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Here are the photos that were deteled along with my entire post. Unfortunatley, I don't exactly remember what I wrote, but I used a new product, Wolfgang, to detail the car. More photos at my .mac site: http://web.mac.com/suzukanaken/iWeb/Site/LGT.html Ken
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Replying to: kens (May 27, 2006 6:02 am)  Bob
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Replying to: rsholland (May 27, 2006 7:34 am) Ken
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Replying to: kens (May 27, 2006 2:50 pm) OCD baby!  -juice |
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Replying to: bonnie_rick (Apr 03, 2000 7:35 pm)
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Replying to: rumi4 (Sep 30, 2006 7:35 am) The fear with actual towing is that if it's not on a flatbed, 2 wheels would be on the ground and the other two strapped. That would cause the issue with the transfer case and leave you with a costly repair. -Brian |
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My Subaru Impreza Outback Sport is far more of a workhorse than showcar to me so I don't clean it often at all, just a wash/wax combo every few months. I use an electric pressure washer at home, along with sponge, either using a single wash/wax liquid or separate bottles of detergent and wax (again, liquid type). I've only done a wax/polish using an orbital polisher/buffer once in the two years since getting the car.  So... my worst enemy is bug splatter all over the front end and side mirrors. I finally got a bug and tar remover, the Rain*X brand, recently it did a fair job of helping clean the car. I had wanted to try Turtle Wax Platinum Bug and Tar Remover because I had read it was very good, but no place seemed to have it. I grabbed the RainX instead, noticing their "protector" stuff in a spray can so I bought both. Later realized the spray was rather temporary, lasting at most 2 weeks, label even says it could be "rinsed" off easily. No doubt must be reapplied if it rains, luckily we've had almost no rain here for a while. Something I'm not sure about yet is how the protectant looked after applied, it gave the headlights a frosted appearance-- likewise the paint finish-- but got a little clearer over time. I think I shook the can enough, just not positive I did. I'll know more about that next time. That spray isn't exactly cheap and I don't think it'll last for too many applications so it might not be worth it. That's why I think I'll post back here at some point to say how it went. Maybe one of you out there has already used this stuff so could reply to say something? I've only had it on my car for a week and I'll be trying a quick wash next week to see how it did then. But like I said, I'll want to check into it over the next several months (maybe in Springtime again, bugs are almost out-of-season now). I've used RainX glass treatment as washer fluid for many years and on previous cars going back to around 1990(?), so I definitely like how it works on the windshield. Got the RainX Antifog Wipes for inside of windows last year but only used 3 times so far as of last week. I clean the inside windows even less than the outside of the car. Not sure I could say how well those wipes work but I think they do help for a while anyway. Oh, but I used ammonia glass cleaner (Gunk brand) first, always do. Those wipes can't handle my filmy windows unless clean. I tend to only wipe down my driverside inside windshield with a dry cloth or napkin every few months when washing the car (or if the sunlight glares on the glass between washes).  I don't smoke or I'd be looking through haze all the time. Almost forgot what else I was going to say... My last vehicle (a truck) had aluminum wheels, like this car does now, and I learned a lesson about keeping those things clean. I only washed that truck and its wheels about as much as this car-- probably less-- and the brake dust got on them and I could never get it scrubbed off using soap and water. Never bought a wheel cleaner until getting the new Subaru. I wasn't going to let that happen again! What I use is Prestone Wheel Cleaner with Brake Dust Repellent (no idea what brand or type is best, I just chose what looked right). It definitely has stopped the wheels from caking up with dirt, but I still only wash those when I do the rest of the car so it's a rather intermittent thing once again.
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Replying to: subi4obs (Oct 08, 2006 5:47 pm) How often do you wax/seal your vehicle? One way to keep bugs from being difficult to remove is to have a fresh coat of sealant on the paint. Since you only detail occaisonally, I would recommend Meguiar's NXT Tech Wax. I've heard it's one of the best all-in-one products out there that's readily available at any auto parts store. Ken |
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Replying to: kens (Oct 11, 2006 8:41 am) I might give the NXT Tech Wax stuff a try, since I only hand-waxed once in 2 years and I'd still like to keep that to a minimum. I've only been doing wash/wax with cheap all-in-one stuff every few months and after this last wash, using the bug remover then protector (only on front, sides, mirrors) I noticed a large area on the roof wasn't beading at all. Of course, nothing cleans like a hendheld soapy sponge. Pressure-washer never can get the dirt film off without showing bands of cleaner and dirtier places. I messed up part of the pinstripes trying to get real close. My car cleaning is so bad, I don't even dry, so I get terrible spotting from my awful water here. I've been very happy with the brake dust repelling wheel cleaner, anyhow, very easy cleaning them. However, if I can at least keep a good enough wax on there I'm thinking it will be enough. Already have several paint chips on the hood, the largest I dabbed on some touchup paint and sealer onto. I'd like the car to be in fair shape for the predicted 8 years or so I'll own it (6 more to go!).
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Replying to: subi4obs (Oct 11, 2006 4:14 pm) Claying really isn't hard at all. You just take this silly putty like stuff, spray some soapy water or quick detailer on a section of your washed car and glide it back and forth until smooth. NXT sounds like the perfect fit for you since it cleans well, goes on and off easily and lasts far longer than any conventional wax. We'll make a detailer out of you yet. Ken |
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