Guest Anonymous Posted September 24, 2002 Report Share Posted September 24, 2002 musthavemuzk, take a look at this. http://www.twoguysgarage.com/forum/showthread.php?s=1d82b274994a2b12a75ec08b708e675f&threadid=20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian P Posted September 24, 2002 Report Share Posted September 24, 2002 Exterior- mothers clay bar, meguiars cleaner wax (sometimes mothers cleaner wax) Interior: Tuff Stuff for carpet, Lexol for leather, Vinylex for plastics and vinyl (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED) Glass- water mixed with a few drops of dish liquid Underhood- Castrol Super clean (Works fantastic on the areas around the starter and transmission, also you should see how great the master cylinder looks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) I definetly want to use that bar keeper's friend on my windows! I was looking for a way to get the water spots off my windshield, but I just got a stress crack in it!! Time to get another one under warranty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted September 24, 2002 Report Share Posted September 24, 2002 because I didn't want to get jumped on for being stupid. I've done many waxes from 100% carnuba to recent Maguire's. I had just washed my car 2 weeks ago and ended up with a clean rag with WD-40. My car had developed that "not shiney" film again that cleaner waxes do a fair job on (it's dark garrnet red)...and I happened to rub the WD-40 into the rear of the trunk. The film came off, leaving a noticably dirty rag. I knew I was removing any wax layer left on in but it looked and shined like new. After it looked like no paint problems I rubbed down the whole rear of the car. It seriously looked like glass. Any downfalls to this other than needing a good washing before rewaxing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musthavemuzk Posted September 24, 2002 Report Share Posted September 24, 2002 musthavemuzk, take a look at this. http://www.twoguysgarage.com/forum/showthread.php?s=1d82b274994a2b12a75ec08b708e675f&threadid=20 thanx for the linkage Monty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian P Posted September 24, 2002 Report Share Posted September 24, 2002 because I didn't want to get jumped on for being stupid. I've done many waxes from 100% carnuba to recent Maguire's. I had just washed my car 2 weeks ago and ended up with a clean rag with WD-40. My car had developed that "not shiney" film again that cleaner waxes do a fair job on (it's dark garrnet red)...and I happened to rub the WD-40 into the rear of the trunk. The film came off, leaving a noticably dirty rag. I knew I was removing any wax layer left on in but it looked and shined like new. After it looked like no paint problems I rubbed down the whole rear of the car. It seriously looked like glass. Any downfalls to this other than needing a good washing before rewaxing? Have you tried washing the area with dish soap to remove the wax buildup? Dont feel to bad, when my mom had her tan metallic 82 Caprice Wagon, the hood was so faded that I regularly sprayed and rubbed Wd40 on it, looked like new! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted September 24, 2002 Report Share Posted September 24, 2002 Brian, you will still get water spots with the bar keepers friend. I get rid of them by either drying the glass before spots apear or get one of the water blade/squeegee things to get the water off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
per0781 Posted September 24, 2002 Report Share Posted September 24, 2002 My problem is that ive had water spots on my front winshield and hood, roof, and trunk since my parents bought the car off the lof brand new Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperBuick Posted September 24, 2002 Report Share Posted September 24, 2002 That's because you're weak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TurboSedan Posted September 24, 2002 Report Share Posted September 24, 2002 aq Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted September 24, 2002 Report Share Posted September 24, 2002 I tried something on my wheels the other day and I'll probably get laughed at for it. The crosslace wheels are such a pain to clean in between all the laces. I sprayed BBQ grill cleaner on them and let it foam up. Hosed them off and it took almost everything off including between the laces.Now I need to get more so I can clean the insides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian P Posted September 24, 2002 Report Share Posted September 24, 2002 And with crosslace wheels you could cook on them if you wanted! I think they'll fit just right over a round charcoal grill! Nah but seriously as long as the cleaner doesnt stay on long enough it shouldnt damage the clear coat. lol and if you decide to barbecue, I like my burgers medium! I'll bring the beer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88Intl Posted September 24, 2002 Report Share Posted September 24, 2002 so what do you use to do your windows? This is what I use for the outside of my windows. Go to Wal-mart and look in the houshold cleaner isle. Look for the comet and somewhere near it you will find a gold can the size and shape of a comet can. It is called "Bar Keepers Friend". Get a good sponge to go with it. Wet your windows and wet the sponge. Sprinkle the powder on your windows and some on the sponge. Then scrub your windows. Then just rinse with the hose. It will take everything off and it doesn't scratch glass. You will have to dry the glass or it leaves water spots. you can use it on the insides also but just use a damp sponge and wipe it back of with a damp towel and then dry. I use Bon-Ami for glass. The can is 99 cents or less, looks almost the same as BKF, gold with red logo instead of blue. Not all stores carry it. GM specifies Bon-Ami in the owners manual of one of my cars, for removing road film from windshields. When the windshield is clean with Bon-Ami, sprayed on water will run off in a solid "sheet" instead of beading up. I only use BKF on dishes when they have really nasty baked on food. BKF contains oxalic acid, irritates hands, strong stuff, would not allow it to remain on an automotive finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted September 24, 2002 Report Share Posted September 24, 2002 As long as you rinse the BKF off real good you won't have a problem. It also makes the water sheet off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerfbars Posted September 24, 2002 Report Share Posted September 24, 2002 What do you guys clean your white raised letters with? The best I've found if Westleys Bleech White but now that I have polished aluminum rims I dont use it because it will spot them. A friend of mine really screwed up a set of polished rims with it. I dont want to do the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted September 25, 2002 Report Share Posted September 25, 2002 I knew a guy that used soft scrub on his tires and chrome wheels. Never had a problem with it. I'm not sure what it will do to polished aluminum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
per0781 Posted September 25, 2002 Report Share Posted September 25, 2002 That's because you're weak. Dude..the spots on the car where on their from the car sitting their in the lot....when my parents bought it it was a leftover 91. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian P Posted September 25, 2002 Report Share Posted September 25, 2002 how do you remove spots on a windshield resulting from rain water sitting on it? My windshield is being replaced in a week, so I'm willing to experiment! PS I already tried 2000 grit wetsanding and it helped a little Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEMonte1997 Posted September 28, 2002 Report Share Posted September 28, 2002 I've gotten really good results from Meguiars and Mothers. 3M is good too. From what I've seen, 3M has a LOT of professional products that other brands don't have. Today I was searching for a rubbing compound to remove a scratch from my car and found this really nice medium cut rubbing compound from 3M. Works like a charm! They also have every sealer, glaze, swirl-remover, wax, polish imaginable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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