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SS_Los · 10-24-2011, 11:43 PM

So today i spent a solid 8 hours washing and clay barring my camaro. I also vacuumed and detailed the interior. I'm about half way done. Tomorrow is part 2 which includes polishing and waxing. My question is, is this normal? A two day process to throughly wash/detailing the camaro? Or is there a more time efficient method. Any input is much appreciated it.

The Shadoww · 10-24-2011, 11:48 PM

I spend about 4 hours on a normal wash, no wax, no interior, no nothing special.

SS_Los · 10-25-2011, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Black On Black On Black

I spend about 4 hours on a normal wash, no wax, no interior, no nothing special.

*PHEW*! I thought i was doing something wrong. I get funny looks from my neighbors like they think i'm on meth or something. They leave for work and i'm washing my car, they get back and i'm still at it. Not to mention i wash it weekly so it's never really that dirty.

Wakemaker89 · 10-25-2011, 12:02 AM

I wish I had 8 hours to wash my car :( it's my DD so it get dirty pretty often (like right now) maybe if the weather stays warm through the weekend I will wash her this weekend

The Shadoww · 10-25-2011, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by SS_Los

*PHEW*! I thought i was doing something wrong. I get funny looks from my neighbors like they think i'm on meth or something. They leave for work and i'm washing my car, they get back and i'm still at it. Not to mention i wash it weekly so it's never really that dirty.

Haha. I wash mine religiously once a week too lol. Tomorrow i get to wash her up good.

My parents think and sister think i'm absolutely bonkers because i spend so much time with my car. I have never waxed it though. I don't know how.

What time you waxing your car tomorrow? I'd like to come watch and take notes if that's alright! lol

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Originally Posted by Wakemaker89

I wish I had 8 hours to wash my car :( it's my DD so it get dirty pretty often (like right now) maybe if the weather stays warm through the weekend I will wash her this weekend

It's my DD too!

I always find time though, i have even washed it at night... Worst idea ever btw lol.

Vengeance Graphix · 10-25-2011, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by SS_Los

They leave for work and i'm washing my car, they get back and i'm still at it.

+1,
i sometimes get the "wow your still at it" response, of course i am.. i just dont want my car looking like yours

.. even though thats what im saying on the inside.

PJS45TH · 10-25-2011, 12:23 AM

What do all you use to wash your cars? Wash liquid? Wash towels? Water..hot/cold?

CamaroKid300 · 10-25-2011, 12:23 AM

I wash my car in about 20-30 min.

This includes tire shine.

SS_Los · 10-25-2011, 12:25 AM

[QUOTE=Black On Black On Black;3925187]Haha. I wash mine religiously once a week too lol. Tomorrow i get to wash her up good.

My parents think and sister think i'm absolutely bonkers because i spend so much time with my car. I have never waxed it though. I don't know how.

What time you waxing your car tomorrow? I'd like to come watch and take notes if that's alright! lol

That's the thing, i haven't waxed a car in YEARS!! Last time was probably when i was 16 (i'm now 23), when i helped my dad. Haven't had a car that i cared enough to wax it until this one. But i've searched the forum and watched videos for tips. i'm sure we can figure this out together lol.

SS_Los · 10-25-2011, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by xVengeancex28

+1,
i sometimes get the "wow your still at it" response, of course i am.. i just dont want my car looking like yours

.. even though thats what im saying on the inside.

Yeah i get the occasional stare and shaking of the head.

SS_Los · 10-25-2011, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by My45th

What do all you use to wash your cars? Wash liquid? Wash towels? Water..hot/cold?

Welp, from the advise i got from the forum was washing the car with actual car shampoo NOT dish washing soap, microfiber towels to decrease the risk of getting scratches. I believe either warm or cold water works fine, i prefer cold.

SS_Los · 10-25-2011, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroKid300

I wash my car in about 20-30 min.

This includes tire shine.

20-30 min. for a wash??

what's your secret!?

CamaroKid300 · 10-25-2011, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by SS_Los

20-30 min. for a wash??

what's your secret!?

Wet the car--soap it up--rinse--tire shine.

Poof.

SS_Los · 10-25-2011, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Wakemaker89

I wish I had 8 hours to wash my car :( it's my DD so it get dirty pretty often (like right now) maybe if the weather stays warm through the weekend I will wash her this weekend

Most of my free time goes to my car. This car is my life now, the gf hates it.

10-24-2011, 11:43 PM	#1
SS_Los Drives: 2011 CGM 1SS L99 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Nor*Cal Posts: 446	washing / detailing time So today i spent a solid 8 hours washing and clay barring my camaro. I also vacuumed and detailed the interior. I'm about half way done. Tomorrow is part 2 which includes polishing and waxing. My question is, is this normal? A two day process to throughly wash/detailing the camaro? Or is there a more time efficient method. Any input is much appreciated it.

10-24-2011, 11:48 PM	#2
The Shadoww Black on Black on Black Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Milpitas, CA Posts: 864	I spend about 4 hours on a normal wash, no wax, no interior, no nothing special. __________________

10-25-2011, 12:02 AM	#4
Wakemaker89 Drives: 2020 Summit White LT1 M6 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,033 View My Garage	I wish I had 8 hours to wash my car :( it's my DD so it get dirty pretty often (like right now) maybe if the weather stays warm through the weekend I will wash her this weekend __________________ 2020 Summit White LT1 M6

10-25-2011, 12:23 AM	#8
CamaroKid300 ace5.org Drives: 2017 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 6,143 View My Garage	I wash my car in about 20-30 min. This includes tire shine. __________________ Stock...For Now.

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SS_Los Drives: 2011 CGM 1SS L99 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Nor*Cal Posts: 446	[QUOTE=Black On Black On Black;3925187]Haha. I wash mine religiously once a week too lol. Tomorrow i get to wash her up good. My parents think and sister think i'm absolutely bonkers because i spend so much time with my car. I have never waxed it though. I don't know how. What time you waxing your car tomorrow? I'd like to come watch and take notes if that's alright! lol That's the thing, i haven't waxed a car in YEARS!! Last time was probably when i was 16 (i'm now 23), when i helped my dad. Haven't had a car that i cared enough to wax it until this one. But i've searched the forum and watched videos for tips. i'm sure we can figure this out together lol.