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nUcLeArEnVoY · 09-23-2009, 01:39 PM

Unless you're taking your Camaro mud-bogging in a sand pit, then once a week is plenty to wash it and maybe once a month or two to polish & wax it. As for clay barring, assuming that the car is on a strict and dedicated cosmetic regimen, that should only need to be done bi-annually. There's no need to get obsessed and spend hours detailing it every single week, you'll just grow tired and stop doing it altogether. A more laidback schedule that you actually sit down and form will be easier to stick to from here on out. Washing a car along with a quick interior vacuum once a week with a full detail/wax/polish once every month or so alone is already much more than what most people do for their cars.

These cars have galvanized steel unlike most classics - vehicle manufacturing has come a loooong way since the old days, I can understand why somebody would be scared to wash a classic car but this is a brand new one. You don't need to worry about that kinda stuff for years to come.

If you want to really nail potential rust where it HURTS, make sure to give the car a thorough undercarriage cleaning once a month with a pressure cleaner on the lowest setting. No dirt attacks a car more than on its underside. Not to mention the feeling you get when you know your WHOOOLE freakin' car is clean as a whistle. Top and bottom. Ahh, it's so nice.

coolman · 09-23-2009, 01:44 PM

Everytime you drive it that's one less time it's going to work. You know your wearing parts every single time more and more. I would really think hard about even driving it if I were you. You might just wear it out. Which is much worse than getting it dirty. Also when you drive it on the road where other cars have been you just might cause your car to catch something. You don't know where those other cars have been.

rudack · 09-23-2009, 06:28 PM

eh... whats crazy this days anyway? Come to Florida you really wouldn't have a choice.

NAHURRY · 09-23-2009, 07:50 PM

Everytime a dark cloud comes up I'm headed to the garage. People at cruis-in's laugh at me.

....But I do spend about 2 hrs washing and Z-6 in every Saturday and
everybody knows driving in the rain and a black car dont mix if you wont to keep it
clean.

Ject · 09-23-2009, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ddunerider

No I think the Clay Bar is good but not on this car....The Paint is so smooth liike a new born.

Clay bar = essential for any brand new car
Unless by some un-holy chance the car was put into a enclosed shipping truck by itself and never saw rail dust from the rail yards...

Seriously ? Clay the car once when you get it at the very least to get the rail dust and everything off that it gathered from its way of shipping.

Did you try the zip-loc baggy test? I did and my car was horrible. Felt smooth as silk until i actually tested to see if there were contaminants.. then I realized how bad it was.

Supermans · 09-23-2009, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SSOOCH

I'm going to pray tonight that A bird s*** on it tomorrow!

FNKNSTN · 09-23-2009, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by nasty2ss

My car is spotless. I drive it dust it and park it. I'm afraid my rotors will start to rust and that looks terrible.

They will rust after a foggy morning.

nasty2ss · 10-07-2009, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ject

Clay bar = essential for any brand new car
Unless by some un-holy chance the car was put into a enclosed shipping truck by itself and never saw rail dust from the rail yards...

Seriously ? Clay the car once when you get it at the very least to get the rail dust and everything off that it gathered from its way of shipping.

Did you try the zip-loc baggy test? I did and my car was horrible. Felt smooth as silk until i actually tested to see if there were contaminants.. then I realized how bad it was.

Had my car picked -up in a covered trailor, not worried about rail dust.Cost a pretty penny but well worth it. 4 months old still has not seen a drop of water.

ddunerider · 10-07-2009, 08:45 PM

How do you get all the break dust off ?? Im washing mine evey week and detial spray between washes!!! looks way better plus 3000 miles on it unless your not putting miles on it then you very well my not need to was it.But dont worry it wount melt...

nasty2ss · 10-07-2009, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ddunerider

How do you get all the break dust off ?? Im washing mine evey week and detial spray between washes!!! looks way better plus 3000 miles on it unless your not putting miles on it then you very well my not need to was it.But dont worry it wount melt...

I use an old rag and wipe it clean every other day,but your right I don't put many miles on it.Been pretty busy with work to drive much this year and I'm about ready to store it for the winter.

ddunerider · 10-15-2009, 04:36 PM

OMG store it that sucks Here In califorina its OCT 15 and saturday its gona be 85 I will be clay baring my car and putting a new coat of wax on.

nasty2ss · 10-16-2009, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ddunerider

OMG store it that sucks Here In califorina its OCT 15 and saturday its gona be 85 I will be clay baring my car and putting a new coat of wax on.

Lucky SOB gonna be high of 40 with a chance of snow today

ddunerider · 10-21-2009, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by nasty2ss

Lucky SOB gonna be high of 40 with a chance of snow today

Holly Crap!!!

newagemuscle · 10-21-2009, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by nasty2ss

Is anyone else afraid to get their car wet? I mean I haven't even washed mine yet. Am I crazy?

I have not washed mine yet either. I only drive it on dry sunny days and hit it with the California car duster when I get home followed by Quick detailer. However, I am not afraid to get it wet. I will wash it but not that often.

09-23-2009, 01:44 PM	#44
coolman Guest Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA Posts: 4,812	Everytime you drive it that's one less time it's going to work. You know your wearing parts every single time more and more. I would really think hard about even driving it if I were you. You might just wear it out. Which is much worse than getting it dirty. Also when you drive it on the road where other cars have been you just might cause your car to catch something. You don't know where those other cars have been. Last edited by coolman; 09-23-2009 at 08:07 PM.

09-23-2009, 06:28 PM	#45
rudack Rudack Drives: ABM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Coconut Creek, FL Posts: 742 View My Garage	eh... whats crazy this days anyway? Come to Florida you really wouldn't have a choice. __________________ ABM 2SS/RS #33390

09-23-2009, 07:50 PM	#46
NAHURRY Love's to Detail Drives: 2010 SS,97silverado/08crewcab Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Greenville SC. Posts: 1,421	Everytime a dark cloud comes up I'm headed to the garage. People at cruis-in's laugh at me.....But I do spend about 2 hrs washing and Z-6 in every Saturday and everybody knows driving in the rain and a black car dont mix if you wont to keep it clean. Last edited by NAHURRY; 09-23-2009 at 08:05 PM.

10-07-2009, 08:45 PM	#51
ddunerider So-Cal Race team!! Drives: Tahoe LTZ,2010 2SS/M6 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Phillips Ranch ca. So-Cal Posts: 5,973 View My Garage	How do you get all the break dust off ?? Im washing mine evey week and detial spray between washes!!! looks way better plus 3000 miles on it unless your not putting miles on it then you very well my not need to was it.But dont worry it wount melt... __________________ WE RACE DEEP!! BBK Intake, Flowmaster AT cat back Barton shifter,Painted stripes,,Heritage grill,LED DRLs, Smokin Tires!!

10-15-2009, 04:36 PM	#53
ddunerider So-Cal Race team!! Drives: Tahoe LTZ,2010 2SS/M6 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Phillips Ranch ca. So-Cal Posts: 5,973 View My Garage	OMG store it that sucks Here In califorina its OCT 15 and saturday its gona be 85 I will be clay baring my car and putting a new coat of wax on. __________________ WE RACE DEEP!! BBK Intake, Flowmaster AT cat back Barton shifter,Painted stripes,,Heritage grill,LED DRLs, Smokin Tires!!

09-23-2009, 01:39 PM	#43
nUcLeArEnVoY Oldbie that nobody knows Drives: 2011 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Homestead, FL Posts: 3,459 View My Garage	Unless you're taking your Camaro mud-bogging in a sand pit, then once a week is plenty to wash it and maybe once a month or two to polish & wax it. As for clay barring, assuming that the car is on a strict and dedicated cosmetic regimen, that should only need to be done bi-annually. There's no need to get obsessed and spend hours detailing it every single week, you'll just grow tired and stop doing it altogether. A more laidback schedule that you actually sit down and form will be easier to stick to from here on out. Washing a car along with a quick interior vacuum once a week with a full detail/wax/polish once every month or so alone is already much more than what most people do for their cars. These cars have galvanized steel unlike most classics - vehicle manufacturing has come a loooong way since the old days, I can understand why somebody would be scared to wash a classic car but this is a brand new one. You don't need to worry about that kinda stuff for years to come. If you want to really nail potential rust where it HURTS, make sure to give the car a thorough undercarriage cleaning once a month with a pressure cleaner on the lowest setting. No dirt attacks a car more than on its underside. Not to mention the feeling you get when you know your WHOOOLE freakin' car is clean as a whistle. Top and bottom. Ahh, it's so nice.

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