10-22-2020, 08:47 AM | #1 |
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Can’t wax heat extractor?
I was reading the supplemental owners manual last night and it said you can’t wax the heat extractor. Any reason behind this? It’s a painted surface. Is anyone else here waxing it? I’m about to do a full detail on my ZL1 and found that statement kind of odd.....thanks for any help!
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10-22-2020, 08:53 AM | #2 |
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The carbon one maybe, Mosiac Black? Go for it, mines been waxed since day one.
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10-22-2020, 08:55 AM | #3 |
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Thanks for the response Jon, so here is a very dumb question, I am unsure if my car came with the carbon one, how can I tell? Is there a code on the door jam that tells me if I have it?
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10-22-2020, 09:29 AM | #4 | |
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If it is CF, there are coatings that work well at protecting the CF and preventing the sun from causing discoloration.
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10-22-2020, 11:30 AM | #5 |
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Mine spends the majority of its time in a garage but I just put a ceramic coating on my carbon one while I was doing the entire car.
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10-22-2020, 12:43 PM | #6 |
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Power Lock sealant put all over the car including carbon HE and windows. No problems what do ever. This is every 3 months
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10-22-2020, 01:26 PM | #7 |
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Ceramic coating on mine and no problems.
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10-22-2020, 01:40 PM | #8 | |
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IMO you can wax the exposed carbon fiber heat extractor. I wax mine every week with my car washes; HOWEVER, it must be done a certain way: 1. I only wash with Maguiar's Ultimate Soap and water. (don't press too hard) 2. Dry with waffle cloth. (again...don't press too hard) 3. Apply Collinte 9 series wax with clean/new applicator. Its a upper mid tier carnauba wax. Note: polymer waxes may have abrasives and may not be suitable for the exposed carbon coating. Carnauba is not as strong as polymer waxes, but with a high quality carnauba, you should be ok. 4. Remove wax with a HIGH QUALITY rag. (Rag Company: Eagle Edgeless) 5. Repeat every week!! |
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10-22-2020, 04:08 PM | #9 |
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I put 2 coats of the Griots 3 in 1 on mine. No issues at all...
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10-22-2020, 04:39 PM | #10 |
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After looking closer I do not have CF so it is just painted, I tried a very small conspicuous area first to test and it was fine....thanks everyone for the help! This forum is a great place to find information. I’ve spent more time here than driving my new ZL1 haha
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10-22-2020, 06:06 PM | #11 |
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as long as it has a clear coat on it should be just fine
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10-22-2020, 07:50 PM | #12 |
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The exposed carbon fiber has clear coat on it (that's what you pay for). I've used collinite on mine and it is fine. In fact I would recommend it. The mosaic black painted carbon fiber can of course be waxed like any other painted surface as well.
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10-22-2020, 08:10 PM | #13 |
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The info on heat extractors is referring to the plastic pieces in the hood of an SS Camaro. The ZL1 has a different hood obviously. Treat it the same as the rest of the car's painted surfaces.
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10-22-2020, 08:14 PM | #14 |
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