cleaning...

m0nkeh · 11-10-2005, 02:20 PM

just got done washing my car, noticing so many scratches and lil like light black swooshies(lol, kinda like a scuff mark)...how can i get rid of the 2-3 scuff looking marks that I have...also, is turtle wax ok for waxing my car?
also, is armor-all good enough for the inside interior? like the dashboard? and wut kinda towel should i use? some paper towels? a beach towel?

i kno...alot of questions...any answers are good...thx

(off subject but, how much would it cost for 1 stock rim? one of the lil like whole aeas on my rims (98's) is kinda fading away and turning brown...)

FritoBandito · 11-10-2005, 02:50 PM

Rubbing compound will take out scuff marks in the paint. Its an abbrasive so don't go crazy with it. Wax the area afterwards. Turtle wax is ok, personally I use the Meguires 3 step ( best stuff i've ever tried). Armorall is ok for the dash and door panels + I use Meguires leather cream on my seats. I use microfiber towels for applying almost everthing. They don't leave lint. Wally has cheap ones on sale sometimes for 99 cents for 2 pak. Paper towels suck on any part of a car, go buy some of those blue shop towels - they rock.

Islander03GT · 11-10-2005, 03:30 PM

Don't use rubbing compound, it can have some nasty results on your clear coat if you don't know what you're doing. I'd reccomend Zaino's Z-PC for those swirl marks and fine scratches. Its abrasive as well, but alot easier on your clear coat than a rubbing compound. I used some on my dad's Jeep on Sunday and was amazed at how many scratches it could get out.

I'd stay away from turtle wax, and carnubas in general. 2-3 heavy rains and a Carnuba is gone.

I'd reccomend a nice polish, I personally use Zaino, but alot of people have great results with Klasse AIO/Sonus and Meguiar's NXT as well. Keeping your car looking good will cost money and take time, but its so rewarding when you're done.

m0nkeh · 11-10-2005, 04:00 PM

thx guys, and yea, i kno itll cost money and take time, i wouldnt mind spending a whole day cleaning, waxing and such to my car...im not doing anything for my car, mod wise or anything really since my mom will get it eventually, so i atleast want my car to look and feel clean.

So if i stop by walmart i could pick up some items...lol

and any1 use those like car air freshners (by glade or sumtin), they clip onto your AC vent? wondering if they are worth the 5 bucks for a pretty scent...lol

also... lets say all in one day i wanted to wash, wax, polish my car, is there a certain order that would work best?

*Lances03SVT* · 11-10-2005, 04:48 PM

Yes wash,clay,wash,polish and then wax.

m0nkeh · 11-12-2005, 06:55 PM

about how long would all of that take? doing it all correctly? so i can plan my day out...lol

also, whats a good cleaner for rims? i use black magic, works well, wondering if anything better? (also just use some of those blue shop towels to get all the dirt off my rims?)

Shopping List...

Air freshner/Zaino/Microfiber Towels/Steering wheel cover/Mequires 3 Step

whats best to dry car after? The Absorber? (saw in another thread...)

Islander03GT · 11-12-2005, 07:55 PM

Dont go to wal-mart. You're not gonna be able to get good stuff there. Go online.

www.zainostore.com
www.autopia.com

m0nkeh · 11-12-2005, 08:06 PM

went to autozone...bought Microfiber Polish cloth/Microfiber washing cloth/armor-all/Mequires Cleaning Wax/ 6pack of New Car Scrent air freshners...lol...couldnt find zaino there...and is that the right mequire stuff to wax with?

Islander03GT · 11-17-2005, 11:31 AM

thats becuse zaino cannot be bought at a store. most decent detailing products can't.

11-10-2005, 02:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
m0nkeh Stang Love Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Deltona FL Posts: 1,130	cleaning... just got done washing my car, noticing so many scratches and lil like light black swooshies(lol, kinda like a scuff mark)...how can i get rid of the 2-3 scuff looking marks that I have...also, is turtle wax ok for waxing my car? also, is armor-all good enough for the inside interior? like the dashboard? and wut kinda towel should i use? some paper towels? a beach towel? i kno...alot of questions...any answers are good...thx (off subject but, how much would it cost for 1 stock rim? one of the lil like whole aeas on my rims (98's) is kinda fading away and turning brown...) __________________ - 01 Gt Vert Black on Black - mods - SLP LM1 Exhaust

11-10-2005, 02:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
FritoBandito Married. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: OK Posts: 1,234	Rubbing compound will take out scuff marks in the paint. Its an abbrasive so don't go crazy with it. Wax the area afterwards. Turtle wax is ok, personally I use the Meguires 3 step ( best stuff i've ever tried). Armorall is ok for the dash and door panels + I use Meguires leather cream on my seats. I use microfiber towels for applying almost everthing. They don't leave lint. Wally has cheap ones on sale sometimes for 99 cents for 2 pak. Paper towels suck on any part of a car, go buy some of those blue shop towels - they rock. __________________ 2004 OXFORD GT Parts that matter:K&N,O/R-H,Flow 40's,Xcal2,FRPP 4.10s, Bullitt Susp. kit

11-10-2005, 03:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
Islander03GT Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Simi Valley, Ca Posts: 717	Don't use rubbing compound, it can have some nasty results on your clear coat if you don't know what you're doing. I'd reccomend Zaino's Z-PC for those swirl marks and fine scratches. Its abrasive as well, but alot easier on your clear coat than a rubbing compound. I used some on my dad's Jeep on Sunday and was amazed at how many scratches it could get out. I'd stay away from turtle wax, and carnubas in general. 2-3 heavy rains and a Carnuba is gone. I'd reccomend a nice polish, I personally use Zaino, but alot of people have great results with Klasse AIO/Sonus and Meguiar's NXT as well. Keeping your car looking good will cost money and take time, but its so rewarding when you're done. __________________ John V 06 Honda Accord SE- Daily Driver 83 Jeep Cherokee W/T- Off Road Toy 02 Mineral Gray V6 Vert- Girlfriends No more: 03 GT- The Problem Child

11-10-2005, 04:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
m0nkeh Stang Love Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Deltona FL Posts: 1,130	thx guys, and yea, i kno itll cost money and take time, i wouldnt mind spending a whole day cleaning, waxing and such to my car...im not doing anything for my car, mod wise or anything really since my mom will get it eventually, so i atleast want my car to look and feel clean. So if i stop by walmart i could pick up some items...lol and any1 use those like car air freshners (by glade or sumtin), they clip onto your AC vent? wondering if they are worth the 5 bucks for a pretty scent...lol also... lets say all in one day i wanted to wash, wax, polish my car, is there a certain order that would work best? __________________ - 01 Gt Vert Black on Black - mods - SLP LM1 Exhaust

11-10-2005, 04:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
Lances03SVT Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Carthage, Missouri Posts: 9,247	Yes wash,clay,wash,polish and then wax. __________________ _______________________ 2003 Cobra SOLD

11-12-2005, 06:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
m0nkeh Stang Love Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Deltona FL Posts: 1,130	about how long would all of that take? doing it all correctly? so i can plan my day out...lol also, whats a good cleaner for rims? i use black magic, works well, wondering if anything better? (also just use some of those blue shop towels to get all the dirt off my rims?) Shopping List... Air freshner/Zaino/Microfiber Towels/Steering wheel cover/Mequires 3 Step whats best to dry car after? The Absorber? (saw in another thread...) __________________ - 01 Gt Vert Black on Black - mods - SLP LM1 Exhaust

11-12-2005, 07:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
Islander03GT Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Simi Valley, Ca Posts: 717	Dont go to wal-mart. You're not gonna be able to get good stuff there. Go online. www.zainostore.com www.autopia.com __________________ John V 06 Honda Accord SE- Daily Driver 83 Jeep Cherokee W/T- Off Road Toy 02 Mineral Gray V6 Vert- Girlfriends No more: 03 GT- The Problem Child

11-12-2005, 08:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
m0nkeh Stang Love Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Deltona FL Posts: 1,130	went to autozone...bought Microfiber Polish cloth/Microfiber washing cloth/armor-all/Mequires Cleaning Wax/ 6pack of New Car Scrent air freshners...lol...couldnt find zaino there...and is that the right mequire stuff to wax with? __________________ - 01 Gt Vert Black on Black - mods - SLP LM1 Exhaust

11-17-2005, 11:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
Islander03GT Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Simi Valley, Ca Posts: 717	thats becuse zaino cannot be bought at a store. most decent detailing products can't. __________________ John V 06 Honda Accord SE- Daily Driver 83 Jeep Cherokee W/T- Off Road Toy 02 Mineral Gray V6 Vert- Girlfriends No more: 03 GT- The Problem Child

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