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05-17-2018, 03:00 PM
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 Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: May 2018
Location: Roscoe, IL
Posts: 38
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New ZL1 Owner with some questions
Hi all,
I have been lurking here for over a year. I have been wanting to get a ZL1 since I 1st saw the 2017 press releases. There aren't many around in my Northern Illinois, Rockford area. I saw one online 32 miles from me in Wisconsin and had to go see it ASAP. I had wanted a 10 speed auto in Blue, Red or Garnet Red. This one is a 2017 Black 6 speed with only 550 miles. As you all know they are very addicting to drive! The test drive was all it took, I bought it 5/16 for $55.500. She has the Carbon hood insert, Navigation and Sunroof for options. I want to get some paint correction and protection on her. Can anyone recommend a quality shop in the Northern Illinois or Southern Wisconsin area? Also, which is better, the XPEL or 3M Schotchgard Pro Series or something else? Thanks so much! |
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05-17-2018, 03:36 PM
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Drives: 17 Camaro ZL1 6MT Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Commerce Township, MI
Posts: 45
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Congratulations!!!
It's such a great piece of machinery. The clutch, and strong launches are a bit of a learning curve, but I love the manual in this car - very smooth. So I can't help you on detailing stuff, as I'm in Detroit, but I wanted to congratulate you and welcome you to the fold. |
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05-18-2018, 12:54 AM
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 Drives: 18 RS Camaro & 15 Z06 Vette Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Jackson, MS
Posts: 52
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Welcome...
As someone who owns a black corvette, I will tell you that you have to be careful with polishing and who works on it... Maybe I'm just too anal, but I wouldn't trust anyone but myself to do anything to that paint unless they have a track record of working on super cars. Remember, no one will take care of that car like you will, my friend. There are a ton of youtube videos giving good advice about how to care for a show car... Here are some brief tips: Washing the car with "grit guards" in multiple buckets (wash and rinse)... High high quality microfiber wash mitts that are not used on the wheels too. Washing/drying the car in straight lines (NOT circles)... I move as the air flows over the car (This will keep you from having swirls). on and on.... Welcome to the family! |
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05-18-2018, 12:56 AM
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Drives: 2012 Porsche 911 Turbo S Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 1,776
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I'd do Xpel or Suntek. You don't hear about too many people using 3m anymore
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05-18-2018, 01:51 AM
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Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: IL
Posts: 22
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Umbra in Schaumburg Illinois installed my clear bra, window tint and windshield protection on my 2018 ZL1 and did an awesome job. Umbra gave me the option between Xpel, Suntek and Llumar clear bra. I went with Suntek, Llumar Stratos window tint and Clearplex film over the windshield.
Clear bra installed on entire hood, front bumper, fenders, pillars, in front of sunroof, down the lower sides of the car including the lower side skirts. All the edges that can be wrapped are. I did did the paint correction myself prior to taking to Umbra, but believe they work with a high end detail shop next door. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?sto...532580%2F&_rdr Last edited by Litespeed1000; 05-18-2018 at 09:08 AM. |
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05-18-2018, 08:25 PM
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Drives: 2018 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Birmingham, AL
Posts: 93
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As an owner of your exact car, I would encourage you to educate yourself in the paint correction process and then invest in the proper tools/products. I think you’ll be surprised how easy it is to accomplish. My car had been run through an automatic car wash and was loaded with swirls. A few days, a flex DA orbital polisher and some Menzerna polishes were my weapons of choice. It came out looking like black glass. Then I did a ceramic coating. The difference for me was a professional would have no doubt done the job in a fraction of the time I spent. Good luck and congrats on the beautiful ride! If you want any specifics on how I paint corrected my car send me a message. |
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05-19-2018, 12:25 AM
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Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1, M6 Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: AZ
Posts: 54
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Congrats on the new ride. My old stompin’ grounds! Grew up in Rockton and graduated from Hononegah high school.
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05-19-2018, 09:50 AM
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Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: May 2018
Location: Roscoe, IL
Posts: 38
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05-19-2018, 10:02 AM
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Drives: 2018 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Birmingham, AL
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05-21-2018, 07:45 AM
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Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: May 2018
Location: Roscoe, IL
Posts: 38
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Thanks for the replies everyone. I agree that I need some practice with the clutch and launching. My last manual was a POS Cavalier 20 some years back. My 1st car was a 74 Z/28 with a 4 speed. I will definitely contact Umbra to get some protection. My 97 Z/28 was my baby for 21 years and had the rock chips and scratches to prove it...
Thanks again! |
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05-21-2018, 08:17 AM
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Thank you Al Oppenheiser!
Drives: Red Hot A10 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Sarasota, FL
Posts: 4,985
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Sounds like you plan to keep it a while.
Recommendations: 1. Since it's black, consider dropping the extra coin for full-car self-healing film (Xpel Ultimate, Suntek Ultra) ... to keep the swirls (and your swirl anxiety) down. 2. Put a good durable hydrophobic coating like Gtechniq EXO on top of the film. 3. Do Ceramic+Hydrophobic on the wheels. 4. Change the brake pads to Powerstop Z26 1835/1053 to reduce dust if you don't plan on tracking the car. |
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