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Two questions for the pros:
1) If you machine wash and dry your MF towels, how do you keep them from having lots of static? I dry them on low heat in the dryer with no fabric softener sheets but they have so much static that they really attract lots of dust when I use them on the paint. Any tips?
2) After applying glaze, if the car gets rained on before applying an LSP, is the glaze washed away? What if you have to rewash the car, does glaze need to be reapplied first before LSP?
1) If you machine wash and dry your MF towels, how do you keep them from having lots of static? I dry them on low heat in the dryer with no fabric softener sheets but they have so much static that they really attract lots of dust when I use them on the paint. Any tips?
2) After applying glaze, if the car gets rained on before applying an LSP, is the glaze washed away? What if you have to rewash the car, does glaze need to be reapplied first before LSP?
What kind of detergent and how much detergent are you using? Are you washing your microfiber towels only with other microfiber towels? I'll try to dig up some info on why your towels may have extra static on them.
Most glazes will bond to the car to some extent. If it were to rain, you should be ok. I think if you were to wash the car with just a glaze on it, most of the fillers would be removed if it wasn't protected with a layer of sealant or wax. It also depends on what type of shampoo you were using, one with a strong cleaner will more than likely strip off anything the glaze left behind, a gentle maintenance shampoo should leave most of the glaze still on the paint.
I know these aren't definitive answers, but I hope it helps a little.
George
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Hey George,
I've tried some aerospace protectant, but am looking for something that's a bit more of a "spray and wipe" type of interior maintenance product. Any suggestions?
The aerospace protectant was fine for protection, but required a lot more drying or rubbing out than I want to do every couple of weeks.
Thanks
I've tried some aerospace protectant, but am looking for something that's a bit more of a "spray and wipe" type of interior maintenance product. Any suggestions?
The aerospace protectant was fine for protection, but required a lot more drying or rubbing out than I want to do every couple of weeks.
Thanks
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First proper exterior work
My son and I spend a couple hours today doing my first proper exterior care-taking of my new car. After 2 months of ownership, it was time.
A nice wash got it ready for clay. I used a Chemical Guys Fine Grade Clay Bar with Poorboy's Spray & Wipe. I cut the clay up into 8 pieces and dropped the first piece about half way through. We used about 9 or 10 oz of the spray and wipe to get the job done. I have to say that the feel of the car's surface after using the clay was remarkable. I've never felt a paint job so smooth.
After the second wash, we pulled it into the garage and applied a coat of FMJ. Wow. All I can say is wow. The car looks and feel wondrous. I'm really interested to see how long the finish holds up this nicely.
Thanks for all the advice everyone!
A nice wash got it ready for clay. I used a Chemical Guys Fine Grade Clay Bar with Poorboy's Spray & Wipe. I cut the clay up into 8 pieces and dropped the first piece about half way through. We used about 9 or 10 oz of the spray and wipe to get the job done. I have to say that the feel of the car's surface after using the clay was remarkable. I've never felt a paint job so smooth.
After the second wash, we pulled it into the garage and applied a coat of FMJ. Wow. All I can say is wow. The car looks and feel wondrous. I'm really interested to see how long the finish holds up this nicely.
Thanks for all the advice everyone!
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hi again george, i need help!!! i keep my car clean, veeeeeery clean. ive had it for like 9 months and all ive done to maintain the interior is vaccum! what else can i do to my interior/seats to maintain them? and how do i get makeup off the roof?
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Hey George,
I've tried some aerospace protectant, but am looking for something that's a bit more of a "spray and wipe" type of interior maintenance product. Any suggestions?
The aerospace protectant was fine for protection, but required a lot more drying or rubbing out than I want to do every couple of weeks.
Thanks
I've tried some aerospace protectant, but am looking for something that's a bit more of a "spray and wipe" type of interior maintenance product. Any suggestions?
The aerospace protectant was fine for protection, but required a lot more drying or rubbing out than I want to do every couple of weeks.
Thanks
My son and I spend a couple hours today doing my first proper exterior care-taking of my new car. After 2 months of ownership, it was time.
A nice wash got it ready for clay. I used a Chemical Guys Fine Grade Clay Bar with Poorboy's Spray & Wipe. I cut the clay up into 8 pieces and dropped the first piece about half way through. We used about 9 or 10 oz of the spray and wipe to get the job done. I have to say that the feel of the car's surface after using the clay was remarkable. I've never felt a paint job so smooth.
After the second wash, we pulled it into the garage and applied a coat of FMJ. Wow. All I can say is wow. The car looks and feel wondrous. I'm really interested to see how long the finish holds up this nicely.
Thanks for all the advice everyone!
A nice wash got it ready for clay. I used a Chemical Guys Fine Grade Clay Bar with Poorboy's Spray & Wipe. I cut the clay up into 8 pieces and dropped the first piece about half way through. We used about 9 or 10 oz of the spray and wipe to get the job done. I have to say that the feel of the car's surface after using the clay was remarkable. I've never felt a paint job so smooth.
After the second wash, we pulled it into the garage and applied a coat of FMJ. Wow. All I can say is wow. The car looks and feel wondrous. I'm really interested to see how long the finish holds up this nicely.
Thanks for all the advice everyone!
Keep us posted on how long it lasts for you, I'm sure others would like to know. Enjoy the new look of your car!
As far as removing makeup from the roof, I'd recommend using an all purpose cleaner that's safe for upholster, like 303 Cleaner & Spot Remover and a microfiber towel. Mist a little product into the towel and blot the area, don't scrub. Scrubbing could spread the stain to a wider area than it already is. Repeat as needed.
Hope this helps. If you have any other questions on anything, please do not hesitate to ask.
George
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Can you elaborate a little more on what you mean by a spray and wipe product? Aerospace Protectant has zero cleaning characteristics, it's simply a UV protectant and dressing. Any cleaning that you may have done with it would have been the result of the rubbing of the towel and the lubrication the AP provided. Are you looking for more of an all in one product that cleans and protects?
George
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I'm looking for something to clean up the interior with (vinyl and leather) every few weeks. The Aerospace Protectant seems more oriented towards "a few times a year for protection" kind of focus. I just want to keep the interior looking nice. My dashboard isn't exactly dirty, it's just a little dust or such. Can I just put water on an MF towel and wipe with that, and then use the AP every month or two?
Thanks for clarifying, hope this helps.
George
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Bird Crap
Seems a bird targeted my new black G37 while it was parked at the office today. When I got home I cleaned it off with a damp microfiber towel, but it seems to have left something behind--not sure if its some contaminant that got into the wax, or if it somehow got through to the clear coat (not sure how, since I glazed, sealed, and waxed it less than a week ago).
Anyway, how can I figure out what this "stain" is, and how can I remove it? I've got some clay coming from Detailed Image, would that take care of it?
Thanks!
Anyway, how can I figure out what this "stain" is, and how can I remove it? I've got some clay coming from Detailed Image, would that take care of it?
Thanks!
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Seems a bird targeted my new black G37 while it was parked at the office today. When I got home I cleaned it off with a damp microfiber towel, but it seems to have left something behind--not sure if its some contaminant that got into the wax, or if it somehow got through to the clear coat (not sure how, since I glazed, sealed, and waxed it less than a week ago).
Anyway, how can I figure out what this "stain" is, and how can I remove it? I've got some clay coming from Detailed Image, would that take care of it?
Thanks!
Anyway, how can I figure out what this "stain" is, and how can I remove it? I've got some clay coming from Detailed Image, would that take care of it?
Thanks!
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I wonder if it did...I have glaze, sealer, and wax on the car, could the nasty bird crap stuff have gotten through all that?
I wish I'd been able to catch it just after it happened, but I was in the office all day and didn't see it until I came out.
I wish I'd been able to catch it just after it happened, but I was in the office all day and didn't see it until I came out.
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Seems a bird targeted my new black G37 while it was parked at the office today. When I got home I cleaned it off with a damp microfiber towel, but it seems to have left something behind--not sure if its some contaminant that got into the wax, or if it somehow got through to the clear coat (not sure how, since I glazed, sealed, and waxed it less than a week ago).
Anyway, how can I figure out what this "stain" is, and how can I remove it? I've got some clay coming from Detailed Image, would that take care of it?
Thanks!
Anyway, how can I figure out what this "stain" is, and how can I remove it? I've got some clay coming from Detailed Image, would that take care of it?
Thanks!
+1, sometimes even with the proper protection on your paint, certain types of bird droppings can eat through it in a matter of seconds or minutes. A lot of it depends on the birds diet for the day, certain bugs are very acidic.
Keep us posted on how things turn out Michelangelo.
George
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"Are you talking about light swirls or a heavy scratch? Light swirls could be removed with a metal polish of some sort, scratches would need some work."
It is relatively light. When I run my finger over it, I cannot feel it. What polish?
It is relatively light. When I run my finger over it, I cannot feel it. What polish?