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.
Interesting and that model looks like it’s cheap and available at Home Depot. I could use something like this for after I correct my paint next. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Miles:
Interesting and that model looks like it’s cheap and available at Home Depot. I could use something like this for after I correct my paint next.
yeah Scott has a good channel - people give him a hella hard time because he talks so much in his videos - but I enjoy his channel. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Miles:
Interesting and that model looks like it’s cheap and available at Home Depot. I could use something like this for after I correct my paint next.
Originally Posted by SuperChief:
....Imma get that blower.
Probably going to do a little more research on these over the weekend while it’s hot as fuck here. I’d never really looked into them before and the purpose built ones for cars are like $300. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Simply Red:
what are you trying to do to the wheel, what's your goal?
the clearcoat was all chipped up and discolored, looked like shit. Wanted to either strip and recoat it or just leave the aluminum bare and polish it. Problem is only certain areas were clearcoated aluminum, the rest were painted an aluminum color. I did not realize that. [Reply]
