From your past experiences what is the best way you have found to clean the C6? Plain car wash and water with a chamios after, wax cleaner, or just polish?

 

I use a Maguires wash solution and blow dry . Always use Micro fiber towels. Detailer and or Nxt 2.0 polish.

 

More than you'll ever want to know:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/car-care-discussion-10/

Also refer to the "Detailing" (and buffing, claybar, swirlmarks, water spots) sections at:
http://www.bugmanweb.com/c6/c6index.html

The is my first Vette and the only car I've ever had that I keep so clean. I use mostly Zaino products. Micro-fiber towels/pads for washing & cleaning. A good leaf blower helps get water out of all the nooks & crannies. Soft white all-cotton towels for drying.

 

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I hope this helps abit !

 

I'm certainly not an expert, but here is a rough breakdown of my washing method:
Rinse car thoroughly to remove loose dirt and debris.
Fill two buckets with water, use grit guards in bottom of both buckets.
Add Car Wash Soap to one of the buckets AFTER it is filled, and swirl it around.
I use a sheepskin mitt (make sure it is clean) to wash the surface.
Rinse mitt in bucket of clear water each time you need to re-soak it.
After car is clean, use a different mitt (usually an older one) to get the bottoms
I have some great brushes for the wheels and an EZ Detail brush to get in at the barrels.
NEVER USE THE SAME MITT OR WATER MIX ON THE BODY AS YOU DO ON THE WHEELS OR UNDERSIDE OF PANELS. (that’s why I use the buckets on the bottom and wheels last).
Remove nozzle from hose and "sheet" water off of the car.
Dry with electric leaf blower.
Get the last few drops with a good quality Waffle Weave using Quick Detailer as a lubricant.
The Corvette is an easy car to wash and although the whole process sounds complicated, it only takes me about twenty minutes to do. It would take me just as long to do it the wrong way and even longer to drive to a local car wash, drive through, and drive back.
Plus, I really enjoy doing it.
Just make sure that anything you touch the body with is clean and free of debris.
I never use Waffle Weaves or Micro Fibers more than once without washing them. I keep a stack in the garage and wash them in the machine when the pile gets big enough.
Keep an eye on them while using them too, it's amazing how quickly they can pick up debris and hold on to it tightly.
CAUTION: California Car Duster is for dusting and not cleaning. Many pro detailers cringe at the thought of using one. I'm not a professional, just a guy who enjoys cleaning his own cars. I do keep one in the car, but really only use it to remove the very light kind of dust that accumulates when an otherwise clean car sits in the garage. When I use it, I am careful to just let it barely touch the surface and not lay on the panels. Keep in mind that it is meant to draw dust up into it. You don't want to use it to drag dirt or debris across your paint.
I like to use Rejex on the wheels because it makes brake dust removal easier.
There are many great products out there, but I prefer a paste wax on dark colors because of the deep warm shine it provides, but this is totally subjective.
Your best bet is to either experiment with different waxes and sealants, or look around at other black cars and when you see one that you think really looks the best just ask the owner what they use.