[fBlAdE]

Thank you very much I will try it.

[x01011000x]

Currently I am using Klasse AIO, followed by two coats of Klasse SG on different days, then topped with S100 (P21S) and I normally just wash the car every week or three.

My question is, after my wash what is the best way to keep up the wax, or do I just need to plan on re-waxing every three months or so? I was under the assumption that I would not need the AIO except after a polish to help clean the paint and that the SG would last about six months (more so that this is a wax on top now?).

My other assumption is that I don't need to clay before every application of wax, just a couple times of year or depending on paint condition.

P.S.
Forgot to ask, do you guys every carry any non-animal derived brushes for wheel and trim cleaning?

[shiplemw]

DD.com,

I got my order of Optimum No Rinse, Optimum wax and Uber towels. Nice quality stuff. I washed and wax the silver STI and it turned out nice. I noticed in a few spots there are very very light swirls. Is there a hand polish you'd recommend that I could attack these with? Maybe Mequires Scratch-X? Thanks,

[STiSubyMan]

Scratch-X will work, but you have to be patient and you have to put some arm into it. I use it works 50/50 for me.

[Spectat0r]

what are you using for cars with pet hair in the carpets? and also, how can you tell when a polish is broken down?

[DetailersDomain.com]

Originally Posted by Spectat0r

what are you using for cars with pet hair in the carpets? and also, how can you tell when a polish is broken down?

they make pet hair brushes that work great.

i actually have to pick some new ones up, at one point I was using the meguiars one but I broke 2-3 of them after a couple uses.

[Will Urlacher]

I just got my Swissvax ONYX in the mail. Any tips to apply it. Small circles or back and forth.

[DetailersDomain.com]

Originally Posted by Will Urlacher

I just got my Swissvax ONYX in the mail. Any tips to apply it. Small circles or back and forth.

that's great! back and forth is how we do it.

[CharlesC]

If you could let me know what a good starter kit would be for my car. I usually wash, claybar and wax the car. But I wouldnt mind using some nicer stuff. What do you recommend for like a starter kit of your stuff.

[DetailersDomain.com]

Originally Posted by CharlesC

If you could let me know what a good starter kit would be for my car. I usually wash, claybar and wax the car. But I wouldnt mind using some nicer stuff. What do you recommend for like a starter kit of your stuff.

what is the color and condition of your car?

I would say

1Z Perls Shampoo
Ubar clay bar
Optimum Instant Detail Spray and Gloss Enhancer for the clay lube
Einszett Extra (if you have heavy swirls)
Einszett Paint (to follow up with the hazing that the extra may cause)
Einszett Glanz (last step wax /extremely durable)
Uber Microfiber Towels

That should do it.

LMK what I'm missing

[UsualSuspect]

I have an 2006 STi...I would like to know the exact steps to detailing my engine. You know like what to cover or not to cover and protect. Thanks.

[reeksti]

Originally Posted by UsualSuspect

I have an 2006 STi...I would like to know the exact steps to detailing my engine. You know like what to cover or not to cover and protect. Thanks.

+1 I would like to know also, my engine bay is getting filty.

Also, what do you recommend using for the dash? I stay away from armor all and other oily products.

[scrapiron7]

A few things I am looking for:

1) Engine cleaning product for all the plastics, etc.
2) Trim cleaner for rubber moldings on the windows, front lip.
3) Something to clean wheel wells.
4) Cleaner to remove baked on brake dust on wheels.

Thanks.

[DetailersDomain.com]

1 Engine products

Degreaser - P21S Total Autowash
Brush to use: The World's Greatest Boar's Hair Brush
Dressing for rubber /plastics and hard to reach places: Adam's In and Out
Dressing for the plastic covers easily reached areas: Black Wow

2. I would use Einszett Plastic/Vinyl Cleaner to clean the trim etc

3. P21S total auto wash can be used for the wheel wells /tires/ engines

4. P21S Wheel Cleaner Gel - the more caked on stuff you have the longer I would let the product sit on the wheels, then use the boar's hair brush and some water to agitate the dirt out rinse /repeat to remove the rest. also consider the Swissvax Wheel Brush and the Spoke Brush

[DetailersDomain.com]

Originally Posted by UsualSuspect

I have an 2006 STi...I would like to know the exact steps to detailing my engine. You know like what to cover or not to cover and protect. Thanks.

if you have an open air intake cover it, that's about it.

cover any wires that are exposed but anything newer than 1990 should be fine and watertight