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ShadowFX · 09-29-2013, 10:51 AM

Hey guys, just bought my first camaro 2014 2LT Convertible (actually have had it for a month now, but haven't gotten around to posting it).

I've been meaning to do a good photo shoot for my new baby, but I've tried to wash it twice now and I can't seem to dry it. I know, it sounds weird but I've tried two different chamois and it just smears the water and is leaving water spots/smears all over the car! I've washed several cars by hand before using the same chamois (Absorber) and I've never had this problem. I'm wondering if it's because it's new and if the protective coating (Perma Plate?) they put on at the dealership is causing it. I'm ready to just pay to take it to a professional detailer, but wanted to see if I could get any advice here.

Please help me so I can do a well over due photo shoot for my baby!

CamaroDreams07 · 09-29-2013, 12:01 PM

You should have never let your dealer apply anything.

But as for what to do now, try to put a coat of wax on it and see if that helps.

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Ryanbabz71 · 09-29-2013, 12:23 PM

you need one of these, just blow the water off your car

http://www.autogeek.net/metro-full-size-vac-n-blo.html

LikaRokBowTie · 09-29-2013, 12:45 PM

Maybe the dealer applied it as an add on to jack up the price,anyway see if it can be stripped with a dawn wash or any of the other numerous strip wash products available.You should start with a clean surface clay,wash,polish and seal or wax.All you need to know is in this section.

Ohten · 09-29-2013, 12:56 PM

I Agree also I would never let a dealer apply anything to a new car.I dont even let them wash it when I buy it or if it is in for service.

DARK AGE 53 · 09-29-2013, 01:11 PM

Have you tried any of the microfiber drying towels on the market?

Modern07 · 09-29-2013, 01:49 PM

Also - use the sheeting method to get most of the water off before you even get out the drying towels

Fish-man · 09-29-2013, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modern07

Also - use the sheeting method to get most of the water off before you even get out the drying towels

This

Turn the hose on low, without nozzle... slowly go over the car

axis · 09-30-2013, 12:51 AM

Dry the car the best you can then go back over the entire car with detailing spray and a GOOD microfiber towel.

Chris82xx · 09-30-2013, 01:16 AM

The chamois is great. Try going over the car with a rubber sgueegie first. It removes most of the water and then you go over it with the chamois and it's dry. Don't buy compressor. No offense, but as great of an idea it is, you can do the same thing with a $30 shop-vac. Def. go over it with detailing spray and a good microfiber.

CamaroDreams07 · 09-30-2013, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris82xx

The chamois is great. Try going over the car with a rubber sgueegie first. It removes most of the water and then you go over it with the chamois and it's dry. Don't buy compressor. No offense, but as great of an idea it is, you can do the same thing with a $30 shop-vac. Def. go over it with detailing spray and a good microfiber.

Please don't do this.

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molsonbrador · 09-30-2013, 08:13 AM

I bought a Dry Me Crazy towel after reading CD07's review. I laid it on the roof and it just about sucked the water out of the lug nut holes! It's THAT good. Pulls water like nothing I've seen. Those blue MF towels are sweet too.

its a syn · 09-30-2013, 08:20 AM

Electric leaf blower.Wash and dry in the shade.

motorhead · 09-30-2013, 08:33 AM

Do not use a Chamois. That's an old school way of putting swirls in your paint. Like others have said, use a quality microfiber towel with a good detail spray. I usually use two every time I wash mine. one to get the really wet off and then a dry one with detail spray to finish.

09-29-2013, 10:51 AM	#1
ShadowFX Drives: 2014 2LT Blue Ray Metallic Conv. Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 3	I can't dry my car... :o\ Hey guys, just bought my first camaro 2014 2LT Convertible (actually have had it for a month now, but haven't gotten around to posting it). I've been meaning to do a good photo shoot for my new baby, but I've tried to wash it twice now and I can't seem to dry it. I know, it sounds weird but I've tried two different chamois and it just smears the water and is leaving water spots/smears all over the car! I've washed several cars by hand before using the same chamois (Absorber) and I've never had this problem. I'm wondering if it's because it's new and if the protective coating (Perma Plate?) they put on at the dealership is causing it. I'm ready to just pay to take it to a professional detailer, but wanted to see if I could get any advice here. Please help me so I can do a well over due photo shoot for my baby!

09-29-2013, 12:01 PM	#2
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	You should have never let your dealer apply anything. But as for what to do now, try to put a coat of wax on it and see if that helps. Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk 2 __________________ [B]

09-29-2013, 12:23 PM	#3
Ryanbabz71 Drives: 2021 ZL1 1LE Satin Steel Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 6,373 View My Garage	you need one of these, just blow the water off your car http://www.autogeek.net/metro-full-size-vac-n-blo.html __________________ Ryan 2021 ZL1 1LE Satin Steel Metallic Build Page: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=632481

09-29-2013, 12:56 PM	#5
Ohten Drives: Granite Crystal Challenger SRT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: West Palm Beach,FL by way of Akron,OH Posts: 1,406 View My Garage	I Agree also I would never let a dealer apply anything to a new car.I dont even let them wash it when I buy it or if it is in for service. __________________

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DARK AGE 53 Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mi./Al. Posts: 829	Have you tried any of the microfiber drying towels on the market? __________________ POW/MIA - YOU ARE LOST BUT NOT FORGOTTEN IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

09-29-2013, 12:45 PM	#4
LikaRokBowTie Drives: 221SS1LE Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: on your 6 Posts: 986	Maybe the dealer applied it as an add on to jack up the price,anyway see if it can be stripped with a dawn wash or any of the other numerous strip wash products available.You should start with a clean surface clay,wash,polish and seal or wax.All you need to know is in this section.

09-29-2013, 01:49 PM	#7
Modern07 Mid-Florida Camaro Club Drives: 2019 ZL1 on Order Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Heathrow, FL Posts: 3,136	Also - use the sheeting method to get most of the water off before you even get out the drying towels __________________ My Build Thread

09-30-2013, 12:51 AM	#9
axis Search Ninja Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Ark Posts: 7,183	Dry the car the best you can then go back over the entire car with detailing spray and a GOOD microfiber towel. __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Halltech CF 102 fed GPI modded intake manifold Bo (knows) White ported TB Kooks LT's/ Dynomax VT Pfadted (springs/sways) Dyno tuned by Rhino and GPI I once parallel parked a train.

09-30-2013, 01:16 AM	#10
Chris82xx Make your peace with God! Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS M6 Convertible Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 1,595	The chamois is great. Try going over the car with a rubber sgueegie first. It removes most of the water and then you go over it with the chamois and it's dry. Don't buy compressor. No offense, but as great of an idea it is, you can do the same thing with a $30 shop-vac. Def. go over it with detailing spray and a good microfiber. __________________ ECS base supercharger (NOVI 1500SL), ECS AlKY control kit, 92mm TB, ARH 1 7/8" LT's non-catted, Borla 3" exhaust, ID850 injectors, Squash fuel system, ECS Big Blower Cam, MGW short throw shifter, DSS 1000hp axles, LGW differential cover, billet caps, Tech AFX heater hoses, Pedders differential bushings, Eaton TrueTrac differential, PRC dual valve springs, Katech C5R timing chain, ATI balancer, Meilings oil pump, Pfadt Trailing Arms, Pfadt Tie Rods, Pfadt Sway Bars, Pfadt End Links, DSS Aluminum Driveshaft 811RWHP/719RWTQ UNDER MAJOR OVERHAUL!!

09-30-2013, 08:13 AM	#12
molsonbrador Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, 2018 Colorado Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC Posts: 2,207	I bought a Dry Me Crazy towel after reading CD07's review. I laid it on the roof and it just about sucked the water out of the lug nut holes! It's THAT good. Pulls water like nothing I've seen. Those blue MF towels are sweet too.

09-30-2013, 08:20 AM	#13
its a syn B.O.D. 02/16/10 Drives: 2010 SGM Sp. Edition 2017 RS Conver Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Albia,Iowa Posts: 3,959 View My Garage	Electric leaf blower.Wash and dry in the shade. __________________

09-30-2013, 08:33 AM	#14
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,849	Do not use a Chamois. That's an old school way of putting swirls in your paint. Like others have said, use a quality microfiber towel with a good detail spray. I usually use two every time I wash mine. one to get the really wet off and then a dry one with detail spray to finish.