black 2gs owners
07-17-07, 01:33 PM
#16
My car is dirty all the time. I live in seattle and YA weve had sun for about a week for the summer so far.. but its usually muggy here so I dont know if the California duster will work so well? What is one anyways? Where can I get one and how much? I really need to dust my baby more often. Also what is that quick wash and MF? ure talkin about?
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07-17-07, 07:56 PM
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my car is clean each and every time it is in public. i clean vigorously almost before everytime i drive. i am also sponsored by meguiar's so it makes it less costly. wheels are def cleaned everytime it goes out, the whole wheel including the back lip. that brake dust can kill your wheels if left on for too long. wash, dry, claybar, wash, wax, detail spray, etc...
07-17-07, 08:40 PM
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07-17-07, 08:43 PM
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Ok, the water spots are there cuz you didn't dry off your car well enough, or you weren't quick enough to dry your whole car off in time before the water spots dried. Try to either wash your car in the morning or in the mid to late afternoon. Washing and drying your car at noon is a losing battle, and you will get streaks and water spots since the sun it too hot. Also, after you finish washing, unlock all your doors, truck, hood, gas cap, side mirrors, and give them a good shake to get that water buildup out so it does slowing drip and dry all over your freshly washed black paint.
As for washing, I religiously wash every friday afternoon after work, so the Lex Bubble is shiny for the weekend baby! Moreover, I also dont have a garage spot. I California Dust EVERYDAY after work, its best around the evening time, dusk is not good cuz condensation plus Cali Duster plus black paint equals nasty streaks everywhere. Besides that, I just use QuikDetailer and MF towel to wipe bird droppings off, which will DDDESTROY black paint in the sun.
High maintenance, but well worth the effort.
As for washing, I religiously wash every friday afternoon after work, so the Lex Bubble is shiny for the weekend baby! Moreover, I also dont have a garage spot. I California Dust EVERYDAY after work, its best around the evening time, dusk is not good cuz condensation plus Cali Duster plus black paint equals nasty streaks everywhere. Besides that, I just use QuikDetailer and MF towel to wipe bird droppings off, which will DDDESTROY black paint in the sun.
High maintenance, but well worth the effort.
thanks for that tip , i will get a california duster tomorrow and start washing in early morning, don't you hate when you finish washing and waxing your car it rains.
07-17-07, 10:41 PM
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Well, you can get a California Duster at any local auto store for like 10-12 bucks. It looks like a hand-held mop with wax on it. You DO NOT want to use it on a moist or dirty surfaces. Its not for cleaning, just for dusting off dirty on an otherwise clean car surface. Just a light, once over, without applying any pressure will suffice. As for quick wash and mf, I think your talking about quick detailer, which is a quick cleaner with a bit of wax and polish to give it a "professionally wax" look that can be accomplished quickly. The MF is short for micro fiber towel. It wont scratch your paint and cleans well.
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07-18-07, 06:39 AM
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Black is the hardest color to keep clean. It is like a chalk board. My car lives in the garage or if I park it in the drive way, I slap on the the Noah California Car Cover immediately. You will need the duster, quick detailer, and microfiber towels in your trunk for sure.
07-18-07, 07:36 AM
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my car might as well be black and I have the same issue. a day or two after it's washed, it has a visible dust film all over it. I'm afraid a california duster would cause fine scratches.
has anyone else noticed how after washing car and driving just once that dirt/dust accumulates on the rear bumper/trunk area? it's like the aerodynamics somehow just drop everything right there....
has anyone else noticed how after washing car and driving just once that dirt/dust accumulates on the rear bumper/trunk area? it's like the aerodynamics somehow just drop everything right there....
07-18-07, 10:33 AM
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Also, after washing use the California Water Blade. It cuts drying time in half. It's great for taking "sheets" of water off on large body panels like the hood, windeshield, roof etc. without scratching the paint. Then use a good shammy (I know that's not how your spell it...lol) and dry up the rest. I usually drive the car around the block and then dry the run-off one more time.
07-18-07, 11:04 AM
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Also, after washing use the California Water Blade. It cuts drying time in half. It's great for taking "sheets" of water off on large body panels like the hood, windeshield, roof etc. without scratching the paint. Then use a good shammy (I know that's not how your spell it...lol) and dry up the rest. I usually drive the car around the block and then dry the run-off one more time.
07-18-07, 11:19 AM
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i have used both and you just have to be careful that the blade is clean before use. dirt accumulates at the bottom edge which has direct contact with the car's surface. just a simple wet and towel dry gets it ready for reuse. it is much faster IMO than the absorber.
07-18-07, 12:28 PM
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I usually wash it about once a week.
I keep it clean by using the california duster plus I have the Lexus car cover for it. The cover does wonders on keeping it clean when your not driving it. In between washes, I use Meguiers Quik detailer.
If your getting spots like that, it most likely means its drying before you rinse it down.
I keep it clean by using the california duster plus I have the Lexus car cover for it. The cover does wonders on keeping it clean when your not driving it. In between washes, I use Meguiers Quik detailer.
If your getting spots like that, it most likely means its drying before you rinse it down.
