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prostock69 · 07-31-2010, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Legend

My neighbor says I'm going to wash the paint off mine I wash it so much!

I'm keeping our local carwash in business. It's pretty bad when you are on a first name basis with the manager, who is there every morning emptying the trash, stocking the coin machines, and cleaning the mud and debris out of the stalls.

However, I was much worse about keeping it spotless, than I am now. It's just a hassle to run to the carwash a couple of times a week. IOM hides dirt really well so as long as I keep the wheels shiny, you really don't notice the brake dust all over the car. One of these days, I'll get Darin to switch out brake pads so this is no longer an issue!

skar · 07-31-2010, 08:21 AM

I do not dive it in the rain. (if I can help it) This will keep the under body clean.
Wash it three times in 600 miles. Also waxed it 3 times in 600 miles.

Stex · 07-31-2010, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by nasty2ss

Does anyone Know if what he said is true? I'm scratching my car with the detail spray?

Your kidding right? You have not washed it yet...bs or Bet it will not pass the junkman light test! Have not washed it yet means you have just rubbed the dirt around and into the clear creating swirls and scratches...water less wash is for a once and a while deal or after driving to a car show etc....

http://adamsforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4923

http://adamsforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=108

Noturday · 07-31-2010, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by djm96z28

Why buy a new car if you're afraid to use it, wash it, or touch it? They're actually manufactured to be driven outside, in all kinds of weather. Don't be scared to breathe on it....

agreed, sure the Camaro is nice and sexy as hell, but it deserves to be driven, i know if i had one it would be driven every day and probably never parked in a garage (because my parents use both bays in theirs and i don't have one when i go to college). thats what i do with my truck, and it still looks good, just have to keep up with washing and detailing it.

jshaf · 07-31-2010, 12:14 PM

When I get caught in the rain it means I will be washing it real soon, can't let dust get caught in the rain drops and then get deposited in little brown specks when the sun drys those rain drops. try to avoid having to clay bar it any more than I have to. most people think I over do it but I know it will keep my Camaro looking its best for years to come. I like having the cleanest and sharpest car in the town!!

scythezo6 · 07-31-2010, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

Looks can be decieving. Trust me, it's not clean. Run a plastic bag over it and tell me how clean it feels. And with your detail spray trick, you're probably going to have swirl city here before long. You don't have to believe me, it's your clear coat. You paid for it, scratch it all you want.

If you're only Detail spray cleaing your car the above statement is true. If your rag is dirty after detailing it... your screwed.

nasty2ss · 08-18-2010, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by scythezo6

If you're only Detail spray cleaing your car the above statement is true. If your rag is dirty after detailing it... your screwed.

my car is spotless and has no swirl marks and still has not seen water.So all you guys saying the little bit of dust that gets on the car is going to scratch it are nuts

h2oplay · 08-19-2010, 11:11 AM

I used to do the same thing to my IOM, after a couple months I did the light test and noticed a lot of fine directional scratches in the clear coat which matched my method of detail spray cleanups. I also did the baggie test and holy smokes, it was like sand....and I swear it felt smooth as silk to the touch.

I did the claybar and I'm polishing the fine scratches out by hand a panel at a time.

I now use Adams wash mitt, and the waffle towel for drying. I only touch the car with adams MF rags, there's nothing like them....

nasty2ss · 05-02-2012, 09:23 PM

Still haven't washed it.

CamaroDreams07 · 05-02-2012, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by nasty2ss

Still haven't washed it.

So?

nasty2ss · 05-02-2012, 09:36 PM

Just sayin

Rangore · 05-02-2012, 09:46 PM

Lol. I love my car, but it's not a Ferrari or Lamborghini. I drive mine daily in any weather and just take care of it.

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M3NTA7 · 05-03-2012, 03:29 PM

Nice car!

I would start by reading this very informative post:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19526

It helped me a bunch!

CamaroDreams07 · 05-03-2012, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by M3NTA7

Nice car!

I would start by reading this very informative post:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19526

It helped me a bunch!

He's not interested. This thread is like 2 years old. He takes pride in not washing it, for whatever reason.

07-31-2010, 12:14 PM	#75
jshaf Montani Semper Liberi Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS w/ IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 4,841	When I get caught in the rain it means I will be washing it real soon, can't let dust get caught in the rain drops and then get deposited in little brown specks when the sun drys those rain drops. try to avoid having to clay bar it any more than I have to. most people think I over do it but I know it will keep my Camaro looking its best for years to come. I like having the cleanest and sharpest car in the town!! __________________ Stainless Works 1 7/8 Long Tude Headers, Stainless Works High Flow Cats, Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback, Z/28 Air Intake, RDP Tuned, FR41 Chrome Rims, 1100W stereo, 35% Tint

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Rangore Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS 45th Anniversary Ed Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,220	Lol. I love my car, but it's not a Ferrari or Lamborghini. I drive mine daily in any weather and just take care of it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS 45th Anniversary Edition - No longer owned: 2010 Camaro 2LT, 1993 Camaro Z-28

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07-31-2010, 08:21 AM	#72
skar Drives: 2010 2SSRS headers/CAI/tune/corsa, Join Date: May 2010 Location: Commerce twp Michigan Posts: 1,413	I do not dive it in the rain. (if I can help it) This will keep the under body clean. Wash it three times in 600 miles. Also waxed it 3 times in 600 miles.

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h2oplay Winners find a way Drives: 2010 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 1,137	I used to do the same thing to my IOM, after a couple months I did the light test and noticed a lot of fine directional scratches in the clear coat which matched my method of detail spray cleanups. I also did the baggie test and holy smokes, it was like sand....and I swear it felt smooth as silk to the touch. I did the claybar and I'm polishing the fine scratches out by hand a panel at a time. I now use Adams wash mitt, and the waffle towel for drying. I only touch the car with adams MF rags, there's nothing like them....

05-02-2012, 09:23 PM	#79
nasty2ss Drives: 2010 camaro 2ss IOM Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: rochester ny Posts: 767	Still haven't washed it.

05-02-2012, 09:36 PM	#81
nasty2ss Drives: 2010 camaro 2ss IOM Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: rochester ny Posts: 767	Just sayin

05-03-2012, 03:29 PM	#83
M3NTA7 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS Transformer Edition Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Seattle, Washington USA Posts: 227 View My Garage	Nice car! I would start by reading this very informative post: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19526 It helped me a bunch!