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When I take my car to the "car wash" they use rags that smudge my windows both inside/outside. I have tried pure strength vinegar, pure strength ammonia, and this DOES NOT work completely. That next day's morning rising sund riving into work really tells me the areas that have been missed. I can not stand smudgy windows.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
- craigda
Try waxing your window on the outside after you have cleaned them. Clean the inside of your windows with amonia and water. 50/50 half of each in a bottle.
So I see a few new polishes/wax's that say that they have teflon in them and I won't need to wax my truck again for 5 yeaers. Is this stuff for real? If so, which is the best one?
The teflon in a paint sealant has one purpose, that is to make the part of the sealant that adheres to the clearcoat easier to remove. The protection comes from the synthetic matter in the sealant. I would not suggest using a pure carnuba for long term protection, for the simple fact that carnuba comes from a tree in Brazil which needs UV to survive. Therfore it will not protect against the harsh UV rays your vehicle is exposed to every day.
What is the best way, and best wax to use on a black car that is in great shape?
I'm actually looking for tips too but by trial and error...emphasis on the error, I have found some workable methods. As you well know, you can't just wash the vehicle and not wax it, right? I have gone to some extremes. First, use "clear rinse" soap. Don't use the stuff with some (any) kind of wax already in it. You're going to wax it anyway and that stuff streaks when you dry the car/truck. Pat dry or better yet, fire up the leaf blower and blow it dry. Yes, you read right. Surely you've heard of a wash and blow dry!
Use a sponge to wash and wax but...never use the same one to wash the hood and upper sides as you do the low rocker panels. The serious dirt and grime is kicked up from the road here. I only keep a sponge for 2-3 wash/waxes.
I have found the Turtle Wax Colored (Black of Course) MIXED WITH MAGUIRES (put in same bottle and shake) does two things. One, it keeps the white powder from forming on every nook and cranie and two, the Turtle Wax is a mild polish and not a wax so you get the deep cleaning, minor scratch and swirl removing action from the polish and the paint and element protection from the wax. Let dry completely and wipe with a nice cotton shirt you got for Xmas but never wear. Check your closet, you have plenty of them. Don't toss or donate them, OK, donate some but keep a few for the black car.
(Use terry cloth towels that have never been washed in soap, the soap will leave a residue. I put my towels in the washer in clear water thru a wash cycle and let them spin dry only. You can use a little softener in the wash to keep the towels soft.
:argue :shocked :scared
My god, I better check my waxes if they're still healthy and alive...
When I take my car to the "car wash" they use rags that smudge my windows both inside/outside. I have tried pure strength vinegar, pure strength ammonia, and this DOES NOT work completely. That next day's morning rising sund riving into work really tells me the areas that have been missed. I can not stand smudgy windows.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
- craigda
Try waxing your window on the outside after you have cleaned them. Clean the inside of your windows with amonia and water. 50/50 half of each in a bottle.
So I see a few new polishes/wax's that say that they have teflon in them and I won't need to wax my truck again for 5 yeaers. Is this stuff for real? If so, which is the best one?
The teflon in a paint sealant has one purpose, that is to make the part of the sealant that adheres to the clearcoat easier to remove. The protection comes from the synthetic matter in the sealant. I would not suggest using a pure carnuba for long term protection, for the simple fact that carnuba comes from a tree in Brazil which needs UV to survive. Therfore it will not protect against the harsh UV rays your vehicle is exposed to every day.
What is the best way, and best wax to use on a black car that is in great shape?
I'm actually looking for tips too but by trial and error...emphasis on the error, I have found some workable methods. As you well know, you can't just wash the vehicle and not wax it, right? I have gone to some extremes. First, use "clear rinse" soap. Don't use the stuff with some (any) kind of wax already in it. You're going to wax it anyway and that stuff streaks when you dry the car/truck. Pat dry or better yet, fire up the leaf blower and blow it dry. Yes, you read right. Surely you've heard of a wash and blow dry!
Use a sponge to wash and wax but...never use the same one to wash the hood and upper sides as you do the low rocker panels. The serious dirt and grime is kicked up from the road here. I only keep a sponge for 2-3 wash/waxes.
I have found the Turtle Wax Colored (Black of Course) MIXED WITH MAGUIRES (put in same bottle and shake) does two things. One, it keeps the white powder from forming on every nook and cranie and two, the Turtle Wax is a mild polish and not a wax so you get the deep cleaning, minor scratch and swirl removing action from the polish and the paint and element protection from the wax. Let dry completely and wipe with a nice cotton shirt you got for Xmas but never wear. Check your closet, you have plenty of them. Don't toss or donate them, OK, donate some but keep a few for the black car.
(Use terry cloth towels that have never been washed in soap, the soap will leave a residue. I put my towels in the washer in clear water thru a wash cycle and let them spin dry only. You can use a little softener in the wash to keep the towels soft.
:argue :shocked :scared
My god, I better check my waxes if they're still healthy and alive...
