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[trance_in_miami]

:read: ( Post your helpfull tips for everyone to know. ) :read:
SOme tips we may know about detailing/purchasing that other don't. :-D



1) One quick tip would be to use old Mf towles for engine cleaning /aluminum,chrome polishing. This way you dont mees up your new MF towels. :thumbsup: :rolling: and prolong your towels life.

 

[Juiced-03]

Use car wash soap and water in a spray bottle instead of buying separate clay lube.

Use steel wool on glass to remove water spots.

You can use newspaper to clean glass streak free.

Clay your windshield and wax/seal it for the wipers to glide easier and water to sheet off.

Use 6 parts of water to 1 part of Woolite in a spray bottle to clean the suede-like material in the new Cobra seats. Also use it on leather to clean and soften it. It also works well on vinyl, dashboards, plastic, carpets, and most all interior surfaces.

At the end of your wash, use a flow of water instead of a nozzle to rinse it. The water will sheet off instead of bead which means less water to have to dry.

Spraying tire dressing in the wheel wells adds a very clean and final touch to full details.

 

[spree]

One of the most effective all-purpose interior cleaners (carpet, leather seats, etc.) is to mix Water to Woolite in a 6:1 ratio. It's great at removing stains and smells great.

edit: damnit juiced...

 

[spree]

edit: i give up...

 

[stangd1909]

Use car wash soap and water in a spray bottle instead of buying separate clay lube.

Use steel wool on glass to remove water spots.

You can use newspaper to clean glass streak free.

Clay your windshield and wax/seal it for the wipers to glide easier and water to sheet off.

Use 6 parts of water to 1 part of Woolite in a spray bottle to clean the suede-like material in the new Cobra seats. Also use it on leather to clean and soften it. It also works well on vinyl, dashboards, plastic, carpets, and most all interior surfaces.

At the end of your wash, use a flow of water instead of a nozzle to rinse it. The water will sheet off instead of bead which means less water to have to dry.

Spraying tire dressing in the wheel wells adds a very clean and final touch to full details.

Those are some great tips :beer: I didn't know you can Clay your window!!

 

[Juiced-03]

Those are some great tips :beer: I didn't know you can Clay your window!!

I clay all of mine every season. Use an old piece of clay or set one aside just for windows because you won't believe all the gunk it will pick up! It really helps your windshield in the winter when the wipers are on full force. After you clay them, throw on some wax or sealant and the wipers will glide freely and bird bombs/dirt will slide right off. Plus it just makes the glass look so much better (much clearer)! :thumbsup:

 

[trance_in_miami]

Also simple green can save you money. it is my fav all purpose cleaner. Use it for the tires (not rims)and then brush them.

then use meguiars High endurance High gloss with a SPonge applicator. You will achieve Equal results to Bild N' Bright for a cheaper price. I can attest to that.

 

[trance_in_miami]

Wax on Wax oFF:

If using your Porter Cable for the carnauba and are lazy to use your hand. you can use the Pc at the level 3" and hold it on your left hand(or right_ and your Micfrofiber towel on the other hand. this way you can save some energy. and acheive similar results. :coolman:

 

[Tropi-CareChris]

Spray some detail spray on your foam pads prior to using your PC, then keep the pad damp as you go by respraying periodically.

Use Bar Keepers Friend on your windshield, it will remove everything from the surface and small scratches, a great prep product prior to applying Rain-X or your favorite wax.

To remove dried wax residue from hard plastic and rubber, apply a small amount of peanut oil to a cotton rag, rub it into the wax, let it sit for a moment, then wipe it right off. I use this one a lot.

Remember a couple of THIN coats is always better than one THICK coat. This goes for all products.

 

[Jpjr]

um... what kind of wax/sealant do you guys use on your windshield? it does not affect clarity at all?

 

[spree]

um... what kind of wax/sealant do you guys use on your windshield? it does not affect clarity at all?

Vanilla Moose (not a wax)...turns your glass into a mirror.

 

[trance_in_miami]

yes but dont use the Vanilla moose on your headlights.

 

[SVECobraR]

subscribing... this is going to be very interesting.

 

[Juiced-03]

um... what kind of wax/sealant do you guys use on your windshield? it does not affect clarity at all?

Like Spree said, use Vanilla Moose. I also use Klasse AIO and SG.

Trance, why not? :shrug:

 

[shocker 420]

um... what kind of wax/sealant do you guys use on your windshield? it does not affect clarity at all?

windex :thumbsup:, it makes my windsheild cleaner....

 

[Juiced-03]

windex :thumbsup:, it makes my windsheild cleaner....

windex sucks oke:

 

[Scott P]

There have been some good tips so far.

Keep a MF towel under your front seat. Use it to wipe down teh dash and consol area when you are stuck at a light or in traffic.


Find a small box or plastic container and carry some QD spray along with some MF towels so you can attack bird bombs as soon as they happen.

 

[jpk]

Not a detailing tip, but I keep a can of the Meguiar's Rich Leather Wipes in my wife's car. They are sorta like keeping baby wipes on hand, only for your car. Whenver the dog gets a seat muddy or someone spills ice cream on a seat, they come handy for quick cleanup and protection. You just throw the wipe away after you use it. The small container doesn't look sloppy like having dirty towels and spray bottles in the car.

 

[EastCoast5.0]

Ok, I want to know how to keep there rear end dry after your wash. I dry aeverything including the channels in the trunk and water still gets everywhere when I go for a drive after. It looks like it comes out of the wing supports. Probably THE BIGGEST PIA EVER!

 

[Juiced-03]

Ok, I want to know how to keep there rear end dry after your wash. I dry aeverything including the channels in the trunk and water still gets everywhere when I go for a drive after. It looks like it comes out of the wing supports. Probably THE BIGGEST PIA EVER!

I know, that does cause frustration. After you go for a drive it leaks out and dirt/dust sticks to it making it look dirty within hours. What I do is wash my car in the afternoon when I know I am done driving for the day then just let it sit overnight. That's the only way it stays dry for me. I have also tried using a blower vac to blow out the water but it never gets all of it.