All New 2017 Mazda 3

**Baby Shark** · December 28th, 2017 07:44 AM

Originally Posted by Neutron

Any basic carwash would do as long as you wash your car properly (i.e. two bucket method, et al..)

As for me I prefer to use Meguiars NXT Carwash - just based on my perception that it brings a deeper red shine [emoji23], but a pricey option. Being more practical, the Microtex carwash would do. I don’t like using “Wash n Wax” carwash since I find that it has a tendency to leave marks/ streaks if not dried immediately.

But you should be good (also same reference as travs), follow this guy:

Best Carwash Technique: 15 Steps + Tools - YouTube

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Thanks sir this was helpful. A lot of chemicals being used though, I wonder if they have counterparts here in PH

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**polar01** · December 28th, 2017 09:42 AM

Originally Posted by Baby Shark

Any recommended shampoo best for m3 soul red? And other chemicals you guys use to clean your m3 interior and exterior

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*BShark, I’ve been using random car shampoo brand in washing my car and my missus soul red M3. But lately she inquired if the car shampoo I’m using in her car is pH balance.....i was like [emoji15][emoji849]. Her rationale was if not pH bal the acidity of the shampoo will just strip off the wax. Well, who am i to argue......Hence right now I’m in the market looking for that pH bal car shampoo....hehehe.

Just sharing.

.....and can anyone further elucidate this?

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**gromek** · December 28th, 2017 09:44 AM

Originally Posted by polar01

*BShark, I’ve been using random car shampoo brand in washing my car and my missus soul red M3. But lately she inquired if the car shampoo I’m using in her car is pH balance.....i was like [emoji15][emoji849]. Her rationale was if not pH bal the acidity of the shampoo will just strip off the wax. Well, who am i to argue......Hence right now I’m in the market looking for that pH bal car shampoo....hehehe.

Just sharing.

.....and can anyone further elucidate this?

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Suggestion ko sir just have it ceramic coated. Then you don't need to wash with shampoo or wax. Just rinse and wipe.

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**polar01** · December 28th, 2017 09:46 AM

Originally Posted by techd

Does anybody here use chamois for drying their 3 and follow it up with mf towel? saw a video by a pro on youtube where he only uses mf towel with some "hydration" liquid from AMMO. anybody here know where we can get that?

*techd, I’ve stopped using chamois from drying the painted portion but i use it to dry the glass parts. From previous experience in my old beaten ride, chamois, if not used with extra care, will cause fine scratches. I use MF in doing the drying.

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**travajante** · December 28th, 2017 09:48 AM

Originally Posted by polar01

*techd, I’ve stopped using chamois from drying the painted portion but i use it to dry the glass parts. From previous experience in my old beaten ride, chamois, if not used with extra care, will cause fine scratches. I use MF in doing the drying.

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^This[emoji106]

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**polar01** · December 28th, 2017 11:00 AM

Originally Posted by gromek

Suggestion ko sir just have it ceramic coated. Then you don't need to wash with shampoo or wax. Just rinse and wipe.

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Thanks *gromek for the suggestion but that is like taking away from me the the joy of caring my ride.....[emoji4][emoji8]

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**techd** · December 28th, 2017 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by travajante

^This[emoji106]

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wow. i did not know that. thanks for the help.

**Neutron** · December 28th, 2017 12:43 PM

Originally Posted by polar01

Thanks *gromek for the suggestion but that is like taking away from me the the joy of caring my ride.....[emoji4][emoji8]

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Precisely why I didn’t choose to have ceramic coating done immediately after getting my unit 🤪. It is very satisfying to see the results of your hardwork. [emoji7]

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**polar01** · December 28th, 2017 01:17 PM

Originally Posted by Neutron

Precisely why I didn’t choose to have ceramic coating done immediately after getting my unit 🤪. It is very satisfying to see the results of your hardwork. [emoji7]

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[emoji106]

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