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CamaroDreams07 · 05-24-2014, 07:07 PM

I'm not sure if this has ever been mapped out or if it's useful to anyone, but it sure would have been good to know for me when I first started working on detailing my Camaro.

The Camaro is a challenging car to detail, at least in my opinion. It has some massive panels which can really fatigue your back, shoulders and legs if you don't think your way around the car. I have an extremely bad back, so this is especially important for me.

I've mapped out the sections that I use when polishing 5th Gens, maybe it'll help some to know what section sizes will result in optimal polishing performance.

This is by no means a "One size fits all" type of deal, but this is what I've settled into for these cars.

Feel free to post any comments, suggestions, or questions.

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CamaroJim56 · 05-24-2014, 07:11 PM

Should come in handy for us, Thanks CD07. Got my PC yesterday, now to decide on a plate and pads.

13lstuner · 05-24-2014, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroJim56

Should come in handy for us, Thanks CD07. Got my PC yesterday, now to decide on a plate and pads.

5" backing plate, 5.5" buff and shine microfiber cutting and polishing pads. Can't go wrong with them.

CamaroDreams07 · 05-24-2014, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroJim56

Should come in handy for us, Thanks CD07. Got my PC yesterday, now to decide on a plate and pads.

Nice, can't wait to see the results. Make sure to take plenty of before and after pics.

CamaroJim56 · 05-24-2014, 07:44 PM

Probably will use it mostly for waxing, don't think I have the time and patience foe a complete job, will probably pay a detailer to clay and polish.

Which do you prefer, the dimpled, cross hatch, or flat pads, and why?

Is there any difference in backing plates?

Thanks.

Jim

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

Nice, can't wait to see the results. Make sure to take plenty of before and after pics.

CamaroDreams07 · 05-24-2014, 07:45 PM

Flat pads as far as foam goes. Most contact area.

Not really. Just get the correct size.

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tramtwo · 05-26-2014, 02:03 AM

Your layout is very similar to my style... my sections are a little smaller when cutting and a little larger when polishing. Unlike when washing, when I am on the buffer I move up and down the sections on the car. Keeps me from staying in the same position for too long.

its a syn · 05-26-2014, 03:14 AM

Thanks for that info!! Never really knew if I was taking on to much at one time or not.

StoopDude · 05-26-2014, 11:55 AM

Thank you very much!!

Forte · 05-29-2014, 04:08 PM

This is actually perfect for me thank you. This is kind of what scared me the most about all of this was how to divide the whole thing up. Will be saving these and using for my first full machine detail.

CamaroDreams07 · 05-29-2014, 04:09 PM

The roof is divided into four by the way. Just cut in half each direction. Hard to tell from my pic.

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oftenimitated · 06-04-2014, 02:12 PM

do any of you use a 3.5" backing plate and the 4" pads for smaller/curved and hard to reach areas? Or do most people just stick with the 5 and 5.5?

CamaroDreams07 · 06-04-2014, 02:14 PM

I use the smaller pads all the time

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AbsoluteMayheM · 06-04-2014, 05:22 PM

Matt, you need one more photo of the back of the car

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05-24-2014, 07:07 PM	#1
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	Camaro Polishing Sections I'm not sure if this has ever been mapped out or if it's useful to anyone, but it sure would have been good to know for me when I first started working on detailing my Camaro. The Camaro is a challenging car to detail, at least in my opinion. It has some massive panels which can really fatigue your back, shoulders and legs if you don't think your way around the car. I have an extremely bad back, so this is especially important for me. I've mapped out the sections that I use when polishing 5th Gens, maybe it'll help some to know what section sizes will result in optimal polishing performance. This is by no means a "One size fits all" type of deal, but this is what I've settled into for these cars. Feel free to post any comments, suggestions, or questions. __________________ [B]

05-24-2014, 07:11 PM	#2
CamaroJim56 Obsessed Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 2,606	Should come in handy for us, Thanks CD07. Got my PC yesterday, now to decide on a plate and pads. __________________ 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS

05-24-2014, 07:45 PM	#6
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	Flat pads as far as foam goes. Most contact area. Not really. Just get the correct size. Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk __________________ [B]

05-26-2014, 03:14 AM	#8
its a syn B.O.D. 02/16/10 Drives: 2010 SGM Sp. Edition 2017 RS Conver Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Albia,Iowa Posts: 3,959 View My Garage	Thanks for that info!! Never really knew if I was taking on to much at one time or not. __________________

05-26-2014, 11:55 AM	#9
StoopDude Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Layton, Utah Posts: 324	Thank you very much!! __________________ My Facebook Page Twitter: Stoopdude12 Xbox Live: StoopDude PSN: StoopDude

05-26-2014, 02:03 AM	#7
tramtwo Drives: 2021 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: N'Awlinz Posts: 6,315	Your layout is very similar to my style... my sections are a little smaller when cutting and a little larger when polishing. Unlike when washing, when I am on the buffer I move up and down the sections on the car. Keeps me from staying in the same position for too long.

05-29-2014, 04:08 PM	#10
Forte Drives: 2011 2LT/RS CGM W/ Black Stripes Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Madera, CA Posts: 598	This is actually perfect for me thank you. This is kind of what scared me the most about all of this was how to divide the whole thing up. Will be saving these and using for my first full machine detail.

05-29-2014, 04:09 PM	#11
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	The roof is divided into four by the way. Just cut in half each direction. Hard to tell from my pic. Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk __________________ [B]

06-04-2014, 02:12 PM	#12
oftenimitated Drives: 2004 Honda Civic+2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: South Vienna OH Posts: 396 View My Garage	do any of you use a 3.5" backing plate and the 4" pads for smaller/curved and hard to reach areas? Or do most people just stick with the 5 and 5.5?

06-04-2014, 02:14 PM	#13
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	I use the smaller pads all the time Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk __________________ [B]

06-04-2014, 05:22 PM	#14
AbsoluteMayheM LongTimeLurker Drives: 2011 SIM 2SS/RS Convertible L99 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Napanee, Ontario Posts: 434 View My Garage	Matt, you need one more photo of the back of the car Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD __________________ 2011 2SS/RS