The Official Car Care Thread

[pioneer]

D101 is available from lubetech - $116.25 plus VAT

[aidan]

D101 is available from lubetech - $116.25 plus VAT

thanx bai pioneer

[aidan]

So i got some smartwax products and decided to give it a go on my Jimny. Didn't take any before shots since I was trying to beat the rain. Any way here is a rundown;

Used smartwax SmartCarwash™ followed by SmartWax™ - 100% Pure Carnauba Based Wax & Polish.
I was really amazed by the results and how easy and quick it was to use. Really like that the wax and polish could be used on a wet surface. The products also smell amazing.

Others:

Black Trim & plastics - Smart wax SmartDressing™ (Was also easy to apply, and gave the rubber,plastic and vinyl I used it on a nice supple look without much effort.

Glass - AG Fast Glass (also used on fog lamps)

Tires - Shining Monkey Tire Shine

Headlamps and tail lights - Mothers power plastic for headlights, followed by Meguiars Headlight Protectant.

[nemesis]

Looks good. Never liked that "100% carnauba" marketing, but I guess it works.
How long did it take? Did any decontamination before?
The SmartDressing is indeed a nice product. Doesn't leave anything greasy.

[whyteliver]

quick question...i didnt get chance to read tru the whole tread...but how often do i clean and condition my leather interior?...thanks

[Aaron 2NR]

I usually do it every mth

[pioneer]

Anyone ever shipped in chemical guys products via air?

Why do they say most if not all of their products cannot be shipped internationally?

[silent_riot]

Yeah, brought in some butter wet wax via skybox and they did not give a firetruck.

[Aaron 2NR]

I always ship stuff from em. Well to my skybox that is

[pioneer]

lol nice

[trvs]

Do you use their coupons? Good stuff

[aidan]

Looks good. Never liked that "100% carnauba" marketing, but I guess it works.
How long did it take? Did any decontamination before?
The SmartDressing is indeed a nice product. Doesn't leave anything greasy.

Everything took me about 2 1/2 hours. I clayed the van about a month and a half ago, and used the shining monkey clean and repair and wax after. Since then the van was probably used about 7 times, all the days being rainy, so it was pretty dirty today when I cleaned it.

[Aaron 2NR]

Looking good man

[whyteliver]

I usually do it every mth

thanks man.....i always taught i was doing it to often[every two weeks].

[shogun]

Looks like an ad for the vehicle there, aidan.

Kudos orn the headlights also. Hate to see a clean vehicle, with dirty/oxidized lamps....one of my pet peeves.

[crazychinee]

Anyone ever shipped in chemical guys products via air?

Why do they say most if not all of their products cannot be shipped internationally?

yup. Bring in snow foam etc, never had an issue.

[pioneer]

Which size snow foam u brought

[neexis]

so.. finally started work on the black car.
AG Shampoo, followed by clay and SRP. Didn't get to apply the Extreme Gloss Protection cuz of time

still seeing small swirls when i hold a light to it. would the sealant have made a difference with them? or do i need to add another step to the mix somewhere?

[Aaron 2NR]

Correction compound/ swirl remover before srp

[neexis]

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[pioneer]

Anyone ever tried using APC's in their foam cannon?

[Rainman]

Anyone ever tried using APC's in their foam cannon?

I use megs apc in the low pressure foam gun (garden hose model) for the undercarriage in my vehicle. Works well

[pioneer]

I wish lubetech would bring the APC+

[crazychinee]

I clayed my car about 2-3 weeks ago, and applied Wolfgang's 3.0 Sealant.

I now have SRP, EGP and the Pinnacle wax. It is too soon to reclay, and then SRP, EGP and pinnacle?

Or should I just wash, and apple the pinaccle, and when that's woreoff use the EGP.

[Karim Khan]

I would recommend you re-clay the vehicle if your are going to apply those products .

[Karim Khan]

Got my new Rupes polisher kit 2 weeks ago. Here are some pics of it.



It's a really great machine and i am enjoying using it.

[Aaron 2NR]

sweeettt

[neexis]

so.. finally started work on the black car.
AG Shampoo, followed by clay and SRP. Didn't get to apply the Extreme Gloss Protection cuz of time

still seeing small swirls when i hold a light to it. would the sealant have made a difference with them? or do i need to add another step to the mix somewhere?

not a bad start... only had time to clay a few areas, and SRP on the whole thing. when i have time again, will re-clay entire thing, remove swirls, SRP and seal.

[crazychinee]

Got my new Rupes polisher kit 2 weeks ago. Here are some pics of it.



It's a really great machine and i am enjoying using it.

Wait na your polo emboridered? nice.

I'll try reclaying it.

What are the long term disadvantages of leaving my car in the hot sun whole day, and outside all night? With proper protection/sealants...any longterm paint issues?

[nemesis]

Yes, paint fading.

How would you rate that machine compared to the others you own Karim? PC better?

Yes you can bring Chem guys stuff by air. I've brought cleaners, glazes, foam soap by the gallon... all kinds of stuff without issues. Tax is a little high though.

Neexis, as Aaron said, swirl removal is the step you're missing. If you go for 100% correction you might be able to leave out the SRP step. And no, the sealant would not have helped with that. In fact might have made it worse if anything.