What to buy to clean my gs350 myself
03-18-10, 11:33 PM
#16
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03-19-10, 03:31 AM
#17
Hey guys
I just picked up my new 2010 obsidian GS350 !! I am now a new member of the 3GS club!! I was just wondering what do you guys use to clean your cars? More specifically what kind of cloths or soap do you guys use? I dont want to use the wrong one and scratch my car or do anything bad to it
I just picked up my new 2010 obsidian GS350 !! I am now a new member of the 3GS club!! I was just wondering what do you guys use to clean your cars? More specifically what kind of cloths or soap do you guys use? I dont want to use the wrong one and scratch my car or do anything bad to it
There's a lot of products, but user experience is best. Get lots of feedback.
The #1 thing you need to get is Microfiber Towels. They clean best without scratching the car. Go to Costco and you can pick up a whole bunch of them for 15 bucks. Use them for interior, exterior, home, and lots of other things.
After washing and drying my car, I like to use "Klasse All-In-One" a cleaner polish+protectant. It uses acrylics and not silicons or waxes. I think it's a great product and you can layer on wax on top if you want a warm glow.
For the interior, use Vinylex for all plastic and rubber parts. It keeps them clean, prevents cracking, and is safe. I avoid Armor all - only bad experiences with that crap.
For your leather seats, clean then them with Lexol brand Leather cleaner. Follow up with Lexol brand leather conditioner, and your leather seats will stay fresh.
Last edited by dadoody; 03-19-10 at 03:35 AM.
03-19-10, 05:06 AM
#18
Next time you're stripping your car down, you may want to do a test spot with the claybar to see if it has any affect. I've done it on all my new cars, but most of those traveled by rail at some point and picked up rail dust which can eventually show as rust specks on light colored cars.
03-19-10, 06:14 AM
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Do you guys just use any micro fiber cloth? Or is there certain ones that are better and/or worse? I am thinking of just going to Costco and picking up a pack as suggested, but I just want to see what some of you guys use
03-19-10, 08:50 AM
#20
the ones from costco are ok, not among the best i have seen. we have quite a few detailing vendors here on CL, i forgot which one i ordered from, but i do have some that's far better quality (in general, the price can be an indication)
03-19-10, 11:50 AM
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I think that the micro fiber is a no brainer. I can not imagine waxing without it.
I think the biggest thing that many people miss is to always clean your glass with a 100% cotton cloth. It will never leave streaks like paper towels
I think the biggest thing that many people miss is to always clean your glass with a 100% cotton cloth. It will never leave streaks like paper towels
03-19-10, 05:39 PM
#26
if your idea is to strip off all the old wax and put on good new one, then use soap like dawn (no bleach version!) to wash the car, that will take out a lot of stuff. then use clay bar, and i would highly recommend followed by some polish. finish up with sealant / wax
03-20-10, 06:44 AM
#28
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i know everyone is pimping the micro-fiber towels, but...
if you go to Zaino's website, they sell a pack of 3 100% cotton, borderless, tagless, seamless towels that are softer than my baby's a$$. they're a little pricey, but you get what you pay for, and I've never found an exception to that rule. IMO they're better than any micro-fiber towel you will find.
if you go to Zaino's website, they sell a pack of 3 100% cotton, borderless, tagless, seamless towels that are softer than my baby's a$$. they're a little pricey, but you get what you pay for, and I've never found an exception to that rule. IMO they're better than any micro-fiber towel you will find.
03-20-10, 08:04 AM
#29
I use 3M polish, followed by Wolfgang Glaze, Wolfgang Sealant, and then Carnauba Wax. I do this once a quarter.
I reapply wax once a month. Bear in mind my car is garaged and driven only 3 days a week.
On a weekly basis, I wash and then finish with Meguiars Ultimate Quick Detailer and Meguiars Ultimate Quick Wax.
I reapply wax once a month. Bear in mind my car is garaged and driven only 3 days a week.
On a weekly basis, I wash and then finish with Meguiars Ultimate Quick Detailer and Meguiars Ultimate Quick Wax.
03-20-10, 09:09 AM
#30
Don't forget to clay bar your car as well. Here's my once yearly detail list.
1. Spray down car and clean rims
2. Wash twice, second round I remove all bugs and tar
3. Clay bar entire car
4. Spray car down + wipe
5. Polish (if necessary)
6. Seal / Wax car
Products I use: Zaino, Griots, Meguiars...
As others have stated pick up some micro fiber towels, a good wash bucket and some fresh sponges. Always detail your car in the shade, and also ensure that your paint is relatively cool to the touch before applying clay bar or any form of wax or sealant.
1. Spray down car and clean rims
2. Wash twice, second round I remove all bugs and tar
3. Clay bar entire car
4. Spray car down + wipe
5. Polish (if necessary)
6. Seal / Wax car
Products I use: Zaino, Griots, Meguiars...
As others have stated pick up some micro fiber towels, a good wash bucket and some fresh sponges. Always detail your car in the shade, and also ensure that your paint is relatively cool to the touch before applying clay bar or any form of wax or sealant.