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Old 10-22-2009, 04:46 PM   #2
DangerZL1


 
Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: FEMA Region 4
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Congratulations on your new Camaro! I know you want to keep your new baby clean. You were told correctly not to wipe it off in the garage. All you'd do it grind dirt into the paint, and it isn't going to hurt the car to leave it dirty. You need to be able to rinse off as much dirt as possible before using soap to help prevent scratches.

I normally just use a good brand of car wash like Turtle wax, which doesn't strip off the wax and comes in a gallon jub, and use 100% cotton hand towel to wash it with, and 2 100% cotton terry towels to dry it with. Do not use any fabric softener in the towels, as it causes streaks. There's a bunch of tips on this site including recommendations to use a gas or electric blower to dry the car off. I'd go trough the postings and come up with a method that you feel comfortable with. Also, once you get it clean, I'd apply a good wax or polish to it. This makes cleaning the car much easier.
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