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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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12-29-2021, 07:50 AM | #1096 |
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Have the piano trim corrected then wrapped in PPF. Worth it IMO.
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As for my process, I do a full pre-soak and let dwell for 5 minutes. If truly filthy, I then rinse with my pressure washer and do a full second wash with Carpro Reset and a microfiber mitt along with a boar's head brush (Montana round boars head brush). If somewhat clean, I will still use the brush/mitt combo along with reset but I will do it on top of the already foamed car. This may seem like overkill, but it truly removes all road grime and gets my black SUV looking factory new/clean each time. I also have white, red, and green vehicles and this works for them too. However, they are not as hard to keep looking good. All are coated with Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light and I use (liberally) the C2V3 as a drying aide each time. |
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I second this. I have a red RR Evoque that has A LOT of piano black exterior trim and no matter what I did, I could not keep it looking good until I had it corrected and wrapped (Suntek Ultra PPF).
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12-29-2021, 12:54 PM | #1099 |
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I bought a TrailBlazer earlier this year and the wheels looked like shit, so one of the first things I did was strip off the clearcoat, then polished the hell out of them, and then painstakingly taped off the polished areas and painted the inset areas black. Any of you have a suggestion on a good clearcoat to keep them looking good?
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I bought a sports car as my second car about 2 years back and it came with the front end wrapped in xpel ppf and that stuff has been great. Other than cutting out the damage from rock chips it really helps with general upkeep ease. I underestimated its value when it bought the car but a believer now.
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My car has hit 5 years old and the ppf is peeling on a lot of edges. I removed the ppf from the side skirts last weekend. What a bitch! It leaves a very difficult adhesive residue behind. The only reliable way I found was doing some detailed work with the pressure washer.
Just a warning because it's a BITCH to get off
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It is worth every penny. Protects the paint (and glass) from all kinds of nonsense including bugs, bird droppings, and even rocks (small ones, obviously). I got 5 coats of it on my ride
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Need to brag and highlight a Detailer
Finally got the new ride and had it Ceramic Coated. Place in Raymore Missouri called Aristocrat Detailing did the work. Super young guy, attention to the last detail (no pun intended) and very professional. https://aristocratdetailing.com
Good people doing great work and doing that self employed thing needs recognition.
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