Finish maintiance

[APowers]

Guys I know this is another one of my questions that sounds kinda stupid, but after today I need some advice.

I washed my new bright red GT Mustang today. Everywhere there was a water drop it spotted. The glass was clean, but now if you touch it, it finger prints, and you know how the doors are built. It is natural to shut the door holding the side glass.

I need some help here on what to do, what products to buy to take care of this car. I used Turtle Wax car wash and AmorAll on the tires. All of this is in the dumpster now, help me please.

 

[hethj7]

check out www.autopia.org for all your detailing questions. I've used several products I researched over there.

 

[srothfuss]

(Does this qualify as Tech?)

Always wax your car out of the sun to avoid getting any swirls or streaks from the wax never 'forming' up. I like to do all my cleaning in the morning before the sun had a chance to heat up the paint.

My favorite products:

For waxing purposes I prefer Mothers brand wax [The stuff in the red can - "mothers original"] It goes on easy and comes off quickly. Plus it has a good smell so you are not passing out from strange fumes.

I also like Mothers brand wheel cleaner for the rims.

I use the foaming type if tire shine. It comes in a black can, I think from Amour all? This saves me some time as I just have to wipe the resude off at the end.

I use the Amour all cleaner (purple bottle) on the interior plastic. This way, it doesn't leave a shine but still cleans off the dirt.

The leather wipes are also fairly handy to have around.

 

[LV51FER]

Don't close the door using the glass. It may be natural but it's no good for the glass and the guides.

 

[lmmmmm]

i used zaino bros stuff. expensive but there stuff is killer. i have dead bugs all over my car from the laser like beams shooting off it from the sun hitting it and killing anything flying near it.

 

[APowers]

ok thanks guys, good info.

 

[Spdfreak]

Yep, Zaino all the way.

 

[APowers]

Yep, Zaino all the way.

Ok, where do I buy Zanino products?

 

[hethj7]

If we're going to recommend a few things, let me throw out a few products I HIGHLY recommend.

Sonus Glass Polish
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/son-160-8.html

Sonus Tire Dressing (the best tire dressing I've ever used)
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/tires---wheels.html

The Sonus Rim Bright is also good.

I don't really care for the Sonus shampoo though. I think Meguiar's provides better suds.

 

[bigcat]

Don't close the door using the glass. It may be natural but it's no good for the glass and the guides.

exactly! i use the belt moulding, so that way i dont touch the glass or the paint. only problem with that is the corner of the belt moulding is flaking.

 

[stanmckinney]

I like McGuiar's. (I believe that's spelled incorrectly.)
Try closing your door by the door edge guard. (Install one if you don't have one.) That's what I do.

 

[bullitt 5561]

i use the molding between the window and door, or the door handle. wish i could get others to do that. Get a "The Absorber" its a man made chamois that comes in a tube. It stays wet (when its in the tube) and you can put it under the seat and wipe the prints down whenever you get a chance. Gas stations for instance.

 

[The Fang]

Thro away the shami and buy a Aqua Dry towel. It is much easier to dry with and only 5 bucks. It is made of a sponge material, rings out easily and cuts your drying time in half.

And Mcguires Cleaner Wax. "very thin application not in the sun!"

 

[RandyB]

I close my drivers side door by placing a finger on the door lock depression in the door handle, so that way there are no finger prints on the paint.

I use Meguiars NXT products because they are pretty good and readily available, and reasonably priced. I have never used Zaino, so I don't know what I'm 'apparently' missing.

 

[stanmckinney]

I tried Zaino. It's good but I found it to be expensive, time-consuming and difficult to apply. Meguiars is better in those regards. I have never tried Mother's but Chip Foose loves it.

 

[bigcat]

i am sure chip foose is paid to love mother polish......

 

[Spdfreak]

Ok, where do I buy Zanino products?

Go to www.zainobros.com Oh, and try not to fall out of your chair when you see the prices!

 

[anthony05gt]

i am sure chip foose is paid to love mother polish......

Don't let the sun allow the car to dry at all. You'll need to apply cleaner wax twice. That's the experience I had with black paint. I use Meguiar's. It's the best for the money IMO.

 

[Unbrdld07]

MICRO FIBER CLOTHS, micro fiber, micro fiber, micro fiber....eat sleep drink...micro fiber and maguires!

 

[06BLR85]

What about a car cover, i keep mine in the garage butf it still gets dusty.