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    What is the preference for wax and/or polish that everyone uses?
    I notice some real nice shines on some cars yesterday.
    '13 Camaro SS/RS Blue Ray Metallic w/silver stripes, Auto, Rear Vision Package w/camera, Embroidered Console, Blade Spoiler, sunroof.
    Mods: Dyno Tuned by Nickey, Nickey Comp Cam, Fast 102 Intake manifold w/ported TB, Yank 3200 Stall, CNC Ported Heads by Nickey, Kooks Headers, Borla S-type axleback, Nickey Noweeds diverters, 3:91 gear with 1000HP axles, CAI air intake, Foose Legend wheels.
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    11.668 @ 117.91 MPH
    Fastest N/A Member




  • #2
    Wizards Cleaning Products FTW!!!!!

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    • #3
      I like Adams stuff, but you can't get it in the store.

      Would be curious as to what Ted (KYSMYSS) uses. His baby SHINES!
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      2010 2SS/RS #55 NicKey Stage 2S Super-Camaro, custom paint by Pete (Mr. Showstopper)
      Build thread: http://www.chicago5thgen.com/5th-gen...ld-thread.html

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      • #4
        If you have black or dark blue look into menzerna nano polish and a D/A polisher.
        2010 yellow 2SS/RS
        Speed inc cam, TSP headers and some other stuff.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by fastfreddie View Post
          I like Adams stuff, but you can't get it in the store.

          Would be curious as to what Ted (KYSMYSS) uses. His baby SHINES!
          I noticed his car yesterday. I was parked right next to him. That is what got me wondering. I never got a chance to ask him.
          '13 Camaro SS/RS Blue Ray Metallic w/silver stripes, Auto, Rear Vision Package w/camera, Embroidered Console, Blade Spoiler, sunroof.
          Mods: Dyno Tuned by Nickey, Nickey Comp Cam, Fast 102 Intake manifold w/ported TB, Yank 3200 Stall, CNC Ported Heads by Nickey, Kooks Headers, Borla S-type axleback, Nickey Noweeds diverters, 3:91 gear with 1000HP axles, CAI air intake, Foose Legend wheels.
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          11.668 @ 117.91 MPH
          Fastest N/A Member



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          • #6
            Originally posted by Jcobra View Post
            If you have black or dark blue look into menzerna nano polish and a D/A polisher.
            I have Blue Ray Metalic (Dark Blue). I don't like seeing the little swirls that are starting to appear.
            '13 Camaro SS/RS Blue Ray Metallic w/silver stripes, Auto, Rear Vision Package w/camera, Embroidered Console, Blade Spoiler, sunroof.
            Mods: Dyno Tuned by Nickey, Nickey Comp Cam, Fast 102 Intake manifold w/ported TB, Yank 3200 Stall, CNC Ported Heads by Nickey, Kooks Headers, Borla S-type axleback, Nickey Noweeds diverters, 3:91 gear with 1000HP axles, CAI air intake, Foose Legend wheels.
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            1.719-60 FT
            11.668 @ 117.91 MPH
            Fastest N/A Member



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            • #7
              Originally posted by Hoosierguy View Post
              I have Blue Ray Metalic (Dark Blue). I don't like seeing the little swirls that are starting to appear.
              Its not cheap and its a lot of work, but worth every penny. I had a black 2003 cobra for 4 years, when I sold it it looked better than most brand new black cars do. I applied it twice a year and made sure I used proper wash/dry methods to maintain the finish. I still use it once in a while on the yellow I have now. Autogeek carries it, you can read up on it there.
              2010 yellow 2SS/RS
              Speed inc cam, TSP headers and some other stuff.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Hoosierguy View Post
                I have Blue Ray Metalic (Dark Blue). I don't like seeing the little swirls that are starting to appear.
                Go to Camaro5.com or youtube and search Junkman. There is an art to cleaning a car properly. Our Camaro is 3 years old and has almost no swirls.
                I think Adams polishes also has some videos.

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                • #9
                  The Camaro and the Corvette really only get brought to Simon's Shine Shop here in Chicago near me.

                  Their Dr Beasley's product line is very good stuff. They're even being provided as the factory load out kit for Matte Finish Velosters from Hyundai.

                  Best Chicago Hand Car Wash & Detailing | Lincoln Park | Bucktown | Lakeview | Greektown | Simon's Shine Shop

                  Car Care Products and Detailing Supplies

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by fastfreddie View Post
                    I like Adams stuff, but you can't get it in the store.

                    Would be curious as to what Ted (KYSMYSS) uses. His baby SHINES!
                    OK, here's my secret to the shine on my car, the sun. LOL. Really, I use Meguiars #21 Synthetic Sealer and their Ultimate Detailer a long with Meguiars Tech Wax. There one other thing you should look into, when I had my stripes first painted on, Countryside Customs did a complete buff and detail on the car and that was almost 4 years ago. The buffing they do is a 4 step process that really works but is not cheap, $399. Sure you can have your car buffed for $100 to $150 but it's not the same. No wham bam thank you mam, you get what you pay for. My car had orange peel and was a little shiny when I first got it and the finish is so much better now.
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                    2SS IBM W/PEARL WHITE STRIPES, ROTO-FAB CAI, PAINTED ENGINE COVERS, POLISHED SS UNDERHOOD MIRROR, LSX FAST INTAKE, STAGE-ONE CAM, DYNATECH HEADERS, BORLA S-TYPE CATBACK, HOTCHKIS SWAY BARS AND LOWERING SPRINGS, TORQ THRUST CHROME WHEELS, '69 EMBLEMS, ATOMIC ORANGE CALIPERS, SLOTTED/DRILLED ROTORS, HAWK PC BRAKE PADS, MPD SPOILER, RETRO GILL ACCENTS, HURST SHIFTER, BLUE LED FOOTWELL LIGHTS, NICK WILLIAMS 102 THOTTLE BODY, YANK 3200 STALL,TRANS COOLER, 3.91 GEAR,AND DSS LEVEL 5 AXLES. TED

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                    • #11
                      There's a shop here in Blo/No that does a 4 Step Buff with an amazing result. I used to do a 3 Step process on my Trans Am fiinishing with Liquid Glass and had great results.

                      Just read this post over on C5. Pretty good results with the Adams Kit. Adam's Product Review - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums - Camaro5.com
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                      2010 2SS/RS #55 NicKey Stage 2S Super-Camaro, custom paint by Pete (Mr. Showstopper)
                      Build thread: http://www.chicago5thgen.com/5th-gen...ld-thread.html

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                      • #12
                        Freddie... I took a few classes over the winter and working on getting my summit white looking good.. Lets share tips next mtg.

                        Mike

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by JokerKojack View Post
                          Freddie... I took a few classes over the winter and working on getting my summit white looking good.. Lets share tips next mtg.

                          Mike
                          Sounds good, I could use some tips. I pretty much follow the great Miyagi's teaching...."Wax On, Wax Off".
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                          2010 2SS/RS #55 NicKey Stage 2S Super-Camaro, custom paint by Pete (Mr. Showstopper)
                          Build thread: http://www.chicago5thgen.com/5th-gen...ld-thread.html

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by JokerKojack View Post
                            Freddie... I took a few classes over the winter and working on getting my summit white looking good.. Lets share tips next mtg.

                            Mike
                            Where does one take a class on detailing? Sounds interesting!
                            2012 VR 1LT RS
                            Custom 45th Anniversary stripes
                            Flow Master Axle Back
                            Some Lighting Mods
                            REDHOT12

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by Redhot12 View Post
                              Where does one take a class on detailing? Sounds interesting!
                              For the right $$$ ill teach you how to do it!! It's not hard, and with a dual action polisher it's hard to damage your finish. I was able to practice on my company cars, but I never damaged them.
                              2010 yellow 2SS/RS
                              Speed inc cam, TSP headers and some other stuff.

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