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Viral · 08-12-2010, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DetailersDomain

you can probably put a tiny bit of 3m adhesive remover on a towel and gently wipe it off, then clean it and condition it with a good leather product.

Thanks Phil, I actually have some brand of adhesive remover at home (goo gone I think), but wasn't sure if it would harm the leather. I may give it a try.

Tallboy · 08-12-2010, 03:39 PM

I'll be taking delivery of a new 2LT in the next few weeks. Can I throw a "full detail" [clay, swirl mark remover, etc.] right away, or should I wait a bit?

I'm kind of a "hobby" detailer, and would rate myself as fair-to-middlin...

DetailersDomain · 08-12-2010, 04:29 PM

do you know when the production date of the car is? I have seen some camaro's fresh off the line you want to wait a few weeks.

washing should be fine.

I would hold off on polish/wax

Tallboy · 08-12-2010, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DetailersDomain

do you know when the production date of the car is? I have seen some camaro's fresh off the line you want to wait a few weeks.

washing should be fine.

I would hold off on polish/wax

Being built next week.

DetailersDomain · 08-12-2010, 04:48 PM

To be on the safe side I would wait 30 days.

intense1 · 08-12-2010, 04:56 PM

Welcome aboard Phil, its good to see you on these boards. I visited you a day after getting my new camaro, I listened to your advise and the products I picked up worked out awesome.

Adam's Polishes · 08-12-2010, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Viral

Thanks Phil, I actually have some brand of adhesive remover at home (goo gone I think), but wasn't sure if it would harm the leather. I may give it a try.

Should be safe, but be sure to fully neutralize the cleaner after use... also test a small inconspicuous area for color fastness before starting.

Did you try using an interior brush with the other leather products?

ron10 · 08-12-2010, 06:20 PM

welcome.glad to have you on C5.

DetailersDomain · 08-12-2010, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by intense1

Welcome aboard Phil, its good to see you on these boards. I visited you a day after getting my new camaro, I listened to your advise and the products I picked up worked out awesome.

yes i do remember we had a great conversation : )

I'm glad all the products are working out.

firstmate · 08-13-2010, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Viral

Thanks Phil, I actually have some brand of adhesive remover at home (goo gone I think), but wasn't sure if it would harm the leather. I may give it a try.

I was thinking it might be a good idea to use a Q-tip with the product instead of a towel, it might be much easier to keep it on just the area you need to apply the product to. That is if you haven't already gotten it off of there...

Detail Guru's, not sure if a Q-Tip would be bad to use on leather for any reason, so if so please let us know...

Just a thought!!!

Viral · 08-13-2010, 08:49 AM

Good idea firstmate, I may try that. I didn't have time to mess with it last night, so I'll try it this weekend. I'll use a drop on the front side of the seat to make sure it doesn't discolor the leather.

Phil - no, I didn't use a brush, only a microfiber towel.

DetailersDomain · 08-13-2010, 09:02 AM

i see. maybe try a brush, but make sure if you use the adhesive remover to clean all of it off after

DetailersDomain · 08-19-2010, 09:22 PM

Sonax Full Effect, Adam's APC, Prima Nero and Wheel Armour in action.

Figured I would post how these all work together.

These dirty Audi Q7 S-Line wheels (about 1 month of brake dust) were cleaned with Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner (no brushes where used, just a pressure washer and the wheel cleaner). The tires were cleaned up with Adam's APC. After the rims and tires where dry, we applied Prima Nero on the tires for a satin finish. Prima Wheel Armour to them for a durable finish and nice shine.

Wheels were extremely caked up with brake dust

Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner in action!

Adam's All Purpose Cleaner does a very effective job of cleaning all the grime off the tires, readying them for dressing.

Clean wheels and tires

Prima Nero and Wheel Armour to finish them up.

Final results look impressive!

The products used above are listed below.
Adam's All Purpose Cleaner
Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner
Prima Nero
Prima Wheel Armour

ghazzi1397 · 08-19-2010, 09:49 PM

Which product will give the best shine to silver midnight 20 inch rims (from the RS package) the silver midnight are not easy to shine because of the color but i was hoping to find something that will make'em really shine

08-12-2010, 04:56 PM	#20
intense1 Drives: 2011 2SS m6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 159	Welcome aboard Phil, its good to see you on these boards. I visited you a day after getting my new camaro, I listened to your advise and the products I picked up worked out awesome. __________________ 7/7/10 Status: Delivered

08-13-2010, 08:49 AM	#25
Viral Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ashburn, VA Posts: 751 View My Garage	Good idea firstmate, I may try that. I didn't have time to mess with it last night, so I'll try it this weekend. I'll use a drop on the front side of the seat to make sure it doesn't discolor the leather. Phil - no, I didn't use a brush, only a microfiber towel. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS ( Corsa Catback Exhaust \| Vararam \| VMAX TB \| Custom Tune - 386HP/383TQ)

08-19-2010, 09:49 PM	#28
ghazzi1397 Hail to the GENERAL Drives: 2011 CGM 2LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 423 View My Garage	Which product will give the best shine to silver midnight 20 inch rims (from the RS package) the silver midnight are not easy to shine because of the color but i was hoping to find something that will make'em really shine __________________ Since the launch of the Camaro in 09, I've been dreaming of buying this car and finally today is the day. ORDER PLACED on 05/18/2010 for 2011 2LT CGM (3300) Order scheduled for production, TPW 06/14/2010 [05/26/2010] (3400) Order broadcast [06/15/2010] (3800) Order produced [06/18/2010] Available to ship from Osh [06/17/2010] In-Transit from Osh [06/29/2010] Available to ship from rail yard [07/08/2010] Delivered [07/12/10]

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Tallboy Say "when"... Drives: 11 2LT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Venice, FL Posts: 431	I'll be taking delivery of a new 2LT in the next few weeks. Can I throw a "full detail" [clay, swirl mark remover, etc.] right away, or should I wait a bit? I'm kind of a "hobby" detailer, and would rate myself as fair-to-middlin...

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DetailersDomain Drives: Audi S4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 760	do you know when the production date of the car is? I have seen some camaro's fresh off the line you want to wait a few weeks. washing should be fine. I would hold off on polish/wax

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08-19-2010, 09:22 PM	#27
DetailersDomain Drives: Audi S4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 760	Sonax Full Effect, Adam's APC, Prima Nero and Wheel Armour in action. Figured I would post how these all work together. These dirty Audi Q7 S-Line wheels (about 1 month of brake dust) were cleaned with Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner (no brushes where used, just a pressure washer and the wheel cleaner). The tires were cleaned up with Adam's APC. After the rims and tires where dry, we applied Prima Nero on the tires for a satin finish. Prima Wheel Armour to them for a durable finish and nice shine. Wheels were extremely caked up with brake dust Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner in action! Adam's All Purpose Cleaner does a very effective job of cleaning all the grime off the tires, readying them for dressing. Clean wheels and tires Prima Nero and Wheel Armour to finish them up. Final results look impressive! The products used above are listed below. Adam's All Purpose Cleaner Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner Prima Nero Prima Wheel Armour