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Forza · 07-17-2012, 02:25 PM

I have a 2010 CGM and although it is my daily driver, I keep it clean. I have never polished or waxed my Camaro, but I often use a quick detail spray after a wash.

I'm starting to notice sporadic swirl marks, here an there, although nothing very noticeable. But because the swirls are there, it is really bothering me.

Questions:

1. Should I invest $300 in an Adam's detailing kit (PC, and 3 levels of polish)? Is it necessary considering the car is not covered in swirls?

2. Is there a less expensive route? Even though it is not about the money, I don't want to "over do it" if it's not necessary.

3. Will using an Adam's synthetic or carnuba wax be suffice to "cover up/remove" these swirls? I don't want to be to invasive to my cars sealant by polishing the heck out of it.

Thanks guys & gals. Would love to heard from Adam's themselves!!

Al C. · 07-17-2012, 02:37 PM

All depends on the results you are looking for..

Adam's Polishes · 07-17-2012, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Forza

1. Should I invest $300 in an Adam's detailing kit (PC, and 3 levels of polish)? Is it necessary considering the car is not covered in swirls?

If they are indeed minor you likely don't need severe swirl. A kit like this would do since it includes only the medium and fine steps:

http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-734-a...isher-kit.aspx

After your Camaro5 discount you'd be around $270 for that.

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Originally Posted by Forza

2. Is there a less expensive route? Even though it is not about the money, I don't want to "over do it" if it's not necessary.

There are many products on the market that work great, I'd be lying to say "ONLY ADAM'S CAN HELP YOU!" The benefit of going with us is that we make it easy to learn with the color coded process, hands on customer support, and videos. Plus you get the 110% satisfaction guarantee + Lifetime warranty on tools which is nice for your peace of mind knowing if it breaks its covered.

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Originally Posted by Forza

3. Will using an Adam's synthetic or carnuba wax be suffice to "cover up/remove" these swirls? I don't want to be to invasive to my cars sealant by polishing the heck out of it.

If you want to try to mask temporarily them rather than remove them I'd say give the Brilliant Glaze + Americana a try. This won't require a machine to apply and does a decent job of hiding very minor imperfections.

We offer it in 2 sizes now:

PREMIUM SHINE KIT W/ MINI PASTE WAX

PREMIUM SHINE KIT W/ FULL SIZE PASTE WAX

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Originally Posted by Forza

Thanks guys & gals. Would love to heard from Adam's themselves!!

Hope that helps. Let me know if you have any other questions.

ddunerider · 07-17-2012, 03:01 PM

Get the Kit do it right the first time..

Forza · 07-17-2012, 03:51 PM

Thanks Dylan@Adams...Very useful information, now just a matter of deciding which route to take!

Adam's Polishes · 07-17-2012, 04:21 PM

Also forgot, you're in canada... if you place an order be sure to do it at www.AdamsPolishes.ca so you don't have to pay the duties and other fees for cross border shipment.

ChadG · 07-17-2012, 05:00 PM

Get the PC and watch Junkman's videos, you'll be glad you did and you'll never look back.

http://www.adamsforums.com/forums/ma...shing/5656.htm

jdenotter · 07-17-2012, 05:05 PM

Watch Adam's videos if you're gonna use Adam's Polishes.
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RiCorvette · 07-17-2012, 05:06 PM

I'm in a similar spot; I think I'm gonna have mine professionally done in spite of having
acquired a few hundred $$$ worth of Polishing Tools and Supplies.

Truthfully, after spending a few hours washing and prepping, I have little motivation to spend hours more doing a (possibly sub-par) polishing job.

Forza · 07-17-2012, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ChadG

Get the PC and watch Junkman's videos, you'll be glad you did and you'll never look back.

http://www.adamsforums.com/forums/ma...shing/5656.htm

His videos are marked private...can't view them

RiCorvette · 07-17-2012, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Forza

His videos are marked private...can't view them

Not private on Youtube. Search: Junkman2000

menendez1293 · 07-17-2012, 09:43 PM

Go with the PC kit. Don't cut corners because in a little while your gonna need to remove more. When I get the money I'm buying that kit.

Forza · 07-18-2012, 02:43 PM

I'm wondering if it would be safer just to clay, then wax my Camaro? Since the swirls are not bad, I don't want to strip off any clear coat. Thoughts?

Adam's Polishes · 07-18-2012, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Forza

I'm wondering if it would be safer just to clay, then wax my Camaro? Since the swirls are not bad, I don't want to strip off any clear coat. Thoughts?

Polishing with the PC doesn't 'strip off the clear coat'... it simply removes a microscopic layer. You can feasibly polish your car hundreds of times with the PC and our Fine Machine Polish without ever having fear of strike thru.

This is one of those fears people have before they ever pick up a machine that is fairly common. Trust me when I say theres no real reason to be afraid of that. If it were the case 80% of the cars on this site would have removed their clear a long time ago LOL.

07-17-2012, 02:25 PM	#1
Forza Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS CGM Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: your ass Posts: 348	Polish, or not to polish...that is the question. I have a 2010 CGM and although it is my daily driver, I keep it clean. I have never polished or waxed my Camaro, but I often use a quick detail spray after a wash. I'm starting to notice sporadic swirl marks, here an there, although nothing very noticeable. But because the swirls are there, it is really bothering me. Questions: 1. Should I invest $300 in an Adam's detailing kit (PC, and 3 levels of polish)? Is it necessary considering the car is not covered in swirls? 2. Is there a less expensive route? Even though it is not about the money, I don't want to "over do it" if it's not necessary. 3. Will using an Adam's synthetic or carnuba wax be suffice to "cover up/remove" these swirls? I don't want to be to invasive to my cars sealant by polishing the heck out of it. Thanks guys & gals. Would love to heard from Adam's themselves!!

07-17-2012, 03:01 PM	#4
ddunerider So-Cal Race team!! Drives: Tahoe LTZ,2010 2SS/M6 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Phillips Ranch ca. So-Cal Posts: 5,973 View My Garage	Get the Kit do it right the first time.. __________________ WE RACE DEEP!! BBK Intake, Flowmaster AT cat back Barton shifter,Painted stripes,,Heritage grill,LED DRLs, Smokin Tires!!

07-17-2012, 05:05 PM	#8
jdenotter Drives: 2010 2SS/RS,M6,Black w/CGM Stripes Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nashville, NC Posts: 1,778 View My Garage	Watch Adam's videos if you're gonna use Adam's Polishes. Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk 2 __________________ 3" RDP Motorsports aggressive cat-back exhaust w/ x-pipe, Vararam CAI, Hurst's short throw shifter, Gary's Customs painted bowties, Ofer's HID DRL/Fog Light wiring harness, Kelvin 8K HID DRL bulbs, ZL1 grille. Johnson's window tint film, LSR lowering springs, Metra dash kit with Pioneer In-Dash DVD head unit.

07-17-2012, 02:37 PM	#2
Al C. Drives: ZL1 #529 "El-Jefe" Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 668	All depends on the results you are looking for..

07-17-2012, 03:51 PM	#5
Forza Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS CGM Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: your ass Posts: 348	Thanks Dylan@Adams...Very useful information, now just a matter of deciding which route to take!

07-17-2012, 04:21 PM	#6
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	Also forgot, you're in canada... if you place an order be sure to do it at www.AdamsPolishes.ca so you don't have to pay the duties and other fees for cross border shipment.

07-17-2012, 05:00 PM	#7
ChadG Drives: 2010 Black Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,679 View My Garage	Get the PC and watch Junkman's videos, you'll be glad you did and you'll never look back. http://www.adamsforums.com/forums/ma...shing/5656.htm

07-17-2012, 05:06 PM	#9
RiCorvette Drives: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport 3LT Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Center of the known Universe Posts: 863	I'm in a similar spot; I think I'm gonna have mine professionally done in spite of having acquired a few hundred $$$ worth of Polishing Tools and Supplies. Truthfully, after spending a few hours washing and prepping, I have little motivation to spend hours more doing a (possibly sub-par) polishing job.

07-17-2012, 09:43 PM	#12
menendez1293 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 9,687 View My Garage	Go with the PC kit. Don't cut corners because in a little while your gonna need to remove more. When I get the money I'm buying that kit.

07-18-2012, 02:43 PM	#13
Forza Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS CGM Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: your ass Posts: 348	I'm wondering if it would be safer just to clay, then wax my Camaro? Since the swirls are not bad, I don't want to strip off any clear coat. Thoughts?