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Old 03-07-2015, 10:44 PM  
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Car Care and Detailing Thread

Others mentioned I should start this thread in my other thread. And while I won't have the new car for a while, I'd like to hear some thoughts and recommendations so I can have most of it on hand before the car shows up. My other thread had a lot of great posts in it and you guys have been a big help.

While black cars looks great clean, keeping it relatively clean in Phoenix might be the death of me. But I'll sure as shit give it my best shot.

I actually like cleaning and waxing our current cars but it's not like I am being meticulous about it. I've never had a car with rims either and I know those can get dirty quick. I've never owned a dark colored car and I've never had a car with leather. I plan to take really good care of this car and would like some tips on doing so. But I'm just a ****ing n00b.

I'll throw some links out from Amazon as I mention things.


Some of the things already on my list are:
1. Not sure if everyone recommends wool wash mitt over micorfiber here but many people I know do?
http://www.amazon.com/Mothers-Genuin...wool+wash+mitt

2. Grit guard and two wash buckets. One for rinse and one for soap/water.

http://www.amazon.com/Mothers-Genuin...wool+wash+mitt

3. Waffle Weave Drying towel. There are tons of towels out there but this seems to be able to take up a lot of water.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001Q8DMA0/...I21164SXVV1AWB

4. Car Wash

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009IQXFO/...b_recs_2_title


Some mention that after washing you should use a paint cleanser before waxing. But wondering if washing then clay baring is sufficient prior to wax?

I've seen this P21S Paintwork Cleanser mentioned on a few reads. Looks like good use for water spots and swirls prior to waxing if needed. Not sure if you would do entire car first or just use it for bad spots before waxing?

http://www.amazon.com/P21S-12350B-Pa...twork+Cleanser


Also, a company called Zaino has great reviews and recommendations. They have a package that looks like it includes all products I'd need together including wash, polish, wax, leather and tire care.

http://www.zainostore.com/mm5/mercha...y_Code=prokits



I do not have a polisher and would need to get one of those as well but not sure where to start on that front.



Can't wait to see what you guys have tried and recommend.
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Old 07-07-2018, 05:48 PM   #646
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Dang! Didn't know about these.

Better than some clay putty then? Works just the same?
I’ve only used the blue version on lightly contaminated paint. Seems to do the same thing as clay but some advantages in you don’t have to kneed it into shape, doesn’t fill up with crud and don’t have to worry about it drying out between uses.
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Old 07-08-2018, 06:38 PM   #647
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I don't want to get into this tonight, I've just went through about 1.5 hrs of videos on YT - but let's meet up here this week and get granular w/ a few topics -

1 - Eliminating drive-thru car wash brush/friction markings.

2 - matching and reviving older paint to make more lustrous and match new paint - i.e. - say a painted quarter panel of new paint & matching car's stock paint to that section, etc...
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Old 07-08-2018, 06:39 PM   #648
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when to use DA's, Orbitals and when to use rotary buffers. wet sanding too.

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Old 07-08-2018, 07:30 PM   #649
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which brand buffers are you using, as well...?
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Old 07-08-2018, 09:07 PM   #650
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which brand buffers are you using, as well...?
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I'm about to crash - but let's touch base on here throughout the week on this topic - is it a rotary style?
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I used Ultimate Compound for some light micro-marring on my Mustang and it worked great. Even just applying by hand on a small section. I was pretty amazed.

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I'm about to crash - but let's touch base on here throughout the week on this topic - is it a rotary style?
Random orbital - i have the 7424

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Nice, would you be able to help with suggesting Microfiber cutting pad discs that'd fit that?
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Nice, would you be able to help with suggesting Microfiber cutting pad discs that'd fit that?
No, and here's why:

I bought the polisher as a part of a kit. I've only used it twice for real paint correction (the rest of the time is just wax application and removal). So I've just used the pads that came with the kit. I don't really know much about which pads to get. Sorry.


Maybe look at some of the kits, like this one: https://www.autogeek.net/porter-cable-7424-kit.html and see what pads are included and the associated descriptions?
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No, and here's why:

I bought the polisher as a part of a kit. I've only used it twice for real paint correction (the rest of the time is just wax application and removal). So I've just used the pads that came with the kit. I don't really know much about which pads to get. Sorry.


Maybe look at some of the kits, like this one: https://www.autogeek.net/porter-cable-7424-kit.html and see what pads are included and the associated descriptions?
no worries - thanks!
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Nice, would you be able to help with suggesting Microfiber cutting pad discs that'd fit that?
The megs 5” micro fiber kit is a great start, and will come with everything you need.
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I have the same PC that loochy mentioned. I like it. When I got it, I wanted a random orbital that would prevent me from doing something bad to my paint. If you're a pro, using a straight up rotary gets the best results for the amount of effort.

Having said that, whatever you decide to do, get a kit. It has just about everything you need to get started, is generally a good financial deal, and will let you get familiar with using it.
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What’s your cutting compound of choice?

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Anyone else have PPF on their car? Can I wax over it like normal paint? My car came with it pre-installed and I'm not totally sure how to take care of it.
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