The Official Car Care Thread

[pioneer]

^it was on sale dawg




Can't wait to try this...few weekends till

[Karim Khan]

looking good Pionner, so let me guess. After you correct the paint you will apply the Poli-Coat first, when that cures the top it with the Collinite and the Insulator wax for the wheels?

[pioneer]

Well I was gonna try this - try and get rid of the minor swirls that's left>poli-coat>845>then top with the 915. What you think?

I gonna overhaul the suspension month end so when I get the wheels off I'm gonna give them a proper clean and wax from behind lol...I already have rimwax but been readin 845 is good for wheels also despite the high temps. So far rimwax been holding up pretty good on just the face of the wheels.

[bassotronics]

Anyone know where i could get those aftermarket mudguards/flaps for a nissan tiida sedan (2010 model) in chaguanas?

[pioneer]

why aftermarket?...nothing can touch the OEM mudflap

try M&N in bamboo for a new one if yours bite up

[bassotronics]

^^ Not really set on buying an aftermarket mud guard, if i get the OEM, will take that also. Was gonna check there, but don't really have time to go in the bamboo, looking for a place close to chag/montrose area if possible

[pioneer]

try motorist in montrose?

[Karim Khan]

Well I was gonna try this - try and get rid of the minor swirls that's left>poli-coat>845>then top with the 915. What you think?

Does not sound to bad. I would recommend you give each product enough cure time in between applications.

I gonna overhaul the suspension month end so when I get the wheels off I'm gonna give them a proper clean and wax from behind lol...I already have rimwax but been readin 845 is good for wheels also despite the high temps. So far rimwax been holding up pretty good on just the face of the wheels.

Let me know how it works for you.

[GLENN'S]

^^ Not really set on buying an aftermarket mud guard, if i get the OEM, will take that also. Was gonna check there, but don't really have time to go in the bamboo, looking for a place close to chag/montrose area if possible

Check us for the aftermarket if u don't find Oem. We have a lot, u can line up and see which fits best. Montrose main rd. opposite Bess motors.

[pioneer]

Well I was gonna try this - try and get rid of the minor swirls that's left>poli-coat>845>then top with the 915. What you think?

Does not sound to bad. I would recommend you give each product enough cure time in between applications.

I gonna overhaul the suspension month end so when I get the wheels off I'm gonna give them a proper clean and wax from behind lol...I already have rimwax but been readin 845 is good for wheels also despite the high temps. So far rimwax been holding up pretty good on just the face of the wheels.

Let me know how it works for you.

What cure times you recommend?

[aidan]

Had some time this evening. Did a lil cleanin.

Wash: Shining Monkey wash and wax
Polish: Shining Monkey Clean and Repair Polish.
Wax: Shining Monkey Seal and Protect Wax.
Glass: Autoglym glass polish
Headlights: Mothers plastic polish
Black trim: Meguiar's G14512

Too bad with all this rain, the car got dirty already
Weather was pretty overcast, and pic looks a little washed out,not really showing the deep orange, but......

[trvs]

Looking good. Lots of rain yesterday.

[searchingone]

some thing "sprayed" what seem to be oil onto my car. Some even got on the windshield.

What's the best way to get this oil off?
Would a regular car wash cut the grease (squeezy?) or do I need something special?

I know people use purple blaster / simple green to clean their engine bays. Are these safe to use on the body of the car?

please advise

[trvs]

You could try the a car wash and see if it comes off easily.

Don't put purple blaster on your paint.

[silent_riot]

searchingone, Autoglym Super Resin Polish would clean the oil off the car body, after washing with a car shampoo.

[searchingone]

thanks guys

I currently have Meguiars wash and wax, and mothers california gold wax.....would these do any good before I go buying anything?

[pioneer]

Anyone ever import 1 gallon bottles from autogeek?

What was shipping like?

I'm estimating a gallon bottle is like ~10lbs shipping weight? (not actual weight duh)

[trvs]

I would like to know the price of that as well.

searchingone, did it work?

[Karim Khan]

What cure times you recommend?

24 hours between each layer is a very safe time for curing.

[Karim Khan]

some thing "sprayed" what seem to be oil onto my car. Some even got on the windshield.

What's the best way to get this oil off?
Would a regular car wash cut the grease (squeezy?) or do I need something special?

I know people use purple blaster / simple green to clean their engine bays. Are these safe to use on the body of the car?

please advise

Do not use any degreasers on the paint as you can stain it. If you can get your hands on the AutoGlym Body Work Shampoo and Conditioner i will greatly help to remove the oil/oily residue as it contains a very mild traffic film remover. This options is your safest.

[pioneer]

Karim what if dust settles on the paint, safest way to clean it off?

[trvs]

AG Rapid detailer

[equipped2ripp]

California Car Duster

[Karim Khan]

Karim what if dust settles on the paint, safest way to clean it off?

If its not much dust a clean microfiber with some of your favorite detailing spray.

If its alot i recommend you wash it.

The duster will also do the job.

[pioneer]

California Car Duster

link up ting nah

[searchingone]

I would like to know the price of that as well.

searchingone, did it work?

didn'g get time to try it yet....most likely later today I'll try something

some thing "sprayed" what seem to be oil onto my car. Some even got on the windshield.

What's the best way to get this oil off?
Would a regular car wash cut the grease (squeezy?) or do I need something special?

I know people use purple blaster / simple green to clean their engine bays. Are these safe to use on the body of the car?

please advise

Do not use any degreasers on the paint as you can stain it. If you can get your hands on the AutoGlym Body Work Shampoo and Conditioner i will greatly help to remove the oil/oily residue as it contains a very mild traffic film remover. This options is your safest.

thanks alot

[trvs]

The sooner you clean it, the easier it may be removed.

[crazychinee]

Prestone bugwash is safe to use?

I need something for my glass, the wipers clean 'dirty'sometimes. the blades are new about 8 months.

[pioneer]

Sonax washer booster in available locally...works bess

-Car Boutique, St. James

[Karim Khan]

Prestone bugwash is safe to use?

I need something for my glass, the wipers clean 'dirty'sometimes. the blades are new about 8 months.

Take a clean cloth and wipe it, if its really dirty get some glass cleaner and wipe it.