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Casperadub70 · 08-26-2013, 12:05 AM

First of all i would like to say sorry cause i know this has to already been covered but i went back a few pages and couldnt find anything. Then again its also 1am so im pretty tired.

Anyways what is the best product you have used to keep the wrap shinny? Also do you do the spoiler?

I have some small dots on my hood that i cant seem to get off. Any suggestions? Thanks guys

Cooley · 08-26-2013, 01:35 AM

Hi, I found a thread which has some different approaches to hood care. Hope this helps!

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...inyl+hood+care

Casperadub70 · 08-26-2013, 02:42 AM

Thanks buddy. That helped out alot

Arrond · 08-26-2013, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Casperadub70

First of all i would like to say sorry cause i know this has to already been covered but i went back a few pages and couldnt find anything. Then again its also 1am so im pretty tired.

Anyways what is the best product you have used to keep the wrap shinny? Also do you do the spoiler?

I have some small dots on my hood that i cant seem to get off. Any suggestions? Thanks guys

I use a mix of rubbing alcohol and water which works great to keep the factory matte finish.

ST1LE · 08-26-2013, 11:26 AM

To be honest cleaning the hood has been a VERY easy thing for me. All I do is make sure its the last thing washed and the first thing dried, and its fine.

Toxikk · 08-26-2013, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ST1LE

To be honest cleaning the hood has been a VERY easy thing for me. All I do is make sure its the last thing washed and the first thing dried, and its fine.

ditto. that and making sure to tell anyone i show it to to keep their greasy nubs off of it :P

Led Boots · 08-27-2013, 08:58 PM

I use McGuire's (sp) car wash with wax and dry the hood first and it is perfect. Keeping greasy mitts off is also imperative.

Firefighter · 08-27-2013, 09:03 PM

Watch this video. Decide your style. Buy products. Clean and treat your hood. Never look back.

PYROLYSIS · 08-27-2013, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ST1LE

To be honest cleaning the hood has been a VERY easy thing for me. All I do is make sure its the last thing washed and the first thing dried, and its fine.

I did the same and my hood turned out fine.

04goatgirl · 08-27-2013, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ST1LE

To be honest cleaning the hood has been a VERY easy thing for me. All I do is make sure its the last thing washed and the first thing dried, and its fine.

That's the way I do it also ,no problems with mine so far.

gajagfan · 08-28-2013, 03:16 PM

NO offense to anyone who bought some of these special products, but good car washing shampoo (McGuires or something of that sort) and water has worked just fine for me. It may be that I am not that picky, but I think t looks great. I like to keep a car up, but with work, a yard, a home, and other interest, I need t keep things simple. Plus now that its football season......oh boy!

Firefighter · 08-28-2013, 04:23 PM

Have you had any water stains or other type of stains? Car wash won't get those off. The VRT protects it well.

Cool1LE · 08-28-2013, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by gajagfan

NO offense to anyone who bought some of these special products, but good car washing shampoo (McGuires or something of that sort) and water has worked just fine for me. It may be that I am not that picky, but I think t looks great. I like to keep a car up, but with work, a yard, a home, and other interest, I need t keep things simple. Plus now that its football season......oh boy!

scruffyluv · 08-28-2013, 09:13 PM

I use McGuires car wash AND a matt cleaner I bought from the chemical guys.

08-26-2013, 12:05 AM	#1
Casperadub70 Drives: 2014 1LE Camaro, 95 Z28 Camaro Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: America Posts: 940	Hood cleaner First of all i would like to say sorry cause i know this has to already been covered but i went back a few pages and couldnt find anything. Then again its also 1am so im pretty tired. Anyways what is the best product you have used to keep the wrap shinny? Also do you do the spoiler? I have some small dots on my hood that i cant seem to get off. Any suggestions? Thanks guys __________________ 2014 1LE 2SS Camaro Recaro seats, Custom Cam, Kooks LT headers, CAI intake, Z/28 Spoiler, Z/28 Belly Pan, Z/28 Brake Air Ducts, Stainless Steel breaklines, BMR Toe Rods and Trailing Arms resulting in 482.49 RWHP

08-26-2013, 01:35 AM	#2
Cooley Drives: 2013 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bluff City, Baby!!! Posts: 563	Hi, I found a thread which has some different approaches to hood care. Hope this helps! http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...inyl+hood+care __________________

08-26-2013, 02:42 AM	#3
Casperadub70 Drives: 2014 1LE Camaro, 95 Z28 Camaro Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: America Posts: 940	Thanks buddy. That helped out alot __________________ 2014 1LE 2SS Camaro Recaro seats, Custom Cam, Kooks LT headers, CAI intake, Z/28 Spoiler, Z/28 Belly Pan, Z/28 Brake Air Ducts, Stainless Steel breaklines, BMR Toe Rods and Trailing Arms resulting in 482.49 RWHP

08-26-2013, 11:26 AM	#5
ST1LE Drives: E92 BMW M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 4,496	To be honest cleaning the hood has been a VERY easy thing for me. All I do is make sure its the last thing washed and the first thing dried, and its fine. __________________ SOLD - 2013 1LE - Pat G Spec'd Cam, NPP with 1 7/8" Long Tube Headers with High Flow Cats, Intake w/scoop, Ported Throttle Body, and Apex 1.25" Lowering Springs. J-Rod Built and Matt@FSP Tuned

08-28-2013, 04:23 PM	#12
Firefighter Drives: Black '13 2SS/RS/1LE w/NPP/NAV Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tampa by way of Miami... Posts: 4,934	Have you had any water stains or other type of stains? Car wash won't get those off. The VRT protects it well. __________________ My Build Thread... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=285054

08-27-2013, 08:58 PM	#7
Led Boots Drives: 2013 2ss 1le ashen gray Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 39	I use McGuire's (sp) car wash with wax and dry the hood first and it is perfect. Keeping greasy mitts off is also imperative.

08-28-2013, 03:16 PM	#11
gajagfan Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Black - Std Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 3,622 View My Garage	NO offense to anyone who bought some of these special products, but good car washing shampoo (McGuires or something of that sort) and water has worked just fine for me. It may be that I am not that picky, but I think t looks great. I like to keep a car up, but with work, a yard, a home, and other interest, I need t keep things simple. Plus now that its football season......oh boy!

08-28-2013, 09:13 PM	#14
scruffyluv CB5thGEN Drives: 2013 2SS/RS BRM 1LE, 05 Trailblazer Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: VA Beach Posts: 948 View My Garage	I use McGuires car wash AND a matt cleaner I bought from the chemical guys.