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Old 07-26-2010, 02:22 PM
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Cleaning your car,yourself or professionally

How many of you clean your car, what products would you recommend for the following dont feel the need to spend about 200$ to have it done professionally, Also is it that hard to do it your self?
I live in Toronto,Canada

Washing Soap-
Spray detailer-
Wax/ Protectant-
Tire & Rim Cleaner-
Exterior Black Trim Shine-
Rim Shine-
Glass Cleaner-
Interior Vinyl Shine-
Leather Cleaner-
 
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Old 07-26-2010, 02:53 PM
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i have it detailed like every 3 or 6 months
 
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I always clean my own car. With OCD I think I'm on par with having it professionally done anyways
 
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I clean my car professionally every time
 
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Myself. Always.
 
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Myself, ive had it detailed once when it was new and the guy clay barred it.

However, i HATE when the dealership gives me a "free wash" after i specifically ask them not to. GRRRR!!!!!
 
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No one touches my paint and it gets a polish twice a year.
 
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Old 07-26-2010, 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by nchi
How many of you clean your car, what products would you recommend for the following dont feel the need to spend about 200$ to have it done professionally, Also is it that hard to do it your self?
I live in Toronto,Canada

Washing Soap-
Spray detailer-
Wax/ Protectant-
Tire & Rim Cleaner-
Exterior Black Trim Shine-
Rim Shine-
Glass Cleaner-
Interior Vinyl Shine-
Leather Cleaner-
Searching is awesome.

https://g35driver.com/forums/care-de...e-product.html
 
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Old 07-26-2010, 03:56 PM
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I clean mine myself. It's a daily driver, so I thoroughly clean twice a month at least.

Washing Soap- Meguiars Gold Class Wash. I use two-bucket method.

Spray detailer-

Wax/ Protectant-Zaino Z-AIO cleaner/protectant, Z2 car polish with ZFX. I polish the paint twice/year.

Tire & Rim Cleaner-Meguiars Hot Shine Tire Spray

Exterior Black Trim Shine-

Rim Shine-

Glass Cleaner-

Interior Vinyl Shine-Black Magic Pro Shine on interior vinyl/plastic

Leather Cleaner- Armor All Leather Care Gel. Does an ok job. Someone could convince me to try a different product.
 
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cheaper to do it your self or have it done?
 
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Old 07-26-2010, 06:55 PM
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G35 sedan w/ too much money in mods
What do you think?
 
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Old 07-26-2010, 07:39 PM
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I personally like to wash my own car. If you take it to the wash, trust me you are not going to satisfy the way the do it. But yeah, I maintenance my own stuff.
 
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Old 07-26-2010, 07:41 PM
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i wash mine every week and when i think she's tood dirty just washed her right now actually!!!!
 
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Old 07-26-2010, 11:01 PM
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I personally like to wash my own car. If you take it to the wash, trust me you are not going to satisfy the way the do it. But yeah, I maintenance my own stuff.
Same here it gets done to your standard...
 
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What happens if you are the professional? Does that mean you clean it yourself professionally?
 


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