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.
The car's back end is covered in bugs. It was obviously facing backwards on the semi when it was shipped. What's the safest way to remove all these dead bugs covering a large area? [Reply]
Originally Posted by lewdog:
The car's back end is covered in bugs. It was obviously facing backwards on the semi when it was shipped. What's the safest way to remove all these dead bugs covering a large area?
60 grit sandpaper and lots of elbow grease. :-) [Reply]
Also, I have a bottle of that Optimum No rinse wash and I am thinking I'll put some of that mixed with water in a spray bottle and that will be my daily touch up for bird shit and dust on the car. [Reply]
Originally Posted by lewdog:
The car's back end is covered in bugs. It was obviously facing backwards on the semi when it was shipped. What's the safest way to remove all these dead bugs covering a large area?
Stoner's Tarminator always worked well for me. But if you have mineral spirits or WD-40 already around the house, those work like magic as well. They will not harm your paint. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Indian Chief:
Stoner's Tarminator always worked well for me. But if you have mineral spirits or WD-40 already around the house, those work like magic as well. They will not harm your paint.
Yea I don't have any special bug remover and I'm about to get ready to clean it. WD-40 huh??? I'll try it, get it clean, then rinse it off again on that section. [Reply]
Originally Posted by LoneWolf:
60 grit sandpaper and lots of elbow grease. :-)
So I tried your method near the back end where it wasn't super dirty to start and it scratched the fuck out of my paint! Like dude, were you joking about this working well?!?!?
Originally Posted by lewdog:
So I tried your method near the back end where it wasn't super dirty to start and it scratched the **** out of my paint! Like dude, were you joking about this working well?!?!?
Originally Posted by lewdog:
So I tried your method near the back end where it wasn't super dirty to start and it scratched the fuck out of my paint! Like dude, were you joking about this working well?!?!?
Holy shit. I wondered when he said that... [Reply]
Originally Posted by lewdog:
So I tried your method near the back end where it wasn't super dirty to start and it scratched the fuck out of my paint! Like dude, were you joking about this working well?!?!?
Holy fuck. You didn't actually do that, did you? [Reply]
