The Official Car Care Thread

[pioneer]

Got these today for those stubborn engine/wheel stains

[Aaron 2NR]

wire brush the wheels?

[pioneer]

No the long red one on the right is nylon...should be OK for lug nuts...and if you remember my wheels have little "studs" so it should clean em

The one on the left is also nylon

[Aaron 2NR]

so those using autoglym....what wax do you use over SRP?

[trvs]

I usually use EGP over it and then any other wax I have at hand.

[silent_riot]

Bought some more stuff from Autogeek on the 20% sale yesterday. Collinite 915, 4Star Paint protection, some brushes. Can't wait to try them out.

[aidan]

Hi guys, i heading down south today, I going chagunas and then sando. Any places I can check in these areas. I usually buy stuff by Glenns.
Specifically looking for a clay bar kit and wax.

[Aaron 2NR]

Carplus has the widest variety in south

[aidan]

^^Where is Carplus?

[Aaron 2NR]

Top of cipero street

[Aaron 2NR]

Hope I get time this weekend to do some detailing

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[pioneer]

barca fan?



may the strength of 100 pigeons chit on your car lol

[kurpal_v2]

Share your thoughts on the auto fresh when you could.


Been considering it over fabreeze I normally use.

[equipped2ripp]

The Auto Fresh is good, been using it for years now.

[nemesis]

so those using autoglym....what wax do you use over SRP?

Quite a few you could try. Obviously the EGP and HDwax work well. I've used many different waxes over the SRP though. Only issue is that some lose durability on SRP vs bare paint. Also, since SRP on it's own provides a slick surface using some waxes is more difficult as they spread unevenly.

Just try stuff and see what you like. Many people are happy with just the EGP, and it's one of the easier ways to go.

[Rooki3]

barca fan?



may the strength of 100 pigeons chit on your car lol

lollll

[Aaron 2NR]

Auto fresh is really good....just sprayed it in the ranger and the smell is really good....

[trvs]

Glen's should use price tags... I hate marker price thing.

[pioneer]

Well you could get sticker tags just pay more for the same product in south

[kurpal_v2]

Auto fresh is really good....just sprayed it in the ranger and the smell is really good....

How long does it last on average?


My problem with fabreeze is it gets rid of whatever smell there maybe but after a few hours its non-existent.

[Aaron 2NR]

I just sprayed it so I would say its 2 hrs and going strong lol

[cinco]

Auto fresh is really good....just sprayed it in the ranger and the smell is really good....

How long does it last on average?


My problem with fabreeze is it gets rid of whatever smell there maybe but after a few hours its non-existent.

the glade spray actually works longer
and i ghetto
i trow one ah dis in meh chunk

[Aaron 2NR]

Some if my fun stuff

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[kurpal_v2]

Auto fresh is really good....just sprayed it in the ranger and the smell is really good....

How long does it last on average?


My problem with fabreeze is it gets rid of whatever smell there maybe but after a few hours its non-existent.

the glade spray actually works longer
and i ghetto
i trow one ah dis in meh chunk

I had one in the van for Christmas, took it from my Padna bathroom


Weekend ill pick up the auto fresh and change my AC filter one time.

[Karim Khan]

may the strength of 100 pigeons chit on your car lol

lol

[Hasrath]

You familiar with nanotechnology products? They are acrylic teflon based formulations designed to protect modern day paint work. Extreme protection for years and years - need not wax again!!
Expensive but it is worth every cent.
Been doing this for about six years now and vehicles I have done still looking like new.
782 3431 - Hasrath

[greenlime100]

Guys,
I have a black Tuscon, currently it have alot of the 'fine hair' scratches that you get from wiping the car. What polish/wax you would recommend I use.
Saw the meguires fine scratch remover in unipet today... any views comments or suggestions ?

[nemesis]

To really remove light but complete vehicle swirls I would suggest getting it done by machine with a medium or finishing polish, depending on how hard your paint is. Very often just a finishing polish will be fine. Then top with a wax or sealant, or both.

However, if you really must do it by hand, use a light hand polish. Maybe Griot's hand polish?
In this case you may not approach 100% correction so I'd suggest something with both fillers and some protection after. Autoglym SRP is pretty much the standard for that.

[greenlime100]

hmmm nice... ill try it... thanks

[nemesis]

hmmm nice... ill try it... thanks

Swirl free is what you need to be :




Both sunlight and fluorescent and scratched not. Trust me, finishing polishes may be fine for you. Might take a while, but it'll get there.