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Replying to: kctngu (Aug 24, 2005 12:19 pm) But after that, you'll need to wax it. Jim
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Replying to: jfl (Aug 24, 2005 8:08 pm) |
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New to the forum and a first time Subie owner. I love the OCD! I finally found my place in the world  I just got a used 2002 Forester S premium with 16" alloyed wheels and the color is sedona red pearl. I'm loving the ride and this is my first car that I bought and not a hand me down. I want it to last FOREVER!!! The previous owner kept it up very well. He washed the car ever week at a car wash and did all the exterior detail work there too. He did mostly interior work himself and wash engine twice a year. Very OCD!!!! I would like to keep this up and I want your opinion on car care products (exterior and interior). So this is what I have come up with so far from reading some of the messages in this forum. I think this will definitely help additional newbies. Note: I live in an apartment and will have to wash my car at a self service station or go through an automatic laser wash. Exterior: 1. Mother's clay and detailer (for lubricant) 2. Klasse - Menzerna Complete Kit (from properautocare.com) includes: Klasse All-In-One (16.9 oz.) Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze (16.9 oz.) Menzerna Gel 7.5 Tire & Wheel Cleaner (16 oz.) Menzerna High Gloss Acrylic Shield (16 oz.) 2 Microfiber Applicator Pads 3 Microfiber Final Wipe Towel Now I have a quick questions: Can I use the AIO on my rims and tires? Will it give me a tire dressing look? And does AIO replace waxing? I think this will work on all exterior care. Need input. Interior: 1. Meguiars NXT Generation Glass Cleaner (interior and exterior). I think this is safe for tinted window too. 2. 303 Aerospace Protectant (rubber, rubber seals, vinyl and plastic) 3. Leather care??? One more thing. Does anyone here ever wash there engine? Can you give step by step on how to do it??? Thanks a bunch! Kim 
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Most rims are painted, so yes you can wax (or AIO) them. Not sure about tires, though. Of course I haven't tried Klasse. -juice |
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| I use Vinylex on both my interior and tires, not a high gloss, but lasts weeks. For leather, try Lexol by the same manufacturer. Congrats on the new subie | |
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Replying to: kctngu (Aug 25, 2005 9:18 am) While Klasse works well on rims, I don't think it would do much on tires. Instead, you probably want to use some water-based tire dressing. I recently tried using Michellin's 3-in-1 tire dressing and it works quite well. You can clean the engine bay with some Simple Green and a garden hose. On a cool engine, cover the alternator with a plastic bag, spray Simple Green around the engine bay, wait a few minutes and then rinse off with a gentle flow from a hose. That should get off a good deal of the gunk. Ken |
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One of the guys on the Epiphone board suggested using Meguiar's #9 Swirl Remover on my Les Paul, which after 10 years has a bunch of them as well as fine surface scratches (think clear coat). Question # 1...does it have silicone as an ingredient? Question#2...if it doesn't, has anyone used it and what were your results, opinions, etc. As ever, your humble South Florida Correspondent, where every vote counts as long as it's republican (then they count twice!) Serge
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Replying to: lilbluewgn02 (Sep 08, 2005 4:49 pm) Cheers Pat. |
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and save the inflamatory political comments for a more appropriate forum. -Frank |
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After 15" or so this week, the Subi looked like it had just come from a car wash - beautifully clean with water beading. So I took advantage of the situation, & did a Meguars Quick Detailer job with those microfiber cloths that you guys forced me to get. Wow, does it look nice today! Steve |
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