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IncrediblyX · 08-13-2013, 10:46 AM

I go over my car with a bottle of distilled water everyday and lint free cloth. the paint is almost factory flawless and this car is my daily driver. I go over the top with a dyson vacuum on the weekends. the gallon of 99 cent distilled water lasts about 2 months... so if you're looking to save money, hand wash it yourself. my 2 cents...

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Dizzy82 · 08-13-2013, 04:38 PM

Some camaros are show cars and others are not, mine is the latter. The weather in the Pacific northwest sees all four seasons and as I said, it's a DD. Nothing like spending half a day detailing my car only for it to be caked with axle grease, tar, tree bark, rocks and bugs from a drive to and from work. For those who can keep their camaro in pristine showroom condition, I applaud you. I on the other hand, cannot.

SS ORANGE CRUSH SS · 08-13-2013, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by JR 1

Does the touchless car wash really get the car clean? You mentioned removing bugs, and I can't imagine a touchless car wash doing much for that.

So far I have only washed my convertible by hand, but I don't have the time to do it as much as I'd like so I end up with a dirty car. I have only used touchless car washes a couple times many years ago and I don't remember the car getting very clean. Maybe I need to start looking for a good one.

Yes I do it when I get off the highway straight to car wash. Also before I go for cruise I spray the front end and windshield with wax detailer. And the bugs just wash off.

kostnkost · 08-13-2013, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Dizzy82

Some camaros are show cars and others are not, mine is the latter. The weather in the Pacific northwest sees all four seasons and as I said, it's a DD. Nothing like spending half a day detailing my car only for it to be caked with axle grease, tar, tree bark, rocks and bugs from a drive to and from work. For those who can keep their camaro in pristine showroom condition, I applaud you. I on the other hand, cannot.

It all depends on how much time you want to spend maintaining your car. We get 4 seasons here in NY as well, and mine is a DD on NY city streets 80 miles a day. For me I have to seal or wax my car every 2-3 months or whenever I deem necessary.

Car washes are a thing in the past for me. After seeing what car washes did to my other cars, I vowed never to step foot in one again. I also got my wife to practice this as well.

haynes · 08-13-2013, 09:17 PM

Does anybody use a leaf blowers to help get some of the water off before towel drying?

Angrybird 12 · 08-13-2013, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by haynes

Does anybody use a leaf blowers to help get some of the water off before towel drying?

I have a cordless leaf blower I use to get leaves and other trash off of my top after a storm.

CamaroDreams07 · 08-13-2013, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by haynes

Does anybody use a leaf blowers to help get some of the water off before towel drying?

Many, many people do.

tramtwo · 08-13-2013, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Burn Notice24

There is a car wash near my house (mister car wash if anyone has heard of it) and I was wondering if it would be bad for my top to go through the car wash on a weekly basis. It's a normal car wash but wax pours down at the end as well. I really appreciate all of your guys help!

What does the manual say?

DFWHD · 08-14-2013, 08:10 AM

As others have said, it's a personal choice and should be based on your situation and how you view your car. I hand wash my Camaro, but my DD Expedition goes through a touch-less wash every few weeks. On the other hand, my wife washes her car only when you can't tell what color it is anymore...

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08-13-2013, 10:46 AM	#29
IncrediblyX Drives: Red Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Temecula Posts: 296	I go over my car with a bottle of distilled water everyday and lint free cloth. the paint is almost factory flawless and this car is my daily driver. I go over the top with a dyson vacuum on the weekends. the gallon of 99 cent distilled water lasts about 2 months... so if you're looking to save money, hand wash it yourself. my 2 cents... Posted from Camaro5.com App for Android

08-13-2013, 09:17 PM	#33
haynes Drives: 2014 Camaro 2 SS convertible Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Monongahela,PA Posts: 155	Does anybody use a leaf blowers to help get some of the water off before towel drying?

08-14-2013, 08:10 AM	#37
DFWHD Drives: 45th Anniversary Convertible Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: North Texas Posts: 348 View My Garage	As others have said, it's a personal choice and should be based on your situation and how you view your car. I hand wash my Camaro, but my DD Expedition goes through a touch-less wash every few weeks. On the other hand, my wife washes her car only when you can't tell what color it is anymore...