Cars have always interested me even as a child like most red blooded American boys love but
for some reason they really captivated me.
I love the way they look and sound.
Motors have always interested me.
My passion for cars started as a kid helping my dad rebuild cars from motors, transmissions,
paint, body work and interior but the most relaxing and least amount of headaches is
definitely detailing.
This beautiful piece of American machinery is a 1969 Camaro SS which is a Super Sport.
It belongs to my buddies over at Craft Prep who I've known for few years.
They take these awesome cars and make them even better with more performance.
This week we will be focusing on three of their Camaros with our Camaro week of detailing.
They are all white so we are going to show you how to enhance that shine but more importantly
how to protect your vehicle.
This Camaro is part of the first generation body, which started in 1967.
This car has a 350 v8 which they still make to this day because it is very reliable with
plenty of aftermarket parts and it gets the job done.
It has about three hundred horsepower which was plenty of power for back in its day but
compared to some of the newer Camaros where it is double that, it's pretty insane.
We also have a brand new 2018 ZL1 Camaro which is supercharged and it produces a ton of power.
About six hundred and fifty to the wheels with a six speed manual transmission and it
is built for racing and touring applications.
The '69 has an automatic three speed transmission which is more of a cruiser but it is a lot
of fun to drive and in my opinion and those who know me, I love old classic cars and this
'69 is what does it for me.
Here at Chemical Guys we have tons of great products.
Like I mentioned, I like Honeydew Snow Foam for its foaming abilities which helps to prevent
scratches and swirls.
For clay you can either use a Clay Block or clay bar.
The Clay Block is a synthetic version of a clay bar and it gives you the ability to cover
more surface area and if it is dropped you can simply clean it off and continue working
whereas a clay bar is like a piece of gum and it will need to be thrown away if it touches
the ground.
I like the Clay Block because it saves a lot of time making the job a whole lot easier.
That brings us to polishing which is the process of removing a fine layer of the clear coat
to refine the finish and also restore shine.
I like to use the V-Line because you have a broad spectrum of heavy compound to light
polish to achieve the perfect finish.
Afterwards I will add a layer of JetSeal which is a layer of protection against water spots,
UV rays and anything else that can stain or etch the paint for up to 12 months.
This sealant can be applied to any vehicle to headlights, glass and chrome giving you
the same level of protection across the entire vehicle.
Lastly, adding a layer of your favorite wax is going to help increase the shine of your
vehicle but it adds a slick finish that repels dust and grime from sticking to the surface.
Butter Wet Wax happens to be one of my favorites and I know it is a lot of other guys' favorites.
It gives a nice wet gloss and it keeps the surface nice and clean.
There is one last step that a lot of people over look and that is the quick detail step.
This removes any fingerprints, dust or anything that landed on it while you were detailing.
I like to use Speed Wipe which gives it a nice gloss, smells great and it also can be
used at a car show, in the parking lot or after a cruise.
To a lot of people they think that a wash is a detail but that's like comparing wearing
deodorant to actually showering.
Having a car that is detailed is an in depth process of clay, polishing if necessary, sealing
and waxing it.
All of that enhances the overall look of the vehicle as well as the value and it makes
you feel better as a person because a clean car is a happier car.
To me detailing is more than a hobby, it's a lifestyle.
You have a clean car which says a lot about your personality and it is a great way to
show off your ride.
Some people have the misconception that detailing is only about having a shiny or clean car
but to most of us it is more than a hobby it is a lifestyle.
Detailing is all about the experience.