Hey, All! I just got a new 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Limited (Quartz Blue Pearl). So far, I love it. But what should I do with the finish? Two things: 1) I will probably own this car for 10 years or more (I don't drive very much per year); and, 2) I'm lazy--I'm not the guy who will spend an entire day or two detailing my car.
After reading a bunch of threads here, I'm thinking of doing the following:
Step 1) Thorough wash, top to bottom.
Step 2) Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax (initial "dry" process).
Step 3) Repeat but with the "regular" wet application.
Step 4) Have a drink.
Do I really really really need to go through some elaborate wash-clay bar-polish-wax (or more) process?
Also: the dash is a rubberized material. Any recommendations for cleaning? Just a damp microfiber cloth or more? Same with the all-weather floor mats?
Also: tires--do they really need shiny stuff put on them or is that purely cosmetic? I mean, you don't shine both sides so it's not like the "preservation argument" holds water.
Finally: what to do in the winter when the daytime temperature won't get out of the 30's, the vehicle is filthy, but I don't want to experience hypothermia washing it?
Thanks for all of the yet-to-be-written advice!
After reading a bunch of threads here, I'm thinking of doing the following:
Step 1) Thorough wash, top to bottom.
Step 2) Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax (initial "dry" process).
Step 3) Repeat but with the "regular" wet application.
Step 4) Have a drink.
Do I really really really need to go through some elaborate wash-clay bar-polish-wax (or more) process?
Also: the dash is a rubberized material. Any recommendations for cleaning? Just a damp microfiber cloth or more? Same with the all-weather floor mats?
Also: tires--do they really need shiny stuff put on them or is that purely cosmetic? I mean, you don't shine both sides so it's not like the "preservation argument" holds water.
Finally: what to do in the winter when the daytime temperature won't get out of the 30's, the vehicle is filthy, but I don't want to experience hypothermia washing it?
Thanks for all of the yet-to-be-written advice!
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