What should I use?

zamboniman87 · 07-09-2011, 09:11 PM

I'm moving to northwest Ohio and I will not be using my car much at all. It will be sitting outside in the elements, including all the snow. I am looking for something long lasting and not incredibly expensive to protect the paint from the elements and all the snow salt used in the winter. A couple months ago I had the local car wash place put sealtek (i believe) paint sealant on the car and it looked great. Just today I took some polishing compound to the front of the hood and front fenders and installed a clear bra. I of course used polishing compound on a larger area than the bra covers, and since I assume the polishing compound removed any sealant, I need something on those areas soon.

What would you all experienced with waxing, etc recommend for me? What about on the clear bra? I've heard that I should only use spray quick detailer on the clear bra. What about the rest of the car? BTW the car is only a couple months old.

Thanks!!

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XanRules · 07-09-2011, 09:12 PM

A car cover?

zamboniman87 · 07-09-2011, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XanRules

A car cover?

Hey, I meant to mention that too! I had read unabomber's faq though and he recommended against using a car cover outdoors, so I was mostly staying away from those. But maybe I should consider it? I still would like something on the paint though... at least where I used the polishing compound.

derteracing · 07-09-2011, 09:35 PM

Good coat of wax, and put the car cover on. make sure you tie the cover tight to prevent rubbing in the wind

07-09-2011, 09:11 PM	#1
zamboniman87 Scooby Newbie Member#: 279437 Join Date: Apr 2011 Vehicle: 2011 WRX 5-door	What should I use? I'm moving to northwest Ohio and I will not be using my car much at all. It will be sitting outside in the elements, including all the snow. I am looking for something long lasting and not incredibly expensive to protect the paint from the elements and all the snow salt used in the winter. A couple months ago I had the local car wash place put sealtek (i believe) paint sealant on the car and it looked great. Just today I took some polishing compound to the front of the hood and front fenders and installed a clear bra. I of course used polishing compound on a larger area than the bra covers, and since I assume the polishing compound removed any sealant, I need something on those areas soon. What would you all experienced with waxing, etc recommend for me? What about on the clear bra? I've heard that I should only use spray quick detailer on the clear bra. What about the rest of the car? BTW the car is only a couple months old. Thanks!! * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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07-09-2011, 09:12 PM	#2
XanRules Scooby Guru Member#: 157348 Join Date: Aug 2007 Chapter/Region: South East Location: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Vehicle: It's rowdy outside I ain't signin' s***	A car cover?

07-09-2011, 09:35 PM	#4
derteracing Scooby Newbie Member#: 287416 Join Date: Jul 2011	Good coat of wax, and put the car cover on. make sure you tie the cover tight to prevent rubbing in the wind