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NO!!!!

That is most definitely the worst advice.

 

No, wax will not keep bugs from getting on the bumper, but it will make them alot easier to get off.

 

AWFUL IDEA... Mud/water/dirt/ and **** get stuck in it.. no...

 

Lol no worries im NEVER going to put a bra on my car again, **** im still tryin to work off its ****.

 

Also i got another question, im pretty sure im gunna buy this, and first off is there anything im missing in this kit? http://www.americanmuscle.com/car-wash-wax-kit.html Second, is there any specific way or better way to use a claybar, or like a certain whiping method? If so leme know

 

I work at a detail shop. I would recommend washing it with heated pressure washer(if available) then use a claybar on it. Then wash it again. Then polish it, use touch up paint on big scratches(the ones the polishing didn't get out) then wax it. Should look close to brand new. That's what we do to entire cars. Or if you drive it a TON and plan on having it for a long time, put a clear cover on the front, only problem is for front bumper and(most likely hood too) it can be around $700 for a professional job, but it will keep your bumper/hood chip free for 3-5 years.

 

See my above post. Clay bar just lubricate the surface, and firm back and forth strokes until its easy to glide over and you can't "hear" the clay picking up the contaminants still. Do it at about a 2 foot long by 4 inch strip at a time. You will be very impressed.

 

Clear coat, like a clear bra? or what?

 

I also forgot to add. The Mejiers by me sells that same kit for $17.99....If you have a Mejiers by you, go there for it!

 

Lol i hardly have an autozone man.

 

Thats pretty much what it is. Think of it as in invisible bra. My boss put one on his BMW 7 series and he didn't have problems for a long time. *NOTE* This clear film(by 3M) does NOT stop scratches on your car by your wife hitting a dear! It stops those everyday rock dings and such.

 

Aaah so somehing like this? http://www.stangmods.com/VentureShie...it-p/00939.htm

 

I hate to say it but that would be the cheap route. That one is probably decent but not as good as the 3M film. I could buy that Mothers kit for you at meijers and ship it to you for less that $39.99 + shipping if you wanted. I wish I could sell some of the stuff we use at the shop but its kind of a secret and it isn't cheap. For example, the clay bars we use, when we buy them in bulk, the cost is $22 each for 500!!

 

Im gunna check autozone to see if they have it, or something like it first. :P thanx tho.

 

No problem. Just let me know if you need it. Or have any other questions about car care/cleaning.

 

Hmm ill be honest idk ANYTHING about waxing, my dad showed me how to wash a car fine but detail no. Below is what i got to wax/detail my car. Anything wrong with it besides the armorall?

 

Go to autogeek.net or detailers domain and start reading.

 

Actually am atm

 

i like to wash with dawn on front bumper, then wash w/ carwash soap, then claybar, then wash w/ car wash soap again, then wax. I do it before summer and after summers over, hasnt let me down yet. It does have paint chips in it tho but you cant tell unless you are right up on it. from far away the glare hides most of the chips

 

Fortunatly my car doesnt have any paint chips but, it does have parts where paint has been like scuffed off on the fiberglass.I think my mom or dad must and dinged the **** outa my front and back of my car, because there are allota spots on front bumper and rear that are black little spots almost like paint chips.

 

No love for http://autopia.org/index.php

 

For the love of mustangs PLEASE DO NOT use Armorall!! Armorall is a cover-up. It doesn't clean. It puts a shiney layer on top of your dirt and moves it around a little. Essentially, and what we say when people ask about it at our shop is, "it makes the dirt shiney." I recommend for the interior of your car; take a microfiber or terry towel and a bucket of hot water. Dip the towel in hot water, ring it out and whip it over the surface you want clean. Then dry it off with a towel. Then pick up an aerosol duster with straw nozel and spray that in all the cracks that water might have slipping while whipping it down. This will make your interior like the showroom floor again. It will return that brand new look to it(with exception of scratches and such) It will not make it mirrored with shiney dirt like armorall does.

 

Yea from what ive heard im never using armorall again, my family refuses to listen though.

 

Armorall has silicone in the protectant. It soaks into the pores of whatever material you put it on and OVER TIME can dry out, expand and can crack your dash panel or any other surface. This takes a LONG time to happen, and usually only happens to people who very rarely put protectant on their interior.. That said, I have not and will not ever use any armor all product anywhere on my car. Period.

Your hot water approach is good.. For cleaning the surface, but if you don't use a protectant afterwards it will be all for naught. I highly recommend DP total interior cleaner and pretectant. After using this I will never use anything else on the inside of my car. It's slightly more time consuming because you have to use the cleaner first then apply the protectant after, but it's worth it. http://autogeek.net/dptoinco.html Yes, it's more expensive than the $5 bottle of Armor all, but again.. It's woth it.

 

Im actually probably gunna buy this, because i could use some MF pads + all the other junk. http://www.autogeek.net/pin410.html Anyone have anything to mention about it? Like whether its a good deal or brand or vice versa.

 

To answer your question above.. Those are some decent products, I personally think that Meguiars makes the best wheel/ tire cleaner that you can buy over the counter, never had any experience with the "son of a gun!" stuff, but who knows it may be pretty good.

The Meg's tech wax is decent, the only real downside to that is the fact that it only lasts for a max of about 3-4 months before you will need to claybar and re-apply it.

Be careful with that buffer, wool pads aren't exactly the best thing in the world.. Especially for applying simple wax. I assume that the pad came with the buffer, so the quality most likely is pretty lacking. If you use it, just don't apply much pressure use the buffer to help you spread and break down the wax, it certainly won't help remove any swirls or marring.

As far as your wash stuff, it looks decent. The best advice I can give about any sponge or wash mit is this.. Clean it. Every time you wash your car, clean the mit thoroughly. They can trap small particles of dirt or debris and will scratch or etch the paint.

Also, go to auto zone and get a Mothers clay bar kit. They sell them for about $20. It is a medium clay and works just fine. If you've never clayed your car before, the best tip I can give is to keep the area WET, you DO NOT want the clay to stick to the car. Don't be afraid to clay your car, it's extremely simple and leaves the surface baby-butt smooth, ready for a good coat of polish/wax. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcZRj509Ir8

 

It doesn't get much better than Pinnacle, having never used it though I honestly can't give you a proper review. That stuff is too expensive for my blood. If you've got the cash for it, then go for it. Personally, I'd save my money, return that buffer and buy a porter cable kit so you can properly polish & wax your car.

http://www.autogeek.net/porter-cable-7424-kit.html

 

Lets put it this way. I would not waste that much money on it but a lot of that stuff is personal opinion.

 

Eh its like a 30$ buffer with no speed adjuster, i personally dont think its worth 120$ when you can buy one like it for prbly 50. But thanks allot for that link above it really helped.

 

I'm not sure that I understand this post.. Are you saying that you could get a porter cable buffer for $50? <-- confused.