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      12-05-2005, 08:34 PM   #1
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New 330! - now to clean it - what products?

So now I own a new silver 330 on grey with walnut. :rocks: Hail Yeah! And it's filthy dirty! So before I clean it, those of you in the know please advise me on what products I need to best take car of my baby! I live in the southeast.

1. What soap and any particular cloth/sponge/etc?
2. What type towel to dry with
3. Which wax? I want a good quality that will protect, look good, and last. I'm not interested in entering car shows.

Yeah I know, this is covered in another thread, but there's so many opinions! Maybe the above direction will help. Many thanks!
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      12-06-2005, 07:41 AM   #2
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Asking a question like that around here is like asking what kind of beer should I drink, what kind of women should I date, etc.. (you get the idea).

There is not ONE answer to this question, it just depends on what you are willing to do, how much money you want to spend, and how OCD you are.

Like you said there is a significant amount of information on the board here. If you are really interesting in learning ALOT more about detailing your car, check out www.autopia.org. Its a form with alot of professional detailers on it. There is also a whole book on how to care for you car...

I've ended up using Zanio for a "wax" (it's not really a wax, but a synthetic product that lasts 6+ months) as well as there car "soap". Used some good quality microfiber towels to dry and a sheep skin mit to wash it. That's only the start. Now this is just my oppinion, and my car looks great (at least when not covered in snow and salt around here), but I've gotten very OCD about it...
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      12-06-2005, 08:29 AM   #3
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I've posted this before and people are going to think that I have stock in Mothers products, but if you are like me and would rather buy local without spending a lot of money then I would suggest:
1. Meguiars Gold class Shampoo with a sheep skin mitt from Walmart
2. Dry with a microfiber towel or a wafle weave, the Meguiars ones are good and found at auto shops, their wax applicators are good also.
3. Mothers Synwax FX and Spray Wax. Very easy to apply and remove and looks great. Use the sparay wax after washing between regular waxing. You spray it on and wipe it down.
Autopia has a thread on Mothers products if you want to read some other opinions. Last week Synwax FX was on sale for <$7 at Advance Auto.
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