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Car Care and Detailing Thread
Others mentioned I should start this thread in my other thread. And while I won't have the new car for a while, I'd like to hear some thoughts and recommendations so I can have most of it on hand before the car shows up. My other thread had a lot of great posts in it and you guys have been a big help.
While black cars looks great clean, keeping it relatively clean in Phoenix might be the death of me. But I'll sure as shit give it my best shot. I actually like cleaning and waxing our current cars but it's not like I am being meticulous about it. I've never had a car with rims either and I know those can get dirty quick. I've never owned a dark colored car and I've never had a car with leather. I plan to take really good care of this car and would like some tips on doing so. But I'm just a ****ing n00b. I'll throw some links out from Amazon as I mention things. Some of the things already on my list are: 1. Not sure if everyone recommends wool wash mitt over micorfiber here but many people I know do? http://www.amazon.com/Mothers-Genuin...wool+wash+mitt 2. Grit guard and two wash buckets. One for rinse and one for soap/water. http://www.amazon.com/Mothers-Genuin...wool+wash+mitt 3. Waffle Weave Drying towel. There are tons of towels out there but this seems to be able to take up a lot of water. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001Q8DMA0/...I21164SXVV1AWB 4. Car Wash http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009IQXFO/...b_recs_2_title Some mention that after washing you should use a paint cleanser before waxing. But wondering if washing then clay baring is sufficient prior to wax? I've seen this P21S Paintwork Cleanser mentioned on a few reads. Looks like good use for water spots and swirls prior to waxing if needed. Not sure if you would do entire car first or just use it for bad spots before waxing? http://www.amazon.com/P21S-12350B-Pa...twork+Cleanser Also, a company called Zaino has great reviews and recommendations. They have a package that looks like it includes all products I'd need together including wash, polish, wax, leather and tire care. http://www.zainostore.com/mm5/mercha...y_Code=prokits I do not have a polisher and would need to get one of those as well but not sure where to start on that front. Can't wait to see what you guys have tried and recommend. |
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04-10-2015, 08:32 AM | #121 |
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And it changed to a BMW
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04-10-2015, 10:12 PM | #122 |
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04-10-2015, 10:26 PM | #123 |
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Got a first wash in yesterday as it was dirty and buggy from being on that semi for 3 days. Pretty crazy what shows up on black but I can watch the Royals on the laptop in the garage so that a win. Can't believe this car is 10 years old. She's loud as **** too. I learned my FIL removed to muffler along with the addition of the Lunati Cams.
And yes, my car WILL ALWAYS BE GARAGED when I am not at work. No exceptions. |
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04-10-2015, 10:27 PM | #124 |
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Looks pimp brother, nice ride.
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04-10-2015, 10:33 PM | #125 |
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Come on man!! Take that damn steering wheel cover off! Would have been the first thing I did.
Looks great though, congrats and enjoy! |
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04-10-2015, 10:39 PM | #126 |
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04-10-2015, 10:53 PM | #127 |
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04-10-2015, 10:57 PM | #128 |
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Looks great man. Really great.
I can't believe I fell for the sandpaper thing. That was well played. |
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04-10-2015, 11:02 PM | #129 |
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Pics look really good. Nice work getting it shipped to you rather than waiting and driving it back.
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Yea it was much better. My wife was getting impatient and she arranged all the shipping. Was quick and painless. |
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04-11-2015, 10:01 AM | #131 |
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That was great.
Congrats... I washed mine all the freakin' time when I first got it, and for that reason I'm kind of glad to get away from black. But, it does look pretty damn sharp, and well, I'm washing the new one just as much. |
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04-11-2015, 10:10 AM | #132 |
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Hey you took delivery of the blue BMW? Wheres the damn pics!
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04-11-2015, 10:12 AM | #133 |
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Posts like this are why you are one of my favorite posters here. I can't believe you got a few people to fall for it. Well played, sir.
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I have a couple crappy cell phone pics in the rain (it actually started hailing while we were sitting in the car going over stuff inside their dealer delivery room), but I'll see what I can do. And speaking of hail, it actually got hailed on for about 20 seconds the other day, but it was really small hail that didn't do any damage... I'm going to need a carport at work. |
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04-11-2015, 02:21 PM | #135 |
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