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Does anyone keep track of what they do on every wash? Like wash carpets, WAX sealant so on and so on, so you can know when you nedd to do what and when you prob need to do it again.
 
I keep a little notepad in my center console (or glovebox on the Bimmer), and everytime I add gas, wash, detail, wax, oil change, tune-up, etc. I make a note of the date, mileage and what I did.



I think this helps me keep track of what I've done (and when), checking the mileage helps alert me of potential problems (sudden mileage drop, etc), and I think that it ultimately adds value to the vehicle if you decide to sell it.



Just .02, and keep in mind - I'm a nut case! :)
 
I keep mileage, repair, and Upkeep expense records for Tax reasons.



I use a few detailing supplies receipts for that as well.



Otherwise if she is dirty I wash.
 
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<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by C240 [/i]
<strong class='bbc'>Does anyone keep track of what they do on every wash? Like wash carpets, WAX sealant so on and so on, so you can know when you nedd to do what and when you prob need to do it again. [/b]</blockquote>
I track everything I do on my car with Auto-Do-It, every gas purchase, every repair, and every wash and detail job. This program lets me generate reports that use for tax purposes (I use my car for business, and the reimbursement is never enough to completely cover my costs).

Check it out at http://www.auto-do-it.com/products.html
 
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<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by JeffBruce [/i]
<strong class='bbc'>Do you have a DIscount code we could use?..And which version
of Auto-Do-It did you use..
Jeff [/b]</blockquote>
There's no discount code that I know of. On top of that, Auto-Do-It and the parent company Champion Software because CollectiveData, and they renamed the program.

What sucks is that it imports from AUto-Do-It, but it doesn't upgrade it. Not all of the data imports, so I'm sticking with the last version I have, Personal Edition, build 38.
 
Print a picture of your car, print out one in reverse for the other side. Try to find or take an overview shot from the top and find ones for the back and front.



Now examine your car and every nick and scratch, and draw it on the pictures of your car and the date you noticed it. Fill up that page nice and neat. Saves you lots of time finding stuff you were meaning to fix. Also gives you a "magnified" view about what's wrong with your car :scared
 
I kept my records, they are in the attic, and since I no longer have a turntable, they arent of much use. So unless you plan to keep your turntable, I'd say skip keeping records.;)
 
Looking for some advice and input here-
Background:
My last chance to prep my last car for winter is this weekend, due to my personal schedule.

For perspective, it's a '02 Buick Regal (not a quick car to outside detail due to shape & body lines) that is parked outside but not driven a lot. It's been a year since it received 3 coats of Zaino z5/z2 and clearseal.

I'll have time tomorrow to only dawn wash and claybar. I may not have time on Sunday to buff (it needs it, but I can live with it until spring). Predicted max (which means morning and late day will be colder) outside temps will be in the 50s tomorrow and Sunday, overcast. The car is black, so the paint does heat up from the sun.
I have Zaino z2, z5, with accelerator, and Collinite 845 on hand. It's a given, from my experience on this car, that the Zaino at 50f ambient temperatures, even with accelerator, will streak if I try to rush multiple coats. I may only be able to put on 1 coat, followed by CS several hours later.
The Collinite would be a single coat. I've used CS over the 845 successfully in the past after a long wait.

Given the time constraints and low temperatures, which sealant would you choose?
 
Any of your sealants should work in that temp just fine. If you get any streaking, wait a few hours and do a wipedown with distilled water.

I live in NJ, and my cars get 845 for the winter. There is no better winter protection then 845. Give it at least 2 coats and it will last you until spring.
 
Will the 845 go over existing sealant or wax? Of, do I need to strip first?

The Mothers wax and topcoat is 90 days old and still beading well.

Strip or wax over it?
 
If the paint is in good condition, and the existing sealant is still holding strong, then you can lay the 845 right on top without striping the old LSP.
 
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