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Buick Rendezvous: Care & Maintenance

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#35 of 63 3M Wax by ppalonsky

Jul 21, 2002 (8:03 pm)

My Indigo Blue Rendevous was starting to look a little dull today, so it was time to test the 3M wax that I bought based on Lance's recommendation here. What a great product!!! It was easy to put on and came off just as easy. The shine was amazing and only got better when I followed it up with the Meguirs mist again based on Lance's recommendation. The final result was better than when I drove the car off the lot, producing a deep wet looking shine. My thanks to Lance for passing on this suggestion.

#36 of 63 Wax report by netnerd

Jul 22, 2002 (1:05 pm)

Thanks for the report on the waxing. I'll probably try the products based on that. (thanks to Lance, too!)

#37 of 63 Wiper blade replacement by nextmoon

Jul 23, 2002 (10:31 am)

I think I may need to replace the rubber wiper inserts in a few months. Does anyone know if the wiper blades are the same as on the GM minivans?

#38 of 63 Any good ways of cleaning cloth and leather interior? by tf34mech

Oct 15, 2002 (5:09 pm)

I have tried to keep the interior as clean as possible but with 2 kids it is an loosing battle. Any
one have any tips on cleaning stains on the cloth inserts of the seats and on applying leather cleaner?
I've used both the liquid and the wipe on the leather and the wipes seemed to work good.
Thanks
Sm

#39 of 63 car wash by nextmoon

Dec 20, 2002 (1:11 pm)

Has anyone taking their RDV through a car wash (brush-free type)? I'm wondering if the roof would be cleaned thoroughly as the spray nozzles seem rather low on many car washes I've seen in my area (NYC). No chance to wash by hand in the current freezing temperatures.

#40 of 63 nextmoon by fedlawman

Dec 21, 2002 (2:32 pm)

That's a good question. I haven't hand-washed my RDV in over a year...and that's the last time I even looked at the roof!

Out of sight, out of mind.

#41 of 63 fedlawman by nextmoon

Dec 23, 2002 (7:59 am)

Unfortunately I have a second story in my house that looks right over my driveway where I park my RDV. I can see all the dirt that's collected on the ribs of the roof top. I may have to take a chance at the car wash if more snow/freezing rain hits my area - just too much dirt (and salt?) on my baby.

#42 of 63 Car Washes by lswaidz

Dec 24, 2002 (10:08 pm)

Yeah the roof is fine in the car washes, hehe. THe only thing you need to make sure is that you remove the OnStar antenna (if you have it) on the back window or at least tilt it down so that it's pointing towards the ground and not the sky, that way it won't be torn off or bent...

I would actually recommend a brushed carwash to get road salt off though. A lot of the spray (touchless) washes will just move the salt around and can't really get the stuff that's working it's way into your paint.

Another good suggestion to save some money would be to fill a bucket up w/ hot water and dish soap and just use a sponge to clean sections of your car in the garage and then just use a towel to dry those sections off. It'll take some extra time but you won't freeze certain body parts off and your car will be clean and you'll have $10 in your pocket.

~Lance

#43 of 63 RE:Car Washes by kenym

Dec 25, 2002 (6:40 am)

I live in the North East and some of the car washes in this area recycle the water.
They claim to filter the water before reusing it but it still isn't a good thing to wash your vehicle with salt water. I would definitely ask if they recycle the water and stay away from them if they do.
 
Happy Holidays
 
~Ken

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