Your Cleaning Regiment

[racer_d]

I've had mine for a month.. Are you supposed to wash 'em? Maybe this spring

[Perfectlap]

I guess the 'Porsche thing' wears off by the time you've made it to Porsche #3.
Although I'd probably never wash a 911 either, I think they used to be badged as the VW's or was that the 914?


p.s.

here's a good website with allot of good tips
http://www.paintcare-n-detailing.com/

[racer_d]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

I guess the 'Porsche thing' wears off by the time you've made it to Porsche #3.
Although I'd probably never wash a 911 either, I think they used to be badged as the VW's or was that the 914?


p.s.

here's a good website with allot of good tips
http://www.paintcare-n-detailing.com/

Don't get me too wrong.. I appreciate a clean car. I just hate doing it myself and I am too cheap to pay someone else to do it

[C5150]

What do you fellas use to clean the steering wheel? Rest of the interiors?

Thanks again - C

[djomlas]

i actually enjoy cleaning/washing my car. the end result is just amazing, i guess i like to see results rightaway

[FrayAdjacent]

I haven't started my regimen for the Boxster yet, since I've had her a month, and the weather has been pretty crappy.

When I get a nice, sunny, warm weekend, I plan on

Wash (Mr.Clean AutoDry... I love that thing, it really WORKS)
Clay bar
Clean top with Raggtopp and treat with protectant (need to order the stuff and a brush)
Wash again
Clean the wheels
Wax - 2 coats with NXT spray on, since I have about a full bottle


Normally, I'd just wash with plain water to remove dirt and large stuff, then wash with soap and a different sponge, let it air dry, then do a coat of spray on wax. I'd like to do this about once a month, but I live in an apartment, and there's no facility here to wash and wax cars. In fact, they specifically forbid it... So I have to go down to my 'rents house, or to a friend's house.

And the Boxster is a daily driver for me... it's got some scratches and a couple very small chips. Comes with the territory, I guess. I want it to look good, don't get me wrong, but I'm not going for showroom floor good, just clean good.

[bnorman]

I have the guys from the local National Guard Armory come over once a week to wash my car.

It's regimen guys.

[SC986]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

I guess the 'Porsche thing' wears off by the time you've made it to Porsche #3.
Although I'd probably never wash a 911 either, I think they used to be badged as the VW's or was that the 914?


p.s.

here's a good website with allot of good tips
http://www.paintcare-n-detailing.com/

That is Charles' site. I got to know him on SUV World when I was doing the SUV modding. He has amazing skills, he regime is the one I have used for three years. I vary the products: Poorboys, Four Star, Clearkote.

Towels are very important. I have three types, waffle weave to dry, a microfiber for regular qick details, nicer ones for polish removal, sealant and wax.

[ddb]

Originally Posted by SC986

I got to know him on SUV World when I was doing the SUV modding.

SC986,

What type of SUV(s) did you have? What type of mods?

Thanks,

ddb