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03-31-2014, 02:50 PM
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Drives: 2014 2SS 1LE AGM Join Date: May 2013
Location: raleigh
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What to get first?
My car should be in first of next week according to invoice. Probably later though.
However for the time being I have no garage with my house. I do plan on getting something for it before next winter. I was wondering what would be more important short term, car cover, the car care kit that gm offers, or if there is something else you guys would recommend. I want to do as much as I can now to protect it from the elements. |
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03-31-2014, 02:57 PM
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I had a nice car cover once,and they just seem to collect dirt and spread it and scratch your car.
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03-31-2014, 02:59 PM
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Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary 2SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Charlotte, NC
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Keep it waxed properly and that will protect it.
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03-31-2014, 03:05 PM
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Redonkulous
Drives: Camaro Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: United States
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Rock guards... I've had my car 1 month and the "gills" are already pitted...
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03-31-2014, 03:06 PM
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Drives: 2014 2SS 1LE AGM Join Date: May 2013
Location: raleigh
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Sounds like a good wax to me, but he did say that if anything happens to the paint or leather while your using it they will fix it free of charge. Of course this is not a rock repellent so I would still need a clear bra or something a long those lines but that's well over a grand. |
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03-31-2014, 03:19 PM
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Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary 2SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Charlotte, NC
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You should check out the 5th Gen Camaros of Carolinas. It's a car club for 5th gens only and we have events all over.
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03-31-2014, 06:54 PM
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Drives: 2014 Red Rock 2SS 1LE RS NPP Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Hudson Valley New York
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I would take a pass. Unless the car is properly paint corrected before they apply their magic to the car, you will always see the tiny micro scratches in the paint under their special car care coating.
You can buy the Nano coatings and apply yourself saving about $400. Aquartz, Opticoat etc.... do the job. You would have to correct the paint first, then apply the Opti or Aquartz. |
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04-01-2014, 01:53 AM
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Drives: '14 2SS/RS Vert 6M/KTU/NPP/DTA/ARH Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Indianapolis
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Catch can. Keep the gunk out of your intake tract from day one. One of the easiest DIYs. I'm kinda partial to these guys:
http://www.revxtreme.com/rx-catch-ca...le-check-valve Plus, for no extra charge, they will custom paint it to match your GM body paint! I got mine done in Summit White so they will really stand out under the hood. Pics in my journal thread below. Read Tracy's Tech Tips if you haven't already.
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04-01-2014, 07:25 AM
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Best practice for cars that are kept outside is keep it clean and protected...wax, UV protectant for vinyl, etc. I had my Yukon outside for 10 yrs - paint looked brand new when I sold it. I've always been a stickler for keeping my vehicles clean. Quote:
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04-01-2014, 11:16 AM
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Drives: 2015commemorative vert 2SS Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: northern Indiana
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I would definetly get splash guards put on. These tires are sticky, and pick up road debris and fling it.
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04-01-2014, 11:30 AM
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1LE FTW
Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS/RS 1LE Recaros NPP Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Mile High
Posts: 448
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Clear bra vs. fugly splash guards
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04-01-2014, 03:52 PM
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Redonkulous
Drives: Camaro Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: United States
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