Notices
Scion xB 2nd-Gen Aero & Exterior Aero parts and exterior dress items...

Official? Wash, Wax, and Detail Thread

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 11, 2011 | 03:36 AM
  #21  
Pasquale's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
AlphaSquad
SL Member
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 883
From: Beaumont, CA
Default

Awesome! I know you guys will love it.
Old Jan 11, 2011 | 03:44 AM
  #22  
Kingshawty12's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 951
From: Manila/Las Vegas!!
Default

have you tried the compound? i am looking for a compound that can remove light scratches...
Old Jan 11, 2011 | 05:17 AM
  #23  
Pasquale's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
AlphaSquad
SL Member
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 883
From: Beaumont, CA
Default

yeah it works very well.
Old Jan 11, 2011 | 06:21 AM
  #24  
sexby's Avatar
Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 63
Default

I using meguiars car gold class car wash soap, dry with the absorber then wax with meguiars carnuba wax.

On the wheels(18" raze r51) I just spray with a heavily diluted simple green bottle and scrub it with a microfiber cloth.
Been looking for something else to clean my wheels with though.

For the interior I just use a damp microfiber cloth and wipe the dash and all the hard prices down.



Soon i'l start using what I used on my truck. Meguiars 3 step wax. That stuff made my truck look like it was freshly painted 5mins after buffing, like you could dive into the wet paint lol
Old Jan 11, 2011 | 06:30 AM
  #25  
domoboiz's Avatar
Senior Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 293
From: Hawaii
Default

Hey guys you should use Adams Polish look it up they sell complete kits that will make your car pop
Old Jan 11, 2011 | 10:30 PM
  #26  
Kingshawty12's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 951
From: Manila/Las Vegas!!
Default

Ooh nice wheels and shiny car too!
Old Jan 11, 2011 | 11:21 PM
  #27  
Kingshawty12's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 951
From: Manila/Las Vegas!!
Default

Originally Posted by sexby
I using meguiars car gold class car wash soap, dry with the absorber then wax with meguiars carnuba wax.

On the wheels(18" raze r51) I just spray with a heavily diluted simple green bottle and scrub it with a microfiber cloth.
Been looking for something else to clean my wheels with though.

For the interior I just use a damp microfiber cloth and wipe the dash and all the hard prices down.



Soon i'l start using what I used on my truck. Meguiars 3 step wax. That stuff made my truck look like it was freshly painted 5mins after buffing, like you could dive into the wet paint lol
when i dry i use the absorber and then once most of the water is gone i use a dry micro fiber and finish it off. do you leave like tiny things of water left and airdry that or what?
Old Jan 12, 2011 | 06:19 AM
  #28  
Pasquale's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
AlphaSquad
SL Member
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 883
From: Beaumont, CA
Default

I wouldnt use absorbers thats probably where youre getting light scratches. If you do use it try to throw it in the washer every now and again.
Old Jan 12, 2011 | 09:30 AM
  #29  
sexby's Avatar
Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 63
Default

Oh yea I forgot to add that. I do wipe over again with a micro fiber cloth. Those little water beads left behind after the absorber ____es me off to no end.
Might invest in a blower though. It would be funny to see my neighbors snarl and criticize me for being "lazy" and wasting electricity by not drying it by hand lol.
Old Jan 12, 2011 | 03:37 PM
  #30  
Kingshawty12's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 951
From: Manila/Las Vegas!!
Default

Ya I'm not liking the absorber, it'll get a lot of water off but the material seems to be rough on it...
Old Jan 12, 2011 | 05:36 PM
  #31  
XD40tC's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 2,845
From: El Paso, TX
Default

I love the absorber and have used it for years. I throw them in the washer every other car wash. I do see a little leftover residue on the windows but I clean them anyway with Stoner Invisible Glass. Luckily I have white and cant see any residue or spots that might be left on the paint
Old Jan 14, 2011 | 06:02 PM
  #32  
Kingshawty12's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 951
From: Manila/Las Vegas!!
Default

i gotta wash the towels today... im like super **** about using dirty towels when i dry, to me it doesnt seem to dry very good, i always replace towels when i dry xD
Old Jan 14, 2011 | 08:02 PM
  #33  
flyingemu05's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 469
From: SFV (Northridge)
Default

Originally Posted by Kingshawty12
i gotta wash the towels today... im like super **** about using dirty towels when i dry, to me it doesnt seem to dry very good, i always replace towels when i dry xD
dirty towels to dry is huge no for me too. i have so many of those microfiber towels around the house because after a few washes they just arent the same.
Old Jan 15, 2011 | 10:28 AM
  #34  
sexby's Avatar
Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 63
Default

Originally Posted by XD40tC
I love the absorber and have used it for years. I throw them in the washer every other car wash. I do see a little leftover residue on the windows but I clean them anyway with Stoner Invisible Glass. Luckily I have white and cant see any residue or spots that might be left on the paint
how do you like that stoner invisible glass cleaner? i saw it at walmart today but decided not to buy it.

is that ammonia free too?
Old Jan 15, 2011 | 10:29 AM
  #35  
sexby's Avatar
Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 63
Default

Originally Posted by flyingemu05
dirty towels to dry is huge no for me too. i have so many of those microfiber towels around the house because after a few washes they just arent the same.
mines have been holding up, just make sure you don't put them in the dryer!
Old Jan 16, 2011 | 02:32 AM
  #36  
FatBoyTrucker's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 322
From: Kahului, Maui, HI
Default

Originally Posted by sexby
how do you like that stoner invisible glass cleaner? i saw it at walmart today but decided not to buy it.

is that ammonia free too?
ive been using stoner glass cleaner on ever car ive ever owned! its great
Old Jan 16, 2011 | 06:57 AM
  #37  
KaneoheKoa's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 390
Default

What do you guys use for the interior? What's good for cleaning the interior glass, especially the windshield?
Old Jan 16, 2011 | 12:18 PM
  #38  
randomsuper's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,105
From: Miami, FL
Default

i use windex and newpaper for my windshield and windows both inside and out. good enough for the cleaning lady so it's good enough for my car.
Old Jan 16, 2011 | 08:57 PM
  #39  
sexby's Avatar
Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 63
Default

I only use a microfiber cloth and some water to wipe down my interior and windows. I just need something to help keep the water spots off my all the windows and mirrors, I might have to try that stoners glass cleaner.
Old Jan 17, 2011 | 09:22 PM
  #40  
Teknagen's Avatar
Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 88
From: South OC
Default

I see alot of waxing but no polish?
I always use polish then a synthetic wax then a layer of carnuba paste wax.
Car still looks clean after couple rain storm. Also use a claybar every couple months it helps alot.



All times are GMT. The time now is 08:34 AM.