ZL1 1LE: Performance Mods, Paint Correction, Protection and Coatings - Page 2

Todd_Cooperider · 03-10-2018, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 7WSM

Having read a lot and learned a ton from of Todd's articles, he is the best of the best in the business! I can't wait for the outcome!

Thank you kindly...stay tuned for some great content!

Stephen12ZL1 · 03-10-2018, 12:34 PM

nice...at 4:57!

Gabhart · 03-22-2018, 05:53 AM

Update Todd?

Todd_Cooperider · 03-22-2018, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Gabhart

Update Todd?

We are just about to finish the performance updates, and film that segment. After that we will film paint correction...

waterman · 03-22-2018, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Todd_Cooperider

We are just about to finish the performance updates, and film that segment. After that we will film paint correction...

Looking forward to this.

Gabhart · 03-23-2018, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Todd_Cooperider

We are just about to finish the performance updates, and film that segment. After that we will film paint correction...

Thanks for the update!

Todd_Cooperider · 03-26-2018, 02:14 PM

Here's a quick sneak peek of the progress.

After some testing on the top of the front bumper, I achieved a 27.3% increase on Reflective Image Quality, and a 45% increase on Specular Reflectance. Those are absolutely huge numbers. First of all, if you can achieve 10-15% increases on either of those, it will be an extremely noticeable difference. Also, "high" readings on either of those would be the upper 80's, and we got 96.5 on RIQ, and 93.3 on RSPEC.

Clarity...measured by RIQ and RSPEC...are what people perceive as "gloss". The higher the numbers, the clearer the reflected image, thus providing the best overall looks and "gloss".

I'll be making observations on what levels one could expect with 1-step polishing, vs 2-step polishing, and beyond. That will put these numbers into perspective a bit...

waterman · 03-26-2018, 02:21 PM

Interesting, following intently.

ninetres · 03-26-2018, 02:29 PM

Dang that before/after is telling!

ZL1 1LE · 03-26-2018, 04:44 PM

Science!

curtisd · 03-26-2018, 09:02 PM

This is awesome! Looking forward to bringing you my 1LE at the end of April.

Todd_Cooperider · 03-27-2018, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ZL1 1LE

Science!

Subjectivity in detailing is a thing of the past...

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Originally Posted by curtisd

This is awesome! Looking forward to bringing you my 1LE at the end of April.

Look forward to it!

wlsmoku · 03-27-2018, 07:30 AM

WOW! great work!

Gunkk · 03-27-2018, 10:42 AM

Impressive!

03-10-2018, 12:34 PM	#16
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,808	nice...at 4:57! __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

03-26-2018, 02:14 PM	#21
Todd_Cooperider Drives: 2022 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 79	Here's a quick sneak peek of the progress. After some testing on the top of the front bumper, I achieved a 27.3% increase on Reflective Image Quality, and a 45% increase on Specular Reflectance. Those are absolutely huge numbers. First of all, if you can achieve 10-15% increases on either of those, it will be an extremely noticeable difference. Also, "high" readings on either of those would be the upper 80's, and we got 96.5 on RIQ, and 93.3 on RSPEC. Clarity...measured by RIQ and RSPEC...are what people perceive as "gloss". The higher the numbers, the clearer the reflected image, thus providing the best overall looks and "gloss". I'll be making observations on what levels one could expect with 1-step polishing, vs 2-step polishing, and beyond. That will put these numbers into perspective a bit... Attached Images

03-26-2018, 02:21 PM	#22
waterman Drives: Grandad's C2 L89 Join Date: May 2017 Location: 2051.50N 15629.60W Posts: 1,711	Interesting, following intently. __________________ 2018 ZL1 1LE sw/PDR

03-26-2018, 04:44 PM	#24
ZL1 1LE @zle_blackwing Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: S OC Posts: 1,390	Science! __________________ 2018 ZL1 1LE - Red Hot, Nav, PDR

03-22-2018, 05:53 AM	#17
Gabhart Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 198	Update Todd?

03-26-2018, 02:29 PM	#23
ninetres Drives: Crush ZLE M6 \| 2000 Corvette FRC Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Cencal Posts: 1,659	Dang that before/after is telling!

03-26-2018, 09:02 PM	#25
curtisd Drives: 22 Wild Cherry 2SS. Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: KY Posts: 78 View My Garage	This is awesome! Looking forward to bringing you my 1LE at the end of April.

03-27-2018, 07:30 AM	#27
wlsmoku Drives: 2018 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Missouri Posts: 133 View My Garage	WOW! great work!

03-27-2018, 10:42 AM	#28
Gunkk Thank you Al Oppenheiser! Drives: Red Hot A10 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 4,973 View My Garage	Impressive!

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