Wilson's C5 Corvette Car Polish Page

Polish: Zaino Bros' Show Car Polish Z1, Z2, Z6, Z10, Z12 from Eckler's - slightly cheaper with C5 Registry discount. Z7, Z9, Z16, Z18 & Applicator, from Zaino Bros' direct.

#1) Wash car with Dawn Liqiud Dishwashing Detergent.

#2) Clay with Z-18 Clay Bar using Z-7 Car Wash as a lubricant.

#3) Wash car with Z-7 Car Wash. Much nicer than Dawn because its not sudsy. Use one bucket of Z-7 and one of just water to clean the applicator.

#4) Apply a thin coat of Z-1 Polish Lok with applicator to the entire vehicle, in a circular motion, no rubbing is necessary. Let haze, DO NOT WIPE OFF. No drying time needed.

#5) Apply Show Car Polish Z-2 directly over hazed Z-1 Polish Lok. Slightly dampen the applicator with Z-6 if not already wet, then apply Z-2 directly to applicator. On all Top surfaces of vehicle, use a back and forth motion (from front bumper towards windshield). On all Side surfaces (doors, fenders, etc.) use a vertical motion, up and down. Let dry approximately 30 to 40 minutes or longer. Use Show Car Polish on all wheels, metal, chrome, painted trim and plastic lenses. Remove with a clean 100% towel, turning towel frequently until all polish is removed.

#6) Z-6 Enhancer: Do not put on Z-6 when the surface is hot. Lightly mist 1' x 1' sections and towel off as you go. Turn towel frequently, until completely slick and dry. Do not let Z-6 dry on car without wiping.

#7) Z-9 Leather Cleaner... Z-10 Leather Conditioner: Just wipe on and let dry, no buffing is necessary. For vinyl too. Spray Z9 on a towel first, and then wipe on to avoid overspray.

#8) Z-12 Glass Polish: I did not do inside of rear window due to defogger. you should have a good glass cleaner on hand to finish this job. use z-12 sparingly because it can just get messing. i am not sure what this does and if i would use it again.

#9) Z-16 Tire Gloss: Also use on hood, door & trunk weather stripping. Also use on vinyl window & license plate trim. I used it on some engine compartment components.

Towels: 100% cotton polishing cloths, from Griot's Garage

#1) These are useful in addition to towels as suggested by Zaino because they dont leave lint & are easier to get into tight places. Since they are smaller, they are easier to work with.

California Water Blade & The Absorber from Eckler's

#1) Remove water after a wash. The Blade is amazing at removing standing water and the absorber works miracles where the blade cant get to. The absorber is a towel like sponge.

#2) Turn side mirrors out to drain.

Paramount PB80 Leaf Blower

#1) After using the Blade, this blows water out of lights, mirrors, handles & doors. Then its easy to just wipe up with a regular towel.

California Car Duster from Ecklers

#1) I hoped this would remove brake dust. It doesnt. I guess the brake dust picks up enough moisture so that it sticks.

Griot's Glass cleaner kit

#1) Leaves no streaks. Contains 10% isopropyl alcohol.

#2) The paper towels can be used a few times.

Z5, Z18 & Applicator, from Zaino Bros'
Liquid Glass, from Eckler's

#1) My car was hit in my work's sub-compact parking lot by an anonymous incompetent SUV driver! None of these products have helped make it look any better.

The Products

I have done #1) Z18, Z7, Z1, Z2, Z7, Z6
#2) Z7, Z2, Z7, Z6

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