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03-05-2008, 06:40 PM | #26 |
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Join Date: Jan 2008
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Location: N. California
Vehicle:2006 wrx OBP |
Hahahahah.... aw, I want an STi, in OPB ofcourse.
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03-05-2008, 07:09 PM | #27 |
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Join Date: Oct 2007
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Location: Baton Rouge
Vehicle:2007 Impreza WRX OBP 93 Impreza L, 91 Legacy L |
going from pearl white legend to obp wrx i must say the wrx is pretty rough to clean. I actually HAVE to wax the car for it to look that good. Looking back on it I kinda like the silver wrx better simply because i know its so easy to take care of and the silver works great with various black accents like the s204 lip
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03-05-2008, 07:25 PM | #28 |
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claybarring 4 times a year with a nice wax following is all ya have to do to keep black maintained.
Proper weekly washing is what'll keep it nice between claybarrings. Hot water in a bucket with a dab of your favorite soap (literally just a cap full per 3 gallon bucket...temperature is your friend here) with a wet microfiber rag, dried with a dry microfiber towel will keep your car surface scratch free..at least from washings... which is where most of your surface scratches come from. |
03-05-2008, 10:01 PM | #29 |
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Join Date: Oct 2007
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Location: Baton Rouge
Vehicle:2007 Impreza WRX OBP 93 Impreza L, 91 Legacy L |
i'll keep that in mind i was just reading that autotopia thing about microfiber towels and all... any suggestions for a good place to get them? i get the impression that i cant just go to autozone and get them (at least not good ones from what the article said)
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03-05-2008, 10:10 PM | #30 | |
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Join Date: Jul 2005
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Tri-State
Location: Bergen County
Vehicle:2012 SWP WRX Hatch RIP 05 WRX |
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You could find them from most autoparts stores. I ordered 2 of the 3 packs from meguiars. Good quality and good price actually. Here |
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03-05-2008, 11:58 PM | #31 |
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Join Date: Jul 1999
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Location: San Diego, CA
Vehicle:1999 Outlasting the competition. |
i find the huge packs of microfiber towels at costco. i think they are 15 bucks or so for a large bag.
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03-06-2008, 11:03 AM | #32 | |
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: So. CA
Vehicle:2020 Forester 2010 Challenger R/T |
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A good way to prevent scratches is by using good quality tools and methods. Personally, I currently use a nice lambswool mitt for washing most of the vehicle and use my retired MF mitt for the lower skirts, wheels, etc. (I do use soft brushes as well for the grill, wheels, calipers, wells, hard to reach spots, etc.). I will usually use two buckets (one with soap and the other with water) for washing the paint. The bucket with plain water is for rinsing the applicators to dislodge debris that might scratch the finish. ......I do the wheels, tires, wells and all of the other dirtier areas with another wash bucket prior. When I'm done washing, I will run a steady, light stream of water across the surface to chase off most of the standing water. I also use a sediment & soft water set-up that helps quite a bit (we have hard water). Once most of the water sheets off the surface (depending on the car), I may give it once over with a California Blade before wiping up the residual wet spots with MF waffle-weave towels. I also use a compressor to coax any remaining water out of its nasty hiding spaces (with MF in hand to wipe up). ....depending on my mood, I will use a QD to enhance the gloss and remove any water spots I may have missed. .....btw, check out a "grit guard" insert. I still haven’t purchased one (I keep forgetting) but from all of the users I heard from, they really work. Those of us with dark colored cars can use all of the help we can get. |
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03-09-2008, 08:41 PM | #33 | |
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03-13-2008, 10:13 PM | #34 |
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Join Date: Dec 2003
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Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Vehicle:0305 wrx/Xt black/black |
You need a foam pad with a high speed wheel. 3m has a finishing glaze product called Finesse It 2.
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03-14-2008, 09:36 PM | #35 |
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Member#: 162942
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: MN
Vehicle:2006 STi Black&Gold Stage 2 |
I just got some new WAX for the auto show. I've tried it on my hood it works great but looks like there are some scratches where a "Buff Buff" Job is needed.
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03-14-2008, 09:57 PM | #36 |
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: UK, dawg
Vehicle:1999 WRX STi Type-R Black |
As has been said, you need an abrasive polish to remove the swirls. You can do the work by hand but it's hard work, so best to get a machine.
Abrasive polishes shouldn't be used too often otherwise you'll kill the clearcoat. Just make sure you get a polish which doesn't contain fillers, which help to mask defects instead of removing them. After polishing, just apply a wax or sealant which helps to protect the finish. To maintain the finish, use a quick detailer spray. |
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