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Old 04-26-2011, 02:43 PM   #1
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Shrugging of the winter blah

So the nice weather is back and its about time to shine up the old girl.
What do you guys do to detail yours cars. Im planning on giving it a good wash and then hitting it the whole car with claybar and then waxing it. Im thinking about using some kind of rubbing compound also. But ive never used it. Any other recommendations?
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Old 04-26-2011, 02:52 PM   #2
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If you use rubbing compound, make sure to not let it sit to long on the paint. It will take it right off. I wash, clay bar, then wash again, then wax, then detail spray.
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Old 04-26-2011, 05:00 PM   #3
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wash, clay bar, take care of any scuffs/scratches, wax, then go over all the weather stripping and rubber/plastic exterior pieces
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what do clay bar do? i just wash and wax it, i you ibiz show car wax. i think it works great, its only available online and at certain events, i got mine at the ny car show last year. it lasted me almost a year and i wax my car almost every weekend when its nice. i have some swirl marks what can i use to get those out
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it picks up random particles that get embedded in your paint like brake dust and the such

http://autopia.org/forum/guide-detai...-cleaning.html
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Old 04-28-2011, 03:13 PM   #6
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Can anybody recommend a good detailer in North Jersey???
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Old 04-28-2011, 03:55 PM   #7
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http://www.poorboysworld.com/ my friend is really into detailing and he uses products by these guys, stuff turns out great, naturally he washes/clay bars/ than either buffs or waxes
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wash, clay bar, take care of any scuffs/scratches, wax, then go over all the weather stripping and rubber/plastic exterior pieces
What do you use on your weatherstripping?

I didn't get to clay bar it, but last weekend I washed and quick waxed her. Wash, clay bar, wash, then wax seems to be the norm.
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Can anybody recommend a good detailer in North Jersey???
I don't have any personal experience but maroman88 ran a detailing business on the side I believe, and he's in Northeast Jersey kinda sorta near you.

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What do you use on your weatherstripping?
I use the zymol weatherstripping stuff I ordered online.
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$30 for 5oz of that zymol stuff! Wtf, is it worth it? Maybe something cheaper...
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$30 for 5oz of that zymol stuff! Wtf, is it worth it? Maybe something cheaper...
Armor all works too, but that Zymol stuff works even better, and I haven't even used a noticeable amount in over 2 years
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im drawing a blank on what i currently have been using for the weather stripping... any of the products that are for plastic rubber and vinyl should do it, they just need to be kept moisturized
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So the nice weather is back and its about time to shine up the old girl.
What do you guys do to detail yours cars. Im planning on giving it a good wash and then hitting it the whole car with claybar and then waxing it. Im thinking about using some kind of rubbing compound also. But ive never used it. Any other recommendations?
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