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Old 03-06-2015, 12:14 AM
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So I just bought my first SuperSport Car, 2015 Z06 3LZ 8 speed Automatic Covertible. Need help with finding the very best cleaning and waxing products.
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Optimum No Rinse Solution
2 bucket system w/grit guard
Chenille microfiber wash mitt
Optimum car wax (spray wax)
Cobra waffle weave microfiber towels
Diamondite glass cleaner
P21S wheel cleaner
Optimum tire gel
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Originally Posted by King6
Optimum No Rinse Solution
2 bucket system w/grit guard
Chenille microfiber wash mitt
Optimum car wax (spray wax)
Cobra waffle weave microfiber towels
Diamondite glass cleaner
P21S wheel cleaner
Optimum tire gel
Hi; Can all those products be bought from the same company??? Sounds like a great system. Take Care and have a "Great Day".
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Go to Autogeek. You can find lots of information and many of the best products.
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Chemical guys products for me.
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^^ I'd take that Z as is.
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Originally Posted by Bobby R Thompson
So I just bought my first SuperSport Car, 2015 Z06 3LZ 8 speed Automatic Covertible. Need help with finding the very best cleaning and waxing products.
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Nxt!
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Chadwicks Triple play

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If really dirty ....Chemical guys Hybrid V7 wash and detailer
love their butter wax too
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Try Adam's it works great for me and they have videos that explain each product.
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Originally Posted by King6
Optimum No Rinse Solution
2 bucket system w/grit guard
Chenille microfiber wash mitt
Optimum car wax (spray wax)
Cobra waffle weave microfiber towels
Diamondite glass cleaner
P21S wheel cleaner
Optimum tire gel
All good suggestions. I use Optimum products too, most often ONR (the green colored wash and wax version). It's great!

I recommend adding a good pre-wax paint cleaner (Sonax Premium Class Paint Cleaner is good), a tire cleaner/tire brush and soft wheel brushes (one for the wheel face, one for the barrel. See Autogeek.com, they carry everything.

Also, separate your micro fiber towels by use. Towels used for polish and wax will no longer absorb water very well. Use your drying towels for drying only. Also, any towels used on the wheels should not be used on the body...brake dust is abrasive and can cause micro-marring.

Regarding P21S wheel clearer...it's good stuff, though I don't care for the Gel version because IME, unless you rinse it very well, it leaves a light residue that attracts brake dust. Your freshly cleaned wheels will then get dirty more quickly. The non-Gel version of P21S works fine. P21S-Gel dwells longer since it clings to the wheel better, which is good for heavy brake dust removal. It may be a little more concentrated, as well. *Important tip...only clean your wheels when they're cool to the touch. Otherwise, the cleaning products may dull the finish.
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Originally Posted by lawdogg149
Chemical guys products for me.
I'll second Chemical Guys, have tried Meguiars, Zaino, Adams and a host of others Found Chemical Guys to be the best for me!!!!!

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http://www.autogeek.net/blackfire-car-care.html
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You might also want to consider a master blaster to dry it. less chance of scratching the paint and it does a good job
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I bought everything I listed on Amazon. It was the list of products provided to me by the place that did my Suntek paint protection on the car.
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I use chemical guys stuff, bought on Amazon, with Prime. I'm a huge fan of their Jet Seal wax. Get some car wash, clay it, then Jet Seal. Really all you need, unless you want to get crazy like me and buy a $400 Rupes polisher.

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