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-   -   Spent 4 hours washing and waxing yesterday... (https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=301017)

Frank in MD 06-10-2013 08:48 AM
I wax my car w/ the freshly sacrificed blood of a baby fur seal, nothing better.

2012-1822 06-10-2013 09:19 AM
I got a kid down the street who I'm about to hire to come help me wash my car. Help is key. I'm just going to get him to do the hard to get to for old people items, like wheels and exhaust. Honestly he's going to cut my whole yard for $20, so I can probably get him for the car for about $10.

amz 06-10-2013 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by ChrisBlair (Post 6651523)
...and somehow I have screwed up my left knee doing it. Hurts to walk. Hurt to drive- my car's a manual, lol

So here I am, not at work, icing my knee and wasting time on C5 :character0264:
Thats allright , I know a guy who broke his leg playing chess.

Hey, it was a tough move.

ChrisBlair 06-10-2013 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by 2012-1822 (Post 6651954)
I got a kid down the street who I'm about to hire to come help me wash my car. Help is key. I'm just going to get him to do the hard to get to for old people items, like wheels and exhaust. Honestly he's going to cut my whole yard for $20, so I can probably get him for the car for about $10.

Not to be a smartass, but will he wash it in circular scrubbing motions? There's a wrong way to wash a car. Looks like any idiot can do it right but well...it's not so

ChrisBlair 06-10-2013 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Glen e (Post 6651741)
you can cut the time you spend washing and waxing substantially with new products that professional detailers are using these days....there are many sealants that can "wax" your car in 20 min as they are wipe on and walk away like how you use windex.

These are bonified products not "as seen on tv" crap and used by detailers every day...

two of the best are ultima paint guard and blackfire crystal seal. I "wax" my car in 20 min every 2-3 months with Blackfire...here is a recent pic after wiping on:

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h3...s/Untitled.png

read here:
http://www.autogeek.net/blackfire-crystal-seal-8.html
http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/...w-product.html
What's durability like? Also, does it just shine well, or if tree sap gets on my car, will it protect the finish?

2010 SSRS 06-10-2013 01:45 PM
where's the pics of your 4 hour wash and waxed SS

Glen e 06-10-2013 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisBlair (Post 6652949)
What's durability like? Also, does it just shine well, or if tree sap gets on my car, will it protect the finish?
it is a polymer sealant - it protects as well if not better than wax and goes on in 15 min every 60 days or so...look at my pic...this car spends it's life under trees...read the links I put up...

CamaroDreams07 06-10-2013 01:56 PM
Nice OP-

There's no substitute for getting down and spending some time getting everything flawless once in a while. Not something you'd do every wash, but it is necessary every so often.

swiftdog01 06-10-2013 10:35 PM
Way to go!

I sprained my ankle once while washing and waxing my GP GT. Stepped in a hole in the stupid slanted driveway :mad0260:

swiftdog01 06-10-2013 10:38 PM
BTW, if anyone here is in Southeastern MA, and is looking for a good detailing shop, I highly recommend Driven Perfection. They are located in Weymouth, MA. They did an outstanding job on my car.

ChrisBlair 06-12-2013 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by swiftdog01 (Post 6655382)
Way to go!

I sprained my ankle once while washing and waxing my GP GT. Stepped in a hole in the stupid slanted driveway :mad0260:
Thanks Paul. But don't forget, I also fell off your Grand Marquis while surfing.

Rangore 06-13-2013 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Glen e (Post 6651741)
you can cut the time you spend washing and waxing substantially with new products that professional detailers are using these days....there are many sealants that can "wax" your car in 20 min as they are wipe on and walk away like how you use windex.

These are bonified products not "as seen on tv" crap and used by detailers every day...

two of the best are ultima paint guard and blackfire crystal seal. I "wax" my car in 20 min every 2-3 months with Blackfire...here is a recent pic after wiping on:

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h3...s/Untitled.png

read here:
http://www.autogeek.net/blackfire-crystal-seal-8.html
http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/...w-product.html

Cool! :thumb:

swiftdog01 06-13-2013 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisBlair (Post 6663423)
Thanks Paul. But don't forget, I also fell off your Grand Marquis while surfing.
True, that!

I miss the days of urban surfing.

ChrisBlair 06-16-2013 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by swiftdog01 (Post 6667270)
True, that!

I miss the days of urban surfing.
I don't! :fear:


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