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Here are the pics I promised. Took a while as I finished super late as you can see one of the pictures was at night when I finished and the next day I had my first car show!

https://www.dropbox.com/sc/f53dioqyua3ets8/AADHhs_ou4qvi7x4oQ6ep0O3a

Will do. This will be picking heavy. It'll include my makeshift detailing shelter. Lol

And so it begins wish this beginner luck!

Disregard the last question I just found the answer in the paint correction section.

Ohh and lastly is it safe to do these on plastic parts of the vehicle right? For example the spoiler and bumpers. Probably a stupid question. 

Thanks guys. Thanks for the details James that helps me understand much better what each product does. I probably should have added this to my last list of questions but does the all purpose cleaner I will be using to strip the car have an negative impact on my black vinyl hash stripes?

A couple more quick questions for you knowledgeable folks. So how do I determine which pad I need to use for my swirl removal (orange foam pad/microfiber cutting pad) or do I have to use both? Also would the finishing polish be necessary? Thanks again everybody.

I would maintain with H20 G&G (say once a month providing you wash once a week or so) and when you are going to a show throw a coat of BG on her!

Ohh okay cool I learned something new. Yea my hope is too keep her as swirl free as possible which I know is a lot harder for a vehicle that's outside all day.

If you are going to apply both wax and sealant, that is correct PS then wax.

Yes!! Cool points for me lol. Thanks I appreciate it. Since I've got you here now being that this is my daily driver (always outside) and will also be a show car in a way what kind of maintenance should I follow?

Like Michael said just add a couple ounces of APC in your wash water.

Most of the time I polish over the clay residue, it's a personal preference, there is no right or wrong way.

If I do remove the residue I usually just do a DS wipe down. If you do another wash you have water running out of all the panel cracks to deal with.

Being red I would apply a coat of BG followed by PS. If she was a garage queen I would recommend Americana or Patriot wax instead of PS, however the PS is the most durable but the wax would give you a deeper wetter look. Have fun!

Doesn't wax come after sealant?

Definitely need to machine polish that beautiful beast.

I agree! Keeping it from getting like that again is the hardest part.

This is what my finish looks like now.

That Camaro is a beauty.  You could name her Rosie or Red Devil or Raging Red (just some ideas).

If I haven't welcomed you to the forum yet........

Thanks! Those are some pretty good names.

Like Michael said just add a couple ounces of APC in your wash water.

Most of the time I polish over the clay residue, it's a personal preference, there is no right or wrong way.

If I do remove the residue I usually just do a DS wipe down. If you do another wash you have water running out of all the panel cracks to deal with.

Being red I would apply a coat of BG followed by PS. If she was a garage queen I would recommend Americana or Patriot wax instead of PS, however the PS is the most durable but the wax would give you a deeper wetter look. Have fun!

Good point on the water running through the panels. I'll just go straight to polish. Thanks

Here she is. After 1 year still havent named her lol

Thanks guys for the info I really appreciate it. So I orddered the vrt but it seems as though putting tape on the trim and vinyl will be the easiest solution.  

So after doing the correction what should I do after and in what order?

Also, @mc2hill pics on the way!!

So im sure this question has been asked before so sorry for the potential repeat. I've had my 2015 Camaro SS since last April and its never been detailed besides what the dealer considers a detail. For the past year all it has seen is Adams two bucket wash and detail spray. My question is do I need to do the dawn style wash to remove anything or can I just go straight to the wash and paint correction? Also, I know its generally wash followed by clay followed by the paint correction. Now do I rewash after the clay before starting the paint correction? Lastly, being that this is a daily driver with no garage what would be the best steps to take after the paint correction? Any help and feedback would be great!!  

Apologies in advance for all the questions!