what's your cleaning lineup?

[accordtunerx]

i didn't want to keep neglecting this forum, so i thought that i should be the one to kick things off

when you guys wash/wax your cbsev's (or whatever else you drive)... which cleaning products do you use?

i usually use (in this order):

- meguiars car wash solution
- after drying, i use 409 on the tar/grease spots that didn't come out w/ the car wash solution
- mothers "back to black" shiner for all of the side moldings
- windex for the windows & lenses

- and every 2-3 months, i use meguiars brand wax (can or bottle).
- i use that meguiars quick mist detail spray every once in a while to retain the shine from the wax job too.

[accordztech]

hehe not many do post in here.

well here is my line up.

from a fresh start:

-take off rims (stock) wash and wax them very good especially in the hard to reach places.
claybar the whole car
use "nothins better" on the windows to get out water spots and make a really glossy finish
wash it down with dawn soap to get rid of the residue from the claybar and anything left over
let it cool down and use MEGUIRES POLISH (#2 on the 3 step system)
after i put a coat of MEGUIRES CARNUBA WAX (#3 on the 3 step system)
then i attack the modlings with meguires vynal and rubber protector.
buff and there you go.

after 2 washes i put another coat of wax to protect the car.
the interior is another long process.hehe.

soon when i get another car in (either a lexus, or a Mitsubitshi GST) i will do a writeup on how to really get a shine out of the car...hehe pics of course.

[accordtunerx]

Originally posted by accordztech
hehe not many do post in here.

well here is my line up.

from a fresh start:

-take off rims (stock) wash and wax them very good especially in the hard to reach places.
claybar the whole car
use "nothins better" on the windows to get out water spots and make a really glossy finish
wash it down with dawn soap to get rid of the residue from the claybar and anything left over
let it cool down and use MEGUIRES POLISH (#2 on the 3 step system)
after i put a coat of MEGUIRES CARNUBA WAX (#3 on the 3 step system)
then i attack the modlings with meguires vynal and rubber protector.
buff and there you go.

after 2 washes i put another coat of wax to protect the car.
the interior is another long process.hehe.

soon when i get another car in (either a lexus, or a Mitsubitshi GST) i will do a writeup on how to really get a shine out of the car...hehe pics of course.

ahhh... now we know your secrets to keeping that accord ultra cleann.... muaahaahhahahaha

[accordztech]

...you think i would put all my secrets on here? hahah you must be crazy

i have a antadote for every piece of material on my car...i gave u guys umm 20% of my secrets..haha. Dont trip...ill share 85% of them hehe thats if i remember them all.

i really want to hit up this GST this friday, i detailed his car before but he neglected it and now im going to do it again. at this time i can do a DIY writeup or something u know...but its going to be super long...haha...i need more time and a girl in my life LOL...

there is this one girl here in my area who has the same car as mine, but more green and she has a drop, but its clean too...aww. haha. she is my competition...no doubt my interior is cleaner

[xplode]

Im way too lazy lately to do any of that shit i bought a claybar but my dads like "NO UR CAR DOESNT NEED THAT" which it really doesnt need it but i just was bored and bought it... but i gonna have the dealership detail the outside im soo lazy lately i dont wanna even wax myself cus my arm hurts after just the first half

[accordztech]

u must work for what you want, its nto hard...if u lived near me ill help u out .

[xplode]

well, michigan is not near california so i guess no help?

[red_gto]

Here we go:

[1] Ultra Dawn
[2] Mother's Surface Prep
[3] Meguiar's #7 Show Car Glaze (Mirror Glaze Line)
[4] 2 more coats of number 3
[5] Meguiar's #26 Hi-Tech Yellow Wax (MGL also)
[6] 1 more coat of number 5
[7] 3M Plastic Cleaner
[8] 3M Plastic Polish
[9] Black Magic Car Wash

I use a mix of Tire Tint Silver and Meguiar's Endurance Tire Gel for the tires, and that's it...

[accordztech]

i gotta try that pro line...as clean as my car is..i guess i can go further...

whats with the blend for the tires man?

[Lithium92]

Originally posted by red_gto
Here we go:

[1] Ultra Dawn

Are you using dish/hand detergent/soap? That's a No No.
It will strip the clearcoat right off. Automotove soap is much milder and better for surface cleaning.

[xplode]

use dishsoap for if your car is very greasy, like from road oil... or for getting grease off tires and rims, other than that dont use it too often, maybe every 3rd wash if it needs it.

[accordztech]

i been using diswash soap for prepping and now u tell me it takes off clear coat? OMG hahaha....i bet over time but it should do some damage especially in the sun. now i need a new pre-cleaner....maybe degreaser mixed at 100:1 or something.

i used dishwash soap for my rims on my z31 as well.

reconmend me something..

[Lithium92]

Originally posted by accordztech
i been using diswash soap for prepping and now u tell me it takes off clear coat? OMG hahaha....i bet over time but it should do some damage especially in the sun. now i need a new pre-cleaner....maybe degreaser mixed at 100:1 or something.

i used dishwash soap for my rims on my z31 as well.

reconmend me something..

yup it's true guys, dishwasher soap is too harsh for the paint and will eventually strip the clear coat right off under constant use. That's why automotive soap was created... it's like johnson's baby shampoo for your car.

[accordztech]

mequires has that...costs a grip...what do u think i should use...

[Lithium92]

Originally posted by accordztech
mequires has that...costs a grip...what do u think i should use...

blue coral car soap... it's cheep and get's the job done