question on washing

wretched ghoul · 08-05-2023, 04:46 PM

So my question on washing the Camaro is do I need to put something in its vent slot on the hood and what type of products would be good to use and should I get my own sprayer that connects to the hose?

Camby · 08-05-2023, 05:10 PM

I started by watching a bunch of videos on YouTube. Water will drain through your hood vent, between the radiator and engine. I wipe that area clean after washing.

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ShanesSS1LE · 08-05-2023, 07:40 PM

Idk what would be good to stop water from going thru the hood vents but if someone has found a simple way im all ears.
Worst thing is wash water discoloring the hood insulation.. I'm having that problem now, going to pop it off and pressure wash it..

laynlo15 · 08-05-2023, 07:47 PM

You can't keep it from coming thru if your power washing. I took my water tray out because it doesn't let the heat escape. I drag race and nothing worse then heat soak.

22SS1LE · 08-05-2023, 07:57 PM

its not going to hurt anything. I wash my motor every so often and have done for every car I have owned for 2 decades. What do you think happens in the rain. Water is ment to go through that vent.
When I do a hose wash instead of a rinseless and my motor is clean I will fold a towel up and put it under the vent so it doesnt make a mess of my clean motor

olrocker · 08-05-2023, 09:51 PM

FYI - these cars are ALL put into a water chamber right off the assembly line at Lansing to check for leaks. They use hurricane strength winds to blow the water in every direction. So the hood vent and all components that could possibly get wet from water through it are all obviously designed and engineered to be soaked non-stop and continue proper operation for the life of the vehicle.

dpevans · 08-05-2023, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ShanesSS1LE

Idk what would be good to stop water from going thru the hood vents but if someone has found a simple way im all ears.
Worst thing is wash water discoloring the hood insulation.. I'm having that problem now, going to pop it off and pressure wash it..

I would suggest not removing the hood insulator and washing it, getting it wet makes it difficult to handle and it can fold and create creases. If you decide to wash it I would leave it on the car and if you take it off lay it flat and don't touch it until it drys. I leave mine on and take a leaf blower and blow as much water out as I can. If you have an extractor you could also use it to clean it in place.

SnakeEyeSS · 08-05-2023, 11:41 PM

Pressure washing might not end well, you could end up damaging it.. These cars a made to be driven in the rain, but not with the hood up.

ember1205 · 08-06-2023, 08:19 AM

Soap, water, microfiber towels, and a hose. Nothing more, nothing less.

08-05-2023, 04:46 PM	#1
wretched ghoul Drives: s10 xtreme and 23 2ss Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Michigan Posts: 9	question on washing So my question on washing the Camaro is do I need to put something in its vent slot on the hood and what type of products would be good to use and should I get my own sprayer that connects to the hose?

08-05-2023, 05:10 PM	#2
Camby Drives: 2023/2SS/1LE/RadiantRed/A10 Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Great Lakes Posts: 346	I started by watching a bunch of videos on YouTube. Water will drain through your hood vent, between the radiator and engine. I wipe that area clean after washing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2023/2SS/1LE/Radiant-Red/A10/Sunroof/Copper-Free-Breaks/Navigation —— Order History: 6/17/22-1100, 3/7/23-3000, TPW-4/3/23, 4/4/23-3800, 4/8/23-Delivered

08-05-2023, 07:57 PM	#5
22SS1LE Drives: 2022 1SS 1LE 6M Join Date: May 2022 Location: Pittsburgh pa Posts: 556 View My Garage	its not going to hurt anything. I wash my motor every so often and have done for every car I have owned for 2 decades. What do you think happens in the rain. Water is ment to go through that vent. When I do a hose wash instead of a rinseless and my motor is clean I will fold a towel up and put it under the vent so it doesnt make a mess of my clean motor __________________ 2022 1SS 1LE 6M in Riverside blue Found exact build local- ETA 7/31/22 New ETA - 7/26, 7/30, 7/31, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/21, 8/28, 9/17 8/24. IT HAS ARRIVED at the dealer 8/25- It is in the Garage ACS ZL1 Sideskirts, 20% tint, CAI Intake

08-05-2023, 09:51 PM	#6
olrocker Drives: People crazy with my sexiness Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 1,007	FYI - these cars are ALL put into a water chamber right off the assembly line at Lansing to check for leaks. They use hurricane strength winds to blow the water in every direction. So the hood vent and all components that could possibly get wet from water through it are all obviously designed and engineered to be soaked non-stop and continue proper operation for the life of the vehicle. __________________ Purchase order submitted on 6/23/23 Received and purchased 9/8/2023 2024 2SS 6MT coupe Sharkskin/Light gray Moonroof/Navi/NPP/Mag Ride/Red Brake Calipers Gray painted split spoke wheels Illuminated footwells/illuminated bowtie

08-05-2023, 11:41 PM	#8
SnakeEyeSS Drives: Camaro 2SS & ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 876	Pressure washing might not end well, you could end up damaging it.. These cars a made to be driven in the rain, but not with the hood up. __________________ 2017 Camaro 2SS A8 Bright Yellow NPP MRC 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Radiant Red

08-05-2023, 07:40 PM	#3
ShanesSS1LE Drives: 2018 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: VA Posts: 23 View My Garage	Idk what would be good to stop water from going thru the hood vents but if someone has found a simple way im all ears. Worst thing is wash water discoloring the hood insulation.. I'm having that problem now, going to pop it off and pressure wash it..

08-05-2023, 07:47 PM	#4
laynlo15 Drives: 2022 Lt1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: clark, mo Posts: 8,882	You can't keep it from coming thru if your power washing. I took my water tray out because it doesn't let the heat escape. I drag race and nothing worse then heat soak.

08-06-2023, 08:19 AM	#9
ember1205 Hot Camaro Drives: '20 2SS Convertible 6MT Join Date: May 2020 Location: CT Posts: 3,667	Soap, water, microfiber towels, and a hose. Nothing more, nothing less.

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