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808Camaro · 06-20-2012, 03:22 PM

Need help!! What is the Best polish for BLACK ZL1

Hey guys just looking for recommendation of keeping my Black Beast shinny and clean. I love the BLACK, but its been a pain wiping down and not scratching the paint and clear coat. I've tried Adams products and Permanon products but neither protect from scratches. Thanks for the help

Mrose · 06-20-2012, 03:56 PM

Hey dont scratch that girl all up before I get to come and see her!!!! Jk have you tried the armoral wheel protectant?

880 · 06-20-2012, 04:01 PM

Are you asking about polishing? You're evening out the clearcoat when you're polishing. So it doesn't matter which polishing you use.

Or are you asking about preventing scratches? There's a guide in the detailing section on how to properly detail your car, which includes proper washing and drying techniques.

Some sealants/waxes show some colors better than others.

Xedes · 06-20-2012, 04:15 PM

Do they make special polishes for different model camaros?

*for those that are a little slow ^that was sarcasm because I have no idea why anyone would put what model they have, other than to gloat, when asking about polish.

OP, to answer your question you should try Rejex. Read about it and you'll see what a truly amazing product it is. It's what I used on my C6. However this weekend I plan to try out Black Fire. I've heard good things about this too.

DangerZL1 · 06-20-2012, 04:32 PM

There's a wealth of info on this exact topic in the detailing section, including recommendations on waxes for dark cars. You really need to read up on the 2 bucket wash method and watch some of the Junkman's videos on proper finish care. Most scratches come from washing and drying improperly and no sealant or wax is going to protect from improper technique. I have a black ZL1 and use Blackfire Midnight Sun Carnuba as my wax.

Adam's Polishes · 06-20-2012, 05:10 PM

Aside from some of the newer nano-coatings no LSP is going to make your car scratch resistant. The bigger key is to determine where in your car care process they're being introduced and address the cause by refining your technique to prevent them. With proper wash habits and technique you should be able to maintain a flawless black paint job.

peyton331 · 06-20-2012, 06:36 PM

Get a nice sealant and paste wax. But for the sealant to cure and set properly you need to strip all of the previous waxes/polishes etc. I use IPA (70% Isopropyl Alcohol diluted to make it about 60%)

Don't use too much or let it sit too long or it will make the paint swell up and discolor.

Angelo@Autopia · 06-20-2012, 07:20 PM

Once you get your car properly wash/clay/compound and polish then I recommend you using Optimum Opti-Coat 2.0 Permanent Paint Coating for the most type of protection you can get. You should always have in a mini detail bag a bottle of BLACKFIRE Wet Diamond Rinseless Wash, BLACKFIRE Wet Diamond Polymer Spray for those moments of quick detailing and a few Microfiber Towels and a Cobra Guzzler for drying. This is maybe the best in terms of protection for your Camaro.

CamaroDreams07 · 06-20-2012, 07:25 PM

Man this Opti-Coat is taking every thread by storm. Am I the only one that thinks it takes all the fun out of it? I like trying new sealants all the time and polishing. I'd go nuts if I just put a coating on and it was there forever.

Angelo@Autopia · 06-20-2012, 07:35 PM

I been saying it because so many folks are looking for the best protection system that will last for them for a long long time.

06-20-2012, 03:22 PM	#1
808Camaro Drives: 1969 SS Coupe 2011 2SS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 114 View My Garage	Need help!! What is the Best polish for BLACK ZL1 Need help!! What is the Best polish for BLACK ZL1 Hey guys just looking for recommendation of keeping my Black Beast shinny and clean. I love the BLACK, but its been a pain wiping down and not scratching the paint and clear coat. I've tried Adams products and Permanon products but neither protect from scratches. Thanks for the help

06-20-2012, 03:56 PM	#2
Mrose Drives: 2012 ZL1 Victory Red !!!!!!! Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: MI Posts: 322	Hey dont scratch that girl all up before I get to come and see her!!!! Jk have you tried the armoral wheel protectant? __________________ ZL1 Current Status:6000 #1251 1000 Initial Order 11/28/2011 - 1100 Order accepted at dealer: 11/28/2011 - QBDTB8 2000 Order accepted by GM: 04/23/2012 2500 Order preferenced. Pulled to the production system 4/24/2012 3000 Accepted By Production Control: 04/25/2012 - TPW 05/07/2011 3100 Sequenced: 05/03/2012 3300 Scheduled For Production:5/4/2012 3400 Broadcast: 5/5/2012 3800 Produced: 5/11/2012 4B00 Available To Ship car is bayed: 5/13/2012 4200 Shipped: 5/30/2012 5000 Delivered To The Dealer: 6/5/2012 6000 Delivered To Customer: 6/6/2012

06-20-2012, 04:01 PM	#3
880 Drives: 2011 Z06, 2004 Cobra, 1991 MR2Turbo Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Delaware Posts: 472	Are you asking about polishing? You're evening out the clearcoat when you're polishing. So it doesn't matter which polishing you use. Or are you asking about preventing scratches? There's a guide in the detailing section on how to properly detail your car, which includes proper washing and drying techniques. Some sealants/waxes show some colors better than others. __________________

06-20-2012, 04:15 PM	#4
Xedes Drives: 2011 Black RS/SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,030	Do they make special polishes for different model camaros? for those that are a little slow ^that was sarcasm because I have no idea why anyone would put what model they have, other than to gloat, when asking about polish. OP, to answer your question you should try Rejex. Read about it and you'll see what a truly amazing product it is. It's what I used on my C6. However this weekend I plan to try out Black Fire. I've heard good things about this too. Last edited by Xedes; 06-20-2012 at 04:25 PM.*

06-20-2012, 07:25 PM	#9
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	Man this Opti-Coat is taking every thread by storm. Am I the only one that thinks it takes all the fun out of it? I like trying new sealants all the time and polishing. I'd go nuts if I just put a coating on and it was there forever. __________________ [B]

06-20-2012, 04:32 PM	#5
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,936	There's a wealth of info on this exact topic in the detailing section, including recommendations on waxes for dark cars. You really need to read up on the 2 bucket wash method and watch some of the Junkman's videos on proper finish care. Most scratches come from washing and drying improperly and no sealant or wax is going to protect from improper technique. I have a black ZL1 and use Blackfire Midnight Sun Carnuba as my wax.

06-20-2012, 05:10 PM	#6
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	Aside from some of the newer nano-coatings no LSP is going to make your car scratch resistant. The bigger key is to determine where in your car care process they're being introduced and address the cause by refining your technique to prevent them. With proper wash habits and technique you should be able to maintain a flawless black paint job.

06-20-2012, 06:36 PM	#7
peyton331 Drives: Ranger Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: United States Posts: 8	Get a nice sealant and paste wax. But for the sealant to cure and set properly you need to strip all of the previous waxes/polishes etc. I use IPA (70% Isopropyl Alcohol diluted to make it about 60%) Don't use too much or let it sit too long or it will make the paint swell up and discolor.

06-20-2012, 07:20 PM	#8
Angelo@Autopia Drives: 2014 Ford Focus ST Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 939	Once you get your car properly wash/clay/compound and polish then I recommend you using Optimum Opti-Coat 2.0 Permanent Paint Coating for the most type of protection you can get. You should always have in a mini detail bag a bottle of BLACKFIRE Wet Diamond Rinseless Wash, BLACKFIRE Wet Diamond Polymer Spray for those moments of quick detailing and a few Microfiber Towels and a Cobra Guzzler for drying. This is maybe the best in terms of protection for your Camaro.

06-20-2012, 07:35 PM	#10
Angelo@Autopia Drives: 2014 Ford Focus ST Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 939	I been saying it because so many folks are looking for the best protection system that will last for them for a long long time.