Dripping wet Menzerna polish on my Black Camaro with a PC7424 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

chalkupanother1 · 04-23-2012, 10:55 AM

Just spent all weekend (well, 13 hours!) polishing my 2011 RS. Even after careful waterless washing this winter, I still acquired some swirls that I want to get rid of for the summer. Here's what I did...

Washed with Chemical Guys Citrus Wash And Gloss--used my standard 2 bucket/2 sponge method, along with presoaking with my Foammaster gun. I used a very concentrated wash to strip off the old wax and sealant.

Then clayed the whole car using Meguair's Clay kit ($5.00 at a Kmart store that was closing!)

Menzerna SIP (PO83) and a PC7424---polished the whole car, using a total of 3 orange Lake County pads. This polish was aggressive enough to get rid of about 95% of my swirls.

Menzerna Nano SF4000--I could have stopped with one polish, but this really amped up the gloss. I used white LC pads.

Another CG Citrus wash, to get rid of all the leftover oils from the polish--high concentration again.

Then a coat of Chemical Guys EZ Creme Glaze on a blue pad--1st time I've used a PC7424 to apply...this stuff is amazing!

And finally a coat of Black Fire Wet Diamond sealant to lock everything in. I applied this by hand.

I used all these products after reading online reviews, and I couldn't be happier. All were easy on, easy off.

I really like the first picture...the mirror finish is soooo good that I got a double reflection of out basketball hoop!!

Todd@Autopia · 04-23-2012, 10:57 AM

That looks OUTSTANDING!!!!

I'm glad to see your product choice, its obvious you hang out on detailing forums and enjoy the good stuff. Great looking Camaro!

chalkupanother1 · 04-23-2012, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Todd@Autopia

That looks OUTSTANDING!!!!

I'm glad to see your product choice, its obvious you hang out on detailing forums and enjoy the good stuff. Great looking Camaro!

Thanks. It's pretty amazing a complete amateur like me can get these results. I now have enough product and tools to do a dozen cars, at the cost of taking it to a professional detailer. After seeing my car, I've had offers to do others now, so I may come out ahead!!

Dznts · 04-23-2012, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by chalkupanother1

Thanks. It's pretty amazing a complete amateur like me can get these results. I now have enough product and tools to do a dozen cars, at the cost of taking it to a professional detailer. After seeing my car, I've had offers to do others now, so I may come out ahead!!

car looks great!

Bo White · 04-23-2012, 09:45 PM

Does look awesome! I know the feeling, I spent two days on my GXP.

ParisTNDude · 04-23-2012, 10:27 PM

I just got my 7424XP in the mail today along with a couple of velcro pads...but, alas, no velcro backing pad...gotta get one.

Todd@Autopia · 04-24-2012, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by chalkupanother1

Thanks. It's pretty amazing a complete amateur like me can get these results. I now have enough product and tools to do a dozen cars, at the cost of taking it to a professional detailer. After seeing my car, I've had offers to do others now, so I may come out ahead!!

Menzerna Polishes and BLACKFIRE's sealants not only make it easy for an "amateur like you" (you words) to create that level of shine, but these are the same products that are used by world-famous detailers who prepare cars for the most exclusive car shows in the world, where every drop of shine counts. Great job again!

CamaroDreams07 · 04-24-2012, 10:49 AM

Your car looks amazing. Love your process and product choices. You're a man who's chasing the perfect shine. Can't wait til I get to give my own a little TLC. The cobblers children go barefoot.

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chalkupanother1 · 04-24-2012, 04:20 PM

so...I'm up to three people wanting me to polish their cars...I dare not post any pics on any other social media!! I like my weekends too much!

CamaroDreams07 · 04-24-2012, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by chalkupanother1

so...I'm up to three people wanting me to polish their cars...I dare not post any pics on any other social media!! I like my weekends too much!

Haha wait til you see the money...

I started as a hobbyist, learned everything I could and now that's my primary source of income. I found I can make in a day what I made in a week at my old job.

Angelo@Autopia · 04-24-2012, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

Haha wait til you see the money...

I started as a hobbyist, learned everything I could and now that's my primary source of income. I found I can make in a day what I made in a week at my old job.

2nd that! Your going to love it! Great work using great products for the OCD in you!

Keep us posted on your detailing other rides.

chalkupanother1 · 04-25-2012, 10:42 AM

I was asked about tire dressing...I used Bondo Restore Black. I love the deep black matte color it leaves, and it lasts for months. A little pricey, but well worth it.

Ucantctchme · 04-25-2012, 05:35 PM

Car looks great. Hey Todd, how does the Blackfire compare to Wolfgangs? I'm currently using Wolfgangs Finish glaze followed by sealant 3.0 and am getting good results. However I am always willing to try new stuff.

kyjohn · 04-25-2012, 11:34 PM

Looks great, Black is hard to deal with but you done good. You have a crack going up you right fender..lol J/K

04-23-2012, 10:55 AM	#1
chalkupanother1 Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 135	Dripping wet Menzerna polish on my Black Camaro with a PC7424 Just spent all weekend (well, 13 hours!) polishing my 2011 RS. Even after careful waterless washing this winter, I still acquired some swirls that I want to get rid of for the summer. Here's what I did... Washed with Chemical Guys Citrus Wash And Gloss--used my standard 2 bucket/2 sponge method, along with presoaking with my Foammaster gun. I used a very concentrated wash to strip off the old wax and sealant. Then clayed the whole car using Meguair's Clay kit ($5.00 at a Kmart store that was closing!) Menzerna SIP (PO83) and a PC7424---polished the whole car, using a total of 3 orange Lake County pads. This polish was aggressive enough to get rid of about 95% of my swirls. Menzerna Nano SF4000--I could have stopped with one polish, but this really amped up the gloss. I used white LC pads. Another CG Citrus wash, to get rid of all the leftover oils from the polish--high concentration again. Then a coat of Chemical Guys EZ Creme Glaze on a blue pad--1st time I've used a PC7424 to apply...this stuff is amazing! And finally a coat of Black Fire Wet Diamond sealant to lock everything in. I applied this by hand. I used all these products after reading online reviews, and I couldn't be happier. All were easy on, easy off. I really like the first picture...the mirror finish is soooo good that I got a double reflection of out basketball hoop!! Attached Images

04-23-2012, 09:45 PM	#5
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,019	Does look awesome! I know the feeling, I spent two days on my GXP. __________________ Retired wanna be cylinder head porter 2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter Totalled: 2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X

04-23-2012, 10:27 PM	#6
ParisTNDude Owning SSes for 50 Years Drives: Sharkskin Grey LT1 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Paris, TN Posts: 3,139 View My Garage	I just got my 7424XP in the mail today along with a couple of velcro pads...but, alas, no velcro backing pad...gotta get one. __________________ The new ride: 2023 Camaro, LT1, Sharkskin Grey Previous Performance Cars: 1966 Chevelle SS 4M, 2010 Corvette 6M 1968 Dodge Charger R/T Auto 2012 1SS 6M 1982 Corvette Auto 2010 1SS 6A 1984 Corvette Auto 2016 2SS 8A 1999 Camaro Auto 2017 HBM 1SS 1le 2002 C5 Corvette 6M 2018 2SS 2006 Corvette Auto 2023 Camaro LT1

04-24-2012, 10:49 AM	#8
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	Your car looks amazing. Love your process and product choices. You're a man who's chasing the perfect shine. Can't wait til I get to give my own a little TLC. The cobblers children go barefoot. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 __________________ [B]

04-24-2012, 04:20 PM	#9
chalkupanother1 Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 135	so...I'm up to three people wanting me to polish their cars...I dare not post any pics on any other social media!! I like my weekends too much! __________________

04-23-2012, 10:57 AM	#2
Todd@Autopia Drives: 2010 Mazdaspeed 3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Orlando/Stuart, FL Posts: 1,161	That looks OUTSTANDING!!!! I'm glad to see your product choice, its obvious you hang out on detailing forums and enjoy the good stuff. Great looking Camaro!

04-25-2012, 10:42 AM	#12
chalkupanother1 Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 135	I was asked about tire dressing...I used Bondo Restore Black. I love the deep black matte color it leaves, and it lasts for months. A little pricey, but well worth it. __________________

04-25-2012, 05:35 PM	#13
Ucantctchme Drives: 2010 ss. 1990 RS the faster one. Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Orlando Posts: 549	Car looks great. Hey Todd, how does the Blackfire compare to Wolfgangs? I'm currently using Wolfgangs Finish glaze followed by sealant 3.0 and am getting good results. However I am always willing to try new stuff.

04-25-2012, 11:34 PM	#14
kyjohn Victory Red Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Paintsville,ky Posts: 191	Looks great, Black is hard to deal with but you done good. You have a crack going up you right fender..lol J/K