1LE satin hood

Hms31093 · 12-07-2017, 04:33 PM

I've been reading that the Adams quick detailer is probably the best option for taking care of the hood, but I can't always clean it myself due to not having a driveway. Does anyone know if certain car wash packages that include the "liquid wax droplets/polish will harm the satin finish?

Thanks!

Glen e · 12-07-2017, 04:36 PM

Learn to do a Rinseless - see the link in my sig. McKee’s Rinseless will leave nothing on the finish.

https://www.mckees37.com/n-914-rinse...oCs2AQAvD_BwE#

Don’t overthink this hood thing, you can have a tint shop redo the hood every year for a couple hundred bucks, vinyl is cheap.

Gen6_1Le · 12-07-2017, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Hms31093

I've been reading that the Adams quick detailer is probably the best option for taking care of the hood, but I can't always clean it myself due to not having a driveway. Does anyone know if certain car wash packages that include the "liquid wax droplets/polish will harm the satin finish?

Thanks!

The Adams Matte detailer works great on the hood .I first use a silicone squeegee to get the water off of the hood then spray the matte detailer and finish. I wouldn't use anything with a wax in it on the hood . I am on my second 1le and have learned a lot with what works and don't on the hood and the Adams matte detailer and squeegee is key .

Hms31093 · 07-05-2018, 03:10 PM

How does the rinseless Ech20 work on the wrapped 1LE hood? Anyone have experience with it?

fishjr8 · 07-06-2018, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Hms31093

How does the rinseless Ech20 work on the wrapped 1LE hood? Anyone have experience with it?

Use it all the time on mine ... now mind you, I have Cquartz ceramic coating on my hood and all over my car. Stuff works great!! You could throw cat shit over the hood and it would catch fire as it flies off the other side!!

FlashBang23 · 07-06-2018, 10:21 AM

I use Adams waterless/rinseless wash for the hood and the matte detailer is great but I think the even better product is their matte protectant. You use that once a month or so and it will go a long ways to actually protecting the wrap and sealing contaminants out. As Glen said, learn the rinse-less method and worst case you spend $200 every couple years to have it redone.

VinnAY · 07-07-2018, 08:31 AM

So far a wash and chamois and mine looks perf. I have some of the Chem Guys matte detailer but not used it yet.

12-07-2017, 04:33 PM	#1
Hms31093 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 184	1LE satin hood I've been reading that the Adams quick detailer is probably the best option for taking care of the hood, but I can't always clean it myself due to not having a driveway. Does anyone know if certain car wash packages that include the "liquid wax droplets/polish will harm the satin finish? Thanks!

12-07-2017, 04:36 PM	#2
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,044	Learn to do a Rinseless - see the link in my sig. McKee’s Rinseless will leave nothing on the finish. https://www.mckees37.com/n-914-rinse...oCs2AQAvD_BwE# Don’t overthink this hood thing, you can have a tint shop redo the hood every year for a couple hundred bucks, vinyl is cheap. __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant Last edited by Glen e; 12-07-2017 at 04:48 PM.

07-06-2018, 10:21 AM	#6
FlashBang23 Drives: 2017 1LE Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Michigan Posts: 393	I use Adams waterless/rinseless wash for the hood and the matte detailer is great but I think the even better product is their matte protectant. You use that once a month or so and it will go a long ways to actually protecting the wrap and sealing contaminants out. As Glen said, learn the rinse-less method and worst case you spend $200 every couple years to have it redone. __________________ 17 Summit White SS 1LE PDR / Borla S type Catback / XPEL Ultimate PPF

07-05-2018, 03:10 PM	#4
Hms31093 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 184	How does the rinseless Ech20 work on the wrapped 1LE hood? Anyone have experience with it?

07-07-2018, 08:31 AM	#7
VinnAY Account Suspended Drives: 18 1SS/1LE Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Missouri Posts: 939	So far a wash and chamois and mine looks perf. I have some of the Chem Guys matte detailer but not used it yet.

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