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08-29-2010, 02:31 AM | #1 |
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What cleaning supplies to get?
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Ok, so I'm anticipating taking delivery of my car in the next week or so, and as this is the first "higher-end" car I've had, I need some advice as far as what cleaning supplies to get, because I'm pretty clueless at the moment. Here's what I think I'll need, any specific recommendations would be great: Microfiber mits/clothes (what brand/where) Soap Wax (?) Wheel Cleaner Leather cleaner (?) Leather conditioner and anything else you think I need... Thanks for the help! |
08-29-2010, 05:03 AM | #2 |
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I know its a pain but search search and search some more..The only way to really find out what products to use and how to use them is read. I have spent countless hours reading about it..Pop on over to e90post.com. they usually have more threads on the topics. As well as a few good stickies. You will find that the products are only about 25 percent of the battle. The rest is how you use/apply them to the car. If you have flawed technique then the products dont mean a thing. There is also a site called Autopia.org (i think thats it). Its a site dedicated to taking care of your car. I hope some of this helps..probably not though lol
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I will give you the benefit of my experience researching this very matter. I use the following items for a full proper wash: Chemicals: CG Citrus Wash & Gloss CG Extreme VRP Tire Dressing CG Extreme Slick Synthetic Quick Detailer P21S Total Auto Wash (for tough grime & engine bay) P21S Wheel Cleaner Gel (awesome stuff) Adam's Glass Cleaner Adam's Glass Sealant Sonax Dashboard Cleaner Leather Master Kit OR Leatherique Rejuvenator Oil Leatherique Pristine Clean Tools: Detailing Bucket w/ Grit Guard (x2) Gilmour Foammaster II - Foam Wash Gun Microfiber Bone Wash Sponge Daytona Speed Master Wheel Brush Swissvax Wheel Brush (for lugs) Tire Dressing Applicators Extra Sprayers Microfiber Applicator Pad (for glass sealant) Uber Blue Clay Bar (for glass) Towels: Monster Microfiber Towels (x6) for paint ONLY Uber Black Microfiber Towels (x4) for wheels ONLY Uber Microfiber Glass Towels (x4) Uber Jumbo Waffle Weave Drying Towel Techniques: Ignore the chemicals they use in the videos below. They're trying to get you to buy Pinnacle products, which aren't all that great. How To Wash a Car Properly How To Clean Wheels & Tires How To Dry a Car Properly I don't usually wax. I have the car detailed and sealed with Menzerna Power Lock (or something similar) a few times a year. You can wax if you want, but it doesn't last very long (a month max). There are plenty of good waxes out there and you don't have to spend a ton of $ to get a god one.
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If you're in Washington, you should go to Metropolitan Detail. Ask for John. He sells a lot of high line professional grade supplies and can help you find what you need. Let him know I referred you.
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