| elijah25rs | 06-02-2004 04:32 PM |
How do you keep YOURS shiney.
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Everyone has their own little methods of car care. Whats yours?
I give her a good clay followed by a good wash with Mr.Cleans Autodry, then Meguiar's Deep Crystal Polish, then two layers of Meguiars NXT Tech Wax.
I give her a good clay followed by a good wash with Mr.Cleans Autodry, then Meguiar's Deep Crystal Polish, then two layers of Meguiars NXT Tech Wax.
| cnk | 06-02-2004 04:39 PM |
Wash, clay bar, wash, dry, then Finish First polish. :)
Calvin
Calvin
| Brad Pittiful | 06-02-2004 04:40 PM |
i have yet to clay my car...and it needs it...i just was and dry it...if motivated i wax it...well its waxed just not waxed every week
| rexaroo | 06-02-2004 07:20 PM |
1) Wash once a month with Armorall or Zaino mild car soap. Dry with chamois.
2) Hose down once a week with plain water.
3) Complete Zaino twice a year and rub down with Zaino Z-6 and cotton towel once a month after soap wash. :banana:
2) Hose down once a week with plain water.
3) Complete Zaino twice a year and rub down with Zaino Z-6 and cotton towel once a month after soap wash. :banana:
| Supaboom | 06-02-2004 07:21 PM |
1.) Meguires ColorX polish/swirl remover
2.) Meguires #16 paste wax, gives it a better shine and protects very well.
that or
1. Clearkote Vanilla moose wax ([url]www.clearkote.com[/url])
2. PoorBoys EX-P sealant
both will give a excellent shine. And if you have some money, look into pinnicle products :D
2.) Meguires #16 paste wax, gives it a better shine and protects very well.
that or
1. Clearkote Vanilla moose wax ([url]www.clearkote.com[/url])
2. PoorBoys EX-P sealant
both will give a excellent shine. And if you have some money, look into pinnicle products :D
| moss | 06-02-2004 07:55 PM |
Emm... i do too much too often
keith
keith
| subaru16valve | 06-02-2004 08:08 PM |
2, 3 times a year: Wash, Hand Dry, Claybar, Wax x2
Once a month: Wash, hand dry, wax
Once a week: Wash thoroughly, hand dry
Almost daily: Spray down w water and keep up w cleaning of big pieces of junk, tar, leaves, etc
-A
Once a month: Wash, hand dry, wax
Once a week: Wash thoroughly, hand dry
Almost daily: Spray down w water and keep up w cleaning of big pieces of junk, tar, leaves, etc
-A
| VSGTS14 | 06-02-2004 09:27 PM |
putting a lot of wax and such is just going to get it dirtier.
| Impreza WR Rex | 06-03-2004 12:34 AM |
This is what I just did today:
1. Wash
2. Dry
3. Clay
4. Zaino Polish Lok
5. Zaino Polish
6. NXT wax
7. Stare....seriously, it is smoother than glass and reflects like a mirror. I'll take some pics tomorrow to show you.
1. Wash
2. Dry
3. Clay
4. Zaino Polish Lok
5. Zaino Polish
6. NXT wax
7. Stare....seriously, it is smoother than glass and reflects like a mirror. I'll take some pics tomorrow to show you.
| Rentalpillow7 | 06-03-2004 12:43 AM |
here goes.
I pull it out of the garage.
Wash/clay
wash
zaino
Z-5
Z-6
Z2
Z-6
Z2
Z6
It all takes the better part of the day.
Then i put the car cover on and it goes back in the garage for the rest of the week.
:p
I pull it out of the garage.
Wash/clay
wash
zaino
Z-5
Z-6
Z2
Z-6
Z2
Z6
It all takes the better part of the day.
Then i put the car cover on and it goes back in the garage for the rest of the week.
:p
| Impreza WR Rex | 06-03-2004 01:02 AM |
you forgot to dry after you wash :lol:
| 1DOWNCLOWN | 06-03-2004 12:32 PM |
3M imperial hand glaze
| elijah25rs | 06-03-2004 01:27 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Rentalpillow7 [/i]
[B]here goes.
I pull it out of the garage.
Wash/clay
wash
zaino
Z-5
Z-6
Z2
Z-6
Z2
Z6
It all takes the better part of the day.
Then i put the car cover on and it goes back in the garage for the rest of the week.
:p [/B][/QUOTE]
Then put it in a vacuum tight case? :lol:
[B]here goes.
I pull it out of the garage.
Wash/clay
wash
zaino
Z-5
Z-6
Z2
Z-6
Z2
Z6
It all takes the better part of the day.
Then i put the car cover on and it goes back in the garage for the rest of the week.
:p [/B][/QUOTE]
Then put it in a vacuum tight case? :lol:
| mrbigisbudgood | 06-03-2004 01:34 PM |
When you live in the country with field dust, grain dust, gravel dust, mud, pollen and all the other crap, it doesn't make a difference because it'll be filthy in 3 days anyway.
Mine is powerwashed at the coin operated about twice a month with an emphasis on the undercarrige, handwashed once a month.
Mine is powerwashed at the coin operated about twice a month with an emphasis on the undercarrige, handwashed once a month.
| WRXchickNJ | 06-03-2004 01:38 PM |
whats the purpose of claying ur car? does it just remove dirt?:confused:
| elijah25rs | 06-03-2004 02:20 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by WRXchickNJ [/i]
[B]whats the purpose of claying ur car? does it just remove dirt?:confused: [/B][/QUOTE]
Run your fingers across your paint surface and you may feel small bumps and debris lodged into the surface. Claying will remove road debris and particles lodged into your surface leaving you with a slick smooth paint surface with less defects.
[B]whats the purpose of claying ur car? does it just remove dirt?:confused: [/B][/QUOTE]
Run your fingers across your paint surface and you may feel small bumps and debris lodged into the surface. Claying will remove road debris and particles lodged into your surface leaving you with a slick smooth paint surface with less defects.
| SupaSizeFries | 06-03-2004 02:27 PM |
It's also good for removing paint over-spray, excess baked on wax, and in some cases (worked for me) tree sap.
| BlkRexWagon | 06-03-2004 03:10 PM |
About twice a year I do the following:
*clay with Clay Magic
*If needed, use the buffer and some 3M Swirl Mark Remover
*polish with Klasse All-In-One (2 or 3 times)
*seal with Klasse sealant (3 layers)
*drink a bunch of beer ;)
After that I just wash with P21s and wipe down with Sonus. After years of experimenting, this procedure has become my favorite.
PS: I should also mention that sealants bring out a lot more of the blue and metal flake in the "midnight" paint on my WRX than regular carnauba does.
*clay with Clay Magic
*If needed, use the buffer and some 3M Swirl Mark Remover
*polish with Klasse All-In-One (2 or 3 times)
*seal with Klasse sealant (3 layers)
*drink a bunch of beer ;)
After that I just wash with P21s and wipe down with Sonus. After years of experimenting, this procedure has become my favorite.
PS: I should also mention that sealants bring out a lot more of the blue and metal flake in the "midnight" paint on my WRX than regular carnauba does.
| MomoWRX | 06-04-2004 01:08 AM |
Twice a year:
1) Wash (x2)
2) Dry with chamois
3) Bug tar remover (get rid of the heavy dirt)
4) Meguiars detail spray (gets the extra grime off)
5) Zymol paint cleaner
6) Meguiars polish (stage 2 of their 3 stage paint system thing)
7) Zymol wax (3 layers)
8) Vacum
9) Armoral dash and door panels
10)Carpet shampoo
All together it takes from 9am to late afternoon with food breaks.
Every 1-2 weeks depending on rain
1) Wash
2) Dry
3) Vacum
4) Armoral
1) Wash (x2)
2) Dry with chamois
3) Bug tar remover (get rid of the heavy dirt)
4) Meguiars detail spray (gets the extra grime off)
5) Zymol paint cleaner
6) Meguiars polish (stage 2 of their 3 stage paint system thing)
7) Zymol wax (3 layers)
8) Vacum
9) Armoral dash and door panels
10)Carpet shampoo
All together it takes from 9am to late afternoon with food breaks.
Every 1-2 weeks depending on rain
1) Wash
2) Dry
3) Vacum
4) Armoral
| wrpmission | 06-04-2004 08:08 AM |
1) Mr. Clean Autodry
2) NXT Wax once a month, booster spray if not
2) NXT Wax once a month, booster spray if not
| bamaWRX | 06-04-2004 10:47 AM |
I have never heard of the clay bar???? What is a good name
brand to use and how often should I use it?
Matt
brand to use and how often should I use it?
Matt
| SupaSizeFries | 06-04-2004 11:12 AM |
Clay Magic or Mothers have a good clay bar kit. I use Clay Magic.
| elijah25rs | 06-04-2004 11:30 AM |
Should I use Meguiar's Gold Class, NXT, or #26. Or if a combo in what order?
| MrHorspwer | 06-04-2004 12:01 PM |
Wash
Dry
Clay bar
Wash
Dry
Mothers Pre-Wax Cleaner
Mothers Sealer/Glaze
Meguires NXT
This happens twice a year, Spring and Fall
A couple times in between, it'll get a rewax after a good washing.
This spring I had to get a little more involved with the process... 2500 wet sand and a machine polish with 3M Finesse-It.
Last fall, our grounds crew at work decided to repaint all the utility and light poles in the parking lot... without asking us to move our cars first. 3/4 of my car was covered in little brown dots. Even with the most aggressive pad on the polisher with semi-aggressive compound, it wasen't coming off. A long afternoon with Mr. 2500 and a quick polish, it was good as new.
Dry
Clay bar
Wash
Dry
Mothers Pre-Wax Cleaner
Mothers Sealer/Glaze
Meguires NXT
This happens twice a year, Spring and Fall
A couple times in between, it'll get a rewax after a good washing.
This spring I had to get a little more involved with the process... 2500 wet sand and a machine polish with 3M Finesse-It.
Last fall, our grounds crew at work decided to repaint all the utility and light poles in the parking lot... without asking us to move our cars first. 3/4 of my car was covered in little brown dots. Even with the most aggressive pad on the polisher with semi-aggressive compound, it wasen't coming off. A long afternoon with Mr. 2500 and a quick polish, it was good as new.
| MB38 | 06-04-2004 12:14 PM |
It rains a few times a week here.
| Gixxer | 06-04-2004 02:32 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by BlkRexWagon [/i]
[B]About twice a year I do the following:
*clay with Clay Magic
*If needed, use the buffer and some 3M Swirl Mark Remover
*polish with Klasse All-In-One (2 or 3 times)
*seal with Klasse sealant (3 layers)
*drink a bunch of beer ;)
After that I just wash with P21s and wipe down with Sonus. After years of experimenting, this procedure has become my favorite.
PS: I should also mention that sealants bring out a lot more of the blue and metal flake in the "midnight" paint on my WRX than regular carnauba does. [/B][/QUOTE]
This is exactly what I use! Very nice results, especially after you get 2-3 layers of Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze on the car. With only one layer, it definitely looks nice but 2-3 make things really pop!
[B]About twice a year I do the following:
*clay with Clay Magic
*If needed, use the buffer and some 3M Swirl Mark Remover
*polish with Klasse All-In-One (2 or 3 times)
*seal with Klasse sealant (3 layers)
*drink a bunch of beer ;)
After that I just wash with P21s and wipe down with Sonus. After years of experimenting, this procedure has become my favorite.
PS: I should also mention that sealants bring out a lot more of the blue and metal flake in the "midnight" paint on my WRX than regular carnauba does. [/B][/QUOTE]
This is exactly what I use! Very nice results, especially after you get 2-3 layers of Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze on the car. With only one layer, it definitely looks nice but 2-3 make things really pop!
| VSGTS14 | 06-04-2004 09:07 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by WRXchickNJ[/i]
[B] whats the purpose of claying ur car? does it just remove dirt?:confused: [/B][/QUOTE]
claying removes all contaminants in the paint and on the surface..
acid rain, **** from trees, poop, anything that was there overtime..
that's why it's best to wash the car once a week and do a good job to elimate getting the paint ruined.
[B] whats the purpose of claying ur car? does it just remove dirt?:confused: [/B][/QUOTE]
claying removes all contaminants in the paint and on the surface..
acid rain, **** from trees, poop, anything that was there overtime..
that's why it's best to wash the car once a week and do a good job to elimate getting the paint ruined.
| Impreza WR Rex | 06-05-2004 05:53 PM |
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| elijah25rs | 06-07-2004 01:55 PM |
Just finished using:
1. Meg's NXT Tech Wash
2. Meg's No. 7 Polish
3. Meg's NXT Tech Wax
4. Meg's NXT Tech Wax
5. Meg's No. 26 Tech Wax
VERY IMPRESSED.
1. Meg's NXT Tech Wash
2. Meg's No. 7 Polish
3. Meg's NXT Tech Wax
4. Meg's NXT Tech Wax
5. Meg's No. 26 Tech Wax
VERY IMPRESSED.
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