Misc Car Cleaning Tricks and Tips - Page 2

**notorious** · 04-20-2017, 07:50 AM

Spring is here and we all like to drive clean cars, inside and out. Post questions, tips, and tricks here!

BucEyedPea · 04-20-2017, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by loochy

I don't have a basement either. Clean out the garage and don't be a hoarder.
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It was renovated to a studio, walled in where the garage door once was, and has all my art and design tools, tables, work station and flat files in there.

That is NOT an option.

Don't make assumptions. I get rid of stuff when it gets too full or put it in my attic, unless it's something the heat will wreck.

**loochy** · 04-20-2017, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by BucEyedPea

It was renovated to a studio, walled in where the garage door once was, and has all my art and design tools, tables, work station and flat files in there.

That is NOT an option.

Don't make assumptions. I get rid of stuff when it gets too full or put it in my attic, unless it's something the heat will wreck.

BucEyedPea · 04-20-2017, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by loochy

It doesn't look like that. Nor does my attic, which just had a bunch of stuff go to some charity pick-up as part of my spring cleaning.
Mine is neatly organized. My Christmas decs are up there...and I have a lot of them.

**Bugeater** · 04-20-2017, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by loochy

See above. If you keep the surface coated with wax and sealant, the bug (or dirt or whatever) won't bond to the paint and they come off easily. It also helps to wash the car often to keep the bugs from baking on and really bonding.
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This. A good wax and clay bar job will keep your paint silky smooth and make it easier to wash. I basically just need a hose and sponge to wash my truck.

**loochy** · 04-20-2017, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Bugeater

This. A good wax and clay bar job will keep your paint silky smooth and make it easier to wash. I basically just need a hose and sponge to wash my truck.

You should change your name to Bugcleaner.
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**lewdog** · 04-20-2017, 07:06 PM

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=291131

Everything you need to know, here.

**SAUTO** · 04-20-2017, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by notorious

I had a friend that used brake and carb cleaner on his wheels.

DO NOT DO THIS

Oh no. It will peel the clear coat off.

**lewdog** · 04-20-2017, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by loochy

Do you wash your car, but it still doesn't look quite like it did when it was new and you can't figure out what exactly it is?

You probably need to clean your wheelwells. That makes a BIG difference in how the car looks. Clean them out with soap and water, and then spray some tire shine up in there. They'll take on a new looking black sheen and it will majorly improve the look of your vehicle.
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My car is lowered and the front wheel wells I can't get my hand in there. I need some sort of thin microfiber wand but haven't found a good one yet.

Interesting about the tire shine in the wheel wells? That doesn't just get gooped up in there?

**Bugeater** · 04-20-2017, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by loochy

You should change your name to Bugcleaner.
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Ain't no bugs on this truck.

**loochy** · 04-20-2017, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by lewdog

My car is lowered and the front wheel wells I can't get my hand in there. I need some sort of thin microfiber wand but haven't found a good one yet.

Interesting about the tire shine in the wheel wells? That doesn't just get gooped up in there?

I just stick the hose up there and knock off any loose dirt. The tire shine/cleaner takes care of the rest. I use this kind of stuff and it gives a nice even coat:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Turtle-Wa...&wl13=&veh=sem

Ironically, I don't use that on my tires. I use the gel in a bottle with the little foam applicator - it stays on much longer.

BWillie · 04-20-2017, 08:34 PM

I always have about a 5-8 year old used car, so I don't do anything. Every couple of months I take it to some place to clean it inside and out. Then when I sell it, I just get it detailed for $110 and it looks better than it did when I bought it.

**lewdog** · 04-20-2017, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by loochy

I just stick the hose up there and knock off any loose dirt. The tire shine/cleaner takes care of the rest. I use this kind of stuff and it gives a nice even coat:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Turtle-Wa...&wl13=&veh=sem

Ironically, I don't use that on my tires. I use the gel in a bottle with the little foam applicator - it stays on much longer.

I'm gonna try this. I have tons of tire foam that I also don't use because it doesn't last as well. I'm a gel tire guy myself for that very reason. Could be good use of the foam shit. How often do you spray it in the wheel wells?

BWillie · 04-20-2017, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by loochy

I just stick the hose up there and knock off any loose dirt. The tire shine/cleaner takes care of the rest. I use this kind of stuff and it gives a nice even coat:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Turtle-Wa...&wl13=&veh=sem

Ironically, I don't use that on my tires. I use the gel in a bottle with the little foam applicator - it stays on much longer.

Why would you clean the sides of your tires? I get the wheels/rims, but why the tires? I mean who cares.

**loochy** · 04-20-2017, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by lewdog

I'm gonna try this. I have tons of tire foam that I also don't use because it doesn't last as well. I'm a gel tire guy myself for that very reason. Could be good use of the foam shit. How often do you spray it in the wheel wells?

Just after a wash.

**loochy** · 04-20-2017, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BWillie

Why would you clean the sides of your tires? I get the wheels/rims, but why the tires? I mean who cares.

because they get brown and dingy

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