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what cleaning supplies should i get? #613728 04/25/03 02:34 AM
Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 42 Oxford, OH D dumerili03 OP New CEG\'er
OP dumerili03 New CEG\'er D Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 42 Oxford, OH	usually clean my car at the carwash, but as far as post wash accessories? i'm talking wax, antioxidative compounds (does this stuff really keep your paint looking new?), anything. tell me what you guys have had good results with. thanks, jim dominguez

Re: what cleaning supplies should i get? #613729 04/25/03 03:28 AM
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,731 Redford MI K Kevdogg410 Hard-core CEG'er
Kevdogg410 Hard-core CEG'er K Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,731 Redford MI	you should really was your car by hand.. I took it to those 2 dollar washes and they just scratched my car all up... I use Eagle One car wash with maguiar's.. anything maguiar's is the best you can buy.. beautiful stuff.. I just recently used maguiar's gold wax.. turned out shiny like a mirror.. also you can use their tire spray as well.. just my 2 pennies Black 98.5 SVT "Kellie" First rule of italian driving: What is behind you, DOESN'T matter

Re: what cleaning supplies should i get? #613730 04/25/03 03:41 AM
Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 8,301 Bernalillo, NM C CRZYDRVR_dup1 Addicted CEG\'er
CRZYDRVR_dup1 Addicted CEG\'er C Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 8,301 Bernalillo, NM	I agree, wash by hand. I use the Absorber to dry the car, it works great. Meguires is great stuff, clay bar, Quick Detailer, wax, and so on. -Ken V. 1998.5 SE Praire Tan Zetec ATX psycho_bass@hotmail.com Roush springs Roush rear sway bar BAT struts 17" Millie Miglia HT3 and a ton of subtle asthetic mods

Re: what cleaning supplies should i get? #613731 04/25/03 05:41 AM
Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 5,975 Rockville, Maryland G GTO Pete Hard-core CEG'er
GTO Pete Hard-core CEG'er G Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 5,975 Rockville, Maryland	Originally posted by Kevdogg410: anything maguiar's is the best you can buy.. beautiful stuff.. I used Meguiar's for 10+ years. Tried Zaino and I'm sorry, but I'm never going back. Zaino lasts longer, it's easier to use, etc. Hand's down better. I have "converted" 8+ people to Zaino. Ask anyone in CAP CEG for firsthand testimonials. LoudandQuick felt my car after 5 months of no wash, no wax and after a wash and Zaino, felt like glass. That aside, if you're serious about taking care of your car, here's a good basic shopping list: ~Microfiber wash mitt $5 ~basic wash mitt for wheels only $3 ~bucket $1 ~Clay bar $15 (THE BEST investment you will make) ~Absorber $10 ~Insert your choice of wax and soap $50-$60 BTW, if you or anyone wants my Meguiar's, pay for shipping and it's yours. PM me for more advice, tips, etc. ~Pete Capitol CEG Classifieds Make an offer! 2005 GTO IBM - 337hp/336tq

Re: what cleaning supplies should i get? #613732 04/25/03 09:52 PM
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 563 D dsickles123456789_dup1 Veteran CEG\'er
dsickles123456789_dup1 Veteran CEG\'er D Joined: May 2002 Posts: 563	i use a leaf blower to dry my car.... 1994 Volvo 850 Turbo 1992 Bronco Eddie Bauer 5.8 E4OD 1998 Contour GL 2.5 CD4E 2001 Montero Sport Limited 3.5 Auto 2002 IS300 3.0 Auto See My Cars

Re: what cleaning supplies should i get? #613733 04/26/03 02:02 PM
Joined: May 2000 Posts: 9,196 Macomb Township MI USA K Klasse Act Hard-core CEG'er
Klasse Act Hard-core CEG'er K Joined: May 2000 Posts: 9,196 Macomb Township MI USA	This should go into the FAQ section: After washing/drying the car... 1. clay bar to remove above surface contaminents 2. cleaner wax/body scrub or premium paint cleaner 3. #7 glaze which is polish 4. finishing wax- Gold Class/#26/premium paint protection All the above products are Meguiars and can be bought anywhere or online at www.meguiars.com Also check out the new 2 step leather process, very nice IMO "THEE" Roger R USMondeo@aol.com 2005 Crossfire Limited coupe' -FOR SALE @buyout price & I'll... -throw in my 93' Regal as winter car Dragon Run 06'...Oct 12-15th Puur-fection Auto Detailing Complete packages from $140.00

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