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GoldFire · 12-17-2008, 12:47 PM

Some friends are asking me for some cleaning product names that they can buy for me for Christmas for my Camaro. I am wondering what the best products would be (polishes, waxes, towels, etc) for cleaning a black Camaro.

OUR72GTO · 12-17-2008, 01:10 PM

I use only GM products to keep that new car smell

lalometalik · 12-17-2008, 01:45 PM

Zaino's real big around here. Meguires is good too.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 12-17-2008, 01:51 PM

Some clening towels would be nice. Don't use your bathroom towels.
I'm the only one I know that uses mothers wax.
I also us meguires cleaning products

fastfret7 · 12-17-2008, 02:51 PM

+1 Zaino

GoldFire · 12-17-2008, 03:11 PM

Why do you all like Zaino the best? Also, any suggestions for certain products of theirs?

2010_5thgen · 12-17-2008, 06:13 PM

i have a local place that makes all of my detail supplies but as far as nation wide Griots has some really good stuff.http://www.griotsgarage.com/

this place has everything you will need to clean your car inside and out. also they have things for storage and winterizing your car.

2010_5thgen · 12-17-2008, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by lalometalik

Zaino's real big around here. Meguires is good too.

never heard of zaino. meguires is good but to me they arent really professional grade. they have become more commercialized and their products may be good but as far as wax and long term hold up, i dont think they last long. they have really good marketing and labels and they draw attention with the nice cars on the covers of products. but i dont really like their stuff. except for the tire shine.

Nexus6 · 12-17-2008, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro_corvette

Some clening towels would be nice. Don't use your bathroom towels.
I'm the only one I know that uses mothers wax.
I also us meguires cleaning products

here is a good place to get towels

http://www.dftowel.com/

and have them get you the magic cube too,its great for bugs and tar,will not scratch the paint.

+10 bajillion for Zaino

NVMY68SS · 12-17-2008, 06:40 PM

Zymol is the only thing I use on my black 68.........it keeps swirls to the bare minimum and it's an easy on-off product. I've got friends who've used Zaino and like it for blacks and dark blues as well.

The other good thing to ask for us applicators and towels........only use microfiber and when you wash them, only wash them together......it keeps the nap up and prolongs their life.........

Good luck!

ucla1ove3 · 12-17-2008, 06:47 PM

i also bought everything from griotsgarage.com for my small scale detailing business... Zaino works well.

JMAN311 · 12-17-2008, 07:12 PM

As many times as I've seen Zaino mentioned for darker cars I'm considering them for my black SS. Also I've seen some good things about Adam's Polishes. They have alot of good how-to videos on their website too. And the owner says on their forum that "If anything you buy 'spoils' or is less than excellent in quality or results, we will replace it, or refund your purchase 110%, no questions asked", so I might try them out. Have any of you had experience with any of the Adam's Polish products, or you think Zaino would be better?

GoldFire · 12-17-2008, 08:30 PM

Well I am leaning towards getting Zaino products. Any specific suggestions for ones I should get? I am a total noob when it comes to cleaning cars, I just have a silver car right now and just go to the car wash once every month or two to get the dust off. I have no idea what I should be getting to keep the car in the best shape possible and looking the best.

GoldFire · 12-18-2008, 05:22 PM

Any tips?

12-17-2008, 12:47 PM	#1
GoldFire Newborn Camaro Fanatic Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Camaro Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 435 View My Garage	Best Cleaning Supplies Some friends are asking me for some cleaning product names that they can buy for me for Christmas for my Camaro. I am wondering what the best products would be (polishes, waxes, towels, etc) for cleaning a black Camaro. __________________ 2LT/RS [Victory Red] \| GoldFire Studios

12-17-2008, 01:45 PM	#3
lalometalik killer bAnana Drives: 1985 z28 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Carson, CA Posts: 694	Zaino's real big around here. Meguires is good too. __________________ "Shut your noise tube, Taco Human!"

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Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	Some clening towels would be nice. Don't use your bathroom towels. I'm the only one I know that uses mothers wax. I also us meguires cleaning products __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

12-17-2008, 02:51 PM	#5
fastfret7 Drives: 2003 Ford Focus SVT EAP Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ashburn,VA Posts: 299	+1 Zaino __________________ Heroes will be remembered, but legends will never die!! -The Sandlot...I know In my garage: 2003 Ford Focus SVT EAP in Infa-red 1 of 101 1970 EL Camino 454 SS w/ 4 speed muncie Red w/ Blk stripes 2010 2SS/RS Camaro w/hurst 6 spd in black on black w/red rally stripes

12-17-2008, 03:11 PM	#6
GoldFire Newborn Camaro Fanatic Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Camaro Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 435 View My Garage	Why do you all like Zaino the best? Also, any suggestions for certain products of theirs? __________________ 2LT/RS [Victory Red] \| GoldFire Studios

12-17-2008, 01:10 PM	#2
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,677	I use only GM products to keep that new car smell

12-17-2008, 06:13 PM	#7
2010_5thgen Drives: 2012 Porsche Panamera 4 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,275 View My Garage	i have a local place that makes all of my detail supplies but as far as nation wide Griots has some really good stuff.http://www.griotsgarage.com/ this place has everything you will need to clean your car inside and out. also they have things for storage and winterizing your car. __________________ Brixton Forged CM10 Wheels IN STOCK!!! RF7 SOON!!!! Camaro/M3/M4 wheels in stock High Gloss Titanium

12-17-2008, 06:40 PM	#10
NVMY68SS Drives #296 Drives: 1968 Camaro SS - 350/5 Speed Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Smithfield, NC Posts: 953	Zymol is the only thing I use on my black 68.........it keeps swirls to the bare minimum and it's an easy on-off product. I've got friends who've used Zaino and like it for blacks and dark blues as well. The other good thing to ask for us applicators and towels........only use microfiber and when you wash them, only wash them together......it keeps the nap up and prolongs their life......... Good luck! __________________ #296 Delivered 6-1-09 Dynoed 10-3-09 384.56HP 387.65TQ with the bolt-ons listed, no tune.....yet! Roto-Fab CAI (Install pics here), Doug Thorley Shorties, Flowmaster American Thunder 409S Cat Back Vid

12-17-2008, 07:12 PM	#12
JMAN311 Drives: 2013 F-150 Limited Join Date: May 2008 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 2,191	As many times as I've seen Zaino mentioned for darker cars I'm considering them for my black SS. Also I've seen some good things about Adam's Polishes. They have alot of good how-to videos on their website too. And the owner says on their forum that "If anything you buy 'spoils' or is less than excellent in quality or results, we will replace it, or refund your purchase 110%, no questions asked", so I might try them out. Have any of you had experience with any of the Adam's Polish products, or you think Zaino would be better?

12-17-2008, 08:30 PM	#13
GoldFire Newborn Camaro Fanatic Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Camaro Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 435 View My Garage	Well I am leaning towards getting Zaino products. Any specific suggestions for ones I should get? I am a total noob when it comes to cleaning cars, I just have a silver car right now and just go to the car wash once every month or two to get the dust off. I have no idea what I should be getting to keep the car in the best shape possible and looking the best. __________________ 2LT/RS [Victory Red] \| GoldFire Studios

12-18-2008, 05:22 PM	#14
GoldFire Newborn Camaro Fanatic Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Camaro Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 435 View My Garage	Any tips? __________________ 2LT/RS [Victory Red] \| GoldFire Studios