New Car Cleaning Tip #1

[etech]

Originally posted by: RambleOn
Anyone have any suggestions on a product that will clean the black bumper stripes on the doors? My car has those door guard things, and are supposed to be black, but over the years they have turned gray, and it looks ugly. I tried using Armor All on it, it looked great for a few days, then it washed off in a rainstorm and it's back to that faded grey look.

I've had pretty good luck with Mother's Back to Black

I don't know if it will work on something that has really oxidixed but it did a good job on my trim and door handles on my Jeep. It doesn't cost that much and you can probably find it at Wal-Mart or an AutoZone near you.

You might also try searching on the autopia forums I listed earlier. Lots of helpful people there.


Newspapers on glass really does work though I am wondering for how much longer. I heard that it was the acid in the ink that cleaned the glass so well. I've also heard that many newspapers are changing their ink formulation to get away from the acid content. Just some things I have heard and I can't really verify either one. Try it on your windows and see how it works for you.

 

[iamwiz82]

Meguiars is my brand of choice. Their Scratch X actually removed yellow spray paint from my brother's ruck after careless idiots nex tto his work were spray painting outside.

 

[aphex]

Get an 'Absorber' to dry the car.... best.... invention.... evar...

 

[iamwiz82]

Originally posted by: aphexII
Get an 'Absorber' to dry the car.... best.... invention.... evar...

you mean a chamois? It is just leather, you know.

 

[Jarwa]

I waxed my truck.......once.

 

[etech]

An absorber is not a chamois though it works in the same manner.
epinions.com/auto-review

There are a number of new products on the market now for drying.
Big Blue Towel

iamwiz82
Have you used the Meguiars Deep Crystal Paint Cleaner before waxing? I think it really helps to get a better shine on the car. After reading the autopia site I may try some other products but Meguiars has done well for me.

CocaCola5 Try this, I am assuming that the offer is still good.
Gold Class Endurance High Gloss Tire Gel

Personally I perfer a matte black finish.



Jarwa, if that is all you can say, please STFU. Stupid nef.

 

[Spooner]

I'd just like it to be known that I have successfully fallen victim to the classic "Car Wash Theory" stating that everytime you wash your new car, it WILL in fact rain later that day or early next morning.

Now I got damn rain spots all over my car.

Is there a product that prevents this?

 

[Spooner]

Hmm... I'm thinking of buying a car cover.

am i being to anal now? how much are these things?




[edit] forgot a freakin word

 

[teckmaster]

I use all Meguiars products on my car, including the vinyl wipes. The only thing with the wipes that I noticed different than a spray like armor-all is that dust collects quicker. If you leave your windows up and use the A/C, then it works good.