Let's Return This American Icon To Its Glory!!! 1962 Corvette!!! Part 1

Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары

This is part 1 of a series as we return this 1962 Corvette back to is glory. Chevrolet had come a long way since the release of their initial two-seat roadster in 1953. While the original model had some performance issues upon release, these issues didn’t stop the company from pressing forward and making subsequent cars better. This perseverance helped Chevy to create an American sports car that would go on to rival its well-known foreign counterparts and stand on its own merits.
One of the most significant and innovative upgrades to the 1962 Chevrolet Corvette was its engine. The 1962 car was the first to incorporate a much larger V-8 engine than any model before it. This time, the company used a 327 cubic inch engine block, displacing the smaller 283 engine found in earlier models. As a result of this change, the 1962 Chevrolet Corvette enjoyed unparalleled torque and power, covering marker distances in mere seconds while pushing 100 miles per hour. Chevy also scaled back the physical design of the car, keeping only the classic essentials. Today we transform the finish of this beautiful automobile and make it respectable once again!
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  • @jdisdetermined
    @jdisdetermined3 жыл бұрын

    Got the boss wagging approval looking happy and being awesome, a beautiful classic and my detailing idol behind the tools. Yep, this is the good stuff. Thank you B! 👍👌✌

  • @joshharris2777
    @joshharris27773 жыл бұрын

    Loved the historical intro! Great vid and looking forward to this series!

  • @TheBLT16
    @TheBLT163 жыл бұрын

    Love the history of the car and I love that I learned something new about single stage paints from back in the day. 👍 Never get tired of learning from you sir! 👍

  • @larrydavisj
    @larrydavisj3 жыл бұрын

    I'm not sure about anyone else, but Brian's vids encourage me to pick up a rotory and master that sucker. Thank you Brian!

  • @klindsey1230
    @klindsey12303 жыл бұрын

    Great Video! Can't beat wet sanding to bring back the beauty to that classic finish.

  • @SuperchargedLlama
    @SuperchargedLlama3 жыл бұрын

    Wow! I wasn't expecting the 3000 grit sanding to be so effective. Every day is a school day.

  • @vetteboy1024
    @vetteboy10243 жыл бұрын

    First, the car is awesome. Second, you are awesome. Or vice Versa. Either way. Thank you so much for taking the time to show everyone what detailing and expert paint correction is like.

  • @danmorrissette4814
    @danmorrissette48143 жыл бұрын

    I Was Born in 62' lol ! one of my favorite car of that era! Just like your 74 Vette, wet sand then polish ! Awesome to see the difference in combo choices! ;-)

  • @pastingcci
    @pastingcci3 жыл бұрын

    What a cool way to start this video! History!

  • @_jadori_175
    @_jadori_1752 жыл бұрын

    I freaking love this channel.....period!!!

  • @wesleystevens7283
    @wesleystevens72833 жыл бұрын

    Those are beautiful car before detailing. They made some sharp buggy’s back in the day,lines,curves,Chrome.Todays machines are far cry from that.

  • @ShineYourLightDetailing
    @ShineYourLightDetailing3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! I had a 62 Impala SS. Here we go!! :-)

  • @deanbennett5343
    @deanbennett53433 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed the intro, The rest of the video wasn't bad either 🤣🤣👍🏻

  • @aldaley3537
    @aldaley35373 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful, red corvette. Can’t wait to see the finished product. I imagine gloss deep enough to dive into the paint. Even the dog decided not to pee on the tire while walking by!!

  • @mikeyp2447
    @mikeyp24473 жыл бұрын

    Oh yeah... looking forward to this series!

  • @eamonkelly2792
    @eamonkelly27923 жыл бұрын

    What a nice video to start a new mini series, look forward to seeing the results 👍👍👍👍

  • @johncullinan8041
    @johncullinan80413 жыл бұрын

    Rotary polisher, wet sanding, never mind the stress on the paint I was stressed out watching that praying nothing would go wrong, but then I thought, it’s Brian. What am I worrying about! Great video 👍🏻🇬🇧🇨🇮

  • @bstewartexecutivecarcare3797
    @bstewartexecutivecarcare37973 жыл бұрын

    These tutorials are very interesting. Thanks for sharing your expertise. What a cool car to work on. Looking forward to seeing the next video ✌️👍☮️

  • @Identified_flying_object-code6
    @Identified_flying_object-code63 жыл бұрын

    Brian is 🔥👊🏻👊🏻

  • @MsPCG-qw4xp
    @MsPCG-qw4xp3 жыл бұрын

    My dream car!

  • @keithp115
    @keithp1153 жыл бұрын

    Correction Brian, your big improvement equals perfection every time

  • @MIKEYSREVIEWS
    @MIKEYSREVIEWS3 жыл бұрын

    Sanding stage seems to be quicker and cost effective. Love the car!

  • @mikesloper7112
    @mikesloper71123 жыл бұрын

    Hi Brian, I'm loving it & the car and what I wouldnt give to have that sensational piece of art in my man cave for a couple of weeks giving it some serious TLC. Gotta smile, Ive been sat here trying to remember the last red car who's paintwork Ive returned to life, ouch 13 years ago, so its about time I found one in need,, Looking forward to seeing much more of that simply gorgeous work of art !!

  • @fishingmedic1
    @fishingmedic13 жыл бұрын

    What an awesome vehicle!

  • @robm5903
    @robm59033 жыл бұрын

    Perfect timing, got a client with same car

  • @oldatarigamer
    @oldatarigamer3 жыл бұрын

    I was hoping to see more on the Miata, but this is not so bad a consolation ;)

  • @Codriver72
    @Codriver723 жыл бұрын

    As always, I learn something from your vids. It is such a source of knowledge here on your channel. Thank you!

  • @lifeofbrian9511
    @lifeofbrian95113 жыл бұрын

    Can’t wait to see this when you are through.

  • @carlosorengo1809
    @carlosorengo18093 жыл бұрын

    Love classic cars Brian myself. Good looking car that the Boss is even checking out the awesome car.

  • @ssnobrakesable
    @ssnobrakesable3 жыл бұрын

    Well done.

  • @ddautodetailing
    @ddautodetailing3 жыл бұрын

    Looking forward to these results!

  • @johnwagner4559
    @johnwagner45593 жыл бұрын

    You must have been in heaven working on this! Lol. Gorgeous car, beautiful job!

  • @apexdetail85

    @apexdetail85

    3 жыл бұрын

    I am!

  • @wademiyataki9221
    @wademiyataki92213 жыл бұрын

    Long time no see, shop manager! I prefer the C3 myself, but can’t go wrong if shop manager approves! Important thing is the owner is going to drive it!

  • @tadeloach22
    @tadeloach223 жыл бұрын

    Awesome showing us the difference in the wet sand! I wish you could do a video on wetsanding and correcting gel coat on a boat. I did my bass boat and it's a bitch. Sometimes I'd think I had it perfect only to wipe with ipa and boom.... Wetsanding marks.

  • @mikeyp2447
    @mikeyp24473 жыл бұрын

    Skill level....💯

  • @404notfound.....
    @404notfound.....3 жыл бұрын

    I knew this was gonna be a great video when the shop manager gave this an 🆗️.

  • @miketimpe8770
    @miketimpe87703 жыл бұрын

    Love it!! Looking forward to the next installment.

  • @chrismurphy783
    @chrismurphy7833 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful car.

  • @dtna
    @dtna3 жыл бұрын

    Look at the body gaps on the fuel filler door. My neighbor's nephew designed that car for GM.

  • @Chris-wb7ni
    @Chris-wb7ni3 жыл бұрын

    Can’t wait to see when it’s done

  • @klasseact6663
    @klasseact66633 жыл бұрын

    This era (1961-62) is my 3rd favorite behind the 1956-57 and the greatest cars ever made...the 1963-67 Coupes🔥🔥🔥 Looking forward to this series Brian, this was late Dads favorite and he owned a 66' coupe brand new, $4200....imagine that😅

  • @jdisdetermined

    @jdisdetermined

    3 жыл бұрын

    I detailed a fully blacked out 56 restomod, one of the coolest cars I've ever seen in person. Pure black 99 paint, and really subtle black chrome trim. That thing was otherworldly beautiful. 😲😍

  • @klasseact6663

    @klasseact6663

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jdisdetermined Did it have a contrasting colored cove, like satin silver? Red interior🤔🙏

  • @jdisdetermined

    @jdisdetermined

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@klasseact6663 scallops were basically gone. Body color, with their trim removed. The rest of the trim was black chrome. The interior was all black, except for sewing thread was a subtle dark grey French seam.

  • @klasseact6663

    @klasseact6663

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jdisdetermined to each their own🙄

  • @pwrshots
    @pwrshots3 жыл бұрын

    63 split window for me 😜

  • @richardf9137
    @richardf91373 жыл бұрын

    SWEET!

  • @federicocalderon3921
    @federicocalderon39213 жыл бұрын

    Nice ,nice apex..

  • @johnpivovarnik9678
    @johnpivovarnik96783 жыл бұрын

    Like the way it’s coming together.

  • @erico5986
    @erico59863 жыл бұрын

    I love these videos! Keep up the awesome content Brian!

  • @davegillis5115
    @davegillis51153 жыл бұрын

    Great series Brian. Can't wait to see how this gorgeous vette turns out.

  • @middlegaautomotivedetailin1350
    @middlegaautomotivedetailin13503 жыл бұрын

    LOVE IT!!

  • @lannyluckyj3227
    @lannyluckyj32273 жыл бұрын

    Loving the 1st video

  • @dontridedirtydrd2282
    @dontridedirtydrd22823 жыл бұрын

    Love the series videos glad your doing another one .. that car Is going to POP

  • @richardseem7948
    @richardseem79483 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful car even 4 a chevy.lol.i see shop mgr was doing the walk over inside and out.lol.amazing video again buddy. B well.🍻🍻

  • @royaltyautodetailing
    @royaltyautodetailing3 жыл бұрын

    I figured you would have tried Knockout on a 50/50 pad.

  • @apexdetail85

    @apexdetail85

    3 жыл бұрын

    Another option...yes..

  • @MNpicker
    @MNpicker3 жыл бұрын

    This is gonna be fun 🤓

  • @peterholmes2089
    @peterholmes20893 жыл бұрын

    Brian, any chance you could do a video on paintless dent repair? Perhaps remove some minor door dings from a test panel.

  • @apexdetail85

    @apexdetail85

    3 жыл бұрын

    I put your request on the list.

  • @neilwalker5041
    @neilwalker50413 жыл бұрын

    I grew up around all of these cool cars so I love this video. I was wondering if you were going to wet sand a second time with 5,000 grit or higher sandpaper. Amazing work as always and a great video.

  • @apexdetail85

    @apexdetail85

    3 жыл бұрын

    No need...a polish will clean up those sand marks no sweat.

  • @jbm119jbm
    @jbm119jbm3 жыл бұрын

    i am still afraid to wet sand my head light. I need source practice panel. Thanks for the video.

  • @DCopp
    @DCopp3 жыл бұрын

    Wow! I can't believe a compound & rotary couldn't tackle those swirls. That's pretty weak. Maybe try the Wizards with a wool

  • @charliecalzadilla6028
    @charliecalzadilla60283 жыл бұрын

    Great teaching sir. What compressor is powering the Rupes polisher ?

  • @Carlos.Rivera
    @Carlos.Rivera3 жыл бұрын

    Where is the 1st?

  • @richardvollmer2409
    @richardvollmer24093 жыл бұрын

    Brian, complete newbie here with a question. What did you use to clean up/wipe off the first coat of compound, between applications ? Just plain water or something like a panel prep. Just a week-end warrior, and get confused easily. I really appreciate all your videos and just when I think I learned something, I see more ways to complete the task and thats when I get confused. I think I have bought every product available, and I only have one car. LOL. Thanks again for you videos.

  • @apexdetail85

    @apexdetail85

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just plain water. I dont like using IPA or panel prep right after running the polisher.

  • @themachine8009
    @themachine80093 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic vid B. I noticed in the first section u used a compound and a finishing polish. But on the second one u only used 3D cutting compound and not finishing polish. Can I know why? Thank u

  • @apexdetail85

    @apexdetail85

    3 жыл бұрын

    The first section a rotary was used. it can get rather messy.

  • @JKevinWilson
    @JKevinWilson3 жыл бұрын

    Foam sand pads on 2nd section - can you elaborate - guessing 3M Trizact Hookit P3000 but would like to know for sure.

  • @MikesAutoDetailing
    @MikesAutoDetailing3 жыл бұрын

    2nd

  • @1stfrompuertorico568
    @1stfrompuertorico5683 жыл бұрын

    This is may favorite Corvette!👌👍

  • @mikeanddebboyers6822
    @mikeanddebboyers68223 жыл бұрын

    Why did you not tape the edges of the trunk like you did on the C5?

  • @apexdetail85

    @apexdetail85

    3 жыл бұрын

    Explained in today's video.

  • @aimonecastellacci1618
    @aimonecastellacci16183 жыл бұрын

    Nice Brian!! But do you always need to wash old classics with a rinseless washers even if you just restored and old 60’s classic with all new glass seals? I just restored my ‘67 and the seals are watertight (for now) when I use a snow foam/hose bucket wash. Thanks for clearing that up. Best Regards

  • @apexdetail85

    @apexdetail85

    3 жыл бұрын

    I dont like taking chances with older delicate interior materials.

  • @Tony_Seed
    @Tony_Seed3 жыл бұрын

    I know for a fact I’ve been subscribed to you for a long time and I just saw today it says I wasn’t and I re subscribed I wonder how that could have happened ?

  • @apexdetail85

    @apexdetail85

    3 жыл бұрын

    It is normal for this platform. Just check now and again.

  • @Ezzy_KB
    @Ezzy_KB3 жыл бұрын

    Hello Brian, how would you compare the ACA 500 against 3D One and Menzerna 400 as a compound?

  • @dtna
    @dtna3 жыл бұрын

    Do you like 3D cutting products over Menzurna?

  • @apexdetail85

    @apexdetail85

    3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely.

  • @iMiik
    @iMiik3 жыл бұрын

    Hello brian, I'm new to your channel and I value your content. I recently purchased ceramic ultra slick detailer by Sonax, and would like your recommendation on how to apply it.

  • @apexdetail85

    @apexdetail85

    3 жыл бұрын

    Spray onto slightly damp microfiber, not directly onto panel, evenly distribute, buff to perfection with fresh microfiber.

  • @iMiik

    @iMiik

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@apexdetail85 thank you!

  • @bhcamaro2002
    @bhcamaro20023 жыл бұрын

    Do you still use turtle wax ceramic spray?

  • @apexdetail85

    @apexdetail85

    3 жыл бұрын

    For maintenance...sure.

  • @IMiss_The90s
    @IMiss_The90s3 жыл бұрын

    I'm just starting out and would love if you could give me some advice on setting my pricing. If so could I send you my list somehow or could you contact me? Thanks!

  • @apexdetail85

    @apexdetail85

    3 жыл бұрын

    email...miragebjs@yahoo.com

  • @mattduffy2023
    @mattduffy20233 жыл бұрын

    God that would scare me . I have no talent to pull that off on a car of that caliber. Maybe 2 cases of Guinness and Tool or Metallica on high volume I could have some courage...lol

  • @ungurdani8346
    @ungurdani83462 жыл бұрын

    Salut my friend super car super video subscribe subscribe

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