06-22-2017, 10:58 AM | #23 |
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Isn't magic eraser somewhat abrasive? I was always told it can cause scratches despite being soft to the touch. Not sure if that's an old wives tale or not.
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06-22-2017, 11:42 AM | #24 |
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Yeah they're a micro abrasive. They clean, but they to remove some material.
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06-22-2017, 11:48 AM | #25 |
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I just use a soft filtered water pressure washer on my car every week and maybe actually wash my car every month. Owned the car for a year and a half and no swirl marks!
When I do have to wash -pressure wash -wait 10 mins -pressure wash again -lots of soap -wash -pressure wash -wash again -pressure wash
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06-22-2017, 02:12 PM | #27 |
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Bucket wash ftw
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06-22-2017, 08:34 PM | #30 |
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I'll second the chemical guys snow foamer (with stripper scent soap) and Griots waxes, polishes, and detailing sprays. They also have some good micro fiber towels. Their wheel cleaner is decent, but I'm sure there is better out there. For interior, I use a damp micro fiber and a touch of armor all interior cleaning spray. It's not greasy or slick like their other crap. Leaves surfaces like new with little to no cleaning odor. For leather, I've had good results with blue magic leather cleaner. When I had my Audi S4, the leather cleaner they gave me for the napa leather was great. Not sure where they sourced it from. Just had the Audi logo on it.
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04-19-2018, 08:12 AM | #32 |
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Taking your word, "polishing" literally, I'm not a good source. Polishing is an abrasive process and with the ceramic coating and applications of sealant, I never use polish. But, if you want to pursue that, peruse Adam's website. I have never been disappointed in any of their products. They have periodic special deals so it's worth checking and getting on their e-mail list.
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04-19-2018, 09:42 AM | #33 |
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I own a detailing business. You never polish over a ceramic coating. That is what you pay big $$$ for. My supplier is www.detailedimage.com. Their pros prep vehicles at both Mecum and Barrett-Jackson before they go on stage. Lots of info on anything related to detailing with great videos from their pros.
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04-23-2018, 09:48 PM | #35 |
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I had mine detailed over 2 years ago and coated with cquartz. I've only been doing weekly washes with optimum no rinse and the car still looks brand new. Highly recommend both products.
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I finally washed my 2er for the first time today. I looked at quite a few products before buying the following for my first attempt (Amazon makes it too easy to gear up for things like this!):
- Sonax Car Wash Shampoo - Sonax Wheel Cleaner - Sonax Microfiber Drying Cloths - 3x Chemical Guys bucket w/ Cyclone Dirt Trap insert at the bottom + Grit Guard insert right above that. - Chemical Guys 2-sided sponge (This seems to finally be the sponge I've been waiting for...never had any luck with other mits or sponges on my previous sports cars. This one didn't fall apart on the 1st wash and was super efficient and easy on the paint. Holds just the right amount of water and suds and glides effortlessly across the paint. Seems well made.) - Gilmore brand foaming spray gun (This thing worked great! Can't image why anyone would want to bust out the power washer and spend more money on a fancier foam cannon.) As for my washing method, I just do a pretty thorough 2-bucket wash (3rd bucket is to hold wheel cleaner bottle and hose attachments as I take them on and off). Exact steps below: 1. Spray whole car down with Sonax shampoo using the foam gun. 2. Initial rinse/spray off with regular pistol style spray nozzle to get major grit off of paint (Found great spray nozzle @ Autozone that has fine adjustment of water pattern and doesn't spray with too much force) 3. Re-spray whole car with foam gun and let it sit while I perform the next 2 steps 4. Spray wheels with wheel cleaner 5. Rinse off wheels only to get more grit/brake dust off of them 6. Using the chenille-fingered side of the sponge, I start at roof and work my way down windshield to hood, then windows/mirrors/doors/trunk lid, front and rear bumpers, rocker panels. 7. Then, using a different sponge than the one used on the paintwork, I do a more detailed cleaning of the wheels. 8. Final rinse 9. Dry Now, it was a decent 1st attempt, but I ran into 2 issues: 1. My lovely wife decided to put $60 worth of Sonax microfiber drying towels in the dryer, making me nervous that she used high heat and possibly melted some of the soft fibers into more abrasive plastic-y fibers. I figured better safe than sorry on my new car's paint, so I scrapped them and busted out the Ryobi battery-powered leaf blower. It did a pretty sorry job without the proper blower tip attachment (I had to take off the long tip as it would have surely led to me hitting the car with it), and as a result, I ended up with quite a few light water spots. Question: What do people use for removal of these light water/suds spots in order to avoid having to re-wash the entire car? Is this where a liquid "quick detail" spray comes in handy? If so, will a hand-applied Carnauba wax still adhere to paintwork and remain effective even after a quick detail spray is used beforehand to get all the water spots off? Or can the wax be used as a cleaner/detailer in place of the quick detail spray i.e. can you safely wax over some lighter water spots to remove them as you buff out the wax? 2. The friggin' wheels were still dirty in several nooks and crannies. Question: What can I use to get in the nooks and crannies between all the spokes that won't be too abrasive on the clear coat? A wheel brush with long bristles honestly seems like it might work the best, but I dunno - those wheel brushes make me nervous as far as how kind they are to the wheel finish. I'm thinking a typical microfiber rag might be best for the wheel detailing...thoughts? Good thread, by the way!
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Check out a product called Evaporate from Jay Leno Advanced Care - other companies make similar products. Also the final rinse should be water coming out of a hose with no attachments, just a smooth flow off water. And after drying with a towel or blower maybe a Detail Spray and microfiber touch up on any remaining water. So that is what I recommend for water spots.
I like just to use a thin quality car detailing sponge or applicator pad and use car wash soap to rub all the wheel surfaces and brake caliper surface within reach. I wear rubber gloves and can reach all the inner surface of the inner wheel except where brake caliper is in way. I find no shortcut to doing wheels and I do them first. The Sonax wheel cleaner is great for moving brake dust that is baked into the surface and won't rub off with soap and water or even polish and wax. |
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Chemical Guys foam gun + 2 bucket, snow foam, clay bar + juice, sealer, g-tech, hydrosilex
In that order and feel your paint, or pour water on it. |
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