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Old 05-13-15, 11:57 AM
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Default Cleaning Supplies on the F

Ladies and Gents,
Not sure what you guys use to clean your "F" but i have using this Mirco Magic towel and very pleased with the results. I also started to use products from Opti-Coat. Stilling thinking cover in Opti-Coat Pro Plus Ceramic Clear Coating. Has anyone used the ceramic coating?

Cleaning supplies
Meguiar's Deep Crystal wash
Drying towl: Micro magic Ultimate Towel
Instant Detail & Gloss Enhancer
OptiCoat Spray on car wax.







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I have my black IS-F Opticoated and use Optimum No Rise wash and wax on it...

only thing you will ever need again.
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I got ceramic coat 22PLE. Totally worth it. I use Chemical Guys pH balanced soap, BlackFire and Permanon.
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I also use 22PLE


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I used Adam's Paint Correcting Polish, Adam's Finishing Polish on a D/A machine with Detailers Domain pads, followed up with a coat of Rejex.

It came out pretty good.

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I've used Zaino on my cars for years. The optical quality is out of this world. Strip off all your old wax/cleaners with a fresh wash of Dawn liquid detergent, clay bar, wash with Z-1, follow with alternating coats of Z-2 and Z-5, then a top coat of Z-CS, and a final coat of Grand Finale spray. Super easy to maintain and the car looks amazing even after weeks without a wash.


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I have applied Cquartz UK to my black IS250 and the gloss was insane.

I'm a big fan of Optimum products. This summer I'm going to polish my ISF and use Opti-gloss coat
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Wet sanded with 4000 trizact
Buffed using FLEX, PC, and Makita rotary for final polishing
Menzerna polishes
Lake country Pads

Medesta Coated, with Carpro Reload for after washes to revive Si coat

Proper care does wonders
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what about the leather inside guys? What do you guys use? Also the dashboards and plastic. Thanks, Going to do some detailing this weekend, if the rain ever stops here in the midwest.
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Originally Posted by xaznx
what about the leather inside guys? What do you guys use? Also the dashboards and plastic. Thanks, Going to do some detailing this weekend, if the rain ever stops here in the midwest.
I use raceglaze cleaner and conditioner on my leather seats with one of those brushes, forgot what they were called. Interior dash - einszett Cockpit Premium and then protected with 303 aerospace protectant. Interior looks brand spankin new.
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Exterior:
Adams Car Shampoo
Adams All Purpose Cleaner
Adams VRT
Sonax Wheel Cleaner
Menzerma Sealant
Prima Hydro
Adams Detail Spray
Rain-X

Interior:
Stoners Glass Cleaner
1Einszett Cockpit
Sonax Leather Foam
Sonax Alacantara
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For leather, I also use sonax leather foam. Quick and easy.

For plastic trim, I use poorboy's natural look (love the smell). I have 303 aerospace protectant but I find it too greasy. I dedicated it for engine bay instead
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Originally Posted by xaznx
what about the leather inside guys? What do you guys use? Also the dashboards and plastic. Thanks, Going to do some detailing this weekend, if the rain ever stops here in the midwest.
Leatherique for leather @ 102 K miles interior looks brand new and even after I take out baby seats in rear allows leather to "retract". Also never use oil based cleaners on our interior which will cause our interior to break down..use 303 protectant and its water based applies very even...oil based cleaners like armor all for example are a very bad idea in toyota vehicles it increases material breakdown..
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Originally Posted by Zelfiris
For leather, I also use sonax leather foam. Quick and easy.

For plastic trim, I use poorboy's natural look (love the smell). I have 303 aerospace protectant but I find it too greasy. I dedicated it for engine bay instead
A little goes a long way maybe try using less...It does have a slight sheen but even when use larger amounts ends up looking quite natural...303 protectant doesnt have any oil based qualities to make it greasy but after apply you should follow with a clean microfiber it helps with any cleaner and to verify its evenly and not overly applied.
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Originally Posted by StealthFF
A little goes a long way maybe try using less...It does have a slight sheen but even when use larger amounts ends up looking quite natural...303 protectant doesnt have any oil based qualities to make it greasy but after apply you should follow with a clean microfiber it helps with any cleaner and to verify its evenly and not overly applied.
Agreed, I use very little amount and buff off with a clean MF towel. Maybe it is the bubble gum smell from poorboy that won me over lol

I have several other trim/dash dressing products but I usually use them on other cars (friends and family)


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