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mikebutry · 07-25-2012, 05:33 PM

Is there anything I shouldn't do/use on the car? (polished rims)

vinman · 07-25-2012, 05:39 PM

Lava rocks

molsonbrador · 07-25-2012, 07:21 PM

Don't use chemical cleaners on the wheels. Soap is good enough and won't beat up the clear coat so much.

G-Oil Guy · 07-25-2012, 07:41 PM

Check out this link:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19526

I found about $600-700 worth of detailing products I want...lol

mikebutry · 07-25-2012, 10:02 PM

G-Oil I love you. No homo of course

ZmbHord · 07-25-2012, 10:44 PM

Do not use a pressure washer. If paint perfect, its not that big of a deal, but if you have even a small chip a pressure washer can do significant damage.

2010 SSRS · 07-25-2012, 10:47 PM

do not go to a car wash

Ocikat · 07-25-2012, 10:50 PM

Your wheels are clear coated, so treat them just as you would your paint

OldJedi · 07-26-2012, 12:16 AM

Mike, I have the polished rims as well. The biggest problem has been a lot of brake dust. The rims are clear coated so I tried washing with car soap and it took forever to get them clean. I tried Mother's Polished Aluminum Wheel Cleaner Part No. 06024 and it works great. It cut the wheel cleaning time substantially. Do NOT buy the Foaming Type, it does not work as well as the spray mist. Rinse the rims 5 min. after you spray and they look great. I use Eagle Nano Spray wax after I dry the car. Not as good as a paste wax but the car stays inside and it does not leave any white residue lines. I buy my stuff from Autogeek.net. Fair pricing and very quick service. Their website has a lot of "How To" videos as well that show you how to use the products mentioned by the others on here as well as other products. Best wishes with your new car.

ihaveacamaro · 07-26-2012, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZmbHord

Do not use a pressure washer. If paint perfect, its not that big of a deal, but if you have even a small chip a pressure washer can do significant damage.

only if you try to be hard with it. Just put it on the lower side of power meaning more on the side of mist, and you're perfectly safe with a pressure washer, chips and all.

DangerZL1 · 07-26-2012, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldJedi

Mike, I have the polished rims as well. The biggest problem has been a lot of brake dust. The rims are clear coated so I tried washing with car soap and it took forever to get them clean. I tried Mother's Polished Aluminum Wheel Cleaner Part No. 06024 and it works great. It cut the wheel cleaning time substantially. Do NOT buy the Foaming Type, it does not work as well as the spray mist. Rinse the rims 5 min. after you spray and they look great. I use Eagle Nano Spray wax after I dry the car. Not as good as a paste wax but the car stays inside and it does not leave any white residue lines. I buy my stuff from Autogeek.net. Fair pricing and very quick service. Their website has a lot of "How To" videos as well that show you how to use the products mentioned by the others on here as well as other products. Best wishes with your new car.

Is the polished aluminum cleaner for bare or finished wheels? If its for unfinished wheels I would use a cleaner for painted wheels since the polished wheels on our cars are clear coated. I just use car soap and a wheel brush I purchased from Autogeek to reach the back of the rims.

Truck Norris · 07-26-2012, 04:14 AM

Drive Clean on the Drive network

mikebutry · 07-26-2012, 10:16 AM

Thanks everyone for the input! Will post some peectures when I finish.

noxqq · 07-26-2012, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vinman

Lava rocks

Do they really work? Gotta try them.

07-25-2012, 05:33 PM	#1
mikebutry Drives: 2013 ZL1 #54 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 148 View My Garage	Going to wash the ZL1 tomorrow Is there anything I shouldn't do/use on the car? (polished rims)

07-25-2012, 05:39 PM	#2
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07-25-2012, 07:41 PM	#4
G-Oil Guy Where am I? Drives: Zoe the ZL1, 2012 Frontier Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mars, PA Posts: 6,071	Check out this link: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19526 I found about $600-700 worth of detailing products I want...lol __________________ FOR SALE: 2013 ZL1 Message me if interested

07-25-2012, 10:47 PM	#7
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	do not go to a car wash __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

07-25-2012, 10:50 PM	#8
Ocikat Drives: 2012 2LT 45th convertible Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 949	Your wheels are clear coated, so treat them just as you would your paint __________________ Top Ten Reasons I Procrastinate 1.

07-25-2012, 07:21 PM	#3
molsonbrador Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, 2018 Colorado Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC Posts: 2,207	Don't use chemical cleaners on the wheels. Soap is good enough and won't beat up the clear coat so much.

07-25-2012, 10:02 PM	#5
mikebutry Drives: 2013 ZL1 #54 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 148 View My Garage	G-Oil I love you. No homo of course

07-25-2012, 10:44 PM	#6
ZmbHord 2012 ZL1 #0012 Drives: 2012 ZL1 #12 - CONTAGION Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 102	Do not use a pressure washer. If paint perfect, its not that big of a deal, but if you have even a small chip a pressure washer can do significant damage.

07-26-2012, 12:16 AM	#9
OldJedi Use the Force Drives: 2015 Corvette Z51, 2018 Porsche GTS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Davie, Fl. Posts: 3,862	Mike, I have the polished rims as well. The biggest problem has been a lot of brake dust. The rims are clear coated so I tried washing with car soap and it took forever to get them clean. I tried Mother's Polished Aluminum Wheel Cleaner Part No. 06024 and it works great. It cut the wheel cleaning time substantially. Do NOT buy the Foaming Type, it does not work as well as the spray mist. Rinse the rims 5 min. after you spray and they look great. I use Eagle Nano Spray wax after I dry the car. Not as good as a paste wax but the car stays inside and it does not leave any white residue lines. I buy my stuff from Autogeek.net. Fair pricing and very quick service. Their website has a lot of "How To" videos as well that show you how to use the products mentioned by the others on here as well as other products. Best wishes with your new car. __________________ Walk softly, carry a light saber and drive a ZL1!

07-26-2012, 04:14 AM	#12
Truck Norris Thread Mover Drives: a Monte Carlo Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sierra Nevada Posts: 490	Drive Clean on the Drive network __________________ In the market for something fast

07-26-2012, 10:16 AM	#13
mikebutry Drives: 2013 ZL1 #54 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 148 View My Garage	Thanks everyone for the input! Will post some peectures when I finish.