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12-23-2013, 05:40 PM
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 Drives: 2014 Camaro SS/RS BRM Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Milton, FL
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Proud New Owner w/ ?'s
Just picked up 2014 2SS BRM today (pics to follow), but have a couple concerns/?'s.
1. Are there aftermarket products that would help protect the plastic sill you step over when you get in/out? I have noticed kicking it when I get in and out. I know, just step over it to avoid scuffing it up, but will take some time to get used to it first, but in the meantime, any protectors to help in the mean time? Including the door, kicked it once or twice already (damn big feet). 2. Cleaning..don't have tons of free time, so I wash with a local drive thru car wash (very good/and safe), but feeling this could eventually damage the car. Anyone use car wash, or stick with hand washing? 3. Car came with the white rally stripe, wondering if anybody has claybar and waxed with one of these on their car. I wouldn't claybar the stripes, but putting new wax/sealer over the stripes...good or bad? Thx for the help and input..... 
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12-23-2013, 05:44 PM
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Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2010
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I will tell you this, on here most people will say stay away from auto car washes. Second, try not to put any wax, or sealers on your stripes. Check out "Adams Polishes" they have a product cal VRT that will work great on your stripes. To answer your first question, yes they make a lot of products to protect that area of your car, you just have to look around.
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12-23-2013, 05:45 PM
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Welcome, Hand was the car always or try to use touchless car washes, those things scrape the paint.. But touchless does not get the dirt off as well as hand at home gentle wash :3. GL
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12-23-2013, 06:12 PM
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i got to get used to getting in and out too. hand wash
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12-23-2013, 06:37 PM
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Drives: 2013 Black 2 LT vert Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: kansas city
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hand wash only
i scuff my car getting in and out too, is hard not to congrats on the car! |
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12-23-2013, 06:38 PM
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Some touch less car wash places use harsh chemicals to remove dirt. These could eventually fade your paint. I would recommend local car wash locations that will hand wash and dry your car for an additional cost.
Regarding the plastic sill cover, lift you feet.....sorry just a pet peeve of mine.
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12-23-2013, 07:22 PM
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Drives: '11 2SS, '11 C6 GS, '04 MDX Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Kearney, MO
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There are no sill protectors that I have found. They all get scratched up - just like all the plastic interior parts in our cars. I just ended up buying new. They're only ~$13 each plus shipping.
Regarding the car wash - it all depends on what your goal is. If you plan on keeping your car for years then I would stay away from all auto washes, both brush and brushless. The brush ones especially since they will kill your vinyl stripes at some point. Welcome and congrats on your new ride! |
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12-23-2013, 07:50 PM
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12-23-2013, 07:55 PM
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For the door sills, maybe the 3M clear protector, like is used on the nose?
Washing with touchless car washes uses harsh chemicals. It can be done occasionally as long as you keep a good layer of clear coat and wax on it. I use the most basic wash on touchless to avoid more chemicals. Some will say to never do touchless. For the stripes, sounds like Adams mentioned above is your best bet. Welcome and enjoy.
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12-23-2013, 08:16 PM
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Drives: 2012 Camaro 45th Anniversary RS Join Date: Nov 2012
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Congrats on the ride, maybe you could (temporarily" tape a piece of garbage bag so you don't mess up the sill. I know it sounds tacky but if it works, and it doesn't cost anything, it's worth a try.
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12-23-2013, 08:17 PM
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reminds me of my mom puting bread bags in my winter boots 
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12-23-2013, 08:26 PM
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Drives: 2014 Camaro SS/RS BRM Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Milton, FL
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Thx for all the info here.
Sticking with the handwash and once I get it claybar/sealed, will help a lot. As for the door sill, learn to pick up feet and good to know replacements are cheap (get a couple for future). Thx again |
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12-23-2013, 08:31 PM
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Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Brownsburg, Indiana
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I have clayed over the Z71 decal on my truck with no ill effects
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12-23-2013, 08:36 PM
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Drives: 2011ss/rs camaro Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: florida
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Search out the junkman...in the car care section
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