'02 35th Anniversary Camaro convertible detail

1 Clean WS6 · 03-13-05, 05:51

Hello all!!

It's been a while since I have gotten my PC on a 4th generation f-body (other than my own). With the annual f-body "Gathering" car show (www.fbodygathering.com) quickly approaching I should be getting my hands on a few more of these LS1 and LT1 powered beasts. I know for a fact that I'll be detailing GMMG ZL-1 Supercar #6 soon.

In 2002 the last Camaro rolled off the Ste. Therese assembly line and this package was GM's way of saying "so long" to 35 years of Camaro history. In typical GM fashion the package was nothing more than some decals, rims and interior pieces. No LS6...no big brakes...no 18" rims...just some stickers.

This particular 35th SS is a 6-speed convertible optioned with just about every option on the SLP checklist. Sporting a scant 6K on the odo the car was in excellent shape. Some very minor swirling was about as bad as it got.

Enjoy,
Mike

The detail:

Wash with Meg's Gold Class shampoo

Clay with Clay Magic's clay bar using Meg's #34 as a lube.

Polish with Meg's #80 using a Meg's 8006 pad and my PC set at 5.

Polish/Glaze with Pinnacle's Paintwork Cleansing Lotion using a Meg's 9006 pad and my PC set at 5.

Seal with Souveran by hand with a foam applicator.

1 Clean WS6 · 03-13-05, 05:53

Mmmmmmm...orange peel.

1 Clean WS6 · 03-13-05, 05:55

1 Clean WS6 · 03-13-05, 05:56

Last one's...

MongooseGA · 03-13-05, 05:56

I love the 4th gens. Just the stance to them makes them look great.

Nice detail.

O4cobra · 03-13-05, 05:57

Very nice Mike!

I love the bumper pic, hard to figure out what exactly what you are trying to show, but there are so many things that stand out in the pic! Like the reflection from the bumper, the spoiler mount right in the middle of the stripe, shine off of the taillight. Very nice pic, I like that one the most!

lbls1 · 03-13-05, 05:59

Nice job!

GoodnClean · 03-13-05, 06:09

Nice work!

Is it just me or does the passenger door not match?

1 Clean WS6 · 03-13-05, 06:14

Quote:

Originally posted by GoodnClean
Is it just me or does the passenger door not match?

It matches but I can see how it does look funky in that second pic. That is totally my camera and the angle that I took the shot from giving that illusion.

Pats300zx · 03-13-05, 06:17

Awesome work Mike. Looks like you will have your hands full with the upcoming event....

SilverLexus · 03-13-05, 06:40

Looks great Mike. You are a Camaro and Firebird expert.

BlackSunshine · 03-13-05, 06:45

Looks FANSTASTIC, great detail Mike. Makes me miss my 2000 SS dearly. I agree about the passenger side door. The hood and spoiler areas were problematic on the 4-th generation SS's as they were painted outside of the Therese plant, so they very rarely matched. That paint looks fantastic with those products used. Good job.