Car cleaning products and methods?

dowroa · 03-01-2003, 11:55 AM

Hey guys. I think this is the right forum for this...

Anyway, seeing as how we are in the winter months, the few days that I do have warm days, I am looking to clean up the ol' ride.

Does anyone have some suggestions on good products and where they can be purchased?

I am looking for best products and *good* cleaning tools to ensure that the paint is not marred/swirled. Working on dark color'd cars, so the finish matters.

Just curious and if there were any good tips/things to keep in mind to keep my cars looking its best (new mits how often? How to keep cleanign tools clean? Do I use anything to get inital grim off before I use the *good* cleaning tools?). This includes neat things like RainX, defoggers sprays, and things to stay away from (silcone based moistureizers like Armor all?)

I appreciate any information and suggestions. We are looking at a 60 degree high tomorrow, so I am hoping to get out and get some cleaning done.

Thanks guys!!

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jjunior887 · 03-01-2003, 12:03 PM

Check out www.Autopia.org there's a ton of good info over there on car detailing and stuff. I got some MF towels on their reccommendation, I'm just waiting on a good day to test them out. good luck-James

dowroa · 03-01-2003, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jjunior887
Check out www.Autopia.com there's a ton of good info over there on car detailing and stuff. I got some MF towels on their reccommendation, I'm just waiting on a good day to test them out. good luck-James

That site was nothing but a half-way complete site about computer products. Maybe you got the url wrong... but that was not what I was looking for.

Anyone else with some valuable information, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks in advance!

- desperately seeking solution

cooter · 03-01-2003, 12:45 PM

I think he meant http://www.autopia-carcare.com/

Or maybe http://www.walnutcreekcarwash.com/

The power of google....

--coot

Edit: Hmm, I keep finding better links. Best bet seems to be http://www.autopia.org/

jjunior887 · 03-01-2003, 01:32 PM

My bad i fixed it

TortoiseAWD · 03-02-2003, 10:07 AM

Yep, http://www.autopia.org is the URL for the detailing site . . .

Tort

Phatstud · 03-02-2003, 01:25 PM

yeah i'm also interested in products to take care of my car. wash/wax products, whichs to get, etc....

dowroa · 03-02-2003, 01:40 PM

I appreciate all the replies so far, and I have used some of those sites to make informed buys and methods of cleaning...

However, I was really more interested in people's opinion and tip/tricks/things to keep in mind that they use instead of just a link to some page.

I value all i-club.... er... NASIOC's members input and was just looking for some helpful hints and advice.

Thanks once gain, and all the information is appreicated. I just was hoping for more of a personal touch.

03-01-2003, 11:55 AM	#1
dowroa Scooby Specialist Member#: 17498 Join Date: Apr 2002 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Durham, NC Vehicle: No More Subarus :( Only a truck, for now. ;)	Car cleaning products and methods? Hey guys. I think this is the right forum for this... Anyway, seeing as how we are in the winter months, the few days that I do have warm days, I am looking to clean up the ol' ride. Does anyone have some suggestions on good products and where they can be purchased? I am looking for best products and good cleaning tools to ensure that the paint is not marred/swirled. Working on dark color'd cars, so the finish matters. Just curious and if there were any good tips/things to keep in mind to keep my cars looking its best (new mits how often? How to keep cleanign tools clean? Do I use anything to get inital grim off before I use the good cleaning tools?). This includes neat things like RainX, defoggers sprays, and things to stay away from (silcone based moistureizers like Armor all?) I appreciate any information and suggestions. We are looking at a 60 degree high tomorrow, so I am hoping to get out and get some cleaning done. Thanks guys!! * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

03-01-2003, 12:03 PM	#2
jjunior887 Scooby Specialist Member#: 16738 Join Date: Mar 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Charles Town, WV Vehicle: 2006 STi Crystal Gray Metallic	Check out www.Autopia.org there's a ton of good info over there on car detailing and stuff. I got some MF towels on their reccommendation, I'm just waiting on a good day to test them out. good luck-James Last edited by jjunior887; 03-01-2003 at 01:32 PM.

03-01-2003, 12:45 PM	#4
cooter Scooby Specialist Member#: 23258 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tennessee Vehicle: 2005 STi White	I think he meant http://www.autopia-carcare.com/ Or maybe http://www.walnutcreekcarwash.com/ The power of google.... --coot Edit: Hmm, I keep finding better links. Best bet seems to be http://www.autopia.org/ Last edited by cooter; 03-01-2003 at 12:51 PM.

03-02-2003, 01:25 PM	#7
Phatstud Scooby Newbie Member#: 31841 Join Date: Jan 2003 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Northeast Tennessee Vehicle: 2003 WRX Midnight Black Baby!	interested too yeah i'm also interested in products to take care of my car. wash/wax products, whichs to get, etc....

03-02-2003, 01:40 PM	#8
dowroa Scooby Specialist Member#: 17498 Join Date: Apr 2002 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Durham, NC Vehicle: No More Subarus :( Only a truck, for now. ;)	thank you everyone... I appreciate all the replies so far, and I have used some of those sites to make informed buys and methods of cleaning... However, I was really more interested in people's opinion and tip/tricks/things to keep in mind that they use instead of just a link to some page. I value all i-club.... er... NASIOC's members input and was just looking for some helpful hints and advice. Thanks once gain, and all the information is appreicated. I just was hoping for more of a personal touch.

03-01-2003, 01:32 PM	#5
jjunior887 Scooby Specialist Member#: 16738 Join Date: Mar 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Charles Town, WV Vehicle: 2006 STi Crystal Gray Metallic	My bad i fixed it

03-02-2003, 10:07 AM	#6
TortoiseAWD Scooby Newbie Member#: 5223 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Omaha, NE Vehicle: 2002 Impreza WRX Silver Metallic	Yep, http://www.autopia.org is the URL for the detailing site . . . Tort

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