Newbie at Car Cleaning
#1
Newbie at Car Cleaning
How often should I clean my car? When I say that, how often should I do a fully-detailed clean v.s. a regular wash just for maintenance?
I'm really new to my G35 Coupe and I'm just letting all these pollen and crap from the tree pass away by my driveway to let it run its course. I just want to get more savvy and more informed in terms of maintaining and keeping the integrity of my vehicles interior and exterior. Truly a beginner for sure.
Thanks!
KK.
I'm really new to my G35 Coupe and I'm just letting all these pollen and crap from the tree pass away by my driveway to let it run its course. I just want to get more savvy and more informed in terms of maintaining and keeping the integrity of my vehicles interior and exterior. Truly a beginner for sure.
Thanks!
KK.
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KK sounds like you'll have a mess to deal with once you decide to get your G clean. Here's a list of items you're going to need:
Wash bucket and sponges (hose if you don't have one)
Auto wash soap (brand doesn't matter)
Mothers clay and spray bottle for water
Applicators (several)
Microfiber rags, never hurts to have a bunch.
Zymol cleaner wax that's a very good place to start!
Watch a car care vid here on DRIVER so you'll understand which steps to take and I won't need to explain it to ya. Washing and using clay will be important to removing all the krud on your painted surface....don't forget the glass/windshield! Once you get your G clean and polished look into getting a car cover to keep it clean since you leave it outside. Have fun and Good Luck!
Gary
Wash bucket and sponges (hose if you don't have one)
Auto wash soap (brand doesn't matter)
Mothers clay and spray bottle for water
Applicators (several)
Microfiber rags, never hurts to have a bunch.
Zymol cleaner wax that's a very good place to start!
Watch a car care vid here on DRIVER so you'll understand which steps to take and I won't need to explain it to ya. Washing and using clay will be important to removing all the krud on your painted surface....don't forget the glass/windshield! Once you get your G clean and polished look into getting a car cover to keep it clean since you leave it outside. Have fun and Good Luck!
Gary
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KirkOKirby (03-23-2013)
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Normally I go about this.. Once a week I wash my car (debating on the weather) and once a month a do a general detail on my car. Goes as the following.
This keeps the black on my car looking excellent!
- Chemical Guys Snow foam Wash with Honey Dew
- Chemical Guys wheel cleaner
- Clay bar (autozone works)
- A nice buffer low cut polish
- Chemical Guys Butter Wet Wax
This keeps the black on my car looking excellent!
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When my car gets dirty I run my finger down a painted panel and if its smooth i just do a regular wash, if my finger makes noise (like basketball shoes on an indoor court) then its time for a full wax/polish. I live in the south and wrestle the ridiculous pollen EVERYDAY also and i use a "California duster" that wipes the pollen off in the morning. Its really a big microfiber brush....i don't know if that brand is still around
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