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 fucking n00b.
I'll throw some links out from Amazon as I mention things.
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?
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.
What temperature do you wash microfiber towels on? Chemical Guys say on hot, Pan the Organizer says cold, Larry from AMMO says warm. What say you? [Reply]
Originally Posted by SuperChief:
What temperature do you wash microfiber towels on? Chemical Guys say on hot, Pan the Organizer says cold, Larry from AMMO says warm. What say you?
Depends on whats on them and you always need a good soak to float the crap out. I was told never to use hot and never have.
I find warm works best for my 3M towels and include an extra rinse. [Reply]
Originally Posted by SuperChief:
What temperature do you wash microfiber towels on? Chemical Guys say on hot, Pan the Organizer says cold, Larry from AMMO says warm. What say you?
What does your detergent need? It should say on the canister. Posted via Mobile Device [Reply]
Originally Posted by SuperChief:
What temperature do you wash microfiber towels on? Chemical Guys say on hot, Pan the Organizer says cold, Larry from AMMO says warm. What say you?
Never on hot. Always on cold.
Air dry, Never a dryer.
Been doing it that way for years and most of my microfiber towels are still in great shape. [Reply]
Originally Posted by SuperChief:
What temperature do you wash microfiber towels on? Chemical Guys say on hot, Pan the Organizer says cold, Larry from AMMO says warm. What say you?
We should all follow Larrry and also get a separate washer/dryer for just microfiber. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Simply Red:
Larry is probably pulling a quarter of a million a year, though. :-)
He’s always working on some super rare and badass cars like that Porsche above a as well. I’ve enjoyed his videos a lot over the years since they first turned up as part of the old /drive YouTube channel years back. [Reply]
Originally Posted by lewdog:
Never on hot. Always on cold.
Air dry, Never a dryer.
Been doing it that way for years and most of my microfiber towels are still in great shape.
This is what I do as well. There is supposed to be certain detergent to use but I haven’t seen any bad effects of using regular stuff for years. [Reply]
