New to Cleaning & Maintaining.

illmaticone · 07-24-2007, 03:26 PM

hey i just bought an 07 lx 2dr my frist new car so i i'm gonna obviously baby it.

pretty much i want to find out the proper routine for cleaning and maintaining my cars exterior and interior. i usually just go to the car washes due to my other cars being used.

I wanna kno proper steps and sequence and what products to use:

ex:
Wash
Clay Bar
Polish
Wax

but with what brand??? also what cleaning materials etc

also should i use products like 303 and 3m for interior and/or exterior.

whats your guys take on the paint film? (i noticed its pricey is it worth it?)

i been browsing and reading trying to get familiar but would appreciate some suggestions!

thanks

***Izzy*** · 07-24-2007, 03:35 PM

I use Zaino, but a lot of people here use Meguiars NXT and it looks very good. It's rather quick to apply, and looks very nice.

303 for interiors is awesome. Just got a bottle last week, and I'm stunned. Does a good cleaning, and finishes nicely. I always just vaccuum the interior, as that gets the job mostly done. If i was really anal about it, I'd also use a lint brush.

Your steps appear fine.

pockings · 07-24-2007, 03:35 PM

For starter, I'd recommend read the top 4 sticky threads. Good luck.

02civicsi · 07-24-2007, 03:37 PM

Damn I thought I was just being normal for using a lint brush. I use the lint brush after I vac on both the wife's Fit & the Si.

dextor · 07-24-2007, 07:52 PM

Those 4 things you listed can be any brand, really. Any OTC is going to give you awesome results!

What's really going to ensure good looking paint also depends on how you drive your car, like staying away from big cars that bring up rocks, and parking away from cars to avoid dings and dents.

illmaticone · 07-25-2007, 11:36 AM

which 303 product to use for interior ? and i noticed they have some for exterior should i use that?

kenchan · 07-25-2007, 12:17 PM

www.detailersparadise.com has a starter's bundle. try it. it's good stuff. :)

07-24-2007, 03:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
illmaticone Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Queens NY Age: 22 Posts: 661 Mike iTrader: 0 / 0%	New to Cleaning & Maintaining. hey i just bought an 07 lx 2dr my frist new car so i i'm gonna obviously baby it. pretty much i want to find out the proper routine for cleaning and maintaining my cars exterior and interior. i usually just go to the car washes due to my other cars being used. I wanna kno proper steps and sequence and what products to use: ex: Wash Clay Bar Polish Wax but with what brand??? also what cleaning materials etc also should i use products like 303 and 3m for interior and/or exterior. whats your guys take on the paint film? (i noticed its pricey is it worth it?) i been browsing and reading trying to get familiar but would appreciate some suggestions! thanks

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07-24-2007, 03:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
*Izzy* Supreme Pizza! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Azusa, CA Age: 25 Posts: 11,936 iTrader: 5 / 100%	I use Zaino, but a lot of people here use Meguiars NXT and it looks very good. It's rather quick to apply, and looks very nice. 303 for interiors is awesome. Just got a bottle last week, and I'm stunned. Does a good cleaning, and finishes nicely. I always just vaccuum the interior, as that gets the job mostly done. If i was really anal about it, I'd also use a lint brush. Your steps appear fine.

07-24-2007, 03:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
pockings Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 1,122 iTrader: 0 / 0%	For starter, I'd recommend read the top 4 sticky threads. Good luck.

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02civicsi Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lonnngwoooood, FL Posts: 7,486 I am the Juggernaut!!! iTrader: 18 / 100%	Damn I thought I was just being normal for using a lint brush. I use the lint brush after I vac on both the wife's Fit & the Si.

07-24-2007, 07:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
dextor Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 437 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Those 4 things you listed can be any brand, really. Any OTC is going to give you awesome results! What's really going to ensure good looking paint also depends on how you drive your car, like staying away from big cars that bring up rocks, and parking away from cars to avoid dings and dents.

07-25-2007, 11:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
illmaticone Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Queens NY Age: 22 Posts: 661 Mike iTrader: 0 / 0%	which 303 product to use for interior ? and i noticed they have some for exterior should i use that?

07-25-2007, 12:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,427 iTrader: 1 / 100%	www.detailersparadise.com has a starter's bundle. try it. it's good stuff. :)