Wash procedures for clear bra and plastic fender parts
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I would appreciate any comments on external care for my LS460. I like and have used Meguiar's products that are easily available.
Wash - Ultimate Wash & Wax; weekly
Clay bar - Smooth Surface Kit; plan on twice per year
Polish - Ultimate Polish; plan on twice per year (immediately after clay)
Wax - Ultimate Liquid Wax; plan on twice per year (immediately after polish)
Touch up: Ultimate Quik Detailer and Ultimate Quik Wax
Rims: Hot Rims Cool Care - occasionally
Wheels: Hot Shine Tire Spray - occasionally
I know there are other products out there but Meguiar's seem to be good higher end products with which I figure I can't go far wrong.
One question, since I am about to do my first Clay and Polish treatments, is what to do with the clear bra I have on the front and the plastic panels. Should I give them the same treatments as the metal surfaces or not. Especially the Clay/Polish steps.
Any comments/directions would be appreciated.
Wash - Ultimate Wash & Wax; weekly
Clay bar - Smooth Surface Kit; plan on twice per year
Polish - Ultimate Polish; plan on twice per year (immediately after clay)
Wax - Ultimate Liquid Wax; plan on twice per year (immediately after polish)
Touch up: Ultimate Quik Detailer and Ultimate Quik Wax
Rims: Hot Rims Cool Care - occasionally
Wheels: Hot Shine Tire Spray - occasionally
I know there are other products out there but Meguiar's seem to be good higher end products with which I figure I can't go far wrong.
One question, since I am about to do my first Clay and Polish treatments, is what to do with the clear bra I have on the front and the plastic panels. Should I give them the same treatments as the metal surfaces or not. Especially the Clay/Polish steps.
Any comments/directions would be appreciated.
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Whatever you do, don't use clay bar on the clear bra. I use a product called Plexus on the clear bra and other plastics. It's a cleaner and conditioner for plastic. I've had a clear bra on our cars since 2003, and Plexus is great! I'm partial to Zaino wash/wax products myself.
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I'm a Zaino fan.
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Whatever you do, don't use clay bar on the clear bra. I use a product called Plexus on the clear bra and other plastics. It's a cleaner and conditioner for plastic. I've had a clear bra on our cars since 2003, and Plexus is great! I'm partial to Zaino wash/wax products myself.
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No, no. Just don't clay bar the parts that have the clear bra on it. Clay baring the plastic on the rear bumper is okay. I assume your front bumper has the clear bra on it?
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Thanks kbinfl. Yes the front bumper has the clear bra on it. The weather looks great the coming weekend so off I go with rags/buckets etc.
I'm glad I checked re the clear bra.
I'm glad I checked re the clear bra.
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