Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums - Camaro5.com
 
Roto-Fab
Go Back   Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums - Camaro5.com > Technical Camaro Topics > Cosmetic Maintenance: Washing, Waxing, Detailing, Bodywork, Protection


Reply
 
Thread Tools
Old 11-09-2010, 11:08 PM   #57
Orange Krate
Not just any car!
 
Orange Krate's Avatar
 
Drives: Orange Krate DOB - 11/22/2010
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Simi Valley, CA
Posts: 1,848
Quote:
Originally Posted by coolman View Post
What is it with everyone on here using clay bar on a new car. Doesn't make any sense to me. Although my car doesn't sit out, but the more you rub, wash ,dry and wax the quicker you wear out the paint.
I am certainly no detailer but have detailed more cars, trucks, ambulances, fire engines etc etc etc than I can count over the last 30+ years. What I have learned is: attention to details, make sure the paint is thoroughly clean, wipe horizontal surfaces first (where water settles), clean glass before water drys (spots), clay is your friend, Zymol works great for a glass like finish, the sooner you get a good base wax on the vehicle the better. A trick I use to use on the ambulance and fire engine was to mix up a gallon of hot water and pour in about 1-2 ozs. of liquid green Turtle wax in the water. Mix it up. As I washed the vehicles with a fine (clean) towel, the wax would be spread evenly over the the vehicle and dry as a light haze. As I dried off the car it would be silky smooth. I never had a problem doing this and the vehicles looked awesome EVERYDAY!
__________________

Simi Valley, CA
email: orangekrate2011@yahoo.com
Orange Krate is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-20-2011, 10:17 AM   #58
marcus66
 
marcus66's Avatar
 
Drives: 2011 Camaro SS
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Delaware
Posts: 34
Thanks. I just got my Camaro in January and you probably saved my finish. I thought I knew how to wash and wax. But, I just got an education. Thanks again.
marcus66 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-11-2011, 08:11 PM   #59
cruznls
cruznls
 
cruznls's Avatar
 
Drives: 2010 CAMARO
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: ILLINOIS
Posts: 260
Eagle One Spray Nano Wax is the best Quik Wax I've ran across........
cruznls is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-12-2011, 01:44 PM   #60
Paulg5678
 
Paulg5678's Avatar
 
Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: San Antonio, Tx
Posts: 65
This thread is full of great information and as my camaro has been in my posession for roughly a month now, I suppose its time to look into its first exterior detail job. While I know everyone on here will vehemently suggest the DIY route for wash/wax, unfortunately I live in an apartment complex that has neither exterior faucets to connect hoses to, or covered parking areas to keep the car out of the sun.

I would like to know, and please keep the flaming to a minimum as I already know this is a dumb question, if anyone might be able to recommend a place in or near san antonio, tx that does good auto detailing work?

Thanks.
Paulg5678 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-13-2011, 11:14 AM   #61
Jonathan Patten
Caffeinated Gearhead
 
Drives: 2011 SGM V6/RS
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: USA
Posts: 118
Send a message via AIM to Jonathan Patten Send a message via Skype™ to Jonathan Patten
FANTASTIC thread, my friend! Does this change at all if you have vinyl stripes that are factory applied? I'm very worried about damaging the stripes...I just got this car and I need all the help I can get...I figured I should ask before I do anything (potentially) stupid!
Jonathan Patten is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-14-2011, 06:03 AM   #62
Infern0
Bring It
 
Infern0's Avatar
 
Drives: In Between
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: San Antonio, TX
Posts: 2,929
No change. Treat them like the painted portions and you'll be fine. Though I don't think you're supposed to wax them (at least I don't).
Infern0 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-20-2011, 09:22 AM   #63
RanDMC
 
RanDMC's Avatar
 
Drives: 1LT/SS
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 63
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jonathan Patten View Post
FANTASTIC thread, my friend! Does this change at all if you have vinyl stripes that are factory applied? I'm very worried about damaging the stripes...I just got this car and I need all the help I can get...I figured I should ask before I do anything (potentially) stupid!
Do not Wax or Clay, I'm not sure about using Sealant.

Doesanyone know a Brick and Mortar store that sells Klasse Sealant?
RanDMC is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-10-2011, 08:28 AM   #64
Hollywood2010
 
Hollywood2010's Avatar
 
Drives: 2010 SS/RS
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: USA
Posts: 435
I do the following:
step 1 - clay bar
step 2 - Plum Crazy hand Glaze (removes swirls)
step 3 - 3M Flash Wax
step 4 - Spray detailer

i do this 2x a year on my cars. takes about 3 hours per car but they are good for several months after
__________________
Hollywood2010 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-10-2011, 08:36 AM   #65
Hollywood2010
 
Hollywood2010's Avatar
 
Drives: 2010 SS/RS
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: USA
Posts: 435
Quote:
Originally Posted by madddoggrobb View Post
Is it OK to wax over the black matte stripes? Just trying to get an idea if I can wax over the stripes or if I need to be careful around them.
On my 77 Trans AM, I have never waxed over the decals. As a matter of fact Phoenix Graphics strong suggests not waxing stripes or decals. They do recommend a product called 303 Aerospace Protectant. My friend used this on his 33 year old decals and they came back to life great. It has UV protection and is breathable.

just my .02
__________________
Hollywood2010 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-12-2012, 05:42 AM   #66
FL1CK
Switchin' n Twitchin'
 
FL1CK's Avatar
 
Drives: 2011 Camaro
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Chula Vista, CA (Eastlake)
Posts: 3,145
Quote:
Originally Posted by RanDMC View Post
Do not Wax or Clay, I'm not sure about using Sealant.

Doesanyone know a Brick and Mortar store that sells Klasse Sealant?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hollywood2010 View Post
I do the following:
step 1 - clay bar
step 2 - Plum Crazy hand Glaze (removes swirls)
step 3 - 3M Flash Wax
step 4 - Spray detailer

i do this 2x a year on my cars. takes about 3 hours per car but they are good for several months after
First post above... if the stripes are gloss, they can be waxed...

Second post... Plum crazy hand glaze does NOT remove swirls... it has fillers, they'll be back
__________________
I am not childish, you're just being a poopy head!
FL1CK is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-12-2012, 06:30 AM   #67
UMjman
Account Suspended
 
Drives: 2011 Camaro RS V6 Convertible
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Nashville TN
Posts: 74
Send a message via Skype™ to UMjman
Great Thread on detailing. I have one question. How does one go about cleaning the engine compartment?
UMjman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-21-2012, 07:33 AM   #68
RoachDad
 
Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Welcome, NC
Posts: 109
I just got a 2010 Camaro in January and took it right away to get detailed. Now that I have been reading all these forums on fixing swirls I am wanting to do it myself.

Question: Since it was recently waxed, do I need to strip the car or can I just start with clay and do the whole process right away?

thanks
RoachDad is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-21-2012, 01:33 PM   #69
WiSSDiver

 
WiSSDiver's Avatar
 
Drives: 1968 Coupe, 2010 2SS, 2011 2SS/RS
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: WIsconsin
Posts: 1,252
There were a lot of accolades in this thread about the video on this page and I've gotta say there's no way I'd follow that guys detailing advice. From the sponge wrapped with a net to scrape the bugs off to the shammy, he is destroying his finish. I'd like to see his paint up close and see how many Swrils are in that finish.

It was really hard to watch.
__________________

Last edited by WiSSDiver; 03-21-2012 at 02:03 PM.
WiSSDiver is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-03-2012, 03:42 AM   #70
Dennis SS
Always Lookin
 
Dennis SS's Avatar
 
Drives: 10 SS/RS 6M Blk/Blk Silver Stripes
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Hampton Virginia
Posts: 150
Quote:
Originally Posted by 69 Hugger View Post
I did like the idea of cutting the clay into pieces for each panel, good tip

Im on the same boat with this!! Good advice!!
__________________
-Custom grind Crane Cam with 3 bolt conversion, Lunati springs, harden push rods, SLP oil pump, LS2 tensioner
- Kooks Custom Headers. X-pipe, mufflers, high flow cats,
-Tuned by National Speed in Wilmington N. Carolina, HP Tuner 490rwhp and 483rwtq
-Skip shift eliminator
-RX Catch Can
-CAI intake
-Hurst Shifter, with custom Speed Dawg
Dennis SS is offline   Reply With Quote
 
Reply

Tags
washing detailing zaino

Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:41 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.9 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.