Paint care impressions - Page 7

DSLaBuda · 02-10-2005, 03:29 PM

how do you guys feel about the mr clean auto dry kit? would be something quick to use once a week after it's waxed properly.

they give you a water sprayer with a pur brand water filter and a soap with a "dry rinse polymer". seen it @ work, but noone has tried it yet.

Coldsolderjoint · 02-10-2005, 07:13 PM

i know people who like it, havent tried it personally

my99sl1 · 02-10-2005, 09:38 PM

ive heard good things about it.

vms150 · 02-10-2005, 10:04 PM

Ive heard bad things about it. mostly that it just doesnt work all that well. but for 25 bucks its worth a try

my99sl1 · 02-10-2005, 10:09 PM

^^^^^^^^^ exactly

saturnsc2jordan · 04-03-2005, 02:24 PM

my dad has a car lot and he uses it. havent herd anything bad about it. and he washes a couple of cars a day.

matrix · 05-17-2005, 05:21 PM

The clay bars are a must for show car quality. You are right on the money with that one. Eagle one all wheel and tire cleaner is a great product for painted and chrome wheels. Get it almost anywhere.

PurdueGuy · 05-17-2005, 07:09 PM

I saw they just came out with one of those mr clean kits that they've labelled "professional". Anyone know the difference between it and the one that's been out for a while?

Coldsolderjoint · 05-18-2005, 03:38 AM

i think the delux kit comes with more things to play with.. like it includes a mitt to wash with and a facny hose swivel

SL2 Cruiser · 08-24-2005, 05:22 AM

Here's what I've been using for a few years now, I've tried just about everything on the shelf and found these products work the best for me...

Headlamps/taillamps/sidemarkers - Meguier's PlastX: Polish for plastic parts that tend to haze up. Use with Microfiber polishing rags for best results.

Rims - Orange Blast Wheel cleaner: Citrus based and at only $2.47 a bottle, it's safe and cheap. Works great at slicing through brake dust

Car wash - Meguier's NXT Car wash soap: Gel-like concentrate formula leaves a spotless shine. Contains softeners for people who have hard water.

Car polish - Meguier's #7 Show Car Glaze: Without a doubt, the very best.

Car wax - Eagle One Nanowax and Meguier's Gold Class paste wax - both work just as well but I find the Nanowax tends to leave a sometimes glossier shine because it is both a polish and wax. Gold class lasts much longer though

Rubber/vynil areas - Mother's Back to Black: Deepens black rubber and vynil to look brand new again. Use it only when you know you'll have a 3 day stretch of sunny weather, it streaks in the rain.

Glass - Stoner's Invisible Glass: Don't take my word, try it and you'll never use anything else ever again.

Engine bay - Orange Blast Degreaser: Cut 50/50 with water, it's the best at removing dirt, grease, oil, etc from engine parts leaving everything under the hood looking brand new. Do small sections at a time, Use a combination of rags, brushes, and elbowgrease for best results. If you're not drenched in sweat when you're done, you didn't do it right.

Thats pretty much all I use for the exterior of my car, I can double this list with my interior cleaning products, lol.

Oh, and anything made by Armor All sucks.

02-10-2005, 03:29 PM	#61 (permalink)
DSLaBuda Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 618 Marketplace Feedback: 0 Status: Offline	how do you guys feel about the mr clean auto dry kit? would be something quick to use once a week after it's waxed properly. they give you a water sprayer with a pur brand water filter and a soap with a "dry rinse polymer". seen it @ work, but noone has tried it yet. __________________ "I'm a product, of my environment So don't blame me, I just work here But I wanna f*** it up" Offspring - americana

02-10-2005, 07:13 PM	#62 (permalink)
Coldsolderjoint Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 3,280 Marketplace Feedback: 0 Status: Offline	i know people who like it, havent tried it personally __________________ Eddie SPOC-NJ

02-10-2005, 09:38 PM	#63 (permalink)
my99sl1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lombard,IL Posts: 4,785 Marketplace Feedback: 0 Status: Offline	ive heard good things about it. __________________ The ride I drive. 2007 Toyota Corolla S

02-10-2005, 10:09 PM	#65 (permalink)
my99sl1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lombard,IL Posts: 4,785 Marketplace Feedback: 0 Status: Offline	^^^^^^^^^ exactly __________________ The ride I drive. 2007 Toyota Corolla S

04-03-2005, 02:24 PM	#66 (permalink)
saturnsc2jordan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Danville, KY Posts: 209 Marketplace Feedback: 0 Status: Offline	my dad has a car lot and he uses it. havent herd anything bad about it. and he washes a couple of cars a day. __________________ Dont ya just love the taste of rice. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/819993 Thermal R&D Catback exhaust, obx header, dr. speedy intake, Magnecore wires, Twistec sway bar, SPS Big Bore Throttle Body, Eibach springs, Denso plugs,

05-17-2005, 05:21 PM	#67 (permalink)
matrix Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Livingston, NJ Posts: 31 Marketplace Feedback: 0 Status: Offline	The clay bars are a must for show car quality. You are right on the money with that one. Eagle one all wheel and tire cleaner is a great product for painted and chrome wheels. Get it almost anywhere. __________________ SaturnMotor Sports Distributor 973-992-9777 Sign up for discounts and specials ask for Matrix or Gutter Ball

05-17-2005, 07:09 PM	#68 (permalink)
PurdueGuy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West Lafayette, Indiana Posts: 7,744 Marketplace Feedback: 0 Status: Offline	I saw they just came out with one of those mr clean kits that they've labelled "professional". Anyone know the difference between it and the one that's been out for a while?

05-18-2005, 03:38 AM	#69 (permalink)
Coldsolderjoint Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 3,280 Marketplace Feedback: 0 Status: Offline	i think the delux kit comes with more things to play with.. like it includes a mitt to wash with and a facny hose swivel __________________ Eddie SPOC-NJ

08-24-2005, 05:22 AM	#70 (permalink)
SL2 Cruiser Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 307 Marketplace Feedback: 0 Status: Offline	Here's what I've been using for a few years now, I've tried just about everything on the shelf and found these products work the best for me... Headlamps/taillamps/sidemarkers - Meguier's PlastX: Polish for plastic parts that tend to haze up. Use with Microfiber polishing rags for best results. Rims - Orange Blast Wheel cleaner: Citrus based and at only $2.47 a bottle, it's safe and cheap. Works great at slicing through brake dust Car wash - Meguier's NXT Car wash soap: Gel-like concentrate formula leaves a spotless shine. Contains softeners for people who have hard water. Car polish - Meguier's #7 Show Car Glaze: Without a doubt, the very best. Car wax - Eagle One Nanowax and Meguier's Gold Class paste wax - both work just as well but I find the Nanowax tends to leave a sometimes glossier shine because it is both a polish and wax. Gold class lasts much longer though Rubber/vynil areas - Mother's Back to Black: Deepens black rubber and vynil to look brand new again. Use it only when you know you'll have a 3 day stretch of sunny weather, it streaks in the rain. Glass - Stoner's Invisible Glass: Don't take my word, try it and you'll never use anything else ever again. Engine bay - Orange Blast Degreaser: Cut 50/50 with water, it's the best at removing dirt, grease, oil, etc from engine parts leaving everything under the hood looking brand new. Do small sections at a time, Use a combination of rags, brushes, and elbowgrease for best results. If you're not drenched in sweat when you're done, you didn't do it right. Thats pretty much all I use for the exterior of my car, I can double this list with my interior cleaning products, lol. Oh, and anything made by Armor All sucks. __________________ 2001 Saturn SL2 OBX header, Magnaflow cat, ebay muffler MSD coils, 9.3mm wires Ported/Polished TB, WAI Prothane motor mount inserts Still slow.

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