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CamaroChris1994 · 08-30-2011, 03:10 PM

Hey everyone. I just got a brand new 2012 2LS White Camaro with black racing stripes on Friday. There's already some dirt on the back bumper and whatnot and it needs to be washed. This is my first car because I'm only 17 so basically I am just looking for tips on how to wash my baby. Please let me know everything you do and everything that you need in order to wash this kind of car. I mean absolutely everything I need to know how to keep this car perfect for the whole time I have it. Also, advice on the stripes would be helpful. Thank you all!

steeleshark2 · 08-30-2011, 03:25 PM

Turtle Wax Ice products for off the shelf. The best however is Adams Polish sold from vendors on this website.

LnLSS · 08-30-2011, 03:30 PM

Adams even has a local distributor in Orlando. Big savings in delivery cost to us.

67rscamarovette · 08-30-2011, 03:57 PM

Use a quality car shampoo, and two buckets. Use only microfiber towels or mitt, and only touch the cloth to the car when it's WET. I only use a cloth ONCE for the body, and from then on, it's a wheel only rag. Rinse the cloth in the first bucket, and use the second bucket for fresh soapy water. Dry the car by using a leaf blower to avoid scratches. Get the paint spotless and apply a paste wax like meguiars per their directions. Turtle wax is garbage, as is pretty much any liquid wax.

rydahog · 08-30-2011, 04:17 PM

Before you do any washing ,,put the hose on high and rinse all DUST and stuff off. Then proceed with above suggestions...and do not use a POWER WASHING MACHINE!!

RedDragonSS · 08-30-2011, 04:19 PM

Sandpaper works well on all surfaces.... LoL

YouTube the JunkMan he will tell you everything you need to know..
Enjoy the car man,There's nothing like your first car... Take care

Overflow · 08-30-2011, 04:58 PM

Welcome!

SSSugar · 08-30-2011, 05:12 PM

Welcome from one Summit White owner to another! I am a big fan of Meguiar products. And definitely use microfiber towels, you can machine wash and dry them but DO NOT put any fabric softener in the wash and DO NOT use dryer sheets.

fldrummer · 08-30-2011, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2Cool Z

Welcome from one Summit White owner to another! I am a big fan of Meguiar products. And definitely use microfiber towels, you can machine wash and dry them but DO NOT put any fabric softener in the wash and DO NOT use dryer sheets.

And always wash the car starting at the top and work your way down... There'a a whole sub-forum on this site just for detailing. I suggest asking your question there and reading through threads over there. Congrats on your new ride, btw; I wish I could have had something that cool when I was 17.

HOZAY · 08-30-2011, 07:28 PM

I need a gatdamb leaf blower. Drying w/ microfiber still means swirl marks. Gotdang paint, in the right sun, looks like a hurricane tracking map.

Mike2ss · 08-30-2011, 09:52 PM

welcome to the national camaro club

GEEo · 08-30-2011, 09:55 PM

have you tried

?

bob vogel · 08-30-2011, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GEEo

have you tried

?

he is just 17..easy

WildOne · 08-31-2011, 06:22 PM

Good luck and congratulations!!! Lucky for you you have a white car! If you have not yet chosen a wax or sealant I highly recommend Griot's paint sealant. I have used on my 2010 Coupe and is it wonderful to keep bugs, bird poop and misc trash from messing up your paint. I do my car 3-4 times a year and it makes a big difference. Haven't had a chance to do the Vert yet and already seeing some surface scratches. ARRGGG.

I use the two bucket with grit guards system. I have almost as much $ in cleaning products as I do in mods...no probably more!

Drago77 · 09-03-2011, 10:20 PM

Just my $.02

I've always been a fan of Nu-Finish... when I got my car, I put a good 2-3 coats on over the span of 2 weeks. Since then I use McGuires NXT 2.0... Every year I'll do another Nu-Finish just to get that "sealant-protectant"

I use (and I know a lot of ppl don't agree these days,) Armor All for the interior...I wipe down the dash, apply with a cloth pad, then wipe with a micro fiber rag.

For the windshielf I use pledge, multi-surface cleaner, and wipe all windows with the rubberized window-specific rags.

I also use McGuires leather protectant/conditioner for the seats.

I dont have a particular go-to for the tires, but whatever I use, I rub in, instead of just leaving wet- it doesn't kick up on the sides that way.

I use 303 protectant for the convertible top...

Just take your time and you'll be fine. Congrats on the car, enjoy and welcome to C5!

WildOne · 09-04-2011, 01:02 PM

Thought Nu-Finish was a polish?? If it is the same stuff I remember, orange bottle?

Maguires NXT 2.0 wax is really good, I use it on my Vette. With the paint sealant they recommend removing the wax first which is why I have not switched the Vette because it has always been waxed.

bowtie628 · 09-04-2011, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HOZAY

I need a gatdamb leaf blower. Drying w/ microfiber still means swirl marks. Gotdang paint, in the right sun, looks like a hurricane tracking map.

lmao..

Drago77 · 09-06-2011, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WildOne

Thought Nu-Finish was a polish?? If it is the same stuff I remember, orange bottle?

Maguires NXT 2.0 wax is really good, I use it on my Vette. With the paint sealant they recommend removing the wax first which is why I have not switched the Vette because it has always been waxed.

Yup... orange bottle

08-30-2011, 03:10 PM	#1
CamaroChris1994 Drives: 2012 2LS White Camaro, Blk. Stripes Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 2	NEW CAMARO OWNER, NEED HELP!!! Hey everyone. I just got a brand new 2012 2LS White Camaro with black racing stripes on Friday. There's already some dirt on the back bumper and whatnot and it needs to be washed. This is my first car because I'm only 17 so basically I am just looking for tips on how to wash my baby. Please let me know everything you do and everything that you need in order to wash this kind of car. I mean absolutely everything I need to know how to keep this car perfect for the whole time I have it. Also, advice on the stripes would be helpful. Thank you all!

08-30-2011, 03:25 PM	#2
steeleshark2 Drives: 2010 Transformer 1SS Camaro Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kingsland, Ga Posts: 2,526 View My Garage	Turtle Wax Ice products for off the shelf. The best however is Adams Polish sold from vendors on this website. __________________ Build page:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...77#post3083477

08-30-2011, 03:30 PM	#3
LnLSS Mid-Florida Camaro Club Drives: 2011 LLT/RS Black Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orlando Fla Posts: 1,381 View My Garage	Adams even has a local distributor in Orlando. Big savings in delivery cost to us. __________________ Trifecta Tune, Doug Thorley Headers, Solo MACH-X-Llt Catback Exhaust, Cold Air Intake by CAI, RX PCV Catch Can and Breather, VMax Black Ice-olater, VMax CNC Ported Throttle body, Stillen Splitter and Side Skirts, MPD smooth rear Diffuser, Heritage Grill, Technostalgia LED Tail Lights, AAC LED Ghosted Side Markers by Oracle, Lite-Right LED All in One Harness, 15% Ceramic Tint, Ghost Armor, Billet interior and engine bay upgrades, Lloyd's interior and trunk carpet Team LLT

08-30-2011, 04:19 PM	#6
RedDragonSS TRI-COUNTY CAMAROS Drives: Red Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Miami,FL Posts: 6,347 View My Garage	Sandpaper works well on all surfaces.... LoL YouTube the JunkMan he will tell you everything you need to know.. Enjoy the car man,There's nothing like your first car... Take care __________________

08-30-2011, 04:58 PM	#7
Overflow Space Shuttle Aficionado Drives: 7,000,000 lbs. of thrust Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 25,432	Welcome! __________________ Overflow's NASA Thread!

08-30-2011, 03:57 PM	#4
67rscamarovette Account Suspended Drives: 1967 Camaro RS LS1 6 speed, Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: So. Florida Posts: 238	Use a quality car shampoo, and two buckets. Use only microfiber towels or mitt, and only touch the cloth to the car when it's WET. I only use a cloth ONCE for the body, and from then on, it's a wheel only rag. Rinse the cloth in the first bucket, and use the second bucket for fresh soapy water. Dry the car by using a leaf blower to avoid scratches. Get the paint spotless and apply a paste wax like meguiars per their directions. Turtle wax is garbage, as is pretty much any liquid wax.

08-30-2011, 04:17 PM	#5
rydahog Drives: 2012 SS 45th..Auto Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: riverview fl. Posts: 1,886 View My Garage	Before you do any washing ,,put the hose on high and rinse all DUST and stuff off. Then proceed with above suggestions...and do not use a POWER WASHING MACHINE!!

08-30-2011, 05:12 PM	#8
SSSugar American Muscle Car Club Drives: '11 2SS/RS Summit White/IOM stripes Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 397 View My Garage	Welcome from one Summit White owner to another! I am a big fan of Meguiar products. And definitely use microfiber towels, you can machine wash and dry them but DO NOT put any fabric softener in the wash and DO NOT use dryer sheets. __________________ *Current Toys:* *1969 VW Beetle Convertible (Ruby), Red w/ white top, EMPI black 8-spoke wheels,* *License Plate: Bug Eyes* *1972 Camaro Z-28 (Baby), Haul Ass Orange w/black stripes, 350 crate motor, black powder coated wheels* *License Plate: 2Cool Z* *2010 Camaro 2SS/RS (Spice), Inferno Orange Metallic w/painted Summit White rally stripes, LS3 6-speed (HIS)* *License Plate: 2Cool SS* *2011 Camaro 2SS/RS (Sugar), Summit White w/ painted Inferno Orange Metallic rally stripes, Inferno Orange interior, L99 automatic (HERS)* *License Plate: 1Kool SS*

08-30-2011, 07:28 PM	#10
HOZAY The Eponymous Jose Drives: A V6. Yes. A LLT. Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 403 View My Garage	I need a gatdamb leaf blower. Drying w/ microfiber still means swirl marks. Gotdang paint, in the right sun, looks like a hurricane tracking map. __________________

08-30-2011, 09:52 PM	#11
Mike2ss Airborne Pathfinder Drives: IO SLP/2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: San Benito, TX Posts: 977	welcome to the national camaro club __________________ ZL575 Inferno Orange/White Stripes, IOM interior, M6, Brembo Sport Rotors, 6 piston front calipers, drilled rotors, adjustable sway bars, 1"drop, tune, Powerflow axle back exhaust Other cars are- 95 BMW 325 sedan- AA exhaust, AA CAI, AA Strut bar, AA chip, M3 rotors and calipers, racing clutch, oversized injectors, upgraded M3 interior

08-30-2011, 09:55 PM	#12
GEEo OKCamaros Drives: '13 WRX STi Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Muskogee, OK Posts: 4,621	have you tried ?

08-31-2011, 06:22 PM	#14
WildOne the "crazy cat" lady Drives: 2010 2SSRS IOM & 2012 2SSRS Blk Vrt Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central FL Posts: 896	Good luck and congratulations!!! Lucky for you you have a white car! If you have not yet chosen a wax or sealant I highly recommend Griot's paint sealant. I have used on my 2010 Coupe and is it wonderful to keep bugs, bird poop and misc trash from messing up your paint. I do my car 3-4 times a year and it makes a big difference. Haven't had a chance to do the Vert yet and already seeing some surface scratches. ARRGGG. I use the two bucket with grit guards system. I have almost as much $ in cleaning products as I do in mods...no probably more! __________________ High Octane Club Mid Florida Camaro Club Current toys: 2010 IOM/IO 2SS/RS 6 spd "The Beast" ordered 8/22/09 - built 9/15/09 - delivered 10/8/09 2012 Black/IO 2SS/RS Convertible 6 spd "Beauty" ordered 5/31/11 - built 7/28/11 #3616 - 8/18/11 delivered 1998 Corvette Indianapolis Pace Car 6 spd "Indy" - "yep" the one with the yellow top!

09-03-2011, 10:20 PM	#15
Drago77 Treasure Coast Camaro 5 Drives: SW 11' 2SS/RS LS3 Vert, Blk/Blk Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Port Saint Lucie, Florida Posts: 4,380 View My Garage	Just my $.02 I've always been a fan of Nu-Finish... when I got my car, I put a good 2-3 coats on over the span of 2 weeks. Since then I use McGuires NXT 2.0... Every year I'll do another Nu-Finish just to get that "sealant-protectant" I use (and I know a lot of ppl don't agree these days,) Armor All for the interior...I wipe down the dash, apply with a cloth pad, then wipe with a micro fiber rag. For the windshielf I use pledge, multi-surface cleaner, and wipe all windows with the rubberized window-specific rags. I also use McGuires leather protectant/conditioner for the seats. I dont have a particular go-to for the tires, but whatever I use, I rub in, instead of just leaving wet- it doesn't kick up on the sides that way. I use 303 protectant for the convertible top... Just take your time and you'll be fine. Congrats on the car, enjoy and welcome to C5! __________________ My build:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132722 http://www.treasurecoastcamaro5.com

09-04-2011, 01:02 PM	#16
WildOne the "crazy cat" lady Drives: 2010 2SSRS IOM & 2012 2SSRS Blk Vrt Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central FL Posts: 896	Thought Nu-Finish was a polish?? If it is the same stuff I remember, orange bottle? Maguires NXT 2.0 wax is really good, I use it on my Vette. With the paint sealant they recommend removing the wax first which is why I have not switched the Vette because it has always been waxed. __________________ High Octane Club Mid Florida Camaro Club Current toys: 2010 IOM/IO 2SS/RS 6 spd "The Beast" ordered 8/22/09 - built 9/15/09 - delivered 10/8/09 2012 Black/IO 2SS/RS Convertible 6 spd "Beauty" ordered 5/31/11 - built 7/28/11 #3616 - 8/18/11 delivered 1998 Corvette Indianapolis Pace Car 6 spd "Indy" - "yep" the one with the yellow top!

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