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rayers0423 · 06-27-2014, 06:22 AM

Hey - Is Mothers Wash and Wax solution safe to use for car soap on the 1LE? My concern is the flat black hood.

Here is a link: http://www.amazon.com/Mothers-05674-...s+wash+and+wax

HOJO · 06-27-2014, 07:32 AM

Not sure about the Mothers. I use the Meguiars Wash and Wax on my entire car and have had no issues with the hood. It looks great when finished. Also, I always dry the hood first and do not wash it in the sun. Hood should look great.

FLYNNZL1 · 06-27-2014, 08:35 AM

I use Mothers on my 1LE with no problems with my hood, it's still flat black a year later.

1sick_eg · 06-27-2014, 08:47 AM

I stay away from wash n' wax mixes, but I detail on the side. I would personally stick with a regular mild soap, and use a spray wax if you just want to maintain.

rayers0423 · 06-27-2014, 08:52 AM

Thanks for the feedback - 1sick_eg - any reasons you stay away from wash n' wax mixes? Just curious - I appreciate the insight fellas.

1sick_eg · 06-27-2014, 09:16 AM

I just like to keep stages seperate. I'll use spray waxes depending on what customers want. I rarely use them on my personal car. I'll usually do a wash/decontaminate/sealant every 4-6 months, and wax every month and half to two months. Maintain with a mild detergent and quick detailer.

ProfessorRhone · 06-27-2014, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flynnaz

I use Mothers on my 1LE with no problems with my hood, it's still flat black a year later.

+1

06-27-2014, 06:22 AM	#1
rayers0423 Drives: Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 29	Mothers Wash and Wax Hey - Is Mothers Wash and Wax solution safe to use for car soap on the 1LE? My concern is the flat black hood. Here is a link: http://www.amazon.com/Mothers-05674-...s+wash+and+wax

06-27-2014, 08:35 AM	#3
FLYNNZL1 Wicked ZL1 Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 HBM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,175 View My Garage	I use Mothers on my 1LE with no problems with my hood, it's still flat black a year later. __________________ 2017 Hyper Blue Metallic ZL1 A10/CF Hood Insert/PDR/NAV MODS: Rotofab CAI/V-MAX CNC Ported Throttle Body/Clear Bra/LED Reverse Light/Rock Guards/Lift Pads/Darkened Tail Lights/Ghost-Tinted LED Side Markers/Darkened 3rd Brake Light

06-27-2014, 07:32 AM	#2
HOJO Drives: 2014 Camaro SS/RS 1LE 1967 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 874	Not sure about the Mothers. I use the Meguiars Wash and Wax on my entire car and have had no issues with the hood. It looks great when finished. Also, I always dry the hood first and do not wash it in the sun. Hood should look great.

06-27-2014, 08:47 AM	#4
1sick_eg Drives: 14 Camaro 1LE,328i, and some Hondas Join Date: May 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 799	I stay away from wash n' wax mixes, but I detail on the side. I would personally stick with a regular mild soap, and use a spray wax if you just want to maintain.

06-27-2014, 08:52 AM	#5
rayers0423 Drives: Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 29	Thanks for the feedback - 1sick_eg - any reasons you stay away from wash n' wax mixes? Just curious - I appreciate the insight fellas.

06-27-2014, 09:16 AM	#6
1sick_eg Drives: 14 Camaro 1LE,328i, and some Hondas Join Date: May 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 799	I just like to keep stages seperate. I'll use spray waxes depending on what customers want. I rarely use them on my personal car. I'll usually do a wash/decontaminate/sealant every 4-6 months, and wax every month and half to two months. Maintain with a mild detergent and quick detailer.