Receiving my 62 Corvette in a few days. Need some tips and suggestions on what products to use to maintain the exterior body shine and chrome care.
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The method/material used to maintain the finish will depend on the type of paint on the car. Caring for original lacquer is much different than the newer base/clear systems.
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Good morning Mr. Crivello,
Congratulations on finally getting your 1st Corvette. And welcome to NCRS. I would suggest that you start to delve into each aspect of your new car ownership by exploring the internet for answers. You might as well begin to learn how to use the search function on this website, and any others that will be helpful to you, such as the Corvette Forum, C1/C2 general discussion forums. To use this Technical Discussion Board search function, first find the tool bars above and below the Club banner above, the smallest tool bar, the FAQ tab. Click that and find How to Search. In a nutshell, it's best to go to the Advanced Search tab under the word Society above. Then type in two key words with 'and' between them. For instance, Paint and Polish. I did that for you and found no recent threads but some old ones that have good information for you. There's lots of varying opinions what to use on old lacquer vs new paint formulas. So, you will need to research. Many of us who don't generally drive our cars in inclement weather simply use a damp micro-fibre cloth to wipe off dust from the paint and chrome. I like to spray Mother's Detailers Wax on paint and chrome and wipe off with the cloth.
I hope this can get you started. If you click on any member's name in any post you get a tab to send a private msg or email. Please don't hesitate to drop me a note if you have questions.
Link to one thread I found in search described above --
https://www.forums.ncrs.org/showthre...t=paint+polishComment
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LOL...looking forward to itComment
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Yes, welcome to this great hobby. For the paint and chrome, I would suggest you first run your hand over the surface, if it feels gritty and is not smooth and slick like glass, I would suggest a good clay bar product used to remove any embedded surface grit and grime. That will get you down to the paint or metal with nothing in between when you wax or polish it. Good luck and enjoy!Big Tanks In the High Mountains of New MexicoComment
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Thx Michael 👍🏼Comment
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Excellent choice for a 1st Corvette.
The heated seats will always work
(In the sun on a hot day with the top down)
Welcome to the club. You will not find a more helpful and knowledgeable group on the internet.
My suggestion is to drive the car as much as possible.
Cheers
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Hi Rick, definitely my intention to drive her around and show off as much as I can 😉Comment
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Nothing beats a good wax by hand. Maguire's makes fine wax products for Corvettes, I picked some up today for my two 67's with lacquer paint.
You can't do much if any damage with wax and it will cure lots of ills with your paint. The first thing I do when I get another Corvette is to take about two hours to wax it real good and learn about what if any damage is on the car and paint. Sounds silly, but it's a good way to get to know your new Corvette.Comment
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I know you are excited about your first Corvette and keeping it looking pretty, but don't forget the mechanical aspect of the car. Get it up on a rack and go over everything underneath before you do anything. Unless you know this car personally you need to check everything before showing her off. Remember this car is almost 60 years old and just because the seller said everything works check it out yourself! Then enjoy the heck out of it!Comment
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Most definitely, thx Terry 👍🏼Comment
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Yes, the mechanicals, if NOTHING else remove all four wheels and examine the old drum brake components in depth and consider changing the brake fluid. NAPA has all the brake components you'll ever need. REMEMBER these brakes are NOT self-adjusting; it is incumbent on the owner to properly adjust them. All this is covered in the free, online ST-12 manual available here (but you should get a paper copy)
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