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.
Originally Posted by SuperChief:
Awesome! Any pics??
I'm getting a new phone on Wed. I'll get several taken - my optical lens on my phone is screwed up - as in; shattered. I'll be certain to get all the pics by or before next weekend - I promise [Reply]
Originally Posted by cooper barrett:
Those are Racaro's. Front and rear.
ok. I don't think it'd hurt the material - but not sure. Maybe don't if you don't feel good about it - it worked well on my leather. but it's not as old. :-) [Reply]
Sorry, on mobile and can't embed. Pan the Organizer goes into some decent detail here.
you should youtube HD Speed, before you buy compound and polish - I'm not sure the situation of your car - but apparently it's great for spider webbing. [Reply]
I switched over to Mothers products from P21S products.
I bought the Mothers 3 step polish and wax last summer and put it on my 15 year old BMW. The 2 step polish took out a ton of minor scratches as well as oxidation marks. I am old school and believe in natural carnauba car wax and bought the California Gold in the cake/paste form not the bottle.
I was so impressed with those products this year I bought
Mothers 06410 Leather Wash Foaming Cleaner and Mothers 06310 Leather Cream Moisture-Rich Conditioner to clean and protect the leather.
It took it back to original. I ruined the back seat with some cheap products after my kids destroyed the back seat due to dirty soccer cleats and years of having baby seats back there. This restored it as good as it will get. I wish I knew about this stuff 10 years ago.
I bought this for vinyl kick plates but didn't need it as the above cleaner did the trick.
Mothers 06524 VLR VinylLeatherRubber Care
I do everything by hand, but I spend a couple weekends doing it. I did the Wife's SUV's outside and need to do the inside before the winter. It is only a couple years old and we want to keep it awhile. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Simply Red:
ok. I don't think it'd hurt the material - but not sure. Maybe don't if you don't feel good about it - it worked well on my leather. but it's not as old. :-)
Uli from Hofkemier? Motors turned me onto a leather restoration product called Leathertique and their Rejuvenator was the best stuff I have ever found for bringing old leather back to life. They also sell cleaner conditioners and redeye kits for touch ups to total recollect job.
You cover all the leather with a gel cream product and the press cling wrap into the cream. Park the car with a black blanket on the roof in direct sun for 1 or 2 days and the uncover, clean and condition.
This stuff will make cardboard leather supple again.
Here is a great "how to" article on how to restore nasty leather. I would never let mine get that bad but I used this as a guide for a bolster repair and restoration on a worn driver's seat on a 91 300 CE sportline with blonde alimony interior.
Originally Posted by Simply Red:
you should youtube HD Speed, before you buy compound and polish - I'm not sure the situation of your car - but apparently it's great for spider webbing.
Oh I'm not anyway near that situation. I just appreciate their waxes. Also their repellent H2Go is great! [Reply]
Originally Posted by KranzDictum:
I switched over to Mothers products from P21S products.
I bought the Mothers 3 step polish and wax last summer and put it on my 15 year old BMW. The 2 step polish took out a ton of minor scratches as well as oxidation marks. I am old school and believe in natural carnauba car wax and bought the California Gold in the cake/paste form not the bottle.
I was so impressed with those products this year I bought
Mothers 06410 Leather Wash Foaming Cleaner and Mothers 06310 Leather Cream Moisture-Rich Conditioner to clean and protect the leather.
It took it back to original. I ruined the back seat with some cheap products after my kids destroyed the back seat due to dirty soccer cleats and years of having baby seats back there. This restored it as good as it will get. I wish I knew about this stuff 10 years ago.
I bought this for vinyl kick plates but didn't need it as the above cleaner did the trick.
Mothers 06524 VLR VinylLeatherRubber Care
I do everything by hand, but I spend a couple weekends doing it. I did the Wife's SUV's outside and need to do the inside before the winter. It is only a couple years old and we want to keep it awhile.
I only use Mothers clay and instant detailer, oddly enough. It's not bad - the Instant Detailer smells like cinnamon. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Simply Red:
I ordered some HD Speed and also that Worx leaf blower.
I tried out that Worx blower last weekend. Not perfect but gets it most of the way there and helps with the areas that annoyingly retain water and keep dripping. [Reply]
