Any special methods for cleaning/ detailing the 1LE hood?

10mm · 12-10-2021, 07:02 PM

Tread lightly when cleaning etc ??

Vtor_ZL1 · 12-10-2021, 07:52 PM

Foam, rinse off dirt, soap, rinse, soap, wash, dry. It's pretty durable stuff.

shippingguy · 12-11-2021, 12:55 AM

On my ‘22 I use a duster then a damp micro fiber towel with just water. Follow up with Chemical Guys Matte Detail spray. No issues. Did the same on my 2014 and that wrap looked new the day I sold it.

hotlap · 12-11-2021, 08:27 AM

I bucket wash and dry with a Master Blaster. I then wipe the hood, mirrors and rear spoiler with Meticulous Matte.

My Hot Wheels matte stripes would get temporary water spots when left to dry after a rain. Wiping with Meticulous Matte eliminated that problem.

A Master Blaster is a must given all the crevices in the grill design.

https://www.chemicalguys.com/meticul...-detailer.html

https://www.chemicalguys.com/metro-m...iAAEgJbtPD_BwE

Ruby13 · 12-11-2021, 12:03 PM

I use Wizards Matte Finish detailer.

s346k · 12-12-2021, 04:48 AM

soap & water only

best thing i did for the appearance of the hood was replace the factory installed wrap with 3m satin black.

i've tried every "matte" detailer available, i did not find one that didn't have its own set of issues. soap & water only now with the aftermarket wrap always looks good.

CamaroDreams76 · 12-12-2021, 05:23 PM

on my 13 1LE hood, Ive always used soap and water. If I had spots Id use detail spray with a microfiber. If the spots still didnt come out I used APC with a micro fiber.

I had someone put a coffee cake on my hood while it was raining and had cake and goop on my hood left over. It came out with those methods.

Maintenance wise, every 6 months or so Ill put Adams VRT on a microfiber applicator and then wipe it down with a microfiber to get it even.

Just detailed my 22 1LE and hit it with some APC because it had some stuff on it from transport and then hit it with VRT.

CACer55 · 12-25-2021, 02:51 PM

I treat mine like the rest of the car. But then I took the wrap off!

Warrior102 · 12-25-2021, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by CACer55

I treat mine like the rest of the car. But then I took the wrap off!

Same here, the hood has some interesting lines without the dull wrap and looks better IMHO, YMMV. If I was ever to replace it it would be in satin black.

CACer55 · 12-26-2021, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Warrior102

Same here, the hood has some interesting lines without the dull wrap and looks better IMHO, YMMV. If I was ever to replace it it would be in satin black.

Exactly! Especially on the darker colors! Mine is Shadow Gray.

JSH · 12-26-2021, 11:38 AM

I spray wash my car and wipe it off with towels. Occasionally apply cleaning wax to rear areas to get rid of fuel haze. Vacuum once a month, maybe. That's it.

Coded4SS · 12-27-2021, 02:22 PM

wash it, then use mckees matte detailer and sealant. will look absolute tits

Husker67 · 12-27-2021, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CACer55

I treat mine like the rest of the car. But then I took the wrap off!

Was it a DIY project? Or did you have a shop take it off? If you took it off, was it hard to get off??

Thanks.......

Wyzz Kydd · 12-28-2021, 08:46 AM

I've waxed mine a few times, which made it more gloss than matte.

12-10-2021, 07:02 PM	#1
10mm Account Suspended Drives: My wife nuts... Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NWFL Posts: 248	Any special methods for cleaning/ detailing the 1LE hood? Tread lightly when cleaning etc ??

12-10-2021, 07:52 PM	#2
Vtor_ZL1 Who Needs to KNOW? Drives: 18 ZLE Join Date: May 2018 Location: Left Side of the Moon Posts: 1,770	Foam, rinse off dirt, soap, rinse, soap, wash, dry. It's pretty durable stuff. __________________ ing for grip. Are you in the NY/NJ/PA/CT region? Join us for autox fun at MetLife Stadium. HUGE lots, tons of runs. http://www.motorsportsne.com/

12-11-2021, 12:55 AM	#3
shippingguy Drives: 2024 Black ZL1, M6 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 322	On my ‘22 I use a duster then a damp micro fiber towel with just water. Follow up with Chemical Guys Matte Detail spray. No issues. Did the same on my 2014 and that wrap looked new the day I sold it. __________________

12-11-2021, 08:27 AM	#4
hotlap Drives: 20 1LE 2SS M6 Rally Green Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Franklin WI Posts: 6,632	I bucket wash and dry with a Master Blaster. I then wipe the hood, mirrors and rear spoiler with Meticulous Matte. My Hot Wheels matte stripes would get temporary water spots when left to dry after a rain. Wiping with Meticulous Matte eliminated that problem. A Master Blaster is a must given all the crevices in the grill design. https://www.chemicalguys.com/meticul...-detailer.html https://www.chemicalguys.com/metro-m...iAAEgJbtPD_BwE __________________ "the trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant; it's just that they know so much that isn't so.” Ronald Reagan -

12-12-2021, 04:48 AM	#6
s346k Drives: like an old lady Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: indiana Posts: 2,395	soap & water only best thing i did for the appearance of the hood was replace the factory installed wrap with 3m satin black. i've tried every "matte" detailer available, i did not find one that didn't have its own set of issues. soap & water only now with the aftermarket wrap always looks good. __________________ 2016+ camaro: everyone’s first car

12-11-2021, 12:03 PM	#5
Ruby13 Drives: 2019 2SS/1LE Shadow Grey Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: DE Posts: 156	I use Wizards Matte Finish detailer.

12-12-2021, 05:23 PM	#7
CamaroDreams76 Tri-County Camaro SWFL Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South West FL Posts: 3,070 View My Garage	on my 13 1LE hood, Ive always used soap and water. If I had spots Id use detail spray with a microfiber. If the spots still didnt come out I used APC with a micro fiber. I had someone put a coffee cake on my hood while it was raining and had cake and goop on my hood left over. It came out with those methods. Maintenance wise, every 6 months or so Ill put Adams VRT on a microfiber applicator and then wipe it down with a microfiber to get it even. Just detailed my 22 1LE and hit it with some APC because it had some stuff on it from transport and then hit it with VRT. __________________ Just bolt ons........ https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=343023

12-25-2021, 02:51 PM	#8
CACer55 Drives: 2021 1SS-1LE Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Pa Posts: 41	I treat mine like the rest of the car. But then I took the wrap off!

12-26-2021, 11:38 AM	#11
JSH Drives: '20 ZLE Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Mile High Posts: 3,556	I spray wash my car and wipe it off with towels. Occasionally apply cleaning wax to rear areas to get rid of fuel haze. Vacuum once a month, maybe. That's it. __________________ '20 ZL1 1LE A10, OEM short block, LME heads/valve train, E2650. 100+ octanes, no eth, no meth, no N2O. 2/23 - 1031/1004 wheel. 4/23 - 1.41/9.61/145 at DA 7000 ft. (only made five passes). 2/24 - LME 390, E2650, FBO, 100 oct.; 1116hp/ 1063tq; 109 oct. dyno next.

12-27-2021, 02:22 PM	#12
Coded4SS Drives: 2020 1SS 1le Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: SO CAL Posts: 440	wash it, then use mckees matte detailer and sealant. will look absolute tits

12-28-2021, 08:46 AM	#14
Wyzz Kydd Banned Drives: 2018 Camaro SS1 1LE Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,595	I've waxed mine a few times, which made it more gloss than matte.

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