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WiSSDiver · 04-16-2012, 08:23 PM

If you have the vinyl stripes, the best product I've found is Adams VRT. Make sure they're clean first (standard 2 bucket wash) then use the Adams block sponge and apply the product. I have found that their Detail Spray and Waterless Wash work to make the stripes look good in between VRT treatments.

There are other products out there (Todd from Autopia may have some other suggestions as well) but Adams VRT has been very consistent for me. I use it on everything that is Black on both of my Camaro exteriors.

10aSSee D · 04-16-2012, 09:29 PM

Can someone explain the 2 bucket wash please?

hokiez28 · 04-16-2012, 09:53 PM

One bucket contains your soap and water mix

The second bucket is a rinse bucket that contains pure water with a grit guard at the bottom (I also use a grit guard in my soap bucket)

After you wash a panel, dunk your wash mitt into the rinse bucket and thoroughly scrub the pad against the grit guard. This should remove any dirt that has accumulated in your wash mitt. This way you don't contaminate the soapy water with the dirt and grit you just picked up from washing the previous panel. It also gets your wash mitt "fresh" for the next panel.

Now that your wash mitt is clean you can go back to your soapy water and proceed to your next panel.

Rangore · 04-16-2012, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSOOCH

Like High Heels on a Lady but hot damn they look good!!!

But yeah, I want mine painted on!!!

Yeah SSOOCH; I'm with you...I told my wife any stripes we do have to be painted.

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JohnnyComeLately · 04-17-2012, 12:22 AM

On my 97 Trans Am clay bar took the printed color off one of the OEM stickers on the rear end. The sticker was fine but the color had come clean off.

I would not clay bar along the edges because the risk is pretty good of slipping, etc. Clay bar is really for paint only. Heck, I'd be very careful around badges as well.

10aSSee D · 04-17-2012, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hokiez28

One bucket contains your soap and water mix

The second bucket is a rinse bucket that contains pure water with a grit guard at the bottom (I also use a grit guard in my soap bucket)

After you wash a panel, dunk your wash mitt into the rinse bucket and thoroughly scrub the pad against the grit guard. This should remove any dirt that has accumulated in your wash mitt. This way you don't contaminate the soapy water with the dirt and grit you just picked up from washing the previous panel. It also gets your wash mitt "fresh" for the next panel.

Now that your wash mitt is clean you can go back to your soapy water and proceed to your next panel.

Thank you!!

dcam97 · 04-18-2012, 02:05 PM

Has anyone used beyond clay? seen it used on hotrod tv from surf city garage ive read alot of reviews and they were all good. Just wanting to know??
thanks

04-16-2012, 08:23 PM	#15
WiSSDiver Drives: 1968 Coupe, 2010 2SS, 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: WIsconsin Posts: 1,252 View My Garage	If you have the vinyl stripes, the best product I've found is Adams VRT. Make sure they're clean first (standard 2 bucket wash) then use the Adams block sponge and apply the product. I have found that their Detail Spray and Waterless Wash work to make the stripes look good in between VRT treatments. There are other products out there (Todd from Autopia may have some other suggestions as well) but Adams VRT has been very consistent for me. I use it on everything that is Black on both of my Camaro exteriors. __________________

04-16-2012, 09:29 PM	#16
10aSSee D Drives: Silver 2010 SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TN Posts: 2,562	Can someone explain the 2 bucket wash please? __________________ MODS: ADM built 417, 2.9L Whipple with 3.250 pulley, ADM ported and polished LSA heads,ADM stage3 cam,ADM LSA belt drive system,ADM CAI race scoop, ADM dual fuel pumps, ID 850's, BMR full suspension, Gforce 9 inch kit with 3.5 inch driveshaft, Street Slayer twin carbon clutch, Lingenfelter oil seperator. Tuned by built by ADM Performance, 763rwhp,705rwtq

04-16-2012, 09:53 PM	#17
hokiez28 Drives: 2012 2SS - 45th Anniversary Edition Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kinston, NC Posts: 16	One bucket contains your soap and water mix The second bucket is a rinse bucket that contains pure water with a grit guard at the bottom (I also use a grit guard in my soap bucket) After you wash a panel, dunk your wash mitt into the rinse bucket and thoroughly scrub the pad against the grit guard. This should remove any dirt that has accumulated in your wash mitt. This way you don't contaminate the soapy water with the dirt and grit you just picked up from washing the previous panel. It also gets your wash mitt "fresh" for the next panel. Now that your wash mitt is clean you can go back to your soapy water and proceed to your next panel. __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS 45th Anniversary Edition L99 1994 Camaro Z28 A4 w/ Hooker Longtubes, Borla Exhaust, Custom 4" CAI, in need of a transmission rebuild

04-17-2012, 12:22 AM	#19
JohnnyComeLately Drives: 2010 SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 311	On my 97 Trans Am clay bar took the printed color off one of the OEM stickers on the rear end. The sticker was fine but the color had come clean off. I would not clay bar along the edges because the risk is pretty good of slipping, etc. Clay bar is really for paint only. Heck, I'd be very careful around badges as well. __________________ Both my rides will smoke ya 2010 L99 2SS/RS - Hertz HE HSK 165 components/PPI A404 & A600/JL Audio 10W6/Audio Control EQX, FAST Intake Manifold

04-18-2012, 02:05 PM	#21
dcam97 Drives: 2010 ss/rs Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: TAYLORSVILLE KY Posts: 308 View My Garage	beyond clay Has anyone used beyond clay? seen it used on hotrod tv from surf city garage ive read alot of reviews and they were all good. Just wanting to know?? thanks

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