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Old May 22, 2010 | 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by cmacelo121
using clay bar will remove the contaminants that sticks to the paint of the car... by the way i work at toyota as a detail specialist so i know all this crap about cleaning and detailing cars.
If you guys didn't have to keep repairing the ones that crashed you would have to worry about it!



Side note I just washed my baby on Thursday and a bird crapped on it yesterday!!!
 
Old May 22, 2010 | 10:28 AM
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Just bought some goodies yesterday for cleaning/detailing! She'll be getting a wash/clay bar/polish/waxing today, right after I hit enter.
 
Old May 22, 2010 | 11:08 AM
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I was gonna hold off washing mine today because it was supposed to rain here, but I'm lookin outside and no rain.....hmmmmm........
 
Old May 22, 2010 | 11:48 AM
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cca4 supposed to rain on sunday. thats why im holding off
 
Old May 22, 2010 | 01:52 PM
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what kind of wax to you guys recommend? paste or liquid?
 
Old May 22, 2010 | 03:33 PM
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I love a good wash and wax, but I have so many little rock chips, dings, and scratches that my car usually looks like it needs some more love, regardless...

But I still love her unconditionally and bathe her frequently!
 
Old May 22, 2010 | 08:17 PM
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Go to to the detailing forum - new post today gave a great rundown on detailing in general.
 
Old May 23, 2010 | 03:58 AM
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My girlfriend helped me do a 3 part Meguiars polish and wax this afternoon. I also used Armor All on most of the plastic on the car. Its looking awesome but it was too late to take any pictures. Hopefully tomorrow I can.

Its just begging to be debadged and have an M3 lip added right now.
 
Old May 23, 2010 | 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Tourbo24
what kind of wax to you guys recommend? paste or liquid?
I use Zymol, which is a liquid. It goes on/off effortlessly and produces a nice deep, juicy shine . They recommend hosing the car down after your wax it to "set" the wax for a more even coating and to help it look better, it has to do with the natural ingredients in the wax.

I just detailed my car yesterday I'm going to go take some pics.

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Here ya go. She needs to be touched up here and there but this gives you a general idea.











No front shots because I need to touch up the hood some. Not bad for a 14 year old car and a day of detailing.
 

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Old May 23, 2010 | 01:07 PM
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every time i clean my car it either rains and or a bird takes a big ol dump on it fml.....
 



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