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stardok · 01-06-2013, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Jalberdi99

yeah, how? im would like to know also

Autotopia has a "how to clean your engine" on their site

Dennis SS · 01-06-2013, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DFWHD

Is there one of their foam cannons in particular you'd recommend? I've got a Carbon Flash Metallic finish which is just about black...

If you go to Autogeek and do a foam cannon search, they have them. They also have a foam cannon if you don't have a pressure washer but they don't work as nearly as good as a pressure washer version. If you have a pressure washer and you get a foam gun from Autogeek, you can pick you pressure washer type, as all pressure washers have different fittings. They also have some good videos of the cannons in action like the one posted above.

guapo · 02-24-2013, 06:24 PM

I like this one...

IowaGuy · 09-03-2013, 01:38 PM

Someone needs to make an amazon list for the new car owner with all products needed. I would simply hit check out and follow these great instructions!

Dennis SS · 09-04-2013, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by IowaGuy

Someone needs to make an amazon list for the new car owner with all products needed. I would simply hit check out and follow these great instructions!

Check out Adams Polishes. They have tons of great videos!

Bulldog3071 · 11-03-2013, 10:23 AM

My 2010 has never seen the rain and has never been washed just lightly dust the undercarriage looks as good as the top

CamaroDreams07 · 11-03-2013, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by IowaGuy

Someone needs to make an amazon list for the new car owner with all products needed. I would simply hit check out and follow these great instructions!

Problem is that most worthwhile car care products are not available on Amazon.

I kind of did what you're suggesting though

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=275418

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Knockoutpie · 01-18-2014, 12:37 AM

Now here's a question I didn't see in here, I don't drive my car in the rain ever. Avoid it as much as possible. Since my car never gets "dirty" it just gets dusty because I keep it waxed with some spray waxes :] Should I actually wash my car with water now and then? Or as long as she's polished and has no marks anywhere is that ok? Basically I haven't washed her for 2 months, I just dust, use a detailer sprayer then use a spray wax. Is that an ok process?

CamaroDreams07 · 01-18-2014, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Knockoutpie

Now here's a question I didn't see in here, I don't drive my car in the rain ever. Avoid it as much as possible. Since my car never gets "dirty" it just gets dusty because I keep it waxed with some spray waxes :] Should I actually wash my car with water now and then? Or as long as she's polished and has no marks anywhere is that ok? Basically I haven't washed her for 2 months, I just dust, use a detailer sprayer then use a spray wax. Is that an ok process?

I'd be surprised if that were true about being no marks if you're dusting and using only spray waxes, but if you're satisfied with the results then there's no need to change.

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jadabanana21 · 04-05-2014, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

Problem is that most worthwhile car care products are not available on Amazon.

I kind of did what you're suggesting though

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=275418

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After I washed and dried my Camaro today. I just went to Autozone and got Mothers Clay Bars and California Gold Carnuba Spray wax- turned out to be a great shine for under $30...

13lstuner · 04-05-2014, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Knockoutpie

Now here's a question I didn't see in here, I don't drive my car in the rain ever. Avoid it as much as possible. Since my car never gets "dirty" it just gets dusty because I keep it waxed with some spray waxes :] Should I actually wash my car with water now and then? Or as long as she's polished and has no marks anywhere is that ok? Basically I haven't washed her for 2 months, I just dust, use a detailer sprayer then use a spray wax. Is that an ok process?

As CD said if you are using a duster and spray wax only I don't see how there aren't scratches.

serows1 · 04-10-2014, 08:36 AM

I have a question, I went to Lowes.com looking to price a Porter Cable polisher and found they do not carry either models 7424 or 7336 but they do carry two versions of model #7346. Just wondering if this model will do the same thing. Thanks.

Paul

TwentyTen2SSRS · 04-10-2014, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

Problem is that most worthwhile car care products are not available on Amazon.

I kind of did what you're suggesting though

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=275418

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This is what I need too. I took notes of all the products you listed camaro dreams in my budget. Problem is they aren't all available at one spot (way of the world) so I tried finding as many as I could on amazon for 2 day free prime shipping and others will have to buy one off.

Just very steep shipping prices on a lot of the items -

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CCMADONNA · 07-21-2014, 08:37 PM

i think i did this right: wash, clay, rinse, glaze, Americana.

02-24-2013, 06:24 PM	#101
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09-03-2013, 01:38 PM	#102
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11-03-2013, 10:23 AM	#104
Bulldog3071 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Kernersville, NC Posts: 931 View My Garage	My 2010 has never seen the rain and has never been washed just lightly dust the undercarriage looks as good as the top __________________ Hurst Short Throw Shifter, K&N CAI, SRP Racing Pedals, GM Performance Exhaust, GM GFX Package Lakewood Strut Tower Brace, JBA Shorty Headers, JBA 8 MM Wires, Airaid TB Spacer, Phastek CAI Scoop, Washer Bottle Relocation Kit, Stainlees Steel Brake Lines, Brake Performance Slotted and Drilled Rotors, BMR Tunnel Brace, BMR Trailing Arms, BMR Subframe Connectors, Borla ATAK Muffelers, Z28 Wickerbill Spoiler, VTC, Bow Tie Delete, BMR Adjustable Front Swaybar, BMR End Link Kit, BMR Extreme Rear Anti-Roll Kit, Diablo I1000 "InTune"

07-21-2014, 08:37 PM	#112
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01-18-2014, 12:37 AM	#106
Knockoutpie Drives: 2014 2SS RS Coupe Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,454	Now here's a question I didn't see in here, I don't drive my car in the rain ever. Avoid it as much as possible. Since my car never gets "dirty" it just gets dusty because I keep it waxed with some spray waxes :] Should I actually wash my car with water now and then? Or as long as she's polished and has no marks anywhere is that ok? Basically I haven't washed her for 2 months, I just dust, use a detailer sprayer then use a spray wax. Is that an ok process?

04-10-2014, 08:36 AM	#110
serows1 Drives: Blue Ray 2SS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Elyria Posts: 262	I have a question, I went to Lowes.com looking to price a Porter Cable polisher and found they do not carry either models 7424 or 7336 but they do carry two versions of model #7346. Just wondering if this model will do the same thing. Thanks. Paul