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09-13-2011, 10:41 AM
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Hand Wash or Machine?
Do you all hand wash your Camaro's or Machine wash it?
I've also met a few people that put this special coating on it, so its easier to spray off most of the dirt. I personally hand wash mine, it takes 2-3 hours to wash every nook, clean my tires with the tire brush, and do the inside.
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09-13-2011, 10:47 AM
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permagrin
Drives: 2012 LS3 SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2011
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There's a huge thread already in existence about this.
It's all over the place, but most people prefer to hand wash it. Some people say they take it through an automatic brush free wash 2 times a week... Others won't touch the automatic car washes.... I personally am going to try only hand washing it. 
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09-13-2011, 10:49 AM
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Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS (Black) L99 Join Date: Aug 2010
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both.
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09-13-2011, 10:50 AM
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I love to give it a good rub down.
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09-13-2011, 10:52 AM
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 I bet you do! 
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09-13-2011, 10:54 AM
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LOL!
2 bucket wash, towel dry.... or as other might say a good rub down. |
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09-13-2011, 10:54 AM
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Drives: 2010 Black 2ss Camaro SS Join Date: May 2010
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I would never do anything but hand wash any car.....if you use brushes or an automatic wash....you are asking for nothing but swirl marks and scracthes.
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09-13-2011, 10:56 AM
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Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black & Silver Join Date: Aug 2010
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 Two bucket hand wash.
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09-13-2011, 10:58 AM
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Let's go Rangers!
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 with pooling and then a leaf blower for drying.
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09-13-2011, 11:03 AM
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Drives: 2011 2ss/rs conv, L99/Automatic Join Date: Jun 2011
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hand Wash only! Do not use towel to dry, believe it or not a wet towel can still cause micro scratches in the clear coat, causing it to look hazy over time. I use "fireman's friend" chamois, does not scratch and there is absolutly no water marks left after drying.
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09-13-2011, 11:11 AM
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Drives: 79Z28 and 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010
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I hand wash all my vehicles. I HATE SWIRLS MARKS!!!
I have been able to stay swirls free doing so.. |
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09-13-2011, 11:25 AM
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Camaro Overlord
Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Inferno Orange Metallic Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Scottsbluff, Nebraska
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I'll run it through the brushed automatic unless funds are a bit short, then I'll get out there and do the labor myself. Not a big deal to me either way, although I certainly respect those who's opinions differ from mine.
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09-13-2011, 11:35 AM
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Drives: 2012 Silverado LTZ, 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2008
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I don't have the time for this 2-3 hour long handwashing crap. I have stuff to do. Like actually drive the car and have fun with it.
I get it detailed once a year, and that's good enough, seeing as I only drive it about 6 months out of the year, the wax lasts until the next detail.
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09-13-2011, 11:39 AM
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Right, right.
Drives: 79 Z28, 86 Camaro, 94 Burb 4x4 Join Date: Dec 2008
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I will never take my car through a regular car wash again. the ones that use brushes are very hard on the car, and the ones that are brush-less use so much water pressure that theyre actually worse. My camaro is really rusty and the paint is crappy, and i went through a car wash when i first got it, and a ton of paint got chipped off. if you have a little chip in the paint, a regular car wash can easily make it worse.
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