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Replying to: mazdrvr (Apr 17, 2007 10:34 pm) The dealer only sprays water on it with a high pressure unit and wipes the cars down with a soft cloth. That is all they do with the cars on the lot. Nothing else. SO when you buy a car, the paint looks dull and rough in feel. This has been my experiences in buying new cars no matter what dealer you use.
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The dealer just called me, I am getting my car back tomorrow, all fixed up with the rear lid spoiler, front nose mask, a brand new homelink mirror and all weather floor mats!!! I am also putting a new coat of wax on my ZOOM-ZOOM BABY!!!  Nanowax this time around.
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Replying to: stallionre (Apr 18, 2007 6:46 am) |
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Replying to: stallionre (Apr 18, 2007 9:13 am) I think you will like the Nanowax; I used the spray wax on my old Protege & it was very fast to use & really brought out the shine. I'm going to try one of their interior products next...
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Replying to: mazdrvr (Apr 18, 2007 10:10 pm) By the way, Last night I used a brand new Wax for the car, not only the Nanowax, but I got the Meguair's High-tech Syn UVA protection wax. This wax is awesome!! It took out all the scratches and swirls marks out. It even made the color of the car a deeper darker looking color, like a wet look.
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Replying to: stallionre (Apr 19, 2007 7:02 am) Don't make people too jealous w/ your car now...
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Replying to: markb3 (Apr 12, 2007 9:33 am)
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hope you guys don't mind me asking but I wanted to know before I detail my 3 for the first time. 1. for interior (I don't know what kind of materials the dash, etc are made fr) what type cleaner/protectant do you use? vinyl or plastic stuff? 2. can you use the same on the leather wrapped steering wheel? 3. also what type for the exterior black plastic (?) trim around windows? 4. do you need to use a protectant for alloy wheels (I have the 16"  )? Thanks in advance!!
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Replying to: mazdrvr (Apr 19, 2007 10:52 pm) 2. No only use leather conditioner on the steering wheel as for the seats also. Never use vinyl/plastic protector on any leather because it will crack it and mess it up. Everything I buy is Meguair's or Eagle one, since these two have proven to be the very best!!! 3. I use the Turtle wax with UV protector shine. You can also use the Megauir's plastic shine, it looks like Armorall, but much better. Armorall is not good for the cars, since after three years it becomes sticky and awful looking, I know from experience. 4. Not really, however, you can shine them up with any wheel product. I use the Eagle one, or tire shine, spray it on and leave it. It looks awesome. When you spray it on, it is like a foam then dries to a high gloss shine, which is not sticky or anything.
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Replying to: stallionre (Apr 20, 2007 8:46 am) Curious. I've been using Armorall for years and have never had a problem. Tip: For anyone detailing try cleaning the surface as best as you can without scrubbing it. Patience works best here: you dampen the surface, wait, wipe it. If its not clean, you repeat by dampening.
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