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So, I did both cars this weekend and I had a few questions I was hoping some could help me with a few questions:
My car (as seen in my avatar) is a white IS350, when I wax it, I have a terrible time actually seeing where I have waxed and where I may have missed. Any thoughts on what I can do to help the process?
Should I be using more wax? View it in the garage under artificial light? It got to a point where I had to ask wifey to come out and give me a hand (or a second set of eyes).
When I was doing my wife's silver CR-V, I used the Natural Shine, Vinyl and Rubber Protectant on the black trim on the exterior. I have not used this product since I purchased it last year (and I stored it indoors), but it "sprayed" it on two my applicator pad, it came out in a thick, syrupy consistency. Is this right or should it have been liquidy? I have forgotten since I have not used it in so long? Prior to using it I gave it a good shake, but it just didn't seem right to me.
The results seemed great (except for one thing - which I'll get to in a moment).
So, while I was doing this plastic (black) trim, I noticed I had areas for dried wax (original NXT) on them from two or three weeks ago). Obviously I missed (quite) a few spots the last time I waxed. So, I tried to "wash" the spots off, when I washed the car, which didn't seem to work too well. Next, I went over all the spots with the NXT Speed Detailer and a lot of passion. Again, a bit better but not perfect.
Last, I hit with the Vinyl and Rubber Protectant and it didn't seem to do the trick. Any advice on what I could do?
In any event, here is the full regimen I did on wifey's CR-V (I will try to post pics tonight).
1. Wash with NXT
2. NO need for clay or paint cleaner (was done two weeks ago).
3. #7 Show Car Glaze (applied with 6 inch orbital) - removed by hand.
4. 2 Coats of NXT 2.0, applied with 6 inch orbital - removed by hand.
5. 3 Coats of Poorboys Wheel Sealant on Rims.*
6. Hot Shine High Gloss Tire Gel (two coats - all four tires).
7. Natural Shine Vinyl and Rubber Protectant for exterior trim
8. Quik Interior Detailer on most interior materials.
9. Stoner Glass Cleaner (inside and out).
10. Mother's Wheel and Mag Cleaner (for tail pipes only). Not very happy with this product but I'm just trying to finish the small tub and get some Megs.
11. UQD on entire car.
* This was my first time ever using the Poorboys Wheel Sealant on my rims. I have not been happy with NXT on the wheels so I will tell you how it goes with the Poorboys stuff. I will say this about it, from the beginning.
IT WAS A REAL PAIN IN THE REAR TO APPLY AND REMOVE!!! Nothing like what I was used to with NXT. It smells awful (some people online says it smells great - I would agree only if inducing vomiting is your goal). At the end of the day, the real reason I got it was for my car which emits a TREMENDOUS amount of brake dust (I clean my wheels at least 3 times a week). So, hopefully this product works. Stay tuned.
My car (as seen in my avatar) is a white IS350, when I wax it, I have a terrible time actually seeing where I have waxed and where I may have missed. Any thoughts on what I can do to help the process?
Should I be using more wax? View it in the garage under artificial light? It got to a point where I had to ask wifey to come out and give me a hand (or a second set of eyes).
When I was doing my wife's silver CR-V, I used the Natural Shine, Vinyl and Rubber Protectant on the black trim on the exterior. I have not used this product since I purchased it last year (and I stored it indoors), but it "sprayed" it on two my applicator pad, it came out in a thick, syrupy consistency. Is this right or should it have been liquidy? I have forgotten since I have not used it in so long? Prior to using it I gave it a good shake, but it just didn't seem right to me.
The results seemed great (except for one thing - which I'll get to in a moment).
So, while I was doing this plastic (black) trim, I noticed I had areas for dried wax (original NXT) on them from two or three weeks ago). Obviously I missed (quite) a few spots the last time I waxed. So, I tried to "wash" the spots off, when I washed the car, which didn't seem to work too well. Next, I went over all the spots with the NXT Speed Detailer and a lot of passion. Again, a bit better but not perfect.
Last, I hit with the Vinyl and Rubber Protectant and it didn't seem to do the trick. Any advice on what I could do?
In any event, here is the full regimen I did on wifey's CR-V (I will try to post pics tonight).
1. Wash with NXT
2. NO need for clay or paint cleaner (was done two weeks ago).
3. #7 Show Car Glaze (applied with 6 inch orbital) - removed by hand.
4. 2 Coats of NXT 2.0, applied with 6 inch orbital - removed by hand.
5. 3 Coats of Poorboys Wheel Sealant on Rims.*
6. Hot Shine High Gloss Tire Gel (two coats - all four tires).
7. Natural Shine Vinyl and Rubber Protectant for exterior trim
8. Quik Interior Detailer on most interior materials.
9. Stoner Glass Cleaner (inside and out).
10. Mother's Wheel and Mag Cleaner (for tail pipes only). Not very happy with this product but I'm just trying to finish the small tub and get some Megs.
11. UQD on entire car.
* This was my first time ever using the Poorboys Wheel Sealant on my rims. I have not been happy with NXT on the wheels so I will tell you how it goes with the Poorboys stuff. I will say this about it, from the beginning.
IT WAS A REAL PAIN IN THE REAR TO APPLY AND REMOVE!!! Nothing like what I was used to with NXT. It smells awful (some people online says it smells great - I would agree only if inducing vomiting is your goal). At the end of the day, the real reason I got it was for my car which emits a TREMENDOUS amount of brake dust (I clean my wheels at least 3 times a week). So, hopefully this product works. Stay tuned.
. Using brake pads that are 'low dusting' works out great for keeping down dust. I use ceramics.
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