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cadelennon · 04-01-2015, 11:40 PM

To all of you who went with a black camaro... how do you guys keep your car clean? The first time i washed it i ended up with swirls EVERYWHERE!

i think I'm going to get it wrapped in black just so i don't have to worry anymore

drex1999 · 04-01-2015, 11:49 PM

2 coats of zaino bros with zfx once a year. 5 years later, still showroom new

13blackLS · 04-02-2015, 12:27 AM

I wash like normal and live with the swirls and door dings...as long as it looks clean while driving im happy

rebelyell22 · 04-02-2015, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by cadelennon

To all of you who went with a black camaro... how do you guys keep your car clean? The first time i washed it i ended up with swirls EVERYWHERE!

i think I'm going to get it wrapped in black just so i don't have to worry anymore

did you use the 2 bucket method with grit guards, a good wash mitt, and good microfiber towels?

Ace0751 · 04-02-2015, 04:29 AM

Wash it with a mit and then clean it thoroughly with micro fiber towels. So far no swirl marks.

Sword5 · 04-02-2015, 05:29 AM

Use the two bucket method and good mitts to start off with. To dry, mostly I use the leaf blower and then wipe it down with Meguiar's detail and good micro fiber towels. That's in between waxing or polishing. Over 5 years old and looks as good as the day i picked it up if not better.

richard200593 · 04-02-2015, 08:25 AM

Two bucket method with grit guards, and Adams drying towel, I use one towel to soak up majority of water than take a fresh one to go over again with detail spray.almost no swirls in over a year

Splitter · 04-02-2015, 08:27 AM

there is a forum dedicated to this thread topic.

gajagfan · 04-02-2015, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 13blackLS

I wash like normal and live with the swirls and door dings...as long as it looks clean while driving im happy

I am with you brother, but I do respect those that put a lot more into it. My car is a daily driver that will leave that service and become a track toy. As I learned from our '69 after it was freshly repainted in about 1990, enjoy it, its all down hill from here once the competition starts.

baum · 04-02-2015, 10:16 AM

Mine is a DD also and just live with it. it stays outside so as soon as i wash it, it usually rains.

ST1LE · 04-02-2015, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by rebelyell22

did you use the 2 bucket method with grit guards, a good wash mitt, and good microfiber towels?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sword5

Use the two bucket method and good mitts to start off with. To dry, mostly I use the leaf blower and then wipe it down with Meguiar's detail and good micro fiber towels. That's in between waxing or polishing. Over 5 years old and looks as good as the day i picked it up if not better.

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Originally Posted by richard200593

Two bucket method with grit guards, and Adams drying towel, I use one towel to soak up majority of water than take a fresh one to go over again with detail spray.almost no swirls in over a year

2 bucket system is the answer!

2.5 years of ownership and the car has always been washed this way. I have never had a single swirl mark or scratch. There is no secret, just use the system as it is intended and you will be good to go.

oldschool56 · 04-02-2015, 06:28 PM

1. Rinse to knock off the loose stuff
2. Foam gun and let it sit for several minutes. Meg Gold
3. Rinse
4. 2 bucket / 2 mitt wash Meg Gold
5. Rinse
6. Sheet rinse
7. Dry with leaf blower
8. Pull in to the garage and use Megs Ultimate Detailer.
9. Wax if needed.

ActNup NY · 04-02-2015, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 13blackLS

I wash like normal and live with the swirls and door dings...as long as it looks clean while driving im happy

Lol !! I hear ya . Less is more

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elektrik · 04-02-2015, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by oldschool56

1. Rinse to knock off the loose stuff
2. Foam gun and let it sit for several minutes. Meg Gold
3. Rinse
4. 2 bucket / 2 mitt wash Meg Gold
5. Rinse
6. Sheet rinse
7. Dry with leaf blower
8. Pull in to the garage and use Megs Ultimate Detailer.
9. Wax if needed.

Ooh! #7 is a great idea-never thought of that! I'm SO getting a leaf blower!!

04-01-2015, 11:40 PM	#1
cadelennon Drives: '15 Camaro 1lt, Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 112	Black Camaro Washing Routine To all of you who went with a black camaro... how do you guys keep your car clean? The first time i washed it i ended up with swirls EVERYWHERE! i think I'm going to get it wrapped in black just so i don't have to worry anymore

04-01-2015, 11:49 PM	#2
drex1999 Drives: 77 Vette, 10 1LT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: BC Posts: 50	2 coats of zaino bros with zfx once a year. 5 years later, still showroom new __________________ Rotofab CAI, Vmax Black Iceolator, MRT 2, 5% rear window tint,

04-02-2015, 04:29 AM	#5
Ace0751 GEN5 Detail Drives: 2011 Synergy Series 2SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Northeast, OH Posts: 1,986	Wash it with a mit and then clean it thoroughly with micro fiber towels. So far no swirl marks. __________________ Roto-Fab CAI, Borla ATAK Exhaust System, Stainless Power Headers, RX Performance Catch Can, ACS T4 Splitter, Oracle side markers, Dyno Tuned by RDP Motorsports

04-02-2015, 05:29 AM	#6
Sword5 Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lexington, Ky Posts: 1,164 View My Garage	Use the two bucket method and good mitts to start off with. To dry, mostly I use the leaf blower and then wipe it down with Meguiar's detail and good micro fiber towels. That's in between waxing or polishing. Over 5 years old and looks as good as the day i picked it up if not better. __________________ Ordered 6/19/09 Black on Black 2 SS Delivery 10/14/09! Added CAI, Heritage Grill, DRL Plug and Play Harness

04-02-2015, 12:27 AM	#3
13blackLS Drives: 2013 camaro ls; 2005 rx8 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 577	I wash like normal and live with the swirls and door dings...as long as it looks clean while driving im happy

04-02-2015, 08:25 AM	#7
richard200593 Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary RS Join Date: May 2012 Location: California Posts: 887 View My Garage	Two bucket method with grit guards, and Adams drying towel, I use one towel to soak up majority of water than take a fresh one to go over again with detail spray.almost no swirls in over a year __________________ Performance: mrt v2.0 exhaust/CAI Intake Cosmetic: Zl1 factory Reproduction wheels Bmr 1.2/1.4 springs/Oracle plasma drl lights, footwell ambient lighting, 45th Gobo lights Audio: Memphis pr600 amp/Fosgate 12" t0 sub/******* stealth box

04-02-2015, 08:27 AM	#8
Splitter Account Suspended Drives: '14 RRM 1LT/RS A6 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: MA Posts: 2,065	there is a forum dedicated to this thread topic.

04-02-2015, 10:16 AM	#10
baum Drives: 2013 1LS, 2013 Ram 1500 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Minneapolis, mn Posts: 645	Mine is a DD also and just live with it. it stays outside so as soon as i wash it, it usually rains.

04-02-2015, 06:28 PM	#12
oldschool56 Drives: 2012 Auto Black/Black 2LT/RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Temple, TX Posts: 85	1. Rinse to knock off the loose stuff 2. Foam gun and let it sit for several minutes. Meg Gold 3. Rinse 4. 2 bucket / 2 mitt wash Meg Gold 5. Rinse 6. Sheet rinse 7. Dry with leaf blower 8. Pull in to the garage and use Megs Ultimate Detailer. 9. Wax if needed.