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CamaroDreams07 · 07-21-2013, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by intensifi

A w e s o m e !

I never knew about the iron de-contamination. I thought clay took care of that.

As to polishing outside in the sun. I'm concerned that dust/dirt will fall on the car as I'm polishing. I take it I shouldn't polish outside unless there is no wind?

You should never polish outside.

intensifi · 07-21-2013, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

You should never polish outside.

Great! That's what made the most sense anyway.

LIM3 · 07-21-2013, 12:58 PM

Don't recommend polishing in the sun.
Even tho, poor boys brands states their stuff works even in the sun.

ihaveacamaro · 07-21-2013, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

You should never polish outside.

lol, I exclusively polish outdoors. Wish I had a garage or cover

It's possible, but it is a pain in the butt. Or a "paint" in the butt ja ja ja. Stupidly corny, I know

LIM3 · 07-21-2013, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ihaveacamaro

lol, I exclusively polish outdoors. Wish I had a garage or cover

It's possible, but it is a pain in the butt. Or a "paint" in the butt ja ja ja. Stupidly corny, I know

I've never tried polishing outdoors. What is the reason behind not doing it ?

ihaveacamaro · 07-21-2013, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by LIM3

I've never tried polishing outdoors. What is the reason behind not doing it ?

It's a pain lol, hot panels don't like being rubbed and getting hotter.

You have to use more product.

You have to use more pads.

You have to be mindful of the panel temps and pad condition.

Oh and you want to be mindful of wind and dust too.

As I said, it's a pain.

LIM3 · 07-21-2013, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ihaveacamaro

It's a pain lol, hot panels don't like being rubbed and getting hotter.

You have to use more product.

You have to use more pads.

You have to be mindful of the panel temps and pad condition.

Oh and you want to be mindful of wind and dust too.

As I said, it's a pain.

Damn, sounds like it

WiSSDiver · 07-21-2013, 09:11 PM

And bugs. Damn bugs like to get on the paint just as you're ready pass over the panel with your PC.

chicagobulls · 07-22-2013, 01:01 AM

Immigrants mowing lawns u must be very mindful of them when doing anything outdoors.

charlietuna · 07-22-2013, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by chicagobulls

Immigrants mowing lawns u must be very mindful of them when doing anything outdoors.

We are a nation of "immigrants" Are you full blooded native american?

I hate to rant but I dislike the connotation.

kostnkost · 07-22-2013, 06:34 PM

CamaroDreams07 · 07-22-2013, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by chicagobulls

Immigrants mowing lawns u must be very mindful of them when doing anything outdoors.

Not here. Bad taste.

intensifi · 07-22-2013, 07:29 PM

To get us back on topic....

With my convertible I use my car dryer (AKA leaf blower) to blow dust off the top and paint before I even rinse. It works pretty well to get dust/pollen off the top and minimize having to get it wet. After I'm all done I use a lint roller on the canvas.

Your thoughts on this approach?

VLO · 08-09-2013, 02:24 PM

I am glad to read this BUT scared at the same time that I am going to miss something and cause paint issues later! LOL. Once I do this process, I am sure I will get it. I dont use car washes. My car is 3 months old. I let the rain wash it. its garaged. I notice spots on my vinyl stripes, I will buy "turtle ice' or UV protectant for the stripes. I have 2 dents that I am getting removed (dang dings from cars parked too close) then, a touch up on a few paint scratches, then, I can focus on my waxing!

07-21-2013, 12:58 PM	#59
LIM3 it's mind bottling.. Drives: SGM Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: miami floirda. Posts: 5,393	Don't recommend polishing in the sun. Even tho, poor boys brands states their stuff works even in the sun. __________________

07-21-2013, 09:11 PM	#64
WiSSDiver Drives: 1968 Coupe, 2010 2SS, 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: WIsconsin Posts: 1,252 View My Garage	And bugs. Damn bugs like to get on the paint just as you're ready pass over the panel with your PC. __________________

07-22-2013, 06:34 PM	#67
kostnkost Roof expert detail noob Drives: 2013 BRM 2LT RS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 822	__________________

07-22-2013, 07:29 PM	#69
intensifi Drives: '12 2LT Convertible Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belmont, California Posts: 1,701	To get us back on topic.... With my convertible I use my car dryer (AKA leaf blower) to blow dust off the top and paint before I even rinse. It works pretty well to get dust/pollen off the top and minimize having to get it wet. After I'm all done I use a lint roller on the canvas. Your thoughts on this approach? __________________ Mods: GM Locking Gas Cap, RS License Plate Frame, SS Brembos, ZL1 FrontEnd, 14/15 Convertible Top

07-22-2013, 01:01 AM	#65
chicagobulls one car wolfpack Drives: 2010 Camaro V6 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,226	Immigrants mowing lawns u must be very mindful of them when doing anything outdoors.

08-09-2013, 02:24 PM	#70
VLO Vanessa Drives: 2013 Camero RS LT1 M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Raleigh Posts: 27	I am glad to read this BUT scared at the same time that I am going to miss something and cause paint issues later! LOL. Once I do this process, I am sure I will get it. I dont use car washes. My car is 3 months old. I let the rain wash it. its garaged. I notice spots on my vinyl stripes, I will buy "turtle ice' or UV protectant for the stripes. I have 2 dents that I am getting removed (dang dings from cars parked too close) then, a touch up on a few paint scratches, then, I can focus on my waxing!