The Official Car Care Thread

[cinco]

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Mek she sparkle

[racedriverpro]

Good info in here

[aidan]

I like collinite 476 for long lasting. Secret, do a good prep on paint.

Cant beat collinite for longevity imo
Black wax doesnt last that long with me at all a month and a half max was the best ive gotten

Which collinite should I go with?

[purple_heart77]

Collinite 845 (liquid wax), easy to apply and last long.

Collinite 476 (paste wax), takes more time and last longer.

Again, clean paint properly before applying wax.

[Aaron 2NR]

I honestly hate it and think it doesn't last that long especially if the vehicle sleep in the driveway a couple times a month

[purple_heart77]

Truthfully, not even AG HD wax shows any durability on a car that sleep out in the open.

The mixture of rain/dew mixed with dust will pull down any layers. I use a car cover when vehicle is not being used for extended periods.

[Aaron 2NR]

The meguiars and ag last

[M_2NR]

Went Carplus today and used my 25off200 coupon. Got the Surf City Garage Wash and Wax and Mothers Glass Water Spot remover. Will try soon as soon as this pesky flu goes.

[cinco]

The meguiars and ag last

Are u applying it properly? I get minimum 2 months on cars that sleep out all day and night. The ag srp doesnt last a month.
I get 6 months if the car sleeps inside.

[R.P.J]

What polish could I use to polish these rims.

Auto gylm
Mothers alloy rim polish
Meguires
Compound

[R.P.J]

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ANYONE.??

[aidan]

^^I'd say give them a good wash and polish/wax since I assume they are clear coated. Mothers/Megs should work good. I does use mothers liquid carnuba wax on my rims.

[purple_heart77]

If my rims get stained, SRP for it. Cleans that brake dust out.

[Mercenary]

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Mek she sparkle

Looks good cinco

[R.P.J]

If my rims get stained, SRP for it. Cleans that brake dust out.

Whats srp?

[cinco]

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Mek she sparkle

Thanks

Looks good cinco

If my rims get stained, SRP for it. Cleans that brake dust out.

Whats srp?

Autoglym super resin polish
I would use that also on the wheel as it lasts a little longer. I use collinite 845 on wheels tho cuz it lasts real long

[delly]

Anybody kno where in trinidad I can get steel wool OOO???

[purple_heart77]

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Mek she sparkle

Thanks

Looks good cinco

If my rims get stained, SRP for it. Cleans that brake dust out.

Whats srp?

Autoglym super resin polish
I would use that also on the wheel as it lasts a little longer. I use collinite 845 on wheels tho cuz it lasts real long

845 on the rims too:shock:.... Hmm have to give that a try.

[R.P.J]

Has anyone of you ever used purple tuff degreaser

[nervewrecker]

Has anyone of you ever used purple tuff degreaser

Simple green crystal or nothing bro.

[R.P.J]

Ok thanks. If using it an a lil get on ur paint will it harm it in anyway?

[nervewrecker]

Ok thanks. If using it an a lil get on ur paint will it harm it in anyway?

I does wash my hands and face with that stuff when Im done in the engine bay.
Bought it at interchem.

My mom does clean the stove with it too.

Used it on the vehicle body already too. No problems whatsoever. Never damaged paint or anything like that and its scented too.

[Aaron 2NR]

Decided to try a new auto spa I saw located in south. On driving in the place wasn't too bad and the location was great. I will not be posting the name of the company but it's and lessons learnt.
I'd admit they had some water issues so the pressure washer wasn't performing at its best. First point to note, foam washing should never replace a traditional bucket and wash mitt.
So the vehicle was not prepared properly by doing a pre wash and simply foam applied.
I'd also admit the car was dirty from driving o the highway but this is not the root flaw
The attendant then used a wash pad and started rubbing down the car without rinsing it. Also under the fenders were not washed, the same mitt was used without rising in a bucket after each panel. Also the rims were not properly washed. Just pressure washed.
Advice: chemicals are there to assist and not replace traditional al fundamentals of washing a car...
At this point I stopped them and asked them to just do the inside alone as I will get the car washed over somewhere else. The owner insist I give them another chance but I choose not to. I paid them and he insisted I do not but I left the money with his attendant.



these are the pics post wash












the owner's response was, we just wipe off what we missed after during drying




i rewashed the vehicle myself this evening...

the proper way to clean wheels

[R.P.J]

is the place name starting with w?

[Aaron 2NR]

No it doesn't. .

[R.P.J]

Ok no problem. .

[R.P.J]

Now this is passionate car wash boys
bubble boyz of hinckley new snow foam system givi…:

http://youtu.be/q7cUiEQ3J6o

[purple_heart77]

Autoglym High Definition Cleanser or P21S Paintwork Cleanser?
Which ya'll feel is better?

After using any of the the above any benefit in a paint sealant (12hrs curing time) then wax on the car?

[Jet]

I need something to remove wiper blade scratches

[aidan]

Got me some collinite #845. I'm amazed by how easy it is to apply and how little it uses. Really nice gloss, used it after a foam wash with chem guys honey dew, clay bar and shining monkey clean and repair polish. Will have to see how long it lasts.