2002 TS: never detailed or waxed

poison · 02-03-2009, 12:36 PM

Yeah, bad. It needs some TLC. Last Sunday I took it out back, washed it, and waxed it with some random product. The oxidation, and some of the blemishes, mostly came off, but I need something more serious. I'm obviously not the anal care detailing guy, so something quick and easy is great, but I need something potent. The paint feels rough, not smooth, and there are plenty of scratches and stuff. I'm not going for looks or the car show shine, more for paint health and longevity.

What do you guys recommend? Bonus points for something readily available at Kragens or Autozone.

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kevpotts · 02-03-2009, 12:53 PM

meguiars swirlX, scratchX and a lot of elbow grease. top with duragloss 105, 101, or 111 (available at carquest and some other places)

if you wanna step it up... menzerma 203 and a porter cable/udm/flex. nice 1 step process that will do wonders.
http://www.autogeek.net/menzerna-polish-po203.html

spartanVR4 · 02-03-2009, 03:32 PM

If the paint feels rough to the touch you need to use a clay bar, after you wash it, but before you wax it. The clay will pick up and remove all of the bonded contaminents on the paint, leaving you a smooth surface to then apply you wax/ sealant onto.

poison · 02-03-2009, 05:26 PM

Thanks, guys!

thejaredhuang · 02-03-2009, 05:56 PM

I'm 100% sure you need a clay bar. Mother's bar is usually in most stores, avoid Turtle Wax's bar.

poison · 02-03-2009, 07:59 PM

OK, will do!

blackcompany · 02-03-2009, 08:08 PM

post some pics before and after.

02-03-2009, 12:36 PM	#1
poison NASIOC Supporter Member#: 37678 Join Date: May 2003 Chapter/Region: SCIC	2002 TS: never detailed or waxed Yeah, bad. It needs some TLC. Last Sunday I took it out back, washed it, and waxed it with some random product. The oxidation, and some of the blemishes, mostly came off, but I need something more serious. I'm obviously not the anal care detailing guy, so something quick and easy is great, but I need something potent. The paint feels rough, not smooth, and there are plenty of scratches and stuff. I'm not going for looks or the car show shine, more for paint health and longevity. What do you guys recommend? Bonus points for something readily available at Kragens or Autozone. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

02-03-2009, 05:56 PM	#5
thejaredhuang Scooby Specialist Member#: 86206 Join Date: May 2005 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Irvine Vehicle: 2006 WRX Wagon 06 Blue	I'm 100% sure you need a clay bar. Mother's bar is usually in most stores, avoid Turtle Wax's bar. Last edited by thejaredhuang; 02-03-2009 at 08:00 PM.

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02-03-2009, 12:53 PM	#2
kevpotts Scooby Specialist Member#: 170156 Join Date: Jan 2008 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: reston Vehicle: 2010 370z white	meguiars swirlX, scratchX and a lot of elbow grease. top with duragloss 105, 101, or 111 (available at carquest and some other places) if you wanna step it up... menzerma 203 and a porter cable/udm/flex. nice 1 step process that will do wonders. http://www.autogeek.net/menzerna-polish-po203.html

02-03-2009, 03:32 PM	#3
spartanVR4 Scooby Specialist Member#: 166362 Join Date: Dec 2007 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Sheboygan, WI Vehicle: 04 Legacy wagon Silver	If the paint feels rough to the touch you need to use a clay bar, after you wash it, but before you wax it. The clay will pick up and remove all of the bonded contaminents on the paint, leaving you a smooth surface to then apply you wax/ sealant onto.

02-03-2009, 05:26 PM	#4
poison NASIOC Supporter Member#: 37678 Join Date: May 2003 Chapter/Region: SCIC	Thanks, guys!

02-03-2009, 07:59 PM	#6
poison NASIOC Supporter Member#: 37678 Join Date: May 2003 Chapter/Region: SCIC	OK, will do!

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blackcompany Scooby Specialist Member#: 143158 Join Date: Mar 2007 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Clarksville, TN Vehicle: 2007 STI UGM	post some pics before and after.