More polishing, cleaning, waxing that you ever thought..

[Perfectlap]

throw away that armor all!
localy you can find 303 Protectant at autostores. I try to stick with the German made stuff. For cleaning I use 1Z cockpit premium(weekly) and for UV protection I use the 1Z vinyl and rubber care(bi-weekly, works nicely on tires as well as dash). Keeps it matte finish and dust free. Smells citrusy.

Incidentally, when the car is parked for more than an hour I always keep the top cover on (simialr to the one wetstuff is selling). I find keeping the interior dark eliminates allot of dust build up. The cover also keeps the windshield and windows cleaner longer. Its become a habit to put that cover on, at least until I buy a hardtop. After one winter the cover shows allot of wear, so I guess its already paying off.

[Brucelee]

As you can imagine, as a dealer, I have quite a stash.

[donv]

I've had great luck just using the smaller California duster for the interior most of the time - I like seeing the road in front of me, instead of a reflection of the dash, in the windshield .

[wetstuff]

....I'm waiting for the first person who's got a dedicated water softener in their garage. You're here. Come forward!

jim

[donv]

Not just for the garage, all faucets in my home get filtered water. It was just easier to plumb that way than to set up separate circuits. We don't have a big issue with hardness in the water, but organics and rust from the well itself... carbon filter gets it all.

[tommy986]

What are some recommended online places to by the "good stuff" for cleaning and detailing?

[Perfectlap]

autogeek.net
autopia-carcare.com
properautocare.com

They all have excellent how-to sections. I think autopia has a detailing CD-Rom for $10 I've been meaning to check out.