Whats the best maintenace method......

[ceddie1025]

I just would like to ask your suggestions or your usual practice on car paint maintenance.....

I'm really concerned with my new car (3weeks old), I've just got it car washed 3 times since I had it..

Well, here is my situation....

I park my car in a compound with 2meter width entry, I don't have a space to wash it myself due to space constraints, I don't consider it washing outside the gate since a lot of vehicles pass by and the road is, well lets say, a bit narrow-when two cars going on opposite direction, they have to slow down almost to stop and slowly maneuver so as not to scratch each other....I've tried to wipe the car before leaving using a damp cloth, but I'm not contented, I'd like to bathe it.. but since I can't, I have no choice but to wait till next car wash.. I'm not at ease with this, every time I see my car dirty, I'd like to wash it meticulously, but I can't....What would you suggest?

What washing methods would you suggest for paint,engine and interior?

I'd be glad to hear from you....

Thanks..... c",)

[ceddie1025]

And one more thing, if it's ok.... hehe...

I've observed that my car have scratches and swirls already, I don't know where I got it, but thank god it did not penetrate to its metal.... maybe it got accidentally scratched by the children playing, may mga bata kasi sa next door neighbor, baka nasagi or something while playing...

Well anyway, since no choice talaga, di maiiwasan, how do I deal with these scratches? do I have to bring it to the casa for scratch removal? or wax it perhaps?

Suggestions please....

Thanks.. again.....

[v6dreamer]

Get yourself a car cover to protect the paint. Dont wipe that paint w/ cloth to remove dust, even the smallest grit can scratch car paint.

I know the feeling of having a brand new car, but dont over do the paint (clean), still fresh.

[[archie]]

i know how that feels...

well tama po, get a car cover. if scratches is the prob, get the kobe 3 layer cover paraiwas gasgas.

im no expert to car detailing but here's what i do:

engine:
3M degreaser for the metal and rubber parts then 3M glass cleaner for the plastic parts (pwede sa plastic) then rinse with spray (yung para sa garden)

interior:
vacuum every week, then every 6 months apply upholstery clleaner (polyglaze) then clean the glass nad plastic parts by 3M glass cleaner.

exterior/paint:
polyglaze car wash, and federal tire black (inuubos na lang to get the foam type) then turtle hard shell wax the car every other week. every 6 months spot for stains and use turtle wax bug and tar remover. lastly, cali duster everyday.

its ok that your space restraint , we have the same prob almost a foot apart lang yung wall to car. its not easy but its worth it. small buckets lang gamitin para hindi gaano mahirap umikot ikot sa car. then get yourself the protable vacuum... meron sa mga ace 1k -2.5k each.

hope this helps.

[ceddie1025]

Get yourself a car cover to protect the paint. Dont wipe that paint w/ cloth to remove dust, even the smallest grit can scratch car paint.

I know the feeling of having a brand new car, but dont over do the paint (clean), still fresh.

How about the car cover that's being sold at toyota? btw, my car is toyota....
There is a car cover sa toyota mismo, orig toyota accesories, is it ok?

[1D4LV]

this one works for me (after eight years, my original car paint is still shiny):

a) At least once a week washing
b) At least once a week waxing
c) QD in between
d) Car cover to protect against elements (since my car is parked outside of the garage).

[Onyl Ryan]

Ceddie,
Kung walang problema financially syempre okay ang orig..
Pero sana wag masyado pansinin yung cover na makuha mo.. na may tatak, etc.
(disguise lang ung laman sa loob ng cover)
Yung Simple lang pero durable. Makapal di masyado mabasa ng ulan, etc.

Be Careful nga pala sa pagpunas..
I Use Microfibers only..
Washing - Microtex Washmit or ARIX Foam
Drying - Microtex (Waffle type yung fabric) or ARIX Chamois
Dust - UBL Microfiber
Yun po gamit ko.. no scratches and swirls for DIY Carwash..


Archie,
3M Glass Cleaner Dude? Ganda ba sa windshields?
Natry mo na ba yung Clearvue ng Turtlewax?

[[archie]]

Archie,
3M Glass Cleaner Dude? Ganda ba sa windshields?
Natry mo na ba yung Clearvue ng Turtlewax?

ok naman po yung 3M glass cleaner... hindi ko pa natry ibang products pero kung maubos na... try ko yung mothers. yung clear view daw matapang eh and hindi pwede sa plastics and metal... yung 3M halos all around kaya trip ko.

[av8or5]

How about the car cover that's being sold at toyota? btw, my car is toyota....
There is a car cover sa toyota mismo, orig toyota accesories, is it ok?

sir, why get it sa casa when you can get it outside at a cheaper price. car cover is something that will not void your vehicle's warranty. i suggest buying it elsewhere and most of them will have your car's size.

what is the color of your vehicle? for those who are lazy to wash their cars, or not place to wash them, they usually opt for the silver color as dirt isnt so transparent vs darker colored vehicles.

just make sure you dont wipe your vehicle with damp cloth to take the dust off as it will give light swirl marks. best thing is to have it pressured car wash and wax it. or better yet, go get the New car paint protection done on your vehicle that will give more protection.

[meledson]

Paint protection is a definite yes.

Kung covered parking, nice to have ang car cover. Pero with kids around, better get one.

CCD is very good for in between washes kung alikabok lang.

[hominid]

I'm really concerned with my new car (3weeks old), I've just got it car washed 3 times since I had it..

Malamang sa suking car wash mo pinababanat yan. Kaya panay swirl na.

[mqavila]

Hi guys, I sort of have the same problem.... I own a new Carens - a white one. I recently noticed that although my car always looks clean... upon closer inspection, I can see lots of small black spects of what I assume to be dust/dirt that seems to be stuck to the car. I'm afraid to try and rub it off for fear of scratching the car... I guess I'm partly to blame here - I don't have time to wash the car myself that often (usually only once a week) so the maid is the one who cleans it every morning... I have a feeling the maid doesn't water down the car first to soften and/or water down the dirt/dust but immediately wipes the car off with a wet rag...

In any case, how do I remove these dirt/dust specks without scratching the paint? Is there some kind of cleaning fluid or whatever that I can buy that can safely remove these by softening them or dissolving them? Do the bug and tar removers really work? Please help!

[B2Bomber]

In any case, how do I remove these dirt/dust specks without scratching the paint?

Try claying. If you're not familiar with it, try to look for it in the Detailing for Newbies thread.
If it IS tar/asphalt/et., the Bug and Tar Remover will work. but you'd have to wax the treated area afterwards.

.02 hth.

[B2Bomber]

just would like to ask your suggestions or your usual practice on car paint maintenance.....

There is a very useful (albeit lenghty) thread here regarding detailing, try to read through it.

I've observed that my car have scratches and swirls already, I don't know where I got it, but thank god it did not penetrate to its metal....

I would most probably attribute most, if not, some of these to this
a.

....I've tried to wipe the car before leaving using a damp cloth,

specially if you QD it when it's beyond QDing (i.e. when the situation calls for a proper wash)
b. improper techniques/applications at the wash level, QD, etc.
c. and ofcourse, the mere fact that you use it is also the cause -- exposure to other given causes once (but not limited to) out of the garage like the kids you mentioned.

how do I deal with these scratches? do I have to bring it to the casa for scratch removal?

Assuming the scratch doesn't warrant a proper respray - two options:
1. DIY - for this, refer to my first statement
2. go to the pros - which include your Casa IF they're competent enough.

or wax it perhaps?

nope.

.02 hth.