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Just bought my son a 2006 red mazda tribute (Ford Escape rebadged). This car is in mint condition. Paint is deep red, very glossy and excellent shape. I want him to keep it that way. Vehicle will be parked outside in hot Florida sun. Should he use polish or wax on it? Any other tips? Thanks

Has anyone used this acid (maybe diluted 9 parts water/1 part acid) (I know to add acid to water, wear gloves, stay away from fumes, and use neutralizing agent) to clean brake dust off wheels? Will it harm the clear coat? What is max dwell time? I really want responses from people that have...

I have a nissan frontier 2002 and suburban 2001...I have been cleaning engines by spraying the engine (while warm) with nozzle from receptacle with Dawn mixture and 90 psi of air pressure...then I let it sit for 3 mins and wash off with outside hot water hose (best thing I ever did was put hot...

Have read various opinions about using muriatic acid on alum wheels with clearcoat. Anybody ever used it on caked on brake dust? I know to use gloves, mask, apron, and to add acid to water to dilute (rather than water to acid). I plan on diluting 1:1. thanks for replies..

I have always kept my engine bays clean. I have a hot water faucet outside. I use water hose nozzle and spray engine when warm. I do this about every 3 mos and it keeps engine clean. Once a year I will use air compressor (90 psi) with wand and spray on degreaser (simple green, dawn diluted...