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Kctarboosh · 04-20-2012, 07:16 PM

well i'm a little curious to what you fellow z owners use for your car care products.
For instance what soap do you like the best.
How you plan to keep the carbon and painted hood inserts
What wax
tire shine with these huge beast sticking out

Just curious

UCANTCME · 04-20-2012, 07:53 PM

JMAN311 · 04-21-2012, 01:28 AM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19526 has a ton of info, I'll be curious to hear about what people are using on their CF. I've seen some stuff mentioned in other threads, but not a lot of detail.

fbodfather · 04-21-2012, 02:14 PM

I've found that one of THESE:

...with a bit of Simple green works best for Camaro wheels - it's a toilet swab that I buy at ACE hardware stores -- the 'brush' part is actually a yarn material -- all fuzzy - but allows you to get betwn spokes - behind spokes into the inner wheel - and, in short - makes cleaning your wheels a breeze compared to any other thing I've tried. (short of a high-pressure wash...)

I'm partial to Zaino (Sal is a friend) - but Adams, Meguiars, and Mothers all make great products.

Bro Zeke had spent some time at Milford and also sitting around -- lots of bird droppings (......I think someone at Ford was behind that....

) --

Some Zaino with an orbital buffer took out all the surface dirt and grime - and he looks spectacular (if I must say so myself...)

Rice Killer · 04-21-2012, 02:38 PM

That toilet brush is brilliant!

tmandoug1 · 04-21-2012, 04:16 PM

I am in the process of trying a product called Rejx which is used on boats and helicopters,,,,it is a polymer that was recommended to me today by a very nice older gentlemen with an RS in the Costco parking lot. Sounds funny but his car was beautiful. Works great as a protectant as well Florida bugs just wash right off. Will update you.

ZL1Dave · 04-21-2012, 04:42 PM

I use the Griots stuff. They have a good system and are a smaller company and offer good support and instructions about their products

1troyd23 · 07-21-2015, 03:25 PM

I started to use Chemical Guys products. Black Wax & Jet Seal for the paint. For the price compared to others, it seems to work just fine.

CRISSIS · 07-21-2015, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1troyd23

I started to use Chemical Guys products. Black Wax & Jet Seal for the paint. For the price compared to others, it seems to work just fine.

Love chemical guys. Their V series polishes are great.

wirebender · 07-21-2015, 03:39 PM

Adam's. Period.

lbls1 · 07-21-2015, 04:41 PM

Look up the Cosmetic Care section of the board for ideas. Its a good question to ask, however.

I use Mother's California Gold car wash, Griot's Clay (when its time to polish), Griot's and Chemical Guys Micro Fibre towels, and I use Zymol pure carnauba wax after I polish prep the car.

Edit: It is a good idea to check out other detailing boards, and try a few products for yourself to see the type of results that you can get.

misterhappy · 07-23-2015, 09:24 AM

Chemical bros or adams.

Adam12 ZL1 · 07-25-2015, 01:16 PM

I have been using Zaino Bros products. Recently I switched it up and bought a foam cannon and used Chemical Guys Mr Pink wash. Then used Chemical Guys Hybrid V7 detailer. I was really impressed with the shine these products gave. Also used their wheel cleaner with a long brush to get between the spokes. I have the 5 spoke wheels so it is a lot easier than the 10 spoke would be.

cal45 · 07-25-2015, 02:38 PM

Just read up on Rejex, ordered online a few days ago http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ilpage_o00_s00

and received it today. Just did the entire car and it looks great, will try to post up some pics tomorrow as rain is moving into my area now.

04-20-2012, 07:16 PM	#1
Kctarboosh Drives: 2012 zl1 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Excelsior springs mo Posts: 29	curious on your car care well i'm a little curious to what you fellow z owners use for your car care products. For instance what soap do you like the best. How you plan to keep the carbon and painted hood inserts What wax tire shine with these huge beast sticking out Just curious

04-21-2012, 01:28 AM	#3
JMAN311 Drives: 2013 F-150 Limited Join Date: May 2008 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 2,191	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19526 has a ton of info, I'll be curious to hear about what people are using on their CF. I've seen some stuff mentioned in other threads, but not a lot of detail. __________________ There just might be a 2016 Camaro or Corvette in my future... _____________________________________________ Previous Chevy's 2013 Camaro ZL1 A6\|SIM 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS\|M6\|CGM Exterior\|Gray Int 2000 Camaro SS\|M6\|SLP headers\|SLP center mounted quad exhaust\|Magnaflow muffler\|Hypertech programmed 2001 Corvette\|M6\|LG Motorsports Headers\|Corsa Touring Cat-back\|Magnaflow X Pipe\|Hurst short-throw\|Dyno tuned

04-21-2012, 02:14 PM	#4
fbodfather Drives: Camaros................ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Seven Fields, PA (Pittsburgh) Posts: 4,523	I've found that one of THESE: ...with a bit of Simple green works best for Camaro wheels - it's a toilet swab that I buy at ACE hardware stores -- the 'brush' part is actually a yarn material -- all fuzzy - but allows you to get betwn spokes - behind spokes into the inner wheel - and, in short - makes cleaning your wheels a breeze compared to any other thing I've tried. (short of a high-pressure wash...) I'm partial to Zaino (Sal is a friend) - but Adams, Meguiars, and Mothers all make great products. Bro Zeke had spent some time at Milford and also sitting around -- lots of bird droppings (......I think someone at Ford was behind that....) -- Some Zaino with an orbital buffer took out all the surface dirt and grime - and he looks spectacular (if I must say so myself...) __________________

04-21-2012, 02:38 PM	#5
Rice Killer Cooter Drives: my wife crazy Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SW WI Posts: 569	That toilet brush is brilliant! __________________ #1451 - 2012 ZL1 - White, Black Wheels, Manual, Suede Package, and Exposed Hood Insert. Delivered on 6/20/12. Thanks to Jason from Symdon Motors in Evansville, WI.

07-21-2015, 04:41 PM	#11
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,071	Look up the Cosmetic Care section of the board for ideas. Its a good question to ask, however. I use Mother's California Gold car wash, Griot's Clay (when its time to polish), Griot's and Chemical Guys Micro Fibre towels, and I use Zymol pure carnauba wax after I polish prep the car. Edit: It is a good idea to check out other detailing boards, and try a few products for yourself to see the type of results that you can get. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic* '25 Silverado 1500 High Country 6.2L

04-20-2012, 07:53 PM	#2
UCANTCME 1st ZL1 in Rochester, NY Drives: 2012 ZL1 #480 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 111 View My Garage

04-21-2012, 04:16 PM	#6
tmandoug1 Deep Sea Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, Fl. Posts: 969 View My Garage	I am in the process of trying a product called Rejx which is used on boats and helicopters,,,,it is a polymer that was recommended to me today by a very nice older gentlemen with an RS in the Costco parking lot. Sounds funny but his car was beautiful. Works great as a protectant as well Florida bugs just wash right off. Will update you.

04-21-2012, 04:42 PM	#7
ZL1Dave Drives: 2012 ZL-1 #1442 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Phila. Pa Posts: 201	I use the Griots stuff. They have a good system and are a smaller company and offer good support and instructions about their products

07-21-2015, 03:25 PM	#8
1troyd23 Drives: ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Ca Posts: 223	I started to use Chemical Guys products. Black Wax & Jet Seal for the paint. For the price compared to others, it seems to work just fine.

07-21-2015, 03:39 PM	#10
wirebender Drives: 2017 ZL1, A10, White, sunroof, nav Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 720 View My Garage	Adam's. Period.

07-23-2015, 09:24 AM	#12
misterhappy Drives: 2014 ZL1 Black on Black Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 57	Chemical bros or adams.

07-25-2015, 01:16 PM	#13
Adam12 ZL1 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Abilene TX Posts: 40	I have been using Zaino Bros products. Recently I switched it up and bought a foam cannon and used Chemical Guys Mr Pink wash. Then used Chemical Guys Hybrid V7 detailer. I was really impressed with the shine these products gave. Also used their wheel cleaner with a long brush to get between the spokes. I have the 5 spoke wheels so it is a lot easier than the 10 spoke would be.

07-25-2015, 02:38 PM	#14
cal45 Drives: 2015 Blue Velvet Metallic ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Orlando & Flagler Beach,FL Posts: 1,453	Just read up on Rejex, ordered online a few days ago http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ilpage_o00_s00 and received it today. Just did the entire car and it looks great, will try to post up some pics tomorrow as rain is moving into my area now.