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Maintenance & Repair Store Bought Waxes Part II (No Zaino Posts)
3963 messages, Last post on Aug 24, 2009 at 1:18 PM
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Replying to: stevenyc (Mar 13, 2008 6:35 am) Vinegar + paint = BAD! Vinegar actually etches STONE in a matter of seconds. Just wanted to be clear here...
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Replying to: sincraft (Apr 12, 2008 7:38 am) I would use a mild solution of vinegar, not over 1 in 4, and test on an out-of-the-way area to feel confident at first. |
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Just gave my wife's pinkish-gold Highlander it's first spring bath. Lots of tar-type deposits along the rocker panels. What's the best (or your favortie) solvent to remove those deposits? I don't care if it removes the wax because it will need a new wax job anyway.
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Replying to: lmacmil (Apr 22, 2008 5:42 am) |
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Replying to: lmacmil (Apr 22, 2008 5:42 am) I've never had to use anything on my 06 Accord other than clay. I know there are some pretty good tar removers out there but I've never needed them. I've managed to clean most deposits off with my regular car wash. The smaller deposits come off with the clay. |
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I have an ancient Mercedes which predates clearcoat paint. The car doesn't seem to shine like it used to, even after I wax it. The paint seems somewhat hazy (it is a medium blue) and it looks shiny from some angles, but in direct sunlight when one looks from overhead, or under a light in a parking garage, it is not. When I last waxed it a couple years ago, I stripped off the old wax with dish soap, used a gentle polish, and put on a couple coats of wax. It didn't seem to help. Should I use a rubbing compound on this? Someone also suggested to me a fine wet sandpaper, but I don't trust this. Or is the paint just old and that's how it is? The car is garaged and is only driven a few days per month. I have owned the car for many years, and it seems the car was shinier in the past.
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Hi Everyone, I just picked up a new car about 20 days ago and am really researching into what steps I should take for it to keep the paint in great shape. I know I want to use some sort of very long term paint sealant over wax(preferably something that lasts close to a year) I'm not anal enough about the specific shine to need short term carnuba wax instead. For a new car, what would you guys recommend for the process? And what are some of the best new long term paint sealants out there? Also I'm a little clueless about the cleaning process afterward. What do you guys do for basic cleaning/maintenance with the wax already on? Thanks for being patient with me. |
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Replying to: fintail (May 19, 2008 9:23 am) |
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Replying to: imidazol97 (May 19, 2008 12:13 pm) I tried a little spot of rubbing compound on the car when I had it out yesterday....I couldn't really tell a difference once I put some wax back over it. I wonder if compound plus polish plus wax would do it. Or maybe I should bite the bullet and take it to a good detail shop. |
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Replying to: moocow1 (May 19, 2008 9:54 am) zainostore.com You can also review the zaino related thread for info, as well as this one...
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