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what kind of detail work do you do with your car?

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Old 03-09-02, 12:48 AM
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what kind of detail work do you do with your car?

Today I got a new multiswitch and since I already had the wheel off, I took the gauge cover off and polished it, then cleaned all the **** out thats been collecting in the storage spins and pass. seat. No extra weight for me this week.

What are some things that you do for that extra touch? I already pull the seats off and shampoo every blue moon, condition the leather, every once in a great while I'll claybar buff and wax. I like to go around the trim and mirrors with armor all, lets hear your suggestions on how to keep these puppies sharp!
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Uh, sometimes I leave my car out in the rain to wash the dirt off
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great man. I'll write that one down.
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lol

ummm, take it to the hand wash downtown and pay 20$ for a full wash and a proffessional wax.

mmm shiny

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When I go to the DIY wash place, I use the pressure washer to hose out the wheelwells...
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tis easy, take two weeks off work, then

remove everything in the enginebay that has a nut bolt or screw. then clean, paint polish it, then put it back where it came from (Left over parts are OK!)
same with the interior, remove lotsa panels, clean generously, then put them back on, just don't sweep under the seats, take them out!
then lift the whole car in the air, scrub the underside, give it a nice wash. then was the engine bay, outside of car, then give it a nice wax job! tah dah! all done!, spend the remaining week and a half enjoying your new car!
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Whatever i have too,to keep it on the road..i wash the
car at least 1 time a week.depending on weather.
the wash includes,wheels,glass,armour-all the insides,
vacume,i spray tire magic on a sponge,and do the tires,
and the big black molding around the mid section,,
and since there's no chrome,the car is easy to do fast !
the only chrome are the tips.check the fluids,then pop
the moonroof off,put it in the envolope and strap it down
in back,and cruise the beach,or the back hills of san diego,thats on sundays,,then get fucked up and talk ****
ha ha
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buff my car 2 times a year with muqires, use 303 protectent on the wheels and interior. I wax the windows and rims to protect them.
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Just hit the paint shop every time you take your car out.

Hmm. I wonder how many coats it takes to add a pound to the car.

I wonder how many coats it'd take to widen the car an inch.
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Get rid of your Armorall and get some of this

Meguiar's #1 -- Medium Cut Cleaner
Meguiar's #2 -- Fine Cut Cleaner
Meguiar's #3 -- Machine Glaze
Meguiar's #4 -- Heavy Cut Cleaner
Meguiar's #5 -- New Car Glaze
Meguiar's #6 -- Cleaner/Wax
Meguiar's #7 -- Show Car Glaze
Meguiar's #9 -- Swirl remover 2.0
Meguiar's #16 -- Professional Paste Wax
Meguiar's #20 -- Polymer Sealant
Meguiar's #26 -- Hi-Tech Yellow Wax
Meguiar's #34 -- Final Inspection
Meguiar's #36 -- Hi-Tech Wheel Cleaner
Meguiar's #39 --
Meguiar's #39 -- Heavy Duty Vinyl Cleaner
Meguiar's #40 -- Vinyl & Rubber Cleaner/Conditioner
Meguiar's #60 -- Hi-Tech wash
Meguiar's #62 -- Car Wash Shampoo and Conditioner
Meguiar's #66 -- Quick Detailer
Meguiar's BSPHP -- Body Shop Professional Hand Polish
Meguiar's BSPSFP -- Body Shop Professional Swirl Free Polish
Meguiar's DACP -- Dual Action Cleaner/Polish

or this

Z-1 -- Zaino Show Car Polish LOK Pre-Cleaner and Gloss Enhancer
Z-2 -- Zaino Show Car Polish for Clear Coated Finishes
Z-3 -- Zaino Show Car Polish for Regular Paint
Z-5 -- Zaino Polish for Swirl Marks & Fine Scratches
Z-6 -- Zaino Ultra Clean "Gloss Enhancer" Spray
Z-7 -- Zaino Show Car Wash
Z-9 -- Zaino Leather Soft Spray Cleaner
Z-10 -- Zaino "Leather in a Bottle" Treatment and Conditioner
Z-12 -- Zaino Clear-View Glass Polish
Z-14 -- Zaino Plastic-Magic Cleaner & Polish
Z-16 -- Zaino Perfect Tire Gloss
Z-18 -- Zaino ClayBar
ZFX -- new Zaino catalyst for Z2, Z3, Z5

or this
AIO - Klasse All-In-One
KSG -- Klasse Sealant/Glaze
& top it off with Pinnacle Souveran Wax
OGSO One Grand Show Off instant detailer

And ya Rexxxy will look damn horny mate!

Go here to learn sumthin http://www.properautocare.com
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