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Waxed my GXP and took some pics without the license plates

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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 07:36 PM
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Waxed my GXP and took some pics without the license plates

I cleaned my GXP really thoroughly in preparation for some car shows and I spent 4.5 hours waxing it. I took the license plates off to wash and wax behind them. What do you think of the results?
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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 07:37 PM
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Old Apr 30, 2010 | 10:08 PM
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I think it looks really good nice and deep reflections. How has the car been I always really liked those but we do not see any up in Canada. How wide are those front tires?
Old Apr 30, 2010 | 10:13 PM
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SWEEET!!! Why don't you go that detail on your Camaro?
Old Apr 30, 2010 | 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Brez
I think it looks really good nice and deep reflections. How has the car been I always really liked those but we do not see any up in Canada. How wide are those front tires?
I love the car. I wouldn't trade it for anything else in the world at the same price. Only thing that seems to ride similar and offer similar rear seat and front seat room is a Cadillac STS. The fuel mileage is the worst part as I average 14 mpg, but the car is so luxurious and overall great. Something wonderful about it that definitely does NOT apply to Camaros is that none of the panels seem to get door dings. I don't have a single one... knock on wood. It's a really great car. The base Grand Prixs aren't as nice to look at, but they are WONDERFUL cars. Highly recommend them.

It has Bridgestone Potenza RE960 AS Pole Position tires, 225/50-18 on the rear and 255/45-18 on the front. Those front tires are extremely expensive. Had to get one replaced and after everything, it was over $300...

Originally Posted by 94CamaroZ28/SSClone
SWEEET!!! Why don't you go that detail on your Camaro?
Well, the Z28 has been more of a beater in recent years because of some very slight body damage, the SS is never dirty and has only been dirty one time (haha), and my GXP just plain deserved it!
Old May 1, 2010 | 03:32 PM
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What wax did you use? Looks veeeery nice. My girlfriend wants a GXP, she's gunna settle for a GTP though lol
Old May 1, 2010 | 03:58 PM
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I used Meguiars, however it is spelled. It's a lot better than the Mother's type I was using before. It's very smooth and was easier to apply and remove. But I tell ya what! It sure does get hand prints bad.



The GTP your gf gets sure will save her a lot on gas!

I made the O_o face at cars & coffee today when a guy said "nah it has a V6" just as I got in my car to leave. Maybe he changed his mind when I started it.

My new decals Brent produced for me are looking GREAT!


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Old May 4, 2010 | 02:24 PM
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I'm normally not a jealous person... After the last set of pics though? I'm a jealous mother crusher!
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