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What kinda wash/wax do you guys use in the detail process of your cars. I really need to wax mine and am curious on what you use? I know there is a section for this but i just want to aim it to the 5.0 guys!
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Turkey Sammich
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I use a water hose, water, a rag, a bucket, & scrub brush. And then.... I add Armor All Car Wash Concentrate. It has a brilliant spot-free shine, clean-rinsing formula and it's safe for All Finishes! 
And for the wax... I use Carnauba Cleaner Wax by Turtle Wax. It leaves an incredible high gloss shine, removes oxidation & swirl marks, and it's easy to apply & remove!
And for the wax... I use Carnauba Cleaner Wax by Turtle Wax. It leaves an incredible high gloss shine, removes oxidation & swirl marks, and it's easy to apply & remove!
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Contact Justin at obsessivedetail.com
first class guy...very fair. tell him what you want to accomplish and do what he says.
he guided me along and the results were stunning.
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25thmustang
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I start with a good wash at the local car wash (we have hard water, they dont). Then home to clay bar with a bottle of water and dry as I go. Then its time for a spray detailer on the body. Then I begin with a good prewax cleaner and include the door jambs and bosy jambs (under hood as well). Then its been NXT for me, but I will probably grab some Zaino this summer for the Mustang and the new car I buy ( ). After the cars been done, the wheels usually get a good srcub in the wash, then I use a scotch bright pad with some tire cleaner on the tires, and a good tire dressing. I also wax the wheels with the car. The windows get a clay, polishing compound (glass is easier than metal) and wax (yes car wax...). The interior gets a light water wash and dry, the seats get leather cleaned with my Griots cleaner (AMAZING stuff). Then all the plastic and leather gets a conditioning with my Griots Conditioner. Under hood the painted and chrome gets waxed, and the black rubber and plastic gets a tire dressing coat, which is only really done for pics and shows, not for everyday driving...
That about sums it up, usually looks good after. Cant wait to do it to the new paint!
). After the cars been done, the wheels usually get a good srcub in the wash, then I use a scotch bright pad with some tire cleaner on the tires, and a good tire dressing. I also wax the wheels with the car. The windows get a clay, polishing compound (glass is easier than metal) and wax (yes car wax...). The interior gets a light water wash and dry, the seats get leather cleaned with my Griots cleaner (AMAZING stuff). Then all the plastic and leather gets a conditioning with my Griots Conditioner. Under hood the painted and chrome gets waxed, and the black rubber and plastic gets a tire dressing coat, which is only really done for pics and shows, not for everyday driving...That about sums it up, usually looks good after. Cant wait to do it to the new paint!
Shakerhood
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I start with a good wash at the local car wash (we have hard water, they dont). Then home to clay bar with a bottle of water and dry as I go. Then its time for a spray detailer on the body. Then I begin with a good prewax cleaner and include the door jambs and bosy jambs (under hood as well). Then its been NXT for me, but I will probably grab some Zaino this summer for the Mustang and the new car I buy (
That about sums it up, usually looks good after. Cant wait to do it to the new paint!
The Clay Bar works Wonders and I also love Griots Garage Products too!
25thmustang
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Yeah the Griots leather stuff is top notch. I have cleaned some nasty seats with amazing results before!
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the clay bar didnt do anything for my car, maby im just not doin it right. I cant feel any resistance when using it
RUNINAGT
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The guys here swear by the liquid glass. Im gonna try that next. Someone used the clay on mine and it looked no better when they were done. Maybe they didnt do it right or something. Got someone that apparently knew what they were doing to buff it and it looked much better.
25thmustang
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A clay bar will take th dirt that you cant really see off the car. It shouldnt have any resistence when your using it, if it is your not using enough lubricant (either water or spray detailer) and need to use more. Its similar to wet sanding in the way you have to keep the area your doing soaked for the right results. Clay barring a car thats been taken care of really well might not visually look better but it will feel better to the touch. Clay barring is also just a begining step to the rest of the detailing and is not a substitute for a good wax and polish.
25thmustang
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My old Jeep (220,000 miles original paint other than hood and rear view mirrors) after a clay bar wash and wax...
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