Pulled the trigger on a C8 Z06

[RetiredFirefighter]

I wanted something subdued with this one. It already looks like a spaceship lol and definitely no big wings or canards a lot of people seem to get.

I saw a new 2025 black Z06 a few weeks ago at a car meetup. It had the huge rear high-wing spoiler.

Did look kinda nice. Not too over the top considering how much over the top the car already is.

 

[Hayabusa]

Speedy...That's a beauty! Congrats!

Regarding PPF...I saw you mentioned the car has ceramic coat. If it's a product like CQuartz that was professionally applied and cured under UV be careful. My PPF/CQuartz guy had a car in his shop where the new owner didn't know it had been coated and had front end PPF applied. It won't adhere correctly and it looked like a clear vinyl flag on the hood flapping towards the windshield. Owner said it started lifting on a highway at about 70 mph.

My PPF guy said he'd have to "grind down " the clearcoat to remove the bonded ceramic. He also said a lot of the stuff out there is a wipe on solution that can be removed without the grinding.

Don't know what's on your car but wanted to give a heads up.

I can't swing a Z06 but will admit the discounting on Z51 Vette's has got my attention. Enjoy the new beast!

 

[Speedy!]

Your guy is exactly right. You have to be conscious of coatings before applying PPF. The car definitely has something on it, looks professionally applied to me, makes the clear look super deep. I'd have the PPF expert examine and tell me what he thinks. I'm only planning to have PPF applied to the front bumper and mirrors and maybe the A-pillars. That's it. Since it won't be a daily I'm not in a huge rush. For now I'm just staying WAY back from other cars and especially trucks.

 

[vortecd]

Great car. I love everyything except the color. Kinda like the Dodges stand out with brighter colors. But, everyone's taste is different. If you like it that's what matters.

says the guy with a white challenger

 

[Rocket Man]

white with the contrasting black looks a lot more appealing than a dull grey. Like I said, whatever turns you on. I love mine and wouldn't change a thing. What color is your car, destroyer? LOL

 

[vortecd]

white with the contrasting black looks a lot more appealing than a dull grey. Like I said, whatever turns you on. I love mine and wouldn't change a thing. What color is your car, destroyer? LOL

Mine is Billet Silver with black stripes. White is very much like destroyer grey, neither have metallic in it