Auto Washing/Detailing Freaks

[MaxDSP]

Originally posted by: m2kewl
wash, dry, NXT for the exterior

lexol cleaner, lexol conditioner, invis glass on windows, 303 on non-leather for the interior (or just 303 across the board if i am lazy)

cheapest B&M place to get Invisiglass?

Also, what kind of cleaner can I clean my dash with? I don't know what kind of surface it is, but the car's a 99 Acura TL

 

[m2kewl]

Originally posted by: MaxDSP

Originally posted by: m2kewl
wash, dry, NXT for the exterior

lexol cleaner, lexol conditioner, invis glass on windows, 303 on non-leather for the interior (or just 303 across the board if i am lazy)

cheapest B&M place to get Invisiglass?

Also, what kind of cleaner can I clean my dash with? I don't know what kind of surface it is, but the car's a 99 Acura TL

you can pick up invisible glass cleaner at any store - pep boys, strauss auto, autobarn, etc.

clean your dash with 303 aerospace protectant. it has uv protection and good for the dash, works on leather and vinyl. it's like .99 for a 15oz bottle at my strauss auto store.

 

[MaxDSP]

Originally posted by: m2kewl

Originally posted by: MaxDSP

Originally posted by: m2kewl
wash, dry, NXT for the exterior

lexol cleaner, lexol conditioner, invis glass on windows, 303 on non-leather for the interior (or just 303 across the board if i am lazy)

cheapest B&M place to get Invisiglass?

Also, what kind of cleaner can I clean my dash with? I don't know what kind of surface it is, but the car's a 99 Acura TL

you can pick up invisible glass cleaner at any store - pep boys, strauss auto, autobarn, etc.

clean your dash with 303 aerospace protectant. it has uv protection and good for the dash, works on leather and vinyl. it's like .99 for a 15oz bottle at my strauss auto store.

Excellent, thanks :beer:

 

[dc724]

The paint on my newly acquired 14 old car is in excellent shape and I'd like to keep it that way. I plan on washing the car at least once a week. However, how often should I be claying/polishing/waxing?

 

[SVT Cobra]

I run a professional detailing buisness druing the summer...

IYDDetailing


i buy all my supplies from a local warehouse that buys theres from online suppliers...but when i do my own car i have my own special supplies that i keep in barrels in my garage...

only the finest pure brazillian wax here...

 

[MikeMike]

kerosine or dish soap will strip the wax, and anything else on the car.

do NOT use a drive through car wash. they can possibly scratch the shizzle out of your car, and arent exactly soft on your car.

if your that anal about reusing dirty water, just dump the bucket out every time.

if its cool enough out this weekend, i might do the WHOLE damn new car i got, claybar and all.

MIKE

 

[Squisher]

Another Zaino fanboi here.

 

[Ns1]

Originally posted by: FrankyJunior
I always heard that running them through a decent car wash was actually a lot better than washing yourself because washing frmo a bucket means you are using dirty water to clean the car, plus most people dump the soap and stuff down the drain which isn't good, etc.. Car Washes use always clean water, they have to dispose of it properly, etc....

And these days it might actually be cheaper since it's only like $5-$7 for a basic wash at lots of places.

But of course if you use fancy products to do the cleaning then it may be better to do it yourself.

You use 2 buckets, 1 for dirty water 1 for clean soapy water. Replace as necessary.



You know, I have like 800 worth of detailing products....and I firmly believe that application is WAY more important than whatever products you use. Before buying all the zaino components and whatever glazes/products you want, get a porter cable for application. It completely DESTROYS hand application of anything.

 

[dc724]

Originally posted by: Son of a N00b
I run a professional detailing buisness druing the summer...

IYDDetailing


i buy all my supplies from a local warehouse that buys theres from online suppliers...but when i do my own car i have my own special supplies that i keep in barrels in my garage...

only the finest pure brazillian wax here...

Hook a brotha up!

 

[MikeMike]

Originally posted by: Pistonboy

Originally posted by: Son of a N00b
I run a professional detailing buisness druing the summer...

IYDDetailing


i buy all my supplies from a local warehouse that buys theres from online suppliers...but when i do my own car i have my own special supplies that i keep in barrels in my garage...

only the finest pure brazillian wax here...

Hook a brotha up!

call him like it says to at the bottom... err, um theres no number listed!

MIKE

 

[SVT Cobra]

Originally posted by: nourdmrolNMT1

Originally posted by: Pistonboy

Originally posted by: Son of a N00b
I run a professional detailing buisness druing the summer...

IYDDetailing


i buy all my supplies from a local warehouse that buys theres from online suppliers...but when i do my own car i have my own special supplies that i keep in barrels in my garage...

only the finest pure brazillian wax here...

Hook a brotha up!

call him like it says to at the bottom... err, um theres no number listed!

MIKE

lol...i cannot even go in my garage with the door not open or ill pass out from the fumes...the barrel for my wheel cleaner(not the sh!tty alkaline mixturem, the acid) is cracked on the lid where the siphon is so i have to wait till i run out before i replace it


if you live close....

 

[dc724]

Is PakShak a good source for MF towels? I've heard some great things about JT International MF towels as well.

 

[Ns1]

Originally posted by: Pistonboy
Is Pakshak a good source for MF towels?

meguiars MF towels > *

 

[ViperVin2]

Step 1: Wash with small amount of dish soap in a bucket of water.
Step 2: Clay the car. I bought clay off Proper Auto Care's site and use car wash shampoo with the clay.
Step 3: Wash the car and wheels with a car wash shampoo and a good wash mitt.
Step 4: Dry the car with soft towels.
Step 5: Clean the windows with Invisible Glass aerosol can and using newspapers to dry.
Step 6: Polish the car with Klasse All-In-One polish. Then apply as many coats of Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze you want to add shine. Klasse is the best stuff I have ever used. Shine still lasts months after I applied it.
Step 7: Detail the inside. I use Vinylex for most of the interior and exterior trim.
Step 8: Vacuum and then I Febreze (auto) for a nice smell.

 

[Triumph]

Originally posted by: Pistonboy
Is PakShak a good source for MF towels? I've heard some great things about JT International MF towels as well.

Yes, their large blue ones are awesome, I have 3 or 4 of them. Soak up water like you can't imagine.