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volboy23 · 10-22-2009, 01:12 PM

Ok, I looked through the forum and didn't see anything related to this.

I am new to the camaro world, just picked my girl up yesterday. I of course plan on keeping her forever. I want to make sure that I get some quality products have read about various brands on the forum related to detailing. I was wondering where everybody is getting there products in this area. Are you ordering them off of the internet or are you picking them up at local stores.

Any information would be much appreciated. Also, any places that I could find some good wash mitts and drying towels would be great as well.

live2well · 10-22-2009, 01:21 PM

congrats....I get my products from Adam's Polishes dot com. The stuff works as advertised and smells great to boot. It can be used in high heat and direct sunlight.

promod55 · 10-22-2009, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by live2well

congrats....I get my products from Adam's Polishes dot com. The stuff works as advertised and smells great to boot. It can be used in high heat and direct sunlight.

I second the adams.i use it on all of my vehicles and it is good and quick.i even use the buttery wax on the stripes.It can get on the rubber and just wipe it off it wont turn white.Just follow the direction for a great shine.

SSOOCH · 10-22-2009, 01:54 PM

I just use Meguiars products that you can pick up at any Wal-mart, Target or Autozone. Works fine. If I only washed or waxed my car once in a while I'd go with the more expensive stuff, but since I wash her by hand at a minimum of once a week Meguiars works fine.

live2well · 10-22-2009, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SSOOCH

I just use Meguiars products that you can pick up at any Wal-mart, Target or Autozone. Works fine. If I only washed or waxed my car once in a while I'd go with the more expensive stuff, but since I wash her by hand at a minimum of once a week Meguiars works fine.

Geess the dang UTs....

promod55 · 10-22-2009, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SSOOCH

I just use Meguiars products that you can pick up at any Wal-mart, Target or Autozone. Works fine. If I only washed or waxed my car once in a while I'd go with the more expensive stuff, but since I wash her by hand at a minimum of once a week Meguiars works fine.

I wash mine 3 to 4 times a week sometimes more.If you get wax on any rubber parts or the stripes they will turn white.

volboy23 · 10-22-2009, 07:44 PM

Are you guys getting your mitts and towels at the local stores as well, like wal-mart, target, etc.?

camaroincarolina · 10-22-2009, 07:48 PM

Zaino products are the best. I used several others on her for the first few months, but michaelsmaro turned me on to Zaino and she looks amazing now that she's been clay barred and has 2 coats of zaino polish. I wash her once a week with Zaino car wash and she looks great! They are really no more expensive than the stuff at Walmart and it lasts a long time.....zaino.com

volboy23 · 10-22-2009, 08:08 PM

Anybody know of a local spot that has sheepskin or chenille wash mitts? I have read those are good to use and need to find some, hoping locally versus ordering.

jmcbeth · 10-22-2009, 08:11 PM

Zaino, hands down. I only use Zaino on all my Camaros. See http://www.zaino.com. You'll never go back.

promod55 · 10-23-2009, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by jmcbeth

Zaino, hands down. I only use Zaino on all my Camaros. See http://www.zaino.com. You'll never go back.

I've used alot of products.I have 9 not counting motorcycles and trailers that get waxed.As far as being easy to use and lasting the adams works for me.I use a microfiber wash mitt from advance auto parts.

Sidewinder · 10-23-2009, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by volboy23

Anybody know of a local spot that has sheepskin or chenille wash mitts? I have read those are good to use and need to find some, hoping locally versus ordering.

http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...t-wash+mitt.do

Viral · 03-23-2010, 12:43 PM

I'm a die hard Zaino fan also. I JUST got my Camaro 3 days ago, but here's some proof from my previous car. These photos were taken after a single coat of Zaino. At the time of these pics, the car was 3 and a half years old as my daily driver - on a black car that shows spider webs and any little flaw easily!

LookingGlass · 03-23-2010, 09:10 PM

I have purchased just about all of my detailing products off of Autogeek.net. They've got great customer service and a huge selection to pick from. My favorites brands being Dodo Juice, P21s, Wheel Wax, and Rolite metal polish. I use Dodo's Banana Armour and Hard Candy on my friends Daytona Yellow '69 SS and it looks unbelievable!
I do purchase basics like white towels and Absorbers at Autozone or Target. It's also good to have a grit guard for the bottom of your wash buckets. That way all the dirt that comes off your sponge or mit stay at the bottom and not suspended. A great way to save your paint from unwanted swirls and scratches.

10-22-2009, 01:12 PM	#1
volboy23 Drives: an SS..... Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: virginia Posts: 722	Washing and Detailing products Ok, I looked through the forum and didn't see anything related to this. I am new to the camaro world, just picked my girl up yesterday. I of course plan on keeping her forever. I want to make sure that I get some quality products have read about various brands on the forum related to detailing. I was wondering where everybody is getting there products in this area. Are you ordering them off of the internet or are you picking them up at local stores. Any information would be much appreciated. Also, any places that I could find some good wash mitts and drying towels would be great as well. __________________ 2SS/RS IBM M6, White Rallies 1100, Preliminary order accepted: 8/17/09 2000, Order accepted by GM: 9/3/09 3000, Order accepted by production control: 9/9/09 TPW 9/28/09 3300, Order scheduled for production: 9/18/09 3400, Order Broadcast: 9/26/09 3800, Produced: 10/3/09 A9152630 4000, Available to ship: 10/3/09 4B00, Bayed: 10/3/09 - pending stripes 4200, Shipped: 10/8/09 5000 (Delivered to dealer): 10/20/09 6000 (Delivered to customer): 10/21/09 WOOHOO!!! So worth the wait!

10-22-2009, 01:21 PM	#2
live2well Drives: 2010 VR 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Odenton, MD Posts: 688	congrats....I get my products from Adam's Polishes dot com. The stuff works as advertised and smells great to boot. It can be used in high heat and direct sunlight. __________________ Intelligence plus character that is the goal of true education. BrianC. :flag2:

10-22-2009, 01:54 PM	#4
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	I just use Meguiars products that you can pick up at any Wal-mart, Target or Autozone. Works fine. If I only washed or waxed my car once in a while I'd go with the more expensive stuff, but since I wash her by hand at a minimum of once a week Meguiars works fine. __________________

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10-22-2009, 07:44 PM	#7
volboy23 Drives: an SS..... Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: virginia Posts: 722	Are you guys getting your mitts and towels at the local stores as well, like wal-mart, target, etc.?

10-22-2009, 07:48 PM	#8
camaroincarolina Drives: 1SS Aqua Blue Metallic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 252 View My Garage	Zaino products are the best. I used several others on her for the first few months, but michaelsmaro turned me on to Zaino and she looks amazing now that she's been clay barred and has 2 coats of zaino polish. I wash her once a week with Zaino car wash and she looks great! They are really no more expensive than the stuff at Walmart and it lasts a long time.....zaino.com

10-22-2009, 08:08 PM	#9
volboy23 Drives: an SS..... Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: virginia Posts: 722	Anybody know of a local spot that has sheepskin or chenille wash mitts? I have read those are good to use and need to find some, hoping locally versus ordering.

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jmcbeth THR 2SS/RS Supercharged Drives: 1st and 5th Gen Camaros Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 468 View My Garage	Zaino, hands down. I only use Zaino on all my Camaros. See http://www.zaino.com. You'll never go back.

03-23-2010, 12:43 PM	#13
Viral Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ashburn, VA Posts: 751 View My Garage	I'm a die hard Zaino fan also. I JUST got my Camaro 3 days ago, but here's some proof from my previous car. These photos were taken after a single coat of Zaino. At the time of these pics, the car was 3 and a half years old as my daily driver - on a black car that shows spider webs and any little flaw easily!

03-23-2010, 09:10 PM	#14
LookingGlass Future Chevy Owner Drives: Impatiently waiting!!! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 122	I have purchased just about all of my detailing products off of Autogeek.net. They've got great customer service and a huge selection to pick from. My favorites brands being Dodo Juice, P21s, Wheel Wax, and Rolite metal polish. I use Dodo's Banana Armour and Hard Candy on my friends Daytona Yellow '69 SS and it looks unbelievable! I do purchase basics like white towels and Absorbers at Autozone or Target. It's also good to have a grit guard for the bottom of your wash buckets. That way all the dirt that comes off your sponge or mit stay at the bottom and not suspended. A great way to save your paint from unwanted swirls and scratches.