Detailing Do's N Dont's
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Clay bar~Meguiars NXT~Meguiars Quick Detailer~Invisible Glass~CA Duster~Microfibre Towels
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Dish Soap~Laundry Detergeant~Paper Towels~Silicone Based Wax
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Dish soap and laundry detergeant are very harmful to paint. Paper towels are made from recycled paper and contain minute bits of metal. Silicone based waxes will strip off the clear coat. If garaged and driven as a weekend cruiser, use a clay bar and a good quality wax. Dust frequently, wash seldom. Water and metal don't mix, and water can find its way into places where drains may be clogged. Rust never sleeps. When you do wash, use a leaf blower to dry the vehicle.
Clay bar~Meguiars NXT~Meguiars Quick Detailer~Invisible Glass~CA Duster~Microfibre Towels
NO
Dish Soap~Laundry Detergeant~Paper Towels~Silicone Based Wax
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Dish soap and laundry detergeant are very harmful to paint. Paper towels are made from recycled paper and contain minute bits of metal. Silicone based waxes will strip off the clear coat. If garaged and driven as a weekend cruiser, use a clay bar and a good quality wax. Dust frequently, wash seldom. Water and metal don't mix, and water can find its way into places where drains may be clogged. Rust never sleeps. When you do wash, use a leaf blower to dry the vehicle.
Last edited by NumberDummy; 04-08-2007 at 09:37 AM.
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Originally Posted by NumberDummy
YES
Clay bar~Meguiars NXT~Meguiars Quick Detailer~Invisible Glass~CA Duster~Microfibre Towels
NO
Dish Soap~Laundry Detergeant~Paper Towels~Silicone Based Wax
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Dish soap and laundry detergeant are very harmful to paint. Paper towels are made from recycled paper and contain minute bits of metal. Silicone based waxes will strip off the clear coat. If garaged and driven as a weekend cruiser, use a clay bar and a good quality wax. Dust frequently, wash seldom. Water and metal don't mix, and water can find its way into places where drains may be clogged. Rust never sleeps. When you do wash, use a leaf blower to dry the vehicle.
Clay bar~Meguiars NXT~Meguiars Quick Detailer~Invisible Glass~CA Duster~Microfibre Towels
NO
Dish Soap~Laundry Detergeant~Paper Towels~Silicone Based Wax
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Dish soap and laundry detergeant are very harmful to paint. Paper towels are made from recycled paper and contain minute bits of metal. Silicone based waxes will strip off the clear coat. If garaged and driven as a weekend cruiser, use a clay bar and a good quality wax. Dust frequently, wash seldom. Water and metal don't mix, and water can find its way into places where drains may be clogged. Rust never sleeps. When you do wash, use a leaf blower to dry the vehicle.
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Originally Posted by rsylvstr
actually, if you are starting all over, like i am, Dawn is a great wash, followed by clay, paint cleaner/scratch/swirl remover, then polish and two coats of wax
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Originally Posted by Beast12
I have done this before. Works great.
-Matt
P.S. You WILL get weird looks from your neighbours...and wife though.
-Matt
P.S. You WILL get weird looks from your neighbours...and wife though.
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Originally Posted by NumberDummy
I've been detailing vehicles since 1957, and if you have a clear coat finish, be advised that dish soap is very harmful to the finish. Not only will it dry out the paint if not thoroughly removed, leaving a film on the paint, but will strip any wax off that is there.