[Camaros_Shelby_Erza]

hey guys so i am looking for some better cleaning stuff to use for my camaro. what are what most of you guys are using for your camaros? mine is garnet red and also has matte black vinyl wrap on the car.

[Glen e]

http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=435828

[greg72982]

Duragloss is cheap and as good as most other more expensive products. I get most of my stuff from Autogeek because they have helpful forums and I like all the product reviews both on the forum and the website itself.

[Adam's Polishes]

Adam's is the official product of the Camaro GM licensed and we would be honored if you would give our products a shot.
Here is a quote from Adam......

My personal guarantee is this: if you are not exceptionally satisfied with any Adam's Premium Car Care product, I will refund your money, plus 10%. I will also replace the item with a like product of your choice. -Adam Pitale (President & Founder)

http://adamspolishes.com/shop/exteri...-products.html

[MR 45TH]

Adam's is all I've ever used and all I will continue to use! Amazing products and the customer service to match!

[KirkH]

doubled my post, for some reason

[KirkH]

Youre always going to find a new "favorite" but here are my faves right now:


Shampoo: Chemical Guys Honeydew Snow Soap for foam gun; Citrus Wash Gloss for heavy grease or dirt; Gloss Workz for normal cleaning

Rinse Free Wash: Optimum Wash and Wax

Waterless Wash: Chemical Guys Eco Smart Waterless Wash and Wax

Wax: Pete's 53 Black Pearl Crystal Polymer White Carnaba Paste Wax

Spray Wax: 303 Quick Wax

Detailer Spray: Chemical Guys P40 Sprayable Carnauba Detailer or Eco Smart

Glass: Chemical Guys Streak Free Window Clean diluted 1:1 distilled water

Trim: Wolfgang Concours Series Vinyl and Rubber Protectant

Wheel Cleaner: Chemical Guys Diablo Wheel Cleaner

Wheel Spray Wax: FW-1 Cleaning Wax - DON'T JUDGE ME!!!

Tire Clean: FW-1 Tire Shine

Tire Dressing: Chemical Guys Blue Guard

All Purpose Cleaner: Chemical Guys Nonsense Invisible Super Cleaner- no odor

Interior Detailer: Chemical Guys Interior Detailer -smells great

Interior Dressing: Chemical Guys G6 Hyper Coat - high shine; Chemical Guys Silk Shine for low shine

Carpet Shampoo: Chemical Guys Fabric Clean

Stain Remover: Chemical Guys Lightning Fast Stain Extractor

Paint Coating: Optimum Opti Gloss Coat

Glass Sealant: Gyeon Q2 View

Microfiber: Edgeless Eagle from The Rag Company; Korea made

Polisher: Cyclo 5 Pro

Pads: Chemical Guys Hex Logic

Web stores: autogeek.com; detailedimage.com; chemicalguys.com; detailing.com

[timmy8784]

Originally Posted by Camaros_Shelby_Erza

hey guys so i am looking for some better cleaning stuff to use for my camaro. what are what most of you guys are using for your camaros? mine is garnet red and also has matte black vinyl wrap on the car.

Like what was said above, everyone will have their favorites. While some products are definitely better than others, technique and procedures are the most important.

That being said, here are a few of my favorites too. If you need any links or any questions, let me know!

Shampoo: Chemical Guys Honeydew Snow Soap for foam cannon; Chemical Guys Clean Slate for stripping, Adam's Polishes Car Shampoo for 2 bucket

Rinseless Wash: Optimum No Rinse

Paint Sealant: Menzerna PowerLock, Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant, & Blackfire Wet Diamond

Detail Spray: Adam's Polishes Detail Spray

Clay: Speedy Prep Towel

Trim: Adam's Polishes VRT

Wheel Cleaner: Adam's Wheel Cleaner

Wheel Wax: Chemical Guys Max Coat Wheel Guard

Tire Dressing: Adam's Polishes VRT or CarPro PERL

All Purpose Cleaner: Simple Green (most APC will be similiar but Simple Green is much cheaper)

Interior Detailer: Adam's Total Interior Detailer

Stain Remover: Chemical Guys Lightning Fast Stain Extractor

Microfiber: Microfiber Madness Dry Me Crazy (Drying) Chemical Guys Happy Ending (Detailing/Sealant removal etc)

Polisher: Flex 3401 & Rupes Mini

Compounds/Polishes: Menzerna (400, 2500, & 3500)

Pads: Lake Country CCS Pads

[KirkH]

I'd love to see everyone list their faves. I appreciate learning about new and/or different products.

[1BlueSS]

What do y'all use for bugs? Every time I drive I have to clean the car. And don't want to wash it every time.


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[KirkH]

Originally Posted by 1BlueSS

What do y'all use for bugs? Every time I drive I have to clean the car. And don't want to wash it every time.


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I have several "bug" products. I have PoorBoys Bug Squash, SeaFoam bug remover, Tarminator and others but the best for removing bugs, IMO, is, -and I will probably get flamed for this- FW-1 Cleaning Wax. Sprayable carnauba wax that just flat removes stuck on bug guts for me.

[1BlueSS]

I'll have to try them. I'm trying to find something that is, of course, safe for the paint, but I don't have to scrub them off, and scrub the paint. Even though I'm using MF towels. I usually use the Mothers instant detailer in between washes to keep my cars clean ( although I'm sure there's better products, but just using what I have right now ) and it's. it the best for cleaning bugs.


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[Joe M 2012 2SS]

I use the two bucket method. Actually I use 3 because I have a "wheels only" bucket.

Wash Mitt- I have tried several, the Microfiber Madness Incredimitt is the best one I've found.
Durable, Very safe on clear coat, long fibers gently remove dirt, thick pile underneath them holds dirt away from paint until rinsed.
My soap bucket is always as clean as when I started, no dirt ever gets in it, this mitt releases dirt extremely well when rinsed.

Buckets- I prefer the ones with gamma seal lids, this way no dirt gets in them while stored. If you already have buckets and grit guards, you can find these at Lowes for about $7 each.

Detail Spray- I use Ultima Waterless Wash Plush Concentrate. A 16oz bottle costs around $18 and makes 5.5 gallons of detail spray. I've compared it to many others, and it works as well, if not better then some, of the higher priced ones.

Soap- I buy car shampoo by the gallon, to save money. Optimum Car Wash or Duragloss 902 are best values for quality.

Drying- I have a cordless Black & Decker blower for drying the wheels, doorjambs, side mirrors, front grill, all the places that a towel can't get to. I picked it up for $30. The only downside is the battery only lasts 15 minutes, but works long enough to get all the areas I need.

I always perform a pooling rinse before drying, this removes 80-90% of the water so I have very little left to dry. The best drying towel I've used is the Microfiber Madness Dry Me Crazy.

I use a very hydrophobic sealant, Carpro Reload, which makes the water sheet off very fast, and the towel is only barely damp after completion. I also use Reload on the wheels, makes them easy to clean with just soap and water. I top the Reload with Carpro Hydrofoam occasionally as well.

The washing/drying part is the most important step to keeping your paint looking it's best. If you do this improperly, you will cause scratches and swirls that dull the finish.

[Joe M 2012 2SS]

Originally Posted by 1BlueSS

I'll have to try them. I'm trying to find something that is, of course, safe for the paint, but I don't have to scrub them off, and scrub the paint. Even though I'm using MF towels. I usually use the Mothers instant detailer in between washes to keep my cars clean ( although I'm sure there's better products, but just using what I have right now ) and it's. it the best for cleaning bugs.


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If the bugs are fresh and haven't been on the car very long, this is a good process I use from Garry Dean.
I actually don't discard the product in the bucket after use, I have a bucket with a Gamma seal lid, and lots of towels, so I don't put the used towel back in the bucket, I just get a fresh towel. I use Rag company eagle edgeless for the solution, and RC Everest 1100's to dry any remaining solution. Fast, easy, and safe.