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CJandtheSS · 12-08-2025, 02:14 AM

Like the title says the car has sat for 6 and a half years. It is covered in a thick layer of dust. I want to bring her back to her former glory. Any advice on preserving the clear coat?

Also the interior is mold free but just seems dull. Thanks yall.

Joe.G · 12-08-2025, 08:26 AM

If it were me I would probably use a leaf blower or something and lightly blow off the loose dust then I would use a foam cannon a few times and let the soap take away some grime and then do a normal wash. from there I would address the paint as needed and choose your coating wax/ceramic. Interior I would use a cleaner and then leather cleaner/conditioner as needed with a regular coating on the rest.

I would then replace all of the fluids and battery filters and plugs and go from there. I'd probably pull the plugs and spin the motor over a little before first start, Fuel may or may not be a issue but fresh would be better. I have had cars sit much longer ( Typically in a climate controlled garage with a cover though.

CJandtheSS · 12-08-2025, 01:47 PM

Awesome, that’s some good unfortunately right there! Any recommendations on interior products? I’ve used meguiars in the past.

As far as the engine goes I just button up an LSA build so all fluids, fuel, plugs, and battery has been replaced.

Thanks for the reply

Joe.G · 12-08-2025, 02:43 PM

These days there are so many good detail products, I have a wide assortment here but For starters I would run to your local store adn grab stuff to get the initial.

Joe.G · 12-09-2025, 08:07 AM

I would like to hear about your LSA Conversion as I am getting ready to do the same.

1JEWLDSSRS · 12-09-2025, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe.G

If it were me I would probably use a leaf blower or something and lightly blow off the loose dust then I would use a foam cannon a few times and let the soap take away some grime and then do a normal wash. from there I would address the paint as needed and choose your coating wax/ceramic. Interior I would use a cleaner and then leather cleaner/conditioner as needed with a regular coating on the rest.

I would then replace all of the fluids and battery filters and plugs and go from there. I'd probably pull the plugs and spin the motor over a little before first start, Fuel may or may not be a issue but fresh would be better. I have had cars sit much longer ( Typically in a climate controlled garage with a cover though.

I would do as Joe said about the washing aspect, and blowing most of the dust off the car first. Here are all the detail items I have used for a long time on both my cars I've owned. For the interior if you have leather, I use the McGuires Gold Class leather cleaner/conditioner. Good luck..

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12-08-2025, 02:14 AM	#1
CJandtheSS Drives: 2012 Victory Red Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 134	Looking for advice. Camaro sat for 6.5 years Like the title says the car has sat for 6 and a half years. It is covered in a thick layer of dust. I want to bring her back to her former glory. Any advice on preserving the clear coat? Also the interior is mold free but just seems dull. Thanks yall. __________________ 2012 Victory Red 2SS/RS: Cold Air Inductions CAI, Long Tubes, HF Cats. Corsa Catback, Hurst Short Throw, Dyno Tune, Matte Bronze TSW Nurburgrings, Factory High Wing, Afterburners/Illuminated Rear Bow-Tie, and 275/315 Nittos. 420HP 421TQ

12-08-2025, 08:26 AM	#2
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,707	If it were me I would probably use a leaf blower or something and lightly blow off the loose dust then I would use a foam cannon a few times and let the soap take away some grime and then do a normal wash. from there I would address the paint as needed and choose your coating wax/ceramic. Interior I would use a cleaner and then leather cleaner/conditioner as needed with a regular coating on the rest. I would then replace all of the fluids and battery filters and plugs and go from there. I'd probably pull the plugs and spin the motor over a little before first start, Fuel may or may not be a issue but fresh would be better. I have had cars sit much longer ( Typically in a climate controlled garage with a cover though. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, 6 Piston Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, GC Aluminum DS,Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace, Moroso Catch Can,SCT X4 Dynosteve,Remote Clutch reservoir,Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

12-08-2025, 01:47 PM	#3
CJandtheSS Drives: 2012 Victory Red Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 134	Awesome, that’s some good unfortunately right there! Any recommendations on interior products? I’ve used meguiars in the past. As far as the engine goes I just button up an LSA build so all fluids, fuel, plugs, and battery has been replaced. Thanks for the reply __________________ 2012 Victory Red 2SS/RS: Cold Air Inductions CAI, Long Tubes, HF Cats. Corsa Catback, Hurst Short Throw, Dyno Tune, Matte Bronze TSW Nurburgrings, Factory High Wing, Afterburners/Illuminated Rear Bow-Tie, and 275/315 Nittos. 420HP 421TQ

12-08-2025, 02:43 PM	#4
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,707	These days there are so many good detail products, I have a wide assortment here but For starters I would run to your local store adn grab stuff to get the initial. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, 6 Piston Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, GC Aluminum DS,Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace, Moroso Catch Can,SCT X4 Dynosteve,Remote Clutch reservoir,Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

12-09-2025, 08:07 AM	#5
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,707	I would like to hear about your LSA Conversion as I am getting ready to do the same. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, 6 Piston Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, GC Aluminum DS,Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace, Moroso Catch Can,SCT X4 Dynosteve,Remote Clutch reservoir,Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.