After 2nd Wash Last Night - Page 2

zr1chris · 07-26-2018, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 13LTLoveIt

409 is my go to if I want something greater strength than Windex. Like getting water spots off glass. Fear not, wax was applied and Ta Da! Even look.

Why not actual car cleaning products that are designed for paint?

Cgocifer · 07-27-2018, 12:00 AM

409 works good on water spots on glass. Wouldn't use it on paint nor would i use paper towels. These cars have soft, wimpy paint that swirls very easily. I had to have mine professionally buffed and detailed to remove the dealers swirls even after I told them not to wash it. They did anyway.

I had those weird spots too. I tried almost everything with zero success. Disappeared after I had paint correction performed.

As for Xpel or any of the other paint protection films, they are expensive. I was quoted $5k for bumper, rockers, front fenders and rear quarters. Front bumper alone was $800. Uh no, would never recoup the cost on a Camaro. Maybe if it was a lambo or something.

Ceramic coating is also popular but also expensive and wont protect against swirls. That was another $1500. Lol no.

Just wash it carefully when necessary and wax it with good old carnuba.

S2K+1LE · 07-27-2018, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 13LTLoveIt

The door came out perfect.

It didn't.

VinnAY · 07-27-2018, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 13LTLoveIt

[FONT="Comic Sans MS"][SIZE="4"]Hi,

There was a rub mark under the passenger window mirror about a kid's fist size.

Ive got a spot just like that on my car same location under the pass side mirror

dpevans · 07-27-2018, 05:28 PM

Not sure who quoted 1500 for ceramic and 5k for EXPEL. Did my front bumper and side rockers and ceramic for 1000k. No need to EXPEL the whole car, just do the front end the factory already did the rear rockers. You can do ceramic yourself once you have paint correction done. But the EXPEL is well worth it, bugs and everything wipe right off. No need to do quarter panels. Speaking with a professional detailer he said the paint on the camaro is pretty hard compared to others. Really depends if you want to keep it a while or plan on driving it for a couple years and trading in.

ninetres · 07-27-2018, 05:39 PM

Troll Post of the year so far. :trophy:

18LTLoveIt · 07-27-2018, 06:38 PM

Troll Post?

I hope you aren't referring to ME!

A ate crow by my first genuine Camaro6 post when I said I bought a 2018 and traded in my 2013. Over time I came to warm up to 6th Gens.

Long time Camaro6 fans know I was less than thrilled with the 6th Gen in 2016 with my issues with the redesign. Quarter seam on light colors, pinched too tight upper grille and kiddie sized steering wheel.

I am a convert and over all wowed with my Hyper Blue RS. A few minor things still get me with the interior, space & infotainment system connectivity to my iPod, but hey I have an aux cable, just won't be able to see graphics on the 8 inch screen. I have way too much music for a phone's storage.

284 miles so far

Cgocifer · 07-27-2018, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by dpevans

Not sure who quoted 1500 for ceramic and 5k for EXPEL. Did my front bumper and side rockers and ceramic for 1000k. No need to EXPEL the whole car, just do the front end the factory already did the rear rockers. You can do ceramic yourself once you have paint correction done. But the EXPEL is well worth it, bugs and everything wipe right off. No need to do quarter panels. Speaking with a professional detailer he said the paint on the camaro is pretty hard compared to others. Really depends if you want to keep it a while or plan on driving it for a couple years and trading in.

Couple similar quotes from shops in my area. Of course most of the cars they had in there were super cars, so in sure they're used to owners with more $$ than they know what to do with.

No xpel or ceramic for me. I'm over it. I drive the car maybe once a week if that. Probably worth it for the daily drivers.

FrostySS · 07-28-2018, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ninetres

Troll Post of the year so far. :trophy:

I kinda hope it is...if not then

Liralen · 07-28-2018, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 13LTLoveIt

Troll Post?

I hope you aren't referring to ME!

A ate crow by my first genuine Camaro6 post when I said I bought a 2018 and traded in my 2013. Over time I came to warm up to 6th Gens.

Long time Camaro6 fans know I was less than thrilled with the 6th Gen in 2016 with my issues with the redesign. Quarter seam on light colors, pinched too tight upper grille and kiddie sized steering wheel.

I am a convert and over all wowed with my Hyper Blue RS. A few minor things still get me with the interior, space & infotainment system connectivity to my iPod, but hey I have an aux cable, just won't be able to see graphics on the 8 inch screen. I have way too much music for a phone's storage.

284 miles so far

I think they were referring to the post about using pumice to detail their car...

18LTLoveIt · 07-28-2018, 06:23 PM

Okay thanks Liral, my short hairs were getting up.

Prob with my fix, only area waxed..attracts dust.

18LTLoveIt · 08-02-2018, 09:00 PM

I found 2 more round spots behind back side glass on sail panel right before it flattens out on hips. Weird location on both sides. I'll get some polishing compound before I tackle them. And give that a go before the rubbing compound.

07-27-2018, 12:00 AM	#16
Cgocifer Drives: 2018 1SS 1LE, 2015 RAM Ecodiesel Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,451	409 works good on water spots on glass. Wouldn't use it on paint nor would i use paper towels. These cars have soft, wimpy paint that swirls very easily. I had to have mine professionally buffed and detailed to remove the dealers swirls even after I told them not to wash it. They did anyway. I had those weird spots too. I tried almost everything with zero success. Disappeared after I had paint correction performed. As for Xpel or any of the other paint protection films, they are expensive. I was quoted $5k for bumper, rockers, front fenders and rear quarters. Front bumper alone was $800. Uh no, would never recoup the cost on a Camaro. Maybe if it was a lambo or something. Ceramic coating is also popular but also expensive and wont protect against swirls. That was another $1500. Lol no. Just wash it carefully when necessary and wax it with good old carnuba. __________________

07-27-2018, 05:28 PM	#19
dpevans Drives: 2024 Riverside Blue 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 1,209	Not sure who quoted 1500 for ceramic and 5k for EXPEL. Did my front bumper and side rockers and ceramic for 1000k. No need to EXPEL the whole car, just do the front end the factory already did the rear rockers. You can do ceramic yourself once you have paint correction done. But the EXPEL is well worth it, bugs and everything wipe right off. No need to do quarter panels. Speaking with a professional detailer he said the paint on the camaro is pretty hard compared to others. Really depends if you want to keep it a while or plan on driving it for a couple years and trading in.

07-27-2018, 05:39 PM	#20
ninetres Drives: Crush ZLE M6 \| 2000 Corvette FRC Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Cencal Posts: 1,659	Troll Post of the year so far. :trophy:

07-27-2018, 06:38 PM	#21
18LTLoveIt Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue LT RS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,474 View My Garage	Troll Post? I hope you aren't referring to ME! A ate crow by my first genuine Camaro6 post when I said I bought a 2018 and traded in my 2013. Over time I came to warm up to 6th Gens. Long time Camaro6 fans know I was less than thrilled with the 6th Gen in 2016 with my issues with the redesign. Quarter seam on light colors, pinched too tight upper grille and kiddie sized steering wheel. I am a convert and over all wowed with my Hyper Blue RS. A few minor things still get me with the interior, space & infotainment system connectivity to my iPod, but hey I have an aux cable, just won't be able to see graphics on the 8 inch screen. I have way too much music for a phone's storage. 284 miles so far

07-28-2018, 06:23 PM	#25
18LTLoveIt Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue LT RS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,474 View My Garage	Okay thanks Liral, my short hairs were getting up. Prob with my fix, only area waxed..attracts dust.

08-02-2018, 09:00 PM	#26
18LTLoveIt Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue LT RS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,474 View My Garage	I found 2 more round spots behind back side glass on sail panel right before it flattens out on hips. Weird location on both sides. I'll get some polishing compound before I tackle them. And give that a go before the rubbing compound.

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