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02-24-2013, 02:59 PM
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Drives: SW 2017 ZL1, M6, Carbon, Nav, MR, Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Prosper, TX
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How to prevent swirl marks?
Hey guys,
What are you using to prevent swirl marks when you wash your ZL1? Is microfiber the way to go? |
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02-24-2013, 04:30 PM
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Drives: 1968 Coupe, 2010 2SS, 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: WIsconsin
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Search 2 bucket wash. Poor washing techniques are the root causes of most of the swirling issues you might be having. Correcting them is another issue, but washing the right way is the first thing to master.
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02-24-2013, 05:41 PM
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Drives: ZL1 #529 "El-Jefe" Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Las Vegas, NV
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02-24-2013, 05:48 PM
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I like teeth.
Drives: #198 Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
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2 bucket wash is one way, the way I like to do it is the rinseless wash way where you only use one bucket and retire the microfiber after first use. Retire as in put away, not throw away forever.
Here's how I do it:
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02-24-2013, 06:51 PM
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Drives: SW 2017 ZL1, M6, Carbon, Nav, MR, Join Date: Dec 2012
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Great video!
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02-24-2013, 07:23 PM
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Drives: '11 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012
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I used a 2 bucket wash with grit guards and air dry with a leaf blower. The less you touch the surface of the paint, the less likely you are to cause swirls.
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02-24-2013, 08:45 PM
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I like teeth.
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02-24-2013, 09:00 PM
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You serious Clark?
Drives: 2012 Summit White 2LS Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Auburn, AL
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 I understand the reasoning, what are most peoples opinion on shammys?
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02-24-2013, 09:08 PM
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02-24-2013, 09:28 PM
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Drives: '11 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012
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 The looks you get from your neighbors are priceless. But then after they see my car pull out of the garage, they drool and I end up working on their car the following weekend lol.
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02-24-2013, 09:33 PM
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02-24-2013, 09:57 PM
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Drives: '11 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Lexington, SC
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Lol
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02-25-2013, 12:23 PM
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Drives: 2010 2SS RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Cincinnati area
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I use a blower to start with to push the majority of the water off and it's also is great at blowing it off/out of small places like the bezels around the tail lights, front grille, wheels (by the lug nuts), etc. Saves alot of time when you just have to get the remaining areas.
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02-25-2013, 12:45 PM
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Roof expert detail noob
Drives: 2013 BRM 2LT RS Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Long Island NY
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My wife, and neighbors for that matter think I'm nuts as it is cleaning my car every other day in freezing temps. My wife would probably have me committed if she saw me with a leaf blower in hand blowing off my car.
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