{"id":34286,"date":"2021-10-05T00:00:57","date_gmt":"2021-10-05T04:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/?p=34286"},"modified":"2021-08-06T11:06:03","modified_gmt":"2021-08-06T15:06:03","slug":"detailing-a-2017-chevrolet-corvette-grand-sport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/detailing-a-2017-chevrolet-corvette-grand-sport\/","title":{"rendered":"Detailing a 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s tough to beat the C7 Corvette for a combination of beauty and aggression – and the Grand Sport edition just takes that to the next level. This 2017 Corvette Grand Sport had only 20,000 miles on the odometer, so I expected it to be in good condition and wasn\u2019t disappointed. The owner only does touch-free car washes and it\u2019s typically only driven in nice weather, so the paint was in outstanding condition. The customized package was for a full interior and exterior detail and ceramic coating of wheels, paint, glass, and leather. While I would have preferred doing a wheels-off, lifting Corvettes can be tricky, and I didn’t have any of the Corvette-specific jack pads on hand.<\/p>\n

Intake Photos<\/h2>\n

As usual, I started with intake photos:<\/p>\n

\"back<\/p>\n

\"side<\/p>\n

\"another<\/p>\n

\"front\"<\/p>\n

\"front\"<\/p>\n

\"wheels\"<\/p>\n

\"trim\"<\/p>\n

\"exhaust\"<\/p>\n

\"screen\"<\/p>\n

\"steering<\/p>\n

\"cup<\/p>\n

\"seats\"<\/p>\n

Tires and Wheels<\/h2>\n

I always start with tires and wheels, and these were pretty rough. This is when having a variety of different brushes and cleaners is key. After everything was clean and dry the tires were dressed with Meguiar\u2019s Silicone-Free Hyper Dressing<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"wheel<\/p>\n

\"cleaning<\/p>\n

\"wheel<\/p>\n

\"caliper<\/p>\n

The first step was removing the rim tape. Again, this is where having good tools helps. Trim removal tools are versatile!<\/p>\n

\"trim<\/p>\n

\"tape<\/p>\n

\"wheel<\/p>\n

Wheels and tires can be one of the most tiring and redundant parts of detailing, but also most rewarding.<\/p>\n

Rinseless Wash<\/h2>\n

A Rinseless Wash is my go-to when the vehicle is already relatively clean. Meguiar’s Rinseless Wash and Microfiber Towels<\/a> make an excellent combination.<\/p>\n

\"Rinse<\/p>\n

Interior<\/h2>\n

The interior received a deep clean – carpet extraction was unnecessary, so a vacuum, thorough wipe down of all surfaces, and leather decontamination set the stage for leather coating.<\/p>\n

\"steering<\/p>\n

Matte – the way leather should look.<\/p>\n

\"before<\/p>\n

\"before<\/p>\n

\"before<\/p>\n

The evils of denim:<\/p>\n

\"before<\/p>\n

After the decon was finished, Gyeon LeatherCoat Q2<\/a> was applied for at least 3-6 months of protection.<\/p>\n

\"leather<\/p>\n

Engine Bay Detail<\/h2>\n

As with the rest of the car, the engine bay wasn\u2019t horrible – a wipe-down with All Purpose Cleaner took care of most of it. All rubber seals were treated with a Nextzett Gummi Stick<\/a> to keep them moisturized and to help prevent cracking.<\/p>\n

\"before<\/p>\n

Paint Coating<\/h2>\n

Applying ceramic coatings is unlike any other protectant – you have to be careful, methodical, and pay close attention to curing time. Prior to coating it\u2019s vital to remove all contaminants – for this I use a NanoSkin AutoScrub Fine Wash Mitt<\/a> lubricated with NanoSkin Glide<\/a>. This works like a claybar, but much faster, reusable, and less marring to the paint. It removes bonded contaminants like tree sap, residue from water marks, rail dust, and road grime.<\/p>\n

\"Nanoskin<\/p>\n

The final step before coating is a wipe down with Gyeon Prep<\/a>. This removes any chemical contaminants left behind after washing and using the Nano Mitt.<\/p>\n

\"Gyeon<\/p>\n

Finally ready to coat, I used CarPro Cquartz UK<\/a> for the paint and glass, and CarPro Cquartz Dlux<\/a> for the wheels.<\/p>\n

\"CarPro<\/p>\n

\"CarPro<\/p>\n

\"CarPro<\/p>\n

\"CarPro<\/p>\n

\"Applying<\/p>\n

Gyeon’s BaldWipe microfiber<\/a> is my go-to for wiping off the excess coating.<\/p>\n

\"Gyeon<\/p>\n

\"Removing<\/p>\n

D-U-N Done, Son<\/h2>\n

All in all it was about a 7-hour detail. It\u2019s always a joy working on performance cars, and this one turned out beautifully.<\/p>\n

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