C7 ZO6 Receives Clear Bra / Cquartz Finest

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The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette ZO6, better known as a Stingray on Steroids. With Such a low center of gravity 625bhp this thing is a Beast! On this newly purchased Corvette we go over areas prone to rock chips, factory defects and ceramic coatings. We will show how we repair these defects with a paint correction , then protect them with the most leading edge products on the market provided by Xpel Paint Protection Film (Clear Bra) and Car Pro’s CQuartz Finest Ceramic Paint Coating. This customer opted for a full paint protection film wrap from the nose to the rear bumper, on top of that well add our Exclusive Quartz Finest Ceramic Paint Coating. So lets get started!

So we start with our citrus stripping soap to remove any waxes or sealants.

Car covered in soap suds at Jays Detail car wash.

Meanwhile the wheels received a cleaning to remove contamination as well.

Once completed the vehicle was clayed to remove and contamination on the paint. Which was then inspected for defects. Some random isolated scratches were obvious paired with light water spotting.

Scratches on black surface, light reflecting and showing imperfections.

Black car paint with scratches and imperfections, showing light reflections.

On the rear bumper you can see some light defects that we are going to polish out before applying our paint protection film.

Close-up of a shiny, reflective surface. Objects and a cluttered space are reflected.

After a single polishing pass the defects are less noticeable.

On some of the newer Stingrays you can find random spots of light sanding marks.

Shiny black car panel with a bright reflection and chrome grill.

Once the entire car was polished out we started to remove some of the OEM clear film located on the lower rocker panels. Since the new film is going to cover up the entire rocker panel.

Hand peeling protective film from a black car's damaged surface, revealing scratches.

We start applying our paint protection film to the roof first.

Clear protective film being applied to a black car's hood.

During the install. We use a gel type product to help in the squeegee process.

Hands applying protective film to a black car hood in a garage setting.

The rear hatch receives one big piece of film!

Black car hood covered in wet clear film, possibly for paint protection.

Black car hood reflecting light, with a microfiber cloth on top.

Up next the rear bumper which is applied in 3 pieces. The outer bumper panels, the middle of the rear bumper and the lower carbon black section.

Black sports car with wet appearance, chrome wheels, and red taillights.

This film is 8mils thick, it has a self healing top coat and comes with a 10 year warranty!

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Black sports car's rear, wet surface, chrome wheels, red details, indoor setting.

The center section getting installed.

Black car taillight with wet protective film being applied.

The Flag emblem was removed so we can apply the film underneath it for a seamless install. Subtle things like this make the biggest difference when installing paint protection film.

Chrome Corvette emblem on a wet, black car surface.

The rear lower section of the bumper.

Rear view of a black sports car with four exhaust pipes and a wet, glossy finish.

The lower rocker panels get filmed as well. These areas are known for getting the most damage from road debris. This rocket panel kit covers the paint all the way under the car.

Applying protective film to a car door sill; black car, hands working, close-up.

The door gets the same treatment and all the edges get wrapped underneath so you can’t see the edges of the film.

Black sports car with protective film applied, detail shot in a garage.

Black car fender with water droplets and chrome wheel.

Shiny black car headlight and hood, reflecting surrounding garage.

The paint protection film can also be applied to headlights.

Black sports car headlight; close-up view, slightly wet, with visible internal details.

Once we started on the full hood application. We removed the vents in the center grille to be able to wrap the film in to the center section so you don’t se any lines.

The Install is finally complete. At this moment we are waiting for the excess film to dry so we can wrap the film so you don’t see any edges.

Black Corvette hood open, engine exposed. Jay's Detail shop, interior. Shiny black paint.

The engine bay received some cleaning while the film on the bumper was applied.

Once all the paint protection film was applied. We coated the film to help add some depth and gloss to the paint protection film while maintaining a hydrophobic barrier to keep t clean.

Once the quartz application was complete we finish it up with a IR lamp which will help in the curing process.

Close-up of a black car hood with red stripes and a

Finally its out in the sun waiting for pickup. Of all the types of protecion that are available. Having a car completely wrapped in paint protection film can be costly but will protect the paint far better than anything on the market. The added protection of CQuartz Finest will help to keep this black swirl free finish looking deep and rich for years to come. We offer exclusive car services for the car enthusiast that isn’t afraid to protect their investment without compromising quality.