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  • Just in time for Valentine's Day - Detailing tips to impress on date night!

    In the spirit of Valentine's Day, and just to have a little fun while discussing serious car care, we present the following infographic and tips. Ladies, we aren't forgetting you here - you know you can impress a guy just by showing up in a cool car! We also know you like it when guy takes some time to go the extra mile for you, and we're just giving the guys a little push here.


    DETAILING FOR MRS. RIGHT OR MS. RIGHT NOW?




    Impress Your Date with a Cleaned Up Ride with These Tips from Meguiar's.



    You did it. You scored a date. Now you just need to make sure that the look and smell of your car won't have your date wishing she took the bus. How do you know how much time to spend cleaning your car? Meguiar's, the leader in car care, has a few tips to help you figure it out:


    The Quickie (30 Min) - You don't know this girl too well but you still don't want to come off looking like a slob. Meguiar's recommends spending about 30 minutes getting your car ready, focusing on the following areas:

    • Use Meguiar's Ultimate Wash and Wax Anywhere to clean the exterior of your car. It's a quick solution to clean a dirty car because no hose or water is necessary, just spray on and wipe off.
    • Wipe down your windows inside and out with Meguiar's Perfect Clarity Glass Cleaner to remove smudges and fingerprints.
    • Remove any trash left behind and vacuum your interior to make sure you're date doesn't feel like she's sitting in a dumpster when she gets in.



    The Investment (60 Min) - This girl has relationship potential and you want to show off your best side. Take 60 minutes before you pick her up to make sure your car is looking its best.

    • Refer back to "the quickie" and using Meguiar's Ultimate Wash and Wax Anywhere to clean your car's exterior.
    • Spray the windows with Meguiar's Perfect Clarity Glass Cleaner to have them looking their best.
    • Give your car extra gloss and a quick wax job using Meguiar's Ultimate Quik Wax (spray).
    • Remove all trash left behind and vacuum any crumbs left over from those fast food runs.
    • Dress up the interior using Meguiar's Quik Interior Detailer for that "new car" look.
    • Top it off with Meguiar's Odor Eliminator. Women judge a room by its smell and if your last trip to the gym is still lingering, she'll notice.




    The Commitment (180 Min) - The girl of your dreams has finally agreed to go on a date with you. You have one chance to really impress her, so give her the best first impression possible and pick her up in a pristine chariot that she deserves. Give your car the full 180-minute detail.

    • Wash and dry your car to perfection. Meguiar's Ultimate Wash and Wax will have your car looking like new.
    • Use a clay bar to eliminate bonded contaminants from the paint and have it feel smooth to the touch.
    • Waxing your car using Meguiar's new DA Power System with your choice of any Meguiar's wax. This will give your car professional results right in your own garage and will do so in much less time than doing it by hand.
    • Remove trash and thoroughly vacuum throughout the interior.
    • Wipe down your windows inside and out with Meguiar's Perfect Clarity Glass Cleaner to remove smudges and fingerprints.
    • Clean and condition the vinyl or leather interior of your car with something like Meguiar's Supreme Shine vinyl cleaner or Meguiar's Gold Class Leather Cleaner & Conditioner.
    • Spray Meguiar's Odor eliminator throughout to get rid of any lingering smells.
    • Polish the wheels with any of Meguiar's Metal Polishes.
    • Top off this detail by showing your tires some love with Meguiar's Hot Shine Tire Dressing.




    Your car is an extension of you and your date will notice how well kept you are the moment she spots your ride. Make sure that you show her your best side by keeping it clean with Meguiar's.
    Michael Stoops
    Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.

    Remember, this hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need therapy.

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    Re: Just in time for Valentine's Day - Detailing tips to impress on date night!

    Nice. Minus I am married and my wife hates the time I spend washing the car. She's not very impressed. And this is not on the chart. So I just sent her flowers and bought her jewelry.

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    • #3
      Re: Just in time for Valentine's Day - Detailing tips to impress on date night!

      Originally posted by s word View Post
      So I just sent her flowers and bought her jewelry.
      For us married guys it's really hard to go wrong with flowers and jewelry.

      Of course, at our house, my wife is happy that I keep her car looking its best all the time, too.
      Michael Stoops
      Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.

      Remember, this hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need therapy.

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      • #4
        Re: Just in time for Valentine's Day - Detailing tips to impress on date night!

        Ha ha.. nice one!

        I don't need to impress anyone but I still regularly do the 180 min. version (well, similar anyway).
        Originally posted by Blueline
        I own a silver vehicle and a black vehicle owns me. The black one demands attention, washing, detailing, waxing and an occasional dinner out at a nice restaurant. The silver one demands nothing and it looks just fine. I think the black vehicle is taking advantage of me, and the silver car is more my style. We can go out for a drive without her makeup and she looks fine. If I want to take the black one out, it is three or four hours in the "bathroom" to get ready.

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        • #5
          Re: Just in time for Valentine's Day - Detailing tips to impress on date night!

          I'll use this next year, and I'll probably be telling myself that next year also :P

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          • #6
            Re: Just in time for Valentine's Day - Detailing tips to impress on date night!

            I remember many years ago that date I borrowed my friend's car. Back then I have not get into detailing yet. My car required much more than The Commitment (180 min) to be presentable. I guess that was even quicker than The Quickie. I did tell her it wasn't my car.
            2010 Subaru Legacy GT - Graphite Gray Metallic

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            • #7
              Re: Just in time for Valentine's Day - Detailing tips to impress on date night!

              Well done Gentlemen, well done!

              Bill

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              • #8
                Re: Just in time for Valentine's Day - Detailing tips to impress on date night!

                Awesome guys. Nicely done.
                Practice doesn't make perfect, the dedication to achieve perfection makes perfect. "Smack"
                2011 Jet Black 328i Touring
                2007 Jet Black 335i Sedan

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                  Re: Just in time for Valentine's Day - Detailing tips to impress on date night!

                  It worked!!!!!!!!

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