredibly therapeutic, almost as if time stops sometimes. It’s a dream of mine to perhaps someday run a full service detail and body shop. Another great series Brian, can’t appreciate you enough! Does your son share your passion?

[@apexdetail85]

Not at first...but as time went on...it grew on him. Now he comes in after hours on his own. He is a good kid.

[@billthompson9595]

Great video! For me detailing my car is a major stress re leaver. I am using an Adams Flex polisher made in Germany, it does all the work and is extremely forgiving for me as I do not professional experience.

[@alexortiz8643]

Excellent as allways brian i feel the sams Luke a therapi and so satisfacción went Turn the car shine and detailing webhave the same "disease" hello from México I I Love your work 👍

[@davenewton1570]

Loving the series as always keep up the excellent work ,Bri Dave ( UK )

[@Grant7]

Nice job...

[@JTBlair-nw6gb]

Love the 3D One-Total One Essential combo you're using. Great video series! Any plans to get rid of the chrome wheels? Some satin black ZR1s would look amazing on that car along with some clear/smoked Z06 taillights.

[@apexdetail85]

I will at some point. I am not a huge fan of chrome.

[@bmwmpower5829]

I enjoy detailing as well, though sometimes long correction jobs do tend to get a bit frustrating and taxing on the body. I'm on the ground most of the time while correcting so my back and knees and hips suffer a lot and can be hard to walk afterwards.

[@alexarana3689]

Even though you ONLY use 3D ONE and ACA 500, would you mind doing a quick review on their #1 seller “3D SPEED”?? I’m sure a lot of people would watch it since there’s not many reviews about it on KZbin. You’re the best Mr. Brian!! 😎

[@apexdetail85]

I put it on the list.

[@johnnyrmac]

I also consider car detailing therapy, enjoyable. Same with woodworking and refinishing. Great channel. Do you have a list of auto manufacturers with clear coat hardness with a recommended paint correction system? Thanks, John McConnell

[@apexdetail85]

I started a list...but never had a chance to finish it.

[@mickc4633]

I’m the professional but I do enjoy detailing my truck and really love detailing my bike. I do fix my friends screwup’s I wish I had your knowledge. I’ve been using Maguires man that stuff is messy. Going to have to get that 3-D one. Of course mostly just for my truck Black What a pain

[@mickc4633]

I should proofread I meant to say I am No professional you know I am not a professional but I do enjoy your videos. Thank you I learned something I love to learn new things.

[@matthewhaxton1125]

Since you have a black Subaru hood, a different video that might be fun is seeing exactly what it takes to mar a clear coat. Dry terry towel? Dirty towel? Fingernail? Dry sponge? Does protection help with marring? There has to be a reason some of these clear coats look so bad! Thanks for all the videos!

[@apexdetail85]

Good idea...on the list.🙂👍

[@michaeldodd8967]

Yes, I have questions. I also have a black Corvette, it is a 2013 C6 and it amazes me how the scratches got on it to begin with. I purchased the complete line of Sonax products and even using the cutmax compound with the low lint pad or the microfiber pad or the orange pad either on the rotary or the orbital polisher on setting 3 at 1" per minute and in 1' × 1' section at a time you can almost hear the clear coat saying " Is that all you got?????" I basically just use the weight of the polisher cradling with my left hand to guide and keeping the pad flat except for the slight tip when using the rotary to settle it down from time to time. I really wish I lived within 20 miles at least from your shop your skill and patience is amazing. Do you think I'm just codling the clearcoat too much ?????

[@apexdetail85]

The clear on that really is stubborn. Team up the Sonax with a microfiber cut pad or if you are using a rotary...wool pads will get some work done.

[@michaeldodd8967]

@@apexdetail85 thank you Brian for the response back . I have tried the rotary with the wool pad and the microfiber with the orbital " 8 mm throw" with Sonax cutmax and perfect finish. It just seems as if it does nothing, but I am just cradling with my left hand to guide each and to guide so basically just the weight of the polisher but setting 3 on each and about 1" per minute just as you have instructed I even purchased the 550 rotary from your video recomendations and I see you use that rotary quite a bit.

[@Piglet6256]

Interesting series again Brian, lovely car aswell, i like Corvette's. I was wondering instead of making the scratches less visible with sanding/compound/polish, can you also treat them the same way as you can fill up rockchip damage?

[@apexdetail85]

If they are through the clear into the base coat...that is the route I take...absolutely.👍

[@Piglet6256]

@@apexdetail85 :)

[@lovelife176]

What wool pad did you use with 3D 1? You do great work!!!

[@darkman8022]

Definitely I’m in a zone when cleaning a car I do but not a fan of interiors but gotta get that $

[@pjfan173]

I have a few chips in my clear coat on my rear fenders on my 2017 Grand Sport. Can you please show an example of a spot repair on a chip that isn’t into the paint color

[@mannyharrington5347]

Hey Brian! Great great stuff! I had a question about the rotary. I’m debating between the Maxshine M550 and M1000. My question is, with the smaller rotary, can I still use a 5 inch backing plate on it and have it work just as good as the M1000? Also, with the extension and smaller pads (1”, 2”) does the M550 work better for that set up, or can I use that setup on the M1000? I only want to buy one or the other so I’m wanting to know which one is better for both scenarios. Thanks! Great channel!

[@apexdetail85]

It is not designed for a 5 inch backing plate....but I am here to tell you..It can handle it. My shoulders are worn out, so the lighter rotary is for me.

[@jameshutchins3396]

Love to make things shine, and I dont care what it is.

[@Bossin302]

I put a a good R/V wax for fiberglass on our tub/shower surround (not the floor!). Detail spray on that sucker every now and then, it looks great and easy to keep clean. Also polish the fixtures in bath and kitchen.The Wife thinks I have lost it 🤪

[@danmorrissette4814]

after a long day of detailing.... my tendons are shot , the back gets it..and feel it in my leg... but im 57 ,damage was done in other jobs loll! i do this on the side.... not full time! stay flexible !!!!!!!!!!! and raise those low cars!!!! you will thank me later ;-)- work smart and organised.... dont walk 5 miles around a car for nothing..make you moves count! Efficiency is Key!! have fun!!

[@russelstender8602]

Hey Brian, on the Total one essential, if your going to coat the car immediately after using Total one, don’t you have to use a panel wipe first? I think I remember being told that from Tac. Thanks

[@apexdetail85]

Not recommended.

[@blackhound9975]

Have you ever tried the Kevin Brown method? in case I'm curious to know what you think about it :)

[@apexdetail85]

The mow down? Not for me...my style is quite different. To each their own.

[@davidvelez6923]

Hi can you test the Malco Tru-Grit and Malco Super-Duty Heavy-cut ?

[@apexdetail85]

I shall look into it.

[@ThGrtCanadian]

@apex detail, are you able to share a link to where you buy the sanding disk from.

[@apexdetail85]

www.amazon.com/s?k=trizact+disc&i=automotive&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=ur2&linkId=f9e1b8cfddb027a198baabc7c23120a0&tag=apexdetail-20

[@nicorallysport]

Hi Brian. To clean my pads I only have a pad washer, "meguiar's professional pad washer". When the pad is saturated I pass it in the pad washer (water + powder lake country snappy clean + 2-3 spray apc on the pad, but every time I put it to dry in the open air and I'm using another pad, so my question: Can I use the same clean pad but still a bit wet? Thank you in advance. Nico

[@apexdetail85]

That is why I dislike those type of pad cleaners...over saturation. That is not good for the adhesive that holds the layers of pads together. I would wait until completely dry

[@nicorallysport]

@@apexdetail85 OK thank you very much Brian! 👍

[@cjburn2758]

Brian, what fender cover would you use on the Corvette to prevent marring in the future?

[@apexdetail85]

I have a few from Snap On from back in the day. A big Microfiber drying towel is what I have been using.

[@johnpivovarnik9678]

It’s the challenge of making the vehicle look great. After it was abused in car washes.

[@Carlos.Rivera]

Did you considered quickjack to raise up the vehicle and be more comfortable?

[@apexdetail85]

I have one getting a refurbish job. I made the mistake of saying..."I am not in a hurry"😥

[@mbruno7350]

Is that a buff and shine backing plate your using on the rotary

[@apexdetail85]

yes...I love Buff and Shine foam pads to finish.

[@icurt06]

When I polish or work on my Corvettes I like to put them on race ramps and wheel cribs for the back wheels. It really saves my back. I can go around the lower half of the car at a more comfortable angle.. I can do a better job on the rockers and lower panels this way.

[@apexdetail85]

Great idea! I cant wait to get my lift back.

[@williammcnicholas5066]

I have noticed that you do larger sections than the standard 2’x2’ sections. Is there a reason for this.

[@apexdetail85]

The correction liquid I choose allows me to. Most other polishes...I would stick to a 3 by 3 section.

[@solomon8864]

Does a scissor lift help the back pain

[@apexdetail85]

Yes...they are great!

[@zoeconner11]

Harbor freight got a new polisher. Have you tried it yet?

[@Bossin302]

More info, please.

[@Choctawhatchee_Trash]

They have two now. The cheaper 8mm throw one is trash. The long throw is tbd. Pretty sure it’s just another one of the rebranded Chinese polishers though.

[@apexdetail85]

I will review it.

[@jasoncrandell2467]

Is there a specific time the 3d o e needs to beakdown two passes , three passes?

[@apexdetail85]

The abrasives do not break down in the sense of the word. They wear down slowly sharpening themselves as that happens giving you a nice even steady cut.

[@jasoncrandell2467]

Thanks for your time , you guys rule!

[@joshuaopfer6566]

What made you choose the ceramic coating your going with?

[@apexdetail85]

It is one of the few I have not tried.

[@mandopando68]

Hi why use the da to finish and not rotary ??

[@apexdetail85]

Showing that either can be used. In my videos I switch up polishers quite a bit out of bordom of using just one all week long.

[@mandopando68]

Thanks for the reply Brian I only asked as I have a Milwaukee rotary ap12 and not a da Cheers

[@wesleystevens7283]

Save your back buddy Get your lift going,will be able to work in better body position

[@pwrshots]

my wife says she wishes i would pay that much attention to house.

[@apexdetail85]

😂

[@edruiz6364]

Exterior detailing is therapeutic for me, interior not so much.

[@apexdetail85]

I completely agree.

[@lovesautodetail]

One hater gave this a dislike.

[@apexdetail85]

They cant keep up with my pace!😂