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#34 of 67 Re: Handwashing, anyone? [beedublu] by maxx4me Sep 05, 2004 (3:09 am)
Replying to: beedublu (Sep 04, 2004 6:28 pm) yep, I do. A nice big fluffy car wash mit to keep any dirt away from the surface of the mit when washing, any wash and wax soap concentrate, and Maguiar's Tech Wax synthetic liquid polish does the trick for me. I also use two microfiber towels to dry my Maxx; one handles the majority of the water; the second removes the remaining water and stains on the windows.
#35 of 67 Re: Handwashing, anyone? [beedublu] by madmaxx Sep 05, 2004 (8:37 am)
Replying to: beedublu (Sep 04, 2004 6:28 pm) If you want to keep the finish smooth and scratch free, hand washing is the only way to go.   Use a detergent made for washing automobiles--dishwasher soap is to harsh, and will remove wax. I prefer 100% cotton terry cloth for the soap application, and the Detailers Preference microfiber car towels for drying. Both are available at Costco, as is car wash soap.    Flood the panel as you wipe the area. This will rinse away the dirt as you lift it from the surface, and prevents scratches.   For wax, call Maguiers on their 800 number and ask what they recommend--they make waxes for specific tasks, finishes, and weather areas.   I'm planning on having clear vinyl hood & headlight protectors installed, along with a piece on the liftgate where you push the gate down. It will help prevent some rock chips on the front, and scratching the gate as you pull it down. Here is a link:   http://www.invinca-shield.com/asp/genkit.asp?kit=641   MadMaxx '04 Galaxy Silver Maxx, 22 days old.
#36 of 67 Need Advice on Color by maxx4us Sep 20, 2005 (6:16 am)
I'm thinking of purchasing an 06 Maxx LTZ. I am considering a) silver b) black or c) red. I have never owned a black or silver car. How hard is the black vs silver vs red to keep clean? Any problems with swirl marks, etc. I usually wash the car 2-3 times per month and wax twice a year.   Thoughts and suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Replies to this message: maxx4me (Sep 20, 2005 1:48 pm) maxxoliver (Sep 21, 2005 4:40 am)
#37 of 67 Re: Need Advice on Color [maxx4us] by maxx4me Sep 20, 2005 (1:48 pm)
Replying to: maxx4us (Sep 20, 2005 6:16 am) yeah, I'll never own a black car again. It looks great when washed and waxed, but looks awful every other minute thereafter. Instead, I went with the grey metallic. It does not show the dirt like black, and has a terrific sparkle finish to the paint. Good luck. Replies to this message: maxxoliver (Sep 21, 2005 4:40 am)
#38 of 67 Re: Need Advice on Color [maxx4me] by maxxoliver Sep 21, 2005 (4:40 am)
Replying to: maxx4me (Sep 20, 2005 1:48 pm) I will never own a black car they are way to hot to get into on a sunny day, and too hard to keep clean, the red is nice and a bit easier to keep clean but I preferred the grey interior, I have a galaxy silver one and love it. I had the perma-plate done at the dealers when I bought it and it is really easy to keep clean and I don't have to wax it. I wash it at least 3 times a month.
#39 of 67 Clearcoat scratches by maxx4me Jun 23, 2006 (1:30 pm)
Can anyone recommend how I can remove/cover up a few three inch scratches on my doors, given the fact that the 2004 Metalic Grey Maxx is a clearcoat base? Replies to this message: pao (Jun 26, 2006 10:46 am) maxx4me (Jun 26, 2006 3:39 pm)
#40 of 67 Re: Clearcoat scratches [maxx4me] by pao Jun 26, 2006 (10:46 am)
Replying to: maxx4me (Jun 23, 2006 1:30 pm) wow havent seen ya in a while..had a few on my red sport metallic one...the nufinish polish did ok...for mine....two coats covered them except for one deep one...but hey..just rolled over 70K in it this weekend...so it has a few more road warrior abrasions on it....so was fine with the outcome of the nufinish... Replies to this message: maxx4me (Jun 26, 2006 3:39 pm)
#41 of 67 Re: Clearcoat scratches [pao] by maxx4me Jun 26, 2006 (3:39 pm)
Replying to: pao (Jun 26, 2006 10:46 am) Is there no rubbing compound for clear coat paint out there?
#42 of 67 one polish that is unique by kurtamaxxxguy Sep 21, 2006 (12:04 pm)
Corrosion technologies makes a polish called REJEX (you can find it with a web search), about $20 a bottle. This stuff is a siliconx compound that's used by the military to keep bugs, exhaust and other stuff off their vehicles.   There's very little abrasiveness to this compound, which is applied with a soft towel, allowed to dry for around 10 - 20 minutes, and wiped off. Wiping off is easy save you have to turn the towel a lot to avoid buildup and "dragging".   The stuff lasts longer than any wax I have used; around 3 - 4 months - and definitely helps keep bugs from sticking. Don't use it on rough black plastic, though, as it can leave a white haze behind.
#43 of 67 broken gear shift by kurtamaxxxguy Oct 17, 2006 (7:07 am)
Am wondering if any other '04+ malibu/maxx owners have had their shift lever break? The plastic handle on my shifter has become wobbly and can be lifted up a good distance (I don't force it as I'd probably break the wires going to the handle controller).   Anyone had to deal with this? Any fixes come to mind, plz? Replies to this message: kurtamaxxxguy (Oct 22, 2006 2:23 pm)

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