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WiSSDiver · 03-21-2014, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by big papa

Its a Camaro, not a collector car or classic. Wash it how you want. Mine goes thru the auto car wash every 2 weeks. 4 years old and a few swirls. Unless u have a show car, might as well have someone else wash it. Before I try to sell it, I'll have someone buff it out. Well worth not washing it by hand for 4 years!!!

True, if that's that level of how you want to care for your car, but this is the detailing section and there are many here who can share the proper techniques with you to get you to your level of satisfaction.

If just running it through a touch less wash is your technique and you are satisfied, so be it but it comes at a price.

Outlaw77 · 03-21-2014, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MYDLIFECRISIS

I always drive mine through a car wash. I have one near me...does a good job. I then spin dry at a certain mph

and then detail it with some wax at home. When I'm done, it looks awesome! Not a show car, but looks beautiful!

Oh, and once I read the title of the thread, I started singing "Workin' at the car wash!"

This is what I do and I have no issues with my paint. Now ask me about fricken rock chips!!

mynetdude · 03-21-2014, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Outlaw77

This is what I do and I have no issues with my paint. Now ask me about fricken rock chips!!

yep got a chip on the passenger side near the headlight on the lower corner lip :( and saw a scratch on the door sill too :( I need to beef up my protection in a hurry LOL

CamaroDreams07 · 03-21-2014, 01:35 PM

This thread has no place in the detailing sub forum lol. I hope nobody reads this and thinks any of it is good information.

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mynetdude · 03-21-2014, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

This thread has no place in the detailing sub forum lol. I hope nobody reads this and thinks any of it is good information.

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its still related to car washes/body protection, etc

I wouldn't say "good information" but its something to look out for

CamaroDreams07 · 03-21-2014, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mynetdude

its still related to car washes/body protection, etc

I wouldn't say "good information" but its something to look out for

There's nothing in here related to proper paint protection.

I guess we can use it as a 'what not to do' thread.

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kostnkost · 03-21-2014, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

There's nothing in here related to proper paint protection.

I guess we can use it as a 'what not to do' thread.

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You got that right

I learned from the best in this forum, and still after a year and a half my car looks like it came off the showroom floor. Actually better if you could believe that.

StreetSS · 03-21-2014, 02:58 PM

Seems to be a good thread to me. His original intent was to warn people that the pressure from an automatic car wash can open your gas door.

CamaroDreams07 · 03-21-2014, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by StreetSS

Seems to be a good thread to me. His original intent was to warn people that the pressure from an automatic car wash can open your gas door.

That's true. The OP was worthwhile.

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45thAnniversary2SS · 03-21-2014, 03:55 PM

Am I the only one who actually enjoys washing/detailing their car?

CamaroDreams07 · 03-21-2014, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 45thAnniversary2SS

Am I the only one who actually enjoys washing/detailing their car?

No there are still a select few of us that do.

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13lstuner · 03-21-2014, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 45thAnniversary2SS

Am I the only one who actually enjoys washing/detailing their car?

I can say I certainly do. When I wash the dust off of my black car and it's perfectly reflective again.... For those ten minutes before more dust comes they are the best moments of my life lol....
But in all seriousness yes I believe some people do and some people dont, and the people that don't give me business!

45thAnniversary2SS · 03-21-2014, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 13lstuner

I can say I certainly do. When I wash the dust off of my black car and it's perfectly reflective again.... For those ten minutes before more dust comes they are the best moments of my life lol....
But in all seriousness yes I believe some people do and some people dont, and the people that don't give me business!

Professional detailer?

JTruck · 03-21-2014, 05:27 PM

I enjoy washing my own vehicle. I find it calming especially when the weather is so nice.

03-21-2014, 01:35 PM	#18
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	This thread has no place in the detailing sub forum lol. I hope nobody reads this and thinks any of it is good information. Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk __________________ [B]

03-21-2014, 03:55 PM	#24
45thAnniversary2SS Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary 2SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,812 View My Garage	Am I the only one who actually enjoys washing/detailing their car? __________________

03-21-2014, 05:27 PM	#28
JTruck Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,693	I enjoy washing my own vehicle. I find it calming especially when the weather is so nice. __________________ Detailing is an involuntary obsession.

03-21-2014, 02:58 PM	#22
StreetSS Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: VA Posts: 160 View My Garage	Seems to be a good thread to me. His original intent was to warn people that the pressure from an automatic car wash can open your gas door.