C7 Corvette Detail Series: E4 - Compounding Pt.1

Ready for a lot of compounding & polishing? This car really caused some problems with removing defects and required me to try and use more aggressive products like Sonax CutMax and 3D ACA 500. With the microfiber pads, I kept getting tick marks from the pad edge. To solve the tick marks I used a medium wool pad with Jescar Correction Compound to help finish down the Sonax CutMax & microfiber combo.
This car is going to need a lot of polisher time on the paint. It's so much work that this episode will be two parts.
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[@DavidTorres-hs6hd]

Matt need to do a video on washing your pads on how to.

[@ryanhoffmann9341]

This is coming from a Non-Corvette fan boy, you can call the design of that car many things, lazy ain't one of them. I would venture to say that car had way too much time spent on the design especially the Z06.

[@estern001]

I've found my C7 paint to be on the soft side.

[@Seb726Laviolette]

I prefer big foam pads i feel like they flex and form to the body curves more.

[@nostalgiccars3111]

Love the channel...been following for a while now with excellent content. Try wearing polarised sunglasses looking directly at the reflection of the light. You will see every minute imperfection. I use my yellow lenses spotters sunglasses, works a treat specially on white. Keep doing what your doing, you have come along way :)

[@CanadianGearhead]

That's an interesting trick, I'm gonna try that

[@joflexx..]

It does work, was looking for this comment before I posted my own. Awesome trick

[@Piglet6256]

i say use a rotary with a woolpad with the ACA 500 on really hard clear and finish with fine foam pad and 3d one, DA wont cut it, it take 3 steps instead of a 2 step to get the same result.

[@collinhopper7542]

This is one pro tip that has set my results ahead of the rest, on bright colored vehicles, try wearing sunglasses. Whether or not to wear polarized is something that you will have to find out for yourself;) Cutmax or 3D on Rotary with Lake Country Extra Cut Lambs Wool Pad should be the combo you are looking for, for curves a heavy foam cutting pad should do the trick. If not, 3M makes Trizac discs in 5000 grit and 8000 grit, if I remember correctly, hand sand the vehicle. For contours, oversized pads on a rotary work exceptionally well; but if that were my Corvette, I would have barely even touched my 5"+ pads, 3" and small all day long. After this Corvette, I'd imagine that you will not be doing another. haha Have some thoughts on how to obtain better results, maybe not more quickly, but certainly with less headache. For example, 1. at 22:28 where the 3" is being employed, did you think about running the actual contour with a 2" or 1" pad (a foam pad would be even better)? 2. Above that contour where it flattens in the door, did you think about running only that entire flat line horizontally down the door with the 3"? These questions are an attempt to illicit thought, in this specific instance, as noted above, our contour forms a valley, maybe polish both sides of the valley horizontally and then polish the valley with a 1". Of course in this stated situation, a different compounding fluid might have been deployed. However, super high grit Trizacs via hand followed by a rotary polish, and then DA finish would have probably been the quickest solution. As well, this particular curve would have also been a great time to deploy the rotary with a 2" pad on a 1" backing plate, or 3" pad on a two inch backing plate, either combo with a foam cutting pad. There are many ways to skin a cat, sorry if my ways are coming across as statements instead of questions, they are meant to excite discussion.

[@ObsessedGarage]

That's a darn good idea.

[@collinhopper7542]

@@ObsessedGarage Not sure which of my ideas are darn good, but if we are speaking in context of the sunglasses, I would like to say that they are not some miracle solution. Every single light source may still need adjustment, sunglasses just bring our corneas from a state of burning to smoldering whilst we inspect light colored vehicles.

[@Piglet6256]

How do i know? well Brian from Apex does it often on Corvette's. The clear is rock hard, and the rotary is key.

[@brandynshroyer4240]

He says the man has baby hands lol with no remorse.

[@Jeeper1378]

Didnt Apex detail just dial in a corvette? Should talk to him.

[@wayniac34]

If I'm not mistaken 2 of them. One black and one blue. Black being most recent.

[@tundrawhisperer4821]

Apex knows his stuff!

[@ObsessedGarage]

Brian seems like a good, hard working dude. I'm not down with gloss meters.

[@ObsessedGarage]

You know who else know his stuff? Me...ha, ha...

[@Jeeper1378]

My comment wasn’t concerning gloss meters haha.

[@Oher58]

Best compounds are from Shine Supply classic cut and classic polish. You should check it out and give it try!

[@ObsessedGarage]

Jeremy is a friend, but that's a tough game to win. Beating out the polish titans and resources they have is not so easily done.

[@johnbrowski1225]

Censoring comments I see...

[@ObsessedGarage]

I only delete the really vulgar ones, or if someone is really annoying.

[@cobra454tim]

“ You’re gonna need a lot of tools but you’re gonna want a lot of tools” yep 😅

[@marcosantonocito8876]

Matt have you looked into Graphene coating?

[@ObsessedGarage]

I've met the original chemist and owner of SPS US discussed it, but I'm not in any rush. I'm not much of an early adopter type.

[@Piglet6256]

now you know, corvette have very hard clear, a 1 step he thought :)

[@jackanderson2983]

Yeah I’d definitely get with Brian from Apex Detailing. Every time I watch a video there’s a different Corvette in his shop lol

[@pjfan173]

Jack Anderson Brian is by far the best and most honest Detailer on KZbin. Matt should have watched Brian’s posts on perfecting his own Corvette.

[@pjfan173]

Greatest Ever The black one that he just detailed recently

[@ObsessedGarage]

I did watch them a while back. Older Corvettes are very different than new ones. That black one he did was in very different condition and result than this car has.

[@Dutch79]

Ever tried Scholl compound? (S3 Gold XXL). Also good on hard paint.

[@ObsessedGarage]

Yep, I have a bottle of it in the cabinet. It's good.

[@pjfan173]

Should have flown in Brian from Apex Detailing

[@ObsessedGarage]

Ha, ha... Polishing isn't quite that complicated. Although that would be fun.

[@mr.fugazzi3932]

pjfan173 wouldn’t be a bad idea. Not sure where Brian would be coming from but for the price of a plane ticket and hotel would be worth it in exchange for the knowledge and experience he would be able to share with Matt and team. Especially with the harder paints. I’m sure there would be a way to save time and keep it to a 2 step procedure instead of 3 and to also provide some tips on the best way to look at lighter color paints.

[@feerstyy]

Is Eraser a boujee form of Goo Gone?

[@ObsessedGarage]

No, it's alcohol.

[@kikcodog]

You may find this of interest/information from Brian at Apex who does lots of corvettes. Typically he cuts C7s with a LC Blue wool and 3D ACA 500 on a small rotary. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5vZpWCpe7FjitE On this Stingray he had to use a LC wool and 3D One due to limited clear remaining after a hack job

[@craigrobertson7938]

I was in the shop when this was filmed getting my Kranzle setup (thanks Kyle). Car is much more grey than it seems in video. Looked really good. I must have been edited out ...

[@bigcod14]

If you read this please respond respond if you can help. I have a C7 19 Z06 Did you find A good compound for this hard paint? And or polish? Thanks

[@1musicsearcher]

Guess that’s why it’s called detailing.

[@030604lill]

Sonax compounds ftw. Zero dusting and decent enough cut. My go to along with Cut & Finish and Perfect Finish. CutMax if I need a more aggressive cut.

[@ashleystratton352]

how do find the cut max compared to the megs 101 with cutting ability?

[@ObsessedGarage]

It cuts measurably less.

[@c6z061]

Major patience needed to polish that car!

[@ryanguercio7061]

I like you prefer the carbon series because of the color. The car is looking good and thanks for sharing.

[@liammcgrath6184]

Should do a collaboration with ammo nyc on an insane car would be good to watch 👍

[@1musicsearcher]

That would be like “Iron Chef”.

[@themikias]

Would be obsession overload the paint could run away

[@mr.fugazzi3932]

Liam Mcgrath +1 I’m with ya. It’s always good to keep learning and seeing things with a different point of view.

[@dodi3bodi]

How do you like the lift?

[@ObsessedGarage]

I love that thing.

[@marcosantonocito8876]

What has been your experience and feedback using 3D Aca?

[@ObsessedGarage]

It seems pretty good. Smells good, no dust, easy to wipe off.

[@Runningmannn1]

On my bucket list is to buy a car from Matt

[@MrWhiteguy6]

Even the paint on this car is a pain in the rear😅 I feel sorry for you having to go through this. Not going to be a sad video when the corvette leaves.

[@majesticdetail3422]

Seeing that vet are notoriously hard, I'm surprised you didn't go with a rotary and lake country hybrid wool blue pad, or buff and shine wool pad. You would achieved your cut and finish a lot faster with that combination and kept the heat down as well.

[@vanjabi8827]

If people only understood what goes into quality work. I do this professionally and LOVE it. I am as well Obsessive my guy I appreciate all the information and time you put not only into your profession as a detailer but as a teacher as well. Your videos have helped me in many situations. EDIT: spelled "many" wrong lol

[@TerrificFlow]

I would think M101 should be the better solution here despite the dusting. And you have trained quite a lot on those polish so you must be pretty good with them. But i respect the patience to do 2-3 steps on a car that you don't plan to keep. 100% would have sold the thing without polishing, if you can't tell the difference not a lot of people would be able to. Is it bad that i'm excited for the corvette to be sold? I can't wait to see another cool car be modified OG style. Old porsche, GT4, or why not a BMW

[@estern001]

When you follow the bulb to find the imperfection, you need to stop... and re-evaluate your life.

[@brunodemelo4997]

I've learned the same with my car. Both of my 2015s, the paint has been incredibly hard and brittle. M105 and the hardest pads I could find can take light scratches off. I actually couldn't tell a difference between going after it with m205 and not. But this was with foam pads only.

[@ice-tim9796]

I am glad you are making this series, I have a Corvette and this is very helpful for what I need to do.

[@bbllaakkee]

next mod hopefully will be him selling it. hopefully you'll do the same.

[@mrlionrocks]

Liar

[@GENESISDRIVEN]

For the lighting issue especially on a vehicle color of this caliber, set up a light from a decent distance. Over exposing the paint will only make it harder to see the defects!

[@GENESISDRIVEN]

Also on harder paint, crank up that speed! Run it at 5 then increase arm speed, on a MF Cutting pad you’ll cut right through those swirls while saving time. Do a quick second pass, no product just a spritz of detail spray, slower speed, less pressure to remove haze 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@estern001]

Yes, the key system is integral to my cabinet system, I just don't use them.

[@MrMatoru]

Does the outside temp affect this? Garage is cold and I'm thinking of doing this

[@bbllaakkee]

it can. depends more on humidity IMO

[@GENESISDRIVEN]

Absolutely , when it is cold it’ll require more work to heat up the paint which will prevent actually “cutting” into the clear

[@Piglet6256]

didnt Todd tell you that you dont need to prime the pads :P

[@tundrawhisperer4821]

Is this a newer model year car? Are you the original owner? Thx

[@ObsessedGarage]

2018, 2nd owner.

[@DavidJWarEagle]

Crazy idea. Do you think some polarized sunglasses might help you to see the marks and avoid eye fatigue?

[@ObsessedGarage]

That's a good idea.

[@jpbc4]

chevy did well with this color love it

[@toohoney8674]

Yeah, I always loved the look of the Carbon 65 ZO6 most. Such a special car

[@detailerslife8127]

Be interesting to see Clear Coat/Paint thickness before and after.

[@thelittlefamily7173]

Solid jump in subscribers, well done Matt!

[@UaeDelta]

Try out the PE8 Flex with 1", 2," 3" pads..

[@TheRobSJ]

The ZR1 is an ever bigger PITA with all the extra angles on the high rise hood.

[@ObsessedGarage]

I could imagine. I think once you do one of two that it's not that bad. The first one takes more time.

[@mr.fugazzi3932]

What is toweling? Heard it mentioned a couple of times.

[@ObsessedGarage]

Marks from wiping off the polish.

[@g.dubyou6263]

Haha! I spoke about this, a few videos ago. The C7 is super hard clearcoat. If it’s feasible, try turning the lights off in the shop, to see if you can see the swirling better.

[@ObsessedGarage]

Yeah, I couldn't to that with all the people in there working.

[@g.dubyou6263]

Obsessed Garage yeah, I figured it wouldn’t be feasible. Can’t wait to see the finished product. I don’t have the patience or the time to chase swills on that clearcoat.

[@kcimages5157]

Why remove cover to shorten cord ?

[@ObsessedGarage]

The original is 30ft. long. I wanted it to be 10.

[@kennywestt9332]

First comment

[@ryanb8736]

I’ve done a lot of corvettes. C7’s are easy to do.

[@ObsessedGarage]

Yeah, it would be a lot easier second time around.

[@ryanb8736]

Obsessed Garage Use an orange foam pad with compound to refine. This step goes fast. Wash and then final polish.

[@MattSump]

@@ryanb8736 Currently doing my C5 Z06. Using Megs 110 with Megs MF, then cleaning up any buffer trails and harder to reach areas with an Orange compound foam pad. Working out great. I've been spoiled doing my VWs past few years where even Jescar microfinish will get anything out in 1 step.

[@ObsessedGarage]

I don't think foam would have cut this paint.

[@PeteyMcSavage]

OMG I have never seen someone so nasally droning on and on and over thinking every step of every detail of every day. It’s a white car. Clear coat is a form of plastic all top notch compounds preform amazing get what Evers cheapest folks

[@mariorisu]

Matt Gavin He has OCD. And by OCD I mean real OCD, not the OCD that organized people pretend to have when they’re organized.

[@ObsessedGarage]

It's not white. It's metallic gray.

[@mariorisu]

Greatest Ever He explained it in a previous video.

[@henrycollins2478]

@@ObsessedGarage I love that that’s what you say. 10/10