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1Camaro2SS · 06-04-2011, 04:33 PM

Just applied the first wax and waiting for it to dry. The car has never seen rain and it has 3800 miles driven on beautiful days. She is a lot like my wife, looking better then ever

masterwinning · 06-04-2011, 04:42 PM

You've had the car for a year and this is the first time you have waxed it?

1Camaro2SS · 06-04-2011, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by masterwinning

You've had the car for a year and this is the first time you have waxed it?

Yeah it's past due but it has stayed super clean all year long since I got it.

1Camaro2SS · 06-04-2011, 04:45 PM

Getting ready for the hot rod power tour. Will be going to Indianapolis next week.

The Stig · 06-04-2011, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 1Camaro2SS

Yeah it's past due but it has stayed super clean all year long since I got it.

Still though. I mean don't get me wrong I am very glad/happy for you that you are waxing her. But I just hate to think of the damage that might have been done to your paint in that year. Even if the days were gorgeous.

1Camaro2SS · 06-04-2011, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by stieger

Still though. I mean don't get me wrong I am very glad/happy for you that you are waxing her. But I just hate to think of the damage that might have been done to your paint in that year. Even if the days were gorgeous.

Damage? I hope not, I guess I better wax it more often. I have been using Meguiar's Ultimate wash and wax stuff when washing the car every time and the car has been kept in the garage.

The Stig · 06-04-2011, 05:19 PM

OK, when I say damage I don't mean like someone keying your car or something. I'm talking about swirls/hazing/micro scratches/etc

Fuel Fire Desire · 06-04-2011, 05:39 PM

I had a coat of wax on mine before the odometer broke 300 miles. ...Just long enough for it to be dirtied up enough to need a thorough de-bugging prior.

domano 68 · 06-04-2011, 05:44 PM

You should clay bar before any wax. Gets all of the fine particles that washing cannot get off. You will be amazed at how smooth it feels!!

paultheman2007 · 06-04-2011, 05:45 PM

I wax mine every 6 months am I crazy?

Fuel Fire Desire · 06-04-2011, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by paultheman2007

I wax mine every 6 months am I crazy?

Yes.

I do it once a season, winter excluded.

Sevn86 · 06-04-2011, 06:05 PM

I wax and clay bar every 3 months...

HighMtnSS · 06-04-2011, 07:25 PM

I've had mine for just a month and i clay barred, polished, and waxed for the first time today...awesome!!!

CamaroDreams07 · 06-05-2011, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Comrando

I would recommend as oil changes. Shouldn't be an issue with your miles to wax once a year.

Has nothing to do with miles. Has to do with how many times it's washed/where it's stored/etc.

Wax provides a crucial layer of protection from swirls and micro scratches that can be obtained by brushing the car as you walk by, washing/drying, wiping off dust, etc.

When the water stops beading up really nicely on the paint, it's time for more wax.

06-04-2011, 04:33 PM	#1
1Camaro2SS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 1,430 View My Garage	1 year anniversary and 1st wax Just applied the first wax and waiting for it to dry. The car has never seen rain and it has 3800 miles driven on beautiful days. She is a lot like my wife, looking better then ever Attached Images __________________ 432 RWHP 391 RWTQ 12.37 1/4 mile on stock tires

06-04-2011, 04:45 PM	#4
1Camaro2SS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 1,430 View My Garage	Getting ready for the hot rod power tour. Will be going to Indianapolis next week. __________________ 432 RWHP 391 RWTQ 12.37 1/4 mile on stock tires

06-04-2011, 05:19 PM	#7
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	OK, when I say damage I don't mean like someone keying your car or something. I'm talking about swirls/hazing/micro scratches/etc __________________

06-04-2011, 05:39 PM	#8
Fuel Fire Desire Drives: 2011 M6 LS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 155	I had a coat of wax on mine before the odometer broke 300 miles. ...Just long enough for it to be dirtied up enough to need a thorough de-bugging prior. __________________

06-04-2011, 05:44 PM	#9
domano 68 Drives: 2014 1LE Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SE Posts: 627 View My Garage	You should clay bar before any wax. Gets all of the fine particles that washing cannot get off. You will be amazed at how smooth it feels!! __________________

06-04-2011, 04:42 PM	#2
masterwinning Drives: 2013 Volt Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Riverside Ohio Posts: 515	You've had the car for a year and this is the first time you have waxed it?

06-04-2011, 05:45 PM	#10
paultheman2007 SWFLGENS Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fort myers Fl Posts: 968 View My Garage	I wax mine every 6 months am I crazy? __________________ SWFLGENS on facebook.

06-04-2011, 07:25 PM	#13
HighMtnSS Drives: '13 AGM 2SS/RS 1LE, 1 of 139 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Broomfield, Colorado Posts: 142	I've had mine for just a month and i clay barred, polished, and waxed for the first time today...awesome!!!

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