We moved the clay over the surface of the paint and turned it often. By the end of the process, the clay had changed from white to a dirty black.
On top of the Meguiar's ScratchX treatment, we polished the entire car with Meguiar's NXT Tech Wax, a new, synthetic paint protectant. It increases the luster of the paint job and protects it from the elements. Unlike the ScratchX, NXT Tech Wax was allowed to dry, then removed after it had fully hazed.
Touch-UpsFor rubber components, Mike suggested Meguiar's Hot Shine, which was perfect for the tires. We applied Meguiar's Trim Detailer to the weatherstripping, interior rubber and vinyl parts, and the exterior belt line found on '86 Corvettes (such as the part that says "Tuned Port Injection"). It's important to wipe any excess residue from the vehicle after drying, especially interior parts. The wheels were shined with Meguiar's NXT metal polish, which was allowed to dry, then hand-buffed to achieve the final luster.
We taped a line down the center of the hood to show the before-and-after results of our labor. The next step was the application of Meguiar's ScratchX. | 
A proper pad is helpful in applying any product. These pads are inexpensive, make the job easier, and work better than a rag. | 
Meguiar's ScratchX was applied to the surface and worked in small areas at a time, which allowed deep application and ultimately more surface shine. |
To remove the ScratchX, use a quality cloth such as Meguiar's Ultimate Wipe. A clean, 100 percent cotton, terry-cloth towel will work as well. | 
To remove the worked-in ScratchX, use gentle wiping motions to reduce the potential for towel-inflicted scratches. | 
We applied Meguiar's NXT Tech Wax to the entire surface of the car. This protects the newly cleaned surface, brings out a deep, wet-looking shine, and adds long-lasting protection. |
The results of a day's labor: a night-and-day difference from the damaged paint surface. | 
For the tires, Meguiar's Hot Shine Tire Spray did the trick. Be sure to wipe off any excess. Do this before addressing the wheels to avoid spraying the Hot Shine onto the freshly cleaned and polished wheels. | 
Meguiar's Gold Class Trim Detailer was used on all rubber surfaces such as the rubber strip on the '86. We also applied it to door seals and some interior rubber. |