[GHOSTMONKY]

How often do you wash polish and wax your car?


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I wash once a week at home with the two bucket method.It all depends on where you live and if you keep your car inside a garage.I just compound waxed my CBP SI so it looks near perfect now.I followed that up with a good sealant and topped the whole thing with a high quality carnauba wax all applied with a Porter Cable DA polisher.Ill reapply wax in a couple months just to keep my baby looking new.

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[Jesstzn]

I clay, polish , seal every spring and seal usually every 2 months. If you wash regularly claying and polishing isn't needed more often. We live in an industrial town and that's all that's required.

 

[teamrubixcube]

Washed and waxed a week ago. Still looks pretty good.

 

[9thgendymo]

Today i was washing my car and noticed that some parts on my car paint are very rough almost like touching a sandpaper.. Does anyone know what caused this?


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[EffBee6fromthe209]

Today i was washing my car and noticed that some parts on my car paint are very rough almost like touching a sandpaper.. Does anyone know what caused this?


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Fallout

 

[9thgendymo]

Fallout

What does that mean??
Is it possible to fix it?


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[Nabisco]

Hello. I just want to offer a few hints for you hopefully without adding clutter to the forum.

Fallout is basically crud, dirt, particles, etc. from the environment... Don't park under a tree!
Wash the car with lots of carwash soap not dish soap, but carwash soap. Use lots of it for lubrication. There are lots of resources on the net regarding proper methods of washing a car. Here are a few pointers:

If you want to eliminate the rough spots you mentioned it will take up a good half of your day so plan ahead.
Beg, borrow, or steal a Random Orbit Polisher such as a Porter Cable 7424xp or better. This will speed things up and save your arm.
You need to do this in a garage or under a car port and your hood also needs to be cool to the touch and get some halogen lights!
Seriously, you need to really see the paint and standard incondesent lighting will not do.

Carwash soap is a lot cheaper than a paint job.
Use the two bucket method and NEVER use a (insert sponge here) after dropping it on the ground!
When washing and drying go the length of the panels.
You must also be very gentle when drying there are various methods available for this and it depends on where you are washing your car.

Next you will need to clay bar the car. This will remove those rough spots you felt earlier. Afterwards you can take the back of your hand and lightly drag your finger nails across the paint and it should feel smooth.

After this you need to polish depending if there are any swirls (just look at any black car and you will see what I mean), apply a sealant, and wax. Wash weekly and wax monthly or bimonthly thereafter depending on the conditions. When applying wax a little goes a long way. They key to a clean car is to keep up with it.
If the tree situation is too difficult get a car cover.

I hope this helps.

 

[Nabisco]

Why should I clay bar???

What this guy said ^^

 

[9thgendymo]

Hello. I just want to offer a few hints for you hopefully without adding clutter to the forum.

Fallout is basically crud, dirt, particles, etc. from the environment... Don't park under a tree!
Wash the car with lots of carwash soap not dish soap, but carwash soap. Use lots of it for lubrication. There are lots of resources on the net regarding proper methods of washing a car. Here are a few pointers:

If you want to eliminate the rough spots you mentioned it will take up a good half of your day so plan ahead.
Beg, borrow, or steal a Random Orbit Polisher such as a Porter Cable 7424xp or better. This will speed things up and save your arm.
You need to do this in a garage or under a car port and your hood also needs to be cool to the touch and get some halogen lights!
Seriously, you need to really see the paint and standard incondesent lighting will not do.

Carwash soap is a lot cheaper than a paint job.
Use the two bucket method and NEVER use a (insert sponge here) after dropping it on the ground!
When washing and drying go the length of the panels.
You must also be very gentle when drying there are various methods available for this and it depends on where you are washing your car.

Next you will need to clay bar the car. This will remove those rough spots you felt earlier. Afterwards you can take the back of your hand and lightly drag your finger nails across the paint and it should feel smooth.

After this you need to polish depending if there are any swirls (just look at any black car and you will see what I mean), apply a sealant, and wax. Wash weekly and wax monthly or bimonthly thereafter depending on the conditions. When applying wax a little goes a long way. They key to a clean car is to keep up with it.
If the tree situation is too difficult get a car cover.

I hope this helps.

I clay barred my car like last month.. Do you think it's still fallout? Like some parts of the paint, it's really smooth like a new car and some parts feel like im just sliding my fingers over a metal


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[EffBee6fromthe209]

I clay barred my car like last month.. Do you think it's still fallout? Like some parts of the paint, it's really smooth like a new car and some parts feel like im just sliding my fingers over a metal


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If you didn't clay it well,you could have left residual fallout. If you didn't polish well it could have been there still.if you didn't seal it properly and wax it,it could of adhered again.several things could of happened. Another thing is depending where you live you might get fallout easily and quickly even with a good sealer.

I know at work there is a ton so I don't bother with my commuter much.2 times a year is all it gets.anymore then you start eating away too much clear.
Although the paint isn't thin like many claim,do it enough times and you'll burn your pain soon.

So let me be clear on terminology for those that feel like they know it all.
The "paint" as its referred to overall isn't thin.however "the" paint itself also known as the base is in fact very very thin.it's water based so its a 10th as thick as previous OEM paint.HOWEVER the clear coat is the same as its been for years.
Hence people refer to paint being thin.however its not true.the fact is the thicker the paint the easier its prone to chip.that's factual. Look at front end repaints and in enough time they have huge chips missing.I've seen OEM commuter car paintjobs with obvious nicks and chips but nothing of that of a repaint.

So back to the fallout ,its bound to happen.if your in an area that gets it frequently ,then know what is bound to happen and avoid claying frequently.
If it happens frequently then live with it and only clay twice a year.keep in mind you must polish if you want a good result.otherwise you can just clay and wax if you don't care that much.

 

[mkhatr01]

I use Meguirs wash and wax in one with the two bucket method. Microfiber mit to wash the car...get it nice and soapy. Rinse off all the soap, starting with the top of the car then move down. I then take off the nozel off my hose and just let the water run on my car. I then dry it off with a micro fiber dry towel.

 

[pumab0ii]

I was wondering if anyone knows a product to remove the white stain from my Whale tale (roof visor)

 

[kev604]

I was wondering if anyone knows a product to remove the white stain from my Whale tale (roof visor)
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Try some rubbing alcohol.

 

[pumab0ii]

I did but it didn't come off

 

[Jesstzn]

I was wondering if anyone knows a product to remove the white stain from my Whale tale (roof visor)
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What caused the stain?

 

[fisch]

That's not a scuff, is it?
Mothers makes a black exterior trim cleaner.

 

[pumab0ii]

its not a scuff, i dunno how it got there. i tried rubbing alcohol already

 

[frtorres87]

Great thread, glad to see others as anal as me. I`ve only had my 9th Gen Si for almost two weeks, but I`ve washed it twice already, so here is my technic. I also use the two bucket method, with a Meguiar`s X3002 Microfiber Wash Mitt. I use Meguiar`s Gold Class Car Wash Shampoo and Conditioner. I spray the rims of my car with Meguiar`s Hot Rim Wheel Clear and let it sit while it does its job. Then I use a Mothers Wheel Brush to scrub my rims. Then I rinse the entire car with water, scrub the car with my Meguiars Wash Mitt. Once done I rinse again and then dry the car with Meguiar`s X2000 Water Magnet Microfiber Drying Towel, I also dry in straight lines and make sure the lines overlap. Once done I also try to use a leave blower to blow water out from the side mirrors and other hard to reach areas. Then I wipe the car down with Meguiar`s Supreme Shine Microfiber Towels just in case any water is left on the car or in hard to reach areas. Once I know the car is dry I`ll apply Meguiar`s Gold Class Carnauba Liquid Wax. Once that is applied and wiped off, I`ll go around the car again with a clean microfiber cloth just in case I missed a spot. I have not clay bared my car as it is new but before the winter hits I will.

 

[teamrubixcube]

Great thread, glad to see others as anal as me. I`ve only had my 9th Gen Si for almost two weeks, but I`ve washed it twice already, so here is my technic. I also use the two bucket method, with a Meguiar`s X3002 Microfiber Wash Mitt. I use Meguiar`s Gold Class Car Wash Shampoo and Conditioner. I spray the rims of my car with Meguiar`s Hot Rim Wheel Clear and let it sit while it does its job. Then I use a Mothers Wheel Brush to scrub my rims. Then I rinse the entire car with water, scrub the car with my Meguiars Wash Mitt. Once done I rinse again and then dry the car with Meguiar`s X2000 Water Magnet Microfiber Drying Towel, I also dry in straight lines and make sure the lines overlap. Once done I also try to use a leave blower to blow water out from the side mirrors and other hard to reach areas. Then I wipe the car down with Meguiar`s Supreme Shine Microfiber Towels just in case any water is left on the car or in hard to reach areas. Once I know the car is dry I`ll apply Meguiar`s Gold Class Carnauba Liquid Wax. Once that is applied and wiped off, I`ll go around the car again with a clean microfiber cloth just in case I missed a spot. I have not clay bared my car as it is new but before the winter hits I will.

Do you make commission from Meguiars?

 

[SICoupe]

Great thread, glad to see others as anal as me. I`ve only had my 9th Gen Si for almost two weeks, but I`ve washed it twice already, so here is my technic. I also use the two bucket method, with a Meguiar`s X3002 Microfiber Wash Mitt. I use Meguiar`s Gold Class Car Wash Shampoo and Conditioner. I spray the rims of my car with Meguiar`s Hot Rim Wheel Clear and let it sit while it does its job. Then I use a Mothers Wheel Brush to scrub my rims. Then I rinse the entire car with water, scrub the car with my Meguiars Wash Mitt. Once done I rinse again and then dry the car with Meguiar`s X2000 Water Magnet Microfiber Drying Towel, I also dry in straight lines and make sure the lines overlap. Once done I also try to use a leave blower to blow water out from the side mirrors and other hard to reach areas. Then I wipe the car down with Meguiar`s Supreme Shine Microfiber Towels just in case any water is left on the car or in hard to reach areas. Once I know the car is dry I`ll apply Meguiar`s Gold Class Carnauba Liquid Wax. Once that is applied and wiped off, I`ll go around the car again with a clean microfiber cloth just in case I missed a spot. I have not clay bared my car as it is new but before the winter hits I will.

I would go ahead and clay, you will be surprised how much fall out is on your paint.