[jutes85]

I just ordered the Porter and it's on its way.

Meanwhile, I gave it a good wash, clay, polish and wax.

I used Meguiars Gold Glass car wash, Mothers Clay, Meguiar's step 2 polish (they don't sell #7 in town) and Meguiars gold glass paste wax (again, no #26). The results where very good considering I only had my hands, I got pretty much all the swirls out, but minor scratches are still there. I'm waiting for the Porter to do the rest. The paint is really excellent now and I only now noticed that it has light green sparkles.

I'd get pics, but after I drove home from the auto club, the car was already covered in dust. Atleast it is protected and sealed with wax now.

[BrewPubeaver]

in canada do you have to go somewhere to wash your car? as in your not allowed to do it in your drive way?

[jutes85]

haha.

I don't have any shade at my place plus they only charge $1 per hour for the wash bay.

[SubieNewbie]

Peleg, had my car for almost 2 years and barely drive it. A month after I purchased, I did the whole clay bar + 3M glaze/for new cars, forget the name? + wax + clear bra.

Obviously I cant use the 3M glaze that I used before since the car isn't new, so what Polish/Glaze would you recommend for a car with really minor spider webs?

[jutes85]

Is it just me or does dust and dirty seem to stick much easier to the car after waxing?

[BrewPubeaver]

yea it is, the wax attracts dirt, lol....

[Peleg]

Originally Posted by SubieNewbie

Peleg, had my car for almost 2 years and barely drive it. A month after I purchased, I did the whole clay bar + 3M glaze/for new cars, forget the name? + wax + clear bra.

Obviously I cant use the 3M glaze that I used before since the car isn't new, so what Polish/Glaze would you recommend for a car with really minor spider webs?

For polish, I like Meguiar's final polish. Sonus stage 3 is another good one, although it produces tons of residue.

A new glaze I recently tried is the liquid glass and it worked very well.

[Peleg]

Dust attracts to the paint because of static.

There are a few ways to deal with that:

1. Get a car cover and keep the car covered when you don't drive it.

2. Get a good quality duster. No need to wash a car again because of dust. Just use the duster and the dust is gone.

[stlb5]

I finally cleaned my wheels last weekend and wanted to add a few tips. I bought my STi back in December and didn't do anything to the wheels when I got it. I sprayed them off a few times to get the Chicago salt off, but they were still caked on filthy. I tried the Dupont wheel cleaner on one wheel and my Eimann Fabrik Hi Intensity Cleaner on the other. I started with a 1:1 ratio and they both worked about the same. They got most of the stuff off, but left the really caked on stuff. I bumped up the ratio to 2:1 and it got all the rough stuff off minus some specs. I switched to a claybar and used the cleaner as a lube. Wa-la, good as new! There is not a speck left on them. I used some Zaino All In One on the inside and out and they shined. I'll add a couple coats of Z2 when I do the rest of the car.

[Peleg]

Originally Posted by stlb5

I finally cleaned my wheels last weekend and wanted to add a few tips. I bought my STi back in December and didn't do anything to the wheels when I got it. I sprayed them off a few times to get the Chicago salt off, but they were still caked on filthy. I tried the Dupont wheel cleaner on one wheel and my Eimann Fabrik Hi Intensity Cleaner on the other. I started with a 1:1 ratio and they both worked about the same. They got most of the stuff off, but left the really caked on stuff. I bumped up the ratio to 2:1 and it got all the rough stuff off minus some specs. I switched to a claybar and used the cleaner as a lube. Wa-la, good as new! There is not a speck left on them. I used some Zaino All In One on the inside and out and they shined. I'll add a couple coats of Z2 when I do the rest of the car.

Did you take the wheels off the car?

Did you use a pressure washer?

Just curious.

[stlb5]

Originally Posted by Peleg

Did you take the wheels off the car?

Did you use a pressure washer?

Just curious.

Yep, they were off, no pressure washer, just a hose. I actually clean the inside first, then the front of the wheel since when I clean the inside, it drips onto the front face of the wheel.

[MasterMind]

Great thread btw. i think this site needs a detailing section with diff topics such as wheels, interior, paint, etc. 2 cents. and great info, we are not worthy!

could you give me a quick rundown on claying? i dont really know much about it, but info would be great too. thanks!

[Kirv]

Peleg, thanks for all the good info on this thread.
Yesterday I bought a meguiar's claybar kit and clayed my whole car. Damn the paint is like new again. Wash and wax this weekend to seal it up...

[SNE2040]

Do you have any suggestions for buffing out scrapes on headlights (round circle scrapes from my car getting egged on Goose Night)? I tried to use the PlasticX but it didn't do much.

[stlb5]

You may want to try a more aggressive polish. Are you sure they are scratches?