Nifty at Fifty: 2017 Camaro SS Fifty Anniversary Edition

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05-08-2017, 08:29 PM
richy

Nifty at Fifty: 2017 Camaro SS Fifty Anniversary Edition

This car belongs to a fellow law enforcement colleague who was lucky enough to retire recently. He bought himself one HELL of a retirement toy: a 2017 Camaro SS Fifty Anniversary Edition convertible. Does this thing ever sound incredible too. Wow. <drool>. I digress. He contacted me in the Fall to have it done in the Spring. I used my last bottle of Finest for his car, including the wheels.

Here it is as it was dropped off to me...in the rain...first time it had seen the rain. It saw a lot of it while I was washing it...groan. Here's how it arrived with only a tad over 1000 miles on it:

http://i.imgur.com/i4Nkrnu.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/eM8aNOL.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/ZSAj0i5.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/ru0syKe.jpg

First up was to wash the wheels, wells and barrels. I was going to be pulling the wheels so I wanted to make my life easier when I got them off. The barrels were cleaned with Zep Citrus and a Daytona brush in Megs HW. The faces were also shot with ZC and cleaned with HW using a demoted wash mitt. The tires were cleaned with Zep 505. The wells were scrubbed with LATA.

The paint was foamed with DG 901 and then washed with Megs HW, along with the top. It was then washed a second time with IronX soap gel for decontamination. It was then brought inside and clayed.

The wheels were pulled one at a time and the barrel, caliper and face were all chemically cleaned with Duragloss Squeaky Clean. The calipers and barrels were coated with Feynlab wheel and caliper coating. The faces were double coated with Finest. Here's a wheel being worked on:

http://i.imgur.com/gNLiCKk.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/nyZ9qek.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/3i3Hmmy.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/DgMlcwA.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/yB3fjGw.jpg

The paint was polished using CarPro Essence with the 3401 and a white LC pad. The paint, head and tail lights as well as side and rear glass were all double coated with Finest. The tail pipes were also coated with Feynlab wheel coating. The windshield was double coated with Fly By Forte. The top was treated with Duragloss 341. The tires were shot with Opti Bond from an air gun. Here it is getting its suntan:

http://i.imgur.com/jaUpSRq.jpg

Here she is, inside and out:

http://i.imgur.com/wk42hY5.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/DlaQRlB.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/rr3OMC5.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/cJhffnt.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/80uQLBC.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/CwwMvfs.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/nfWwlM7.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Rmu8ZVs.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/FtBHiCk.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/JMQNcc2.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/95SC5Tk.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/D8IRQj6.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/sWD0OkS.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/0DBnrNw.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/m0t50OY.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/nCAwsVQ.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/1lch096.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/3Lim58D.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/LNZKrpp.jpg

Thanks for looking. This is the first time using imgur to host the images.
05-08-2017, 08:39 PM
WaxMaster1

Re: Nifty at Fifty: 2017 Camaro SS Fifty Anniversary Edition

Cool Camaro. Nice job Richy!
05-08-2017, 08:40 PM
Dan K

Re: Nifty at Fifty: 2017 Camaro SS Fifty Anniversary Edition

Stunning car! Excellent as usual Richy.
05-08-2017, 09:39 PM
WTAGGART

Re: Nifty at Fifty: 2017 Camaro SS Fifty Anniversary Edition

Richy, nice job vehicle looks sick and the finishes is even sicker. Nice work my friend and thank him for his years of service.

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05-08-2017, 10:30 PM
Sizzle Chest

Re: Nifty at Fifty: 2017 Camaro SS Fifty Anniversary Edition

Great job Richy! Glad the sun came out for the grand reveal...and your finished shots!
05-08-2017, 10:38 PM
fly07sti

Re: Nifty at Fifty: 2017 Camaro SS Fifty Anniversary Edition

Now That's how it's done. Retire, buy a new ride and get it detailed by Canada's best detailer. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a little jealous. Fantastic work as always my friend.
05-08-2017, 10:57 PM
Sicoupe

Re: Nifty at Fifty: 2017 Camaro SS Fifty Anniversary Edition

You attention to detail is one of a kind my friend! Thanks for sharing.
05-09-2017, 04:55 AM
Aaryn NZ

Re: Nifty at Fifty: 2017 Camaro SS Fifty Anniversary Edition

What a beast! :props:

A very nice "toy" indeed. Congratulations on your colleagues retirement.

Superb work doing the details Richy, looks incredible. Wow theres some "Pop" in that paint now huh. Awesome Richy, thank you for sharing.

Aaryn NZ. :dblthumb2:
05-09-2017, 05:06 AM
BadgerRivFan

Re: Nifty at Fifty: 2017 Camaro SS Fifty Anniversary Edition

Beautiful
05-09-2017, 05:18 AM
MattPersman

Re: Nifty at Fifty: 2017 Camaro SS Fifty Anniversary Edition

Oh I love it

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05-09-2017, 07:49 AM
Pats300zx

Re: Nifty at Fifty: 2017 Camaro SS Fifty Anniversary Edition

Outstanding work Richy !!!! Love that color...
05-09-2017, 07:58 AM
Joe@NextLevelDetail

Re: Nifty at Fifty: 2017 Camaro SS Fifty Anniversary Edition

Nice job, love the curves of the car.
05-09-2017, 08:29 AM
Bill1234

Re: Nifty at Fifty: 2017 Camaro SS Fifty Anniversary Edition

Not trying to be a jerk here but isnt the camaro technically not 50 years as it went out of production for 9? The trademark might still be around but the actual car was not - at least in the US
05-09-2017, 08:34 AM
Setec Astronomy

Re: Nifty at Fifty: 2017 Camaro SS Fifty Anniversary Edition

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill1234

Not trying to be a jerk here but isnt the camaro technically not 50 years as it went out of production for 9? The trademark might still be around but the actual car was not - at least in the US

It's still the 50th anniversary (year) of when the car was introduced.
05-09-2017, 09:02 AM
AZ Mike

Re: Nifty at Fifty: 2017 Camaro SS Fifty Anniversary Edition

Beautiful job Richy. Thank you for sharing.
05-09-2017, 09:14 AM
Bill1234

Re: Nifty at Fifty: 2017 Camaro SS Fifty Anniversary Edition

Quote:

Originally Posted by Setec Astronomy

It's still the 50th anniversary (year) of when the car was introduced.

That is true, but chevrolet seems to often say it like there has been a camaro every year for 50 years. I get the anniversary context now though
05-09-2017, 09:15 AM
Paul A.

Re: Nifty at Fifty: 2017 Camaro SS Fifty Anniversary Edition

Beautiful, Richy!
05-09-2017, 10:06 AM
expdetailing

Re: Nifty at Fifty: 2017 Camaro SS Fifty Anniversary Edition

Awesome work Richie. By the looks of the front rotor, it appears someone was having some fun with the car.
05-09-2017, 11:30 AM
richy

Re: Nifty at Fifty: 2017 Camaro SS Fifty Anniversary Edition

Quote:

Originally Posted by WaxMaster1

Cool Camaro. Nice job Richy!

Thanks kindly!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan K

Stunning car! Excellent as usual Richy.

Thanks Dan; I appreciate you taking the time to comment!

Quote:

Originally Posted by WTAGGART

Richy, nice job vehicle looks sick and the finishes is even sicker. Nice work my friend and thank him for his years of service.

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Thank you and I will. I've sent him the link to this write up anyway, so he'll see your thanks to him.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sizzle Chest

Great job Richy! Glad the sun came out for the grand reveal...and your finished shots!

Thanks Scott..if it didn't stop raining soon we were gonna have to line up the animals 2 X 2...

Quote:

Originally Posted by fly07sti

Now That's how it's done. Retire, buy a new ride and get it detailed by Canada's best detailer. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a little jealous. Fantastic work as always my friend.

Thanks kindly Don! Your comments are always treasured my friend!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sicoupe

You attention to detail is one of a kind my friend! Thanks for sharing.

Thanks Kyle; you have no idea how rewarding it is to read your feedback.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aaryn NZ

What a beast! :props:

A very nice "toy" indeed. Congratulations on your colleagues retirement.

Superb work doing the details Richy, looks incredible. Wow theres some "Pop" in that paint now huh. Awesome Richy, thank you for sharing.

Aaryn NZ. :dblthumb2:

Thanks Aaryn! Essence is amazing at what it can do!

Quote:

Originally Posted by BadgerRivFan

Beautiful

Thanks bud, I appreciate you taking the time to comment!

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattPersman

Oh I love it

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Thanks....so do I!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pats300zx

Outstanding work Richy !!!! Love that color...

Thanks Pat. It was just stunning there in the sun. Several neighbours came over to check it out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe@NextLevelDetail

Nice job, love the curves of the car.

J-Lo eat your heart out!! Thanks Joe.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill1234

Not trying to be a jerk here but isnt the camaro technically not 50 years as it went out of production for 9? The trademark might still be around but the actual car was not - at least in the US

No idea Bill.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Setec Astronomy

It's still the 50th anniversary (year) of when the car was introduced.

Bloody car is younger than me <sigh>.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AZ Mike

Beautiful job Richy. Thank you for sharing.

Thank you Mike for taking the time to comment.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul A.

Beautiful, Richy!

Thanks Paul!

Quote:

Originally Posted by expdetailing

Awesome work Richie. By the looks of the front rotor, it appears someone was having some fun with the car.

Thanks....and..umm...I wouldn't know about that <knowing wink>
05-09-2017, 11:41 AM
Bobby B.

Re: Nifty at Fifty: 2017 Camaro SS Fifty Anniversary Edition

That's a sharp looking Camaro SS. Great job Richy!
05-09-2017, 12:09 PM
LEDetailing

Re: Nifty at Fifty: 2017 Camaro SS Fifty Anniversary Edition

One heck of a retirement gift, sure beats a pen, or watch.

I really like the front end and rear of the lastest Camaros.

Great work as usual and thanks for the documentation. Those wheels are Looking better than any new car ever looks.
05-09-2017, 12:15 PM
aztec1987

Re: Nifty at Fifty: 2017 Camaro SS Fifty Anniversary Edition

Nice!!!!!!
05-09-2017, 03:36 PM
Jaretr1

Re: Nifty at Fifty: 2017 Camaro SS Fifty Anniversary Edition

Richy is one of the guys who embodies the very definition of "detailer". Nice job. And great for a guy like that to appreciate the value of your work!
05-09-2017, 03:43 PM
281

Re: Nifty at Fifty: 2017 Camaro SS Fifty Anniversary Edition

Very nice! Definitely a fun car to drive....
05-09-2017, 04:33 PM
ShineDoc

Re: Nifty at Fifty: 2017 Camaro SS Fifty Anniversary Edition

Beautiful!!

I am glad at least one of these cars will be protected from the beginning.
05-09-2017, 06:28 PM
FrankS

Re: Nifty at Fifty: 2017 Camaro SS Fifty Anniversary Edition

Great job Richy!
05-09-2017, 06:36 PM
Rsurfer

Re: Nifty at Fifty: 2017 Camaro SS Fifty Anniversary Edition

Nice job Richy..do you see many convertibles in Canada?
05-09-2017, 10:13 PM
richy

Re: Nifty at Fifty: 2017 Camaro SS Fifty Anniversary Edition

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobby B.

That's a sharp looking Camaro SS. Great job Richy!

Thanks very much Bobby. I appreciate you taking the time to comment.

Quote:

Originally Posted by LEDetailing

One heck of a retirement gift, sure beats a pen, or watch.

I really like the front end and rear of the lastest Camaros.

Great work as usual and thanks for the documentation. Those wheels are Looking better than any new car ever looks.

Thanks. I think I'm going to really enjoy working with the Feynlab wheel coating.

Quote:

Originally Posted by aztec1987

Nice!!!!!!

Thanks bud!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaretr1

Richy is one of the guys who embodies the very definition of "detailer". Nice job. And great for a guy like that to appreciate the value of your work!

Man, that is just so kind...I'm at a loss for words.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 281

Very nice! Definitely a fun car to drive....

It sure sounds like it would be!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShineDoc

Beautiful!!

I am glad at least one of these cars will be protected from the beginning.

Thanks! Smart move on his end!

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrankS

Great job Richy!

Thanks a bunch Frank!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rsurfer

Nice job Richy..do you see many convertibles in Canada?

Thanks Ron! Yes, but generally most are put away for the winter.
05-12-2017, 04:36 PM
Bicycle

Re: Nifty at Fifty: 2017 Camaro SS Fifty Anniversary Edition

Wow!!!!

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05-18-2017, 04:31 PM
richy

Re: Nifty at Fifty: 2017 Camaro SS Fifty Anniversary Edition

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bicycle

Wow!!!!

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Thank you.

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05-18-2017, 07:35 PM
GSKR

Re: Nifty at Fifty: 2017 Camaro SS Fifty Anniversary Edition

Quote:

Originally Posted by richy

This car belongs to a fellow law enforcement colleague who was lucky enough to retire recently. He bought himself one HELL of a retirement toy: a 2017 Camaro SS Fifty Anniversary Edition convertible. Does this thing ever sound incredible too. Wow. <drool>. I digress. He contacted me in the Fall to have it done in the Spring. I used my last bottle of Finest for his car, including the wheels.

Here it is as it was dropped off to me...in the rain...first time it had seen the rain. It saw a lot of it while I was washing it...groan. Here's how it arrived with only a tad over 1000 miles on it:

http://i.imgur.com/i4Nkrnu.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/eM8aNOL.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/ZSAj0i5.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/ru0syKe.jpg

First up was to wash the wheels, wells and barrels. I was going to be pulling the wheels so I wanted to make my life easier when I got them off. The barrels were cleaned with Zep Citrus and a Daytona brush in Megs HW. The faces were also shot with ZC and cleaned with HW using a demoted wash mitt. The tires were cleaned with Zep 505. The wells were scrubbed with LATA.

The paint was foamed with DG 901 and then washed with Megs HW, along with the top. It was then washed a second time with IronX soap gel for decontamination. It was then brought inside and clayed.

The wheels were pulled one at a time and the barrel, caliper and face were all chemically cleaned with Duragloss Squeaky Clean. The calipers and barrels were coated with Feynlab wheel and caliper coating. The faces were double coated with Finest. Here's a wheel being worked on:

http://i.imgur.com/gNLiCKk.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/nyZ9qek.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/3i3Hmmy.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/DgMlcwA.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/yB3fjGw.jpg

The paint was polished using CarPro Essence with the 3401 and a white LC pad. The paint, head and tail lights as well as side and rear glass were all double coated with Finest. The tail pipes were also coated with Feynlab wheel coating. The windshield was double coated with Fly By Forte. The top was treated with Duragloss 341. The tires were shot with Opti Bond from an air gun. Here it is getting its suntan:

http://i.imgur.com/jaUpSRq.jpg

Here she is, inside and out:

http://i.imgur.com/wk42hY5.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/DlaQRlB.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/rr3OMC5.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/cJhffnt.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/80uQLBC.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/CwwMvfs.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/nfWwlM7.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Rmu8ZVs.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/FtBHiCk.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/JMQNcc2.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/95SC5Tk.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/D8IRQj6.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/sWD0OkS.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/0DBnrNw.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/m0t50OY.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/nCAwsVQ.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/1lch096.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/3Lim58D.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/LNZKrpp.jpg

Thanks for looking. This is the first time using imgur to host the images.

Just bought a 13 ss hotwheels.1200 only made looks absolutely mean looking one of kind.St lucie auto spa is my FB page.