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dcplus14 · 04-05-2012, 01:20 AM

The car is now 3 months old, but finally gave it a proper detail. Wanted to take a few pictures after I was done, as well as mess with the macro lens. The dealer did a number on it with their washes. The car DESPERATELY needs a polish job, this is why I avoided any 'flash' shots showing the paint quality.

For the detail I did the following:
Exterior:

2-Bucket wash (Megs gold class), Leaf blower + MF towel to dry
Sonax on wheels, forgot to try out my Tuf Shine on tires
Mothers clay (used the QD that came w/ the clay, smelled cinnamon like)
Wolfgang Paint Sealant 3.0 (after I wiped it off, I had to wait 12 hours to apply the wax)
Pinnacle Souveran Wax
"Gummi Pfledge" on Weather stripping and rubber parts
Sprayway Glass cleaner on windows/mirrors

Interior:

Dusted off vents/stereo displays
Vacuum
Vinylex on pretty much everything in the car
Lexol Leather Cleaner then Conditioner on the seat inserts
Sprayway Glass cleaner on windows/mirror

Enjoy the pics!

I may be one of the few that doesn't mind the Gold bowtie, maybe it's the texturing:

Yes, it's an SS:

Hides the swirlies from these angles:

Love the hips on this car...reminds me of my old 944:

Transformer-esque:

Can you guess what this is?:

The car:

What we drive...hate the orange peel:

vroomapunk · 04-05-2012, 08:17 AM

nice pics!

pierre777 · 04-05-2012, 08:31 AM

super clean and nice pics dude.

SSTG · 04-05-2012, 09:19 AM

Looks great, glad to see you using Autogeek products. Souveran is unmatched on Black.

dcplus14 · 04-05-2012, 12:11 PM

Thanks! Yea souveran looks great! Need to work on my techniques for all those steps though.

Any suggestions on what type of polish/pad combo's to use on a newish paint like this car?

2010 SSRS · 04-05-2012, 12:13 PM

looks great

SSTG · 04-05-2012, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcplus14

Thanks! Yea souveran looks great! Need to work on my techniques for all those steps though.

Any suggestions on what type of polish/pad combo's to use on a newish paint like this car?

Best advice is to always start with the least aggressive method needed to achieve your desired results.
Then patience is key.
95% of the final result is contingent on how you polished the car.
I've been Detailing for over 20 yrs. My methods might not be what's best for you. For example most of my work is done with a Rotary buffer. I would not recommend that for a beginner. But it does yield the very best results.
PM me for my number if you would like better advice.
Seth

Rangore · 04-05-2012, 01:34 PM

Looks great!

QQ: If some of us don't own an orbital buffer or such...is there advice for getting good results by hand?

SSTG · 04-05-2012, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rangore

Looks great!

QQ: If some of us don't own an orbital buffer or such...is there advice for getting good results by hand?

I get the best results from Megs 105 by hand. You will need to finish with Megs 205 or Ultrafina afterwards. But I can take 2500 sanding marks out by hand with it.

dcplus14 · 04-05-2012, 09:23 PM

I do also have the option of a trade with a friend to trade my Allen & Heath Xone 1D for a PC, backing plate, and some pads...I may just do that.

ctk1 · 04-06-2012, 08:30 AM

I'm curious...what was the pic in the "Can you guess what this is" portion above?

dcplus14 · 04-06-2012, 09:45 AM

It's where the front hood meets the front bumper in the center.

04-05-2012, 01:20 AM	#1
dcplus14 Drives: '12 Camaro 2SS/RS/Hurst Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 480 View My Garage	Finally gave her the detail she needed The car is now 3 months old, but finally gave it a proper detail. Wanted to take a few pictures after I was done, as well as mess with the macro lens. The dealer did a number on it with their washes. The car DESPERATELY needs a polish job, this is why I avoided any 'flash' shots showing the paint quality. For the detail I did the following: Exterior: 2-Bucket wash (Megs gold class), Leaf blower + MF towel to dry Sonax on wheels, forgot to try out my Tuf Shine on tires Mothers clay (used the QD that came w/ the clay, smelled cinnamon like) Wolfgang Paint Sealant 3.0 (after I wiped it off, I had to wait 12 hours to apply the wax) Pinnacle Souveran Wax "Gummi Pfledge" on Weather stripping and rubber parts Sprayway Glass cleaner on windows/mirrors Interior: Dusted off vents/stereo displays Vacuum Vinylex on pretty much everything in the car Lexol Leather Cleaner then Conditioner on the seat inserts Sprayway Glass cleaner on windows/mirror Enjoy the pics! I may be one of the few that doesn't mind the Gold bowtie, maybe it's the texturing: Yes, it's an SS: Hides the swirlies from these angles: Love the hips on this car...reminds me of my old 944: Transformer-esque: Can you guess what this is?: The car: What we drive...hate the orange peel: __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS: Black on Black, Hurst [AAC DRL LED's, AAC LED's for trunk, cabin, license plate, CAI Intake, RX Catch Can, Skip shift eliminator, Pedders Sub-Frame Inserts, Pedders Radius Rod Inserts, Pedders Rack & Pinion Bushing, 1LE front and rear sway bars]

04-05-2012, 08:17 AM	#2
vroomapunk [COTW 5/12/14] Drives: 2012 CRT NF Cammed 2SS/RS For Sale Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NOLA Posts: 6,115 View My Garage	nice pics! __________________

04-05-2012, 08:31 AM	#3
pierre777 HT5 COTW 9/3/2012 Drives: Cyber Bullet Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: lebanon Posts: 4,555 View My Garage	super clean and nice pics dude. __________________

04-05-2012, 12:11 PM	#5
dcplus14 Drives: '12 Camaro 2SS/RS/Hurst Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 480 View My Garage	Thanks! Yea souveran looks great! Need to work on my techniques for all those steps though. Any suggestions on what type of polish/pad combo's to use on a newish paint like this car? __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS: Black on Black, Hurst [AAC DRL LED's, AAC LED's for trunk, cabin, license plate, CAI Intake, RX Catch Can, Skip shift eliminator, Pedders Sub-Frame Inserts, Pedders Radius Rod Inserts, Pedders Rack & Pinion Bushing, 1LE front and rear sway bars]

04-05-2012, 12:13 PM	#6
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	looks great __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

04-05-2012, 09:19 AM	#4
SSTG Drives: 2014 Z51 Corvette Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ofallon, Mo. Posts: 5,822	Looks great, glad to see you using Autogeek products. Souveran is unmatched on Black.

04-05-2012, 01:34 PM	#8
Rangore Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS 45th Anniversary Ed Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,220	Looks great! QQ: If some of us don't own an orbital buffer or such...is there advice for getting good results by hand? __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS 45th Anniversary Edition - No longer owned: 2010 Camaro 2LT, 1993 Camaro Z-28

04-05-2012, 09:23 PM	#10
dcplus14 Drives: '12 Camaro 2SS/RS/Hurst Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 480 View My Garage	I do also have the option of a trade with a friend to trade my Allen & Heath Xone 1D for a PC, backing plate, and some pads...I may just do that. __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS: Black on Black, Hurst [AAC DRL LED's, AAC LED's for trunk, cabin, license plate, CAI Intake, RX Catch Can, Skip shift eliminator, Pedders Sub-Frame Inserts, Pedders Radius Rod Inserts, Pedders Rack & Pinion Bushing, 1LE front and rear sway bars] Last edited by dcplus14; 04-06-2012 at 09:44 AM.

04-06-2012, 08:30 AM	#11
ctk1 Camarofanatic Drives: 1969 SS, 1998 RS, 2010 VR 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gallitzin PA Posts: 1,433	I'm curious...what was the pic in the "Can you guess what this is" portion above? __________________ 2010 Victory Red R6P 2SS w/RS package. Gloss black Rallys, 6 speed manual, SLP Loudmouth I exhaust, LS7 style blackout panel, SS emblems front and rear, Custom 69 inspired headlight covers, Vararam no tune, Hurst Short Throw, and MTI Racing rear spoiler, SLP Front Splitter, ZL1 Side Skirts

04-06-2012, 09:45 AM	#12
dcplus14 Drives: '12 Camaro 2SS/RS/Hurst Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 480 View My Garage	It's where the front hood meets the front bumper in the center. __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS: Black on Black, Hurst [AAC DRL LED's, AAC LED's for trunk, cabin, license plate, CAI Intake, RX Catch Can, Skip shift eliminator, Pedders Sub-Frame Inserts, Pedders Radius Rod Inserts, Pedders Rack & Pinion Bushing, 1LE front and rear sway bars]

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