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102SS · 10-19-2024, 06:58 AM

Looking good Aqua.

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 10-19-2024, 06:45 PM

Thanks! It looks even better now. I got everything but the GFX splitter on today. I ran into a slight snag putting it back together but made it thru. In the accident the lower front fender mount that’s welded to the unibody headlight hoop if you will got pushed in about an inch and a half or so. It took some persuading but I was able to get it close enough with a bfh and block of wood to make everything line up be happy. All in all the paint match is damn good and everything else went smooth. I’m glad this part of it all is done.

It needs that splitter in a bad way! The front looks so tame haha. I need to do a few 100+ runs to blow the stupid stickers of the new radiator duct my dumb ass forgot to remove.

rocknroll_jeph · 10-19-2024, 08:16 PM

So happy to see it nearly back together again!

Just the other day my friend was commenting on how he liked blue Camaros, so I sent him the link to this page. This car is the most beautiful Aqua Blue Camaro out there now.

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 11-02-2024, 11:29 PM

Thanks Jeph! I appreciate the kind words. I hope your friend enjoyed things so far. I’ve got some big plans in the not too distant future… time and money lol.
I pulled the bumper this morning and got rid of those pesky stickers thst were showing thru the grill. Looks a lot better now. I took it back to the shop that painted the bumper and fender this week, they finished polishing out the paint and it really looks good now. Here’s another picture I took earlier in the week.
Although I have the GM GFX splitter, I’m presently trying to decide if I want to go that route or run a Z28 style similar to what Wayne runs on ruby. Lately I’ve been feeling more aggressive than the GFX piece.

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 11-04-2024, 06:08 PM

I detailed the paint yesterday to include buffing with a white hexlogic pad, and chemical guys 38 fine polishing compound. I pulled some water spot etching and light contamination out and brought the paint to life. I try to do this every fall and spring to keep the paint healthy.

Ashen 6.2 · 11-05-2024, 08:02 AM

Looking good! The blue just hits different on these cars! Love it.

hesster · 11-05-2024, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Aqua Blue RS/SS

I detailed the paint yesterday to include buffing with a white hexlogic pad, and chemical guys 38 fine polishing compound. I pulled some water spot etching and light contamination out and brought the paint to life. I try to do this every fall and spring to keep the paint healthy.

That looks great, nice shine. And nice to have it back together! You like the Chem Guys Polish I see, I am interested how that compares to the Meguiars selections. I may wnat to try it out and see, and appreciate your input.

Joe.G · 11-05-2024, 10:42 AM

I think the meguiars line is better overall, I have a shelves full of both companies products and meguiars is hard to go wrong with for a fairly easy to find product.

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 11-08-2024, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by hesster

That looks great, nice shine. And nice to have it back together! You like the Chem Guys Polish I see, I am interested how that compares to the Meguiars selections. I may wnat to try it out and see, and appreciate your input.

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Originally Posted by Joe.G

I think the meguiars line is better overall, I have a shelves full of both companies products and meguiars is hard to go wrong with for a fairly easy to find product.

I actually have a good bit of different brands of detail/paint protection products. I got a deal thru chemical guys a few years ago for a porter cable buffer, hex logic pads, and several small bottles of compound for a great price so that’s what I use for now. Maguiers has a really good line of polishes and sealants that I’ve used in the past and still have some on the shelf. They’ve also got a really good scratch remover that will cut scratches and do the majority of the final polish in one product. Pretty cool.

As for Chemical guys, some of there stuff is good and some leaves a bit on the table.

SlowLS1 · 11-11-2024, 06:12 PM

Car looks great as always!

I have used Chemical guys also, but I'm still a sucker for Zaino Brothers...

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 07-27-2025, 12:03 AM

Well I missed the spring polish because I was working like crazy. I got around to it last weekend with a very fine machine polish with a white hex logic and a machine wax with a black hex logic and Maguiers wax. It came out really nice. Today I added a JRE transmission dipstick that I’ve had floating around for a few years now.

hesster · 07-27-2025, 08:41 AM

Nice to see the great maintenance on the Paint. I recently purchased the Chem Guys Speed Wipes/Quick Detailers, and I like them - as good as Meguiars. Work best when the car is cool or they can streak/mottle, as is the case for most of the Quick Detailers.

And - from the other thread -
I've wondered why a JRE Dipstick was installed as a mod. That is because I only recently have a L99/Auto Trans in my Bandit Conversion, and never paid close atttention to see if there was a Dipstick for the Trans Fluid. Sounds like they only use a Plug, and then with that how do you check fluid level? I see the pic you posted of the Plug and it looks like you can just pull it out (no threads).

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 07-27-2025, 05:40 PM

Yep that’s exactly right. Your L99/6L80 wasn’t built with a dipstick from the factory. That plug I posted is in place of the dipstick and is actually the fill plug. To check the fluid you have to get the car up in the air and level. With the engine running, transmission in park, and up to temp per a scan tool, there’s a bolt that looks like a drain plug in the back of the pan that you remove. If you remove the bolt and get no fluid it’s low. If you pull the bolt and get a slow dribble it’s good. If you pull the bolt and it pours out it’s over full, let it run until it’s a slow dribble then it’s good. It’s all incredibly stupid. I can’t decide if I believe more that GM was being cheap or trying to force people to the dealer for service. Mine still with a factory fill, no leaks and 10,000 miles was close to a qt low. That’s irritating, with no easy way to check it. Mind you the fill plug is only a few inches from the exhaust, and fluid has to be pumped in without a dipstick.

I use those wipes from time to time, they do pretty good. I think next time around I’m going play around with sealers before I wax. I’ve never messed with them before but want to try it out.

1JEWLDSSRS · 07-28-2025, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Aqua Blue RS/SS

Well I missed the spring polish because I was working like crazy. I got around to it last weekend with a very fine machine polish with a white hex logic and a machine wax with a black hex logic and Maguiers wax. It came out really nice. Today I added a JRE transmission dipstick that I’ve had floating around for a few years now.

Dang brother, you did a great job!! She looks fantastic!!

10-19-2024, 06:58 AM	#71
102SS waiting at the tree Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 4,340	Looking good Aqua. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS A6 Just a few bolt-ons and appearance doo dads

10-19-2024, 06:45 PM	#72
Aqua Blue RS/SS Drives: ABM #93 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Lotaburger Posts: 3,188	Thanks! It looks even better now. I got everything but the GFX splitter on today. I ran into a slight snag putting it back together but made it thru. In the accident the lower front fender mount that’s welded to the unibody headlight hoop if you will got pushed in about an inch and a half or so. It took some persuading but I was able to get it close enough with a bfh and block of wood to make everything line up be happy. All in all the paint match is damn good and everything else went smooth. I’m glad this part of it all is done. It needs that splitter in a bad way! The front looks so tame haha. I need to do a few 100+ runs to blow the stupid stickers of the new radiator duct my dumb ass forgot to remove. Attached Images __________________ ABM #2399 2SS/RS:SOLD ABM #93 2SS/RS Black Rally stripes, Titanium Interior 4,000 miles: GM GFX side skirts and diffuser waiting on paint, GM dovetail, GM heritage, RPI ZL1 style splitter. ‘87 IROC-Z Iroc blue. all original unmolested with 50K miles.

11-02-2024, 11:29 PM	#74
Aqua Blue RS/SS Drives: ABM #93 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Lotaburger Posts: 3,188	Thanks Jeph! I appreciate the kind words. I hope your friend enjoyed things so far. I’ve got some big plans in the not too distant future… time and money lol. I pulled the bumper this morning and got rid of those pesky stickers thst were showing thru the grill. Looks a lot better now. I took it back to the shop that painted the bumper and fender this week, they finished polishing out the paint and it really looks good now. Here’s another picture I took earlier in the week. Although I have the GM GFX splitter, I’m presently trying to decide if I want to go that route or run a Z28 style similar to what Wayne runs on ruby. Lately I’ve been feeling more aggressive than the GFX piece. Attached Images __________________ ABM #2399 2SS/RS:SOLD ABM #93 2SS/RS Black Rally stripes, Titanium Interior 4,000 miles: GM GFX side skirts and diffuser waiting on paint, GM dovetail, GM heritage, RPI ZL1 style splitter. ‘87 IROC-Z Iroc blue. all original unmolested with 50K miles.

11-04-2024, 06:08 PM	#75
Aqua Blue RS/SS Drives: ABM #93 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Lotaburger Posts: 3,188	I detailed the paint yesterday to include buffing with a white hexlogic pad, and chemical guys 38 fine polishing compound. I pulled some water spot etching and light contamination out and brought the paint to life. I try to do this every fall and spring to keep the paint healthy. Attached Images __________________ ABM #2399 2SS/RS:SOLD ABM #93 2SS/RS Black Rally stripes, Titanium Interior 4,000 miles: GM GFX side skirts and diffuser waiting on paint, GM dovetail, GM heritage, RPI ZL1 style splitter. ‘87 IROC-Z Iroc blue. all original unmolested with 50K miles.

11-05-2024, 08:02 AM	#76
Ashen 6.2 Drives: 2014 Camaro Z/SS Join Date: May 2014 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 2,162 View My Garage	Looking good! The blue just hits different on these cars! Love it. __________________ 2014 Camaro SS L99, Ashen Grey w/Black Leather - Build thread - http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=491561 GPI 416 w/GPI S/C Cam, GPI Ported Heads & Tuned by Ben, Holley Dominator ECU, Mag Heartbeat, ZL1 Fuel Pump/DSX Aux Pump, NW 103 TB, FIC 1650's, Alky Meth, Rossler T400 w/t-brake, Circle D Converter, Kooks Headers, Viking Coil Overs & all the BMR Goodies in the rear, Zl1 3.23 Diff, DSS Axles, Wiles Racing Driveshaft, Hendrix Offset Diff Bushings, AFE Solid Subframe Bushings, 875HP/843TQ 5FDP

10-19-2024, 08:16 PM	#73
rocknroll_jeph Drives: 11 Camaro V6 RS, 03 BMW Z4 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Beijing & Michigan Posts: 575 View My Garage	So happy to see it nearly back together again! Just the other day my friend was commenting on how he liked blue Camaros, so I sent him the link to this page. This car is the most beautiful Aqua Blue Camaro out there now.

11-05-2024, 10:42 AM	#78
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,697	I think the meguiars line is better overall, I have a shelves full of both companies products and meguiars is hard to go wrong with for a fairly easy to find product. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, 6 Piston Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, GC Aluminum DS,Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace, Moroso Catch Can,SCT X4 Dynosteve,Remote Clutch reservoir,Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

11-11-2024, 06:12 PM	#80
SlowLS1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS , 2011 Colorado LS1 Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,207	Car looks great as always! I have used Chemical guys also, but I'm still a sucker for Zaino Brothers... __________________

07-27-2025, 12:03 AM	#81
Aqua Blue RS/SS Drives: ABM #93 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Lotaburger Posts: 3,188	Well I missed the spring polish because I was working like crazy. I got around to it last weekend with a very fine machine polish with a white hex logic and a machine wax with a black hex logic and Maguiers wax. It came out really nice. Today I added a JRE transmission dipstick that I’ve had floating around for a few years now. Attached Images __________________ ABM #2399 2SS/RS:SOLD ABM #93 2SS/RS Black Rally stripes, Titanium Interior 4,000 miles: GM GFX side skirts and diffuser waiting on paint, GM dovetail, GM heritage, RPI ZL1 style splitter. ‘87 IROC-Z Iroc blue. all original unmolested with 50K miles.

07-27-2025, 08:41 AM	#82
hesster Drives: '10 T/A Conv, '10 2SS, '77 SE T/A Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 886 View My Garage	Nice to see the great maintenance on the Paint. I recently purchased the Chem Guys Speed Wipes/Quick Detailers, and I like them - as good as Meguiars. Work best when the car is cool or they can streak/mottle, as is the case for most of the Quick Detailers. And - from the other thread - I've wondered why a JRE Dipstick was installed as a mod. That is because I only recently have a L99/Auto Trans in my Bandit Conversion, and never paid close atttention to see if there was a Dipstick for the Trans Fluid. Sounds like they only use a Plug, and then with that how do you check fluid level? I see the pic you posted of the Plug and it looks like you can just pull it out (no threads).

07-27-2025, 05:40 PM	#83
Aqua Blue RS/SS Drives: ABM #93 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Lotaburger Posts: 3,188	Yep that’s exactly right. Your L99/6L80 wasn’t built with a dipstick from the factory. That plug I posted is in place of the dipstick and is actually the fill plug. To check the fluid you have to get the car up in the air and level. With the engine running, transmission in park, and up to temp per a scan tool, there’s a bolt that looks like a drain plug in the back of the pan that you remove. If you remove the bolt and get no fluid it’s low. If you pull the bolt and get a slow dribble it’s good. If you pull the bolt and it pours out it’s over full, let it run until it’s a slow dribble then it’s good. It’s all incredibly stupid. I can’t decide if I believe more that GM was being cheap or trying to force people to the dealer for service. Mine still with a factory fill, no leaks and 10,000 miles was close to a qt low. That’s irritating, with no easy way to check it. Mind you the fill plug is only a few inches from the exhaust, and fluid has to be pumped in without a dipstick. I use those wipes from time to time, they do pretty good. I think next time around I’m going play around with sealers before I wax. I’ve never messed with them before but want to try it out. __________________ ABM #2399 2SS/RS:SOLD ABM #93 2SS/RS Black Rally stripes, Titanium Interior 4,000 miles: GM GFX side skirts and diffuser waiting on paint, GM dovetail, GM heritage, RPI ZL1 style splitter. ‘87 IROC-Z Iroc blue. all original unmolested with 50K miles.