How Do I Clean My Roadster?
06-27-2007, 08:23 AM
#21
Originally Posted by zprincess
I have my man clean it once a week whether it needs it or not. LOL I help him if we are going to a car show to make sure it is done up to my specs.
He uses some type of special wash system and a soft sponge to wash it. He drys it with expensive microfiber towels. He uses a different color for the body, the windows, the wheels, under the hood, etc.
He never waxes it. He paid the dealer to put a special sealant and protectorant on the car so it never needs to be waxed. If the shines goes away or if he has some type of new body part put on for me he takes it back to the dealer for a new coat.
Products used are:
Mr. Clean spotless wash system
Invisible glass cleaner
Eagle one tire shine
Coral water
Simple Green 50/50 mixture
Black Magic pro shine
special brush for the intercooler
special brush and towels for the insde of the wheels
special brush for the engine bay
Raggtopp products for the vert top
transparent tape
Playtex latex gloves
Swiffer Duster
He uses some other products but he won't share those with me or anyone else. LOL people always tease him the car looks dirty when they enter our house thru the garage. He can't take a joke. LOL
He uses some type of special wash system and a soft sponge to wash it. He drys it with expensive microfiber towels. He uses a different color for the body, the windows, the wheels, under the hood, etc.
He never waxes it. He paid the dealer to put a special sealant and protectorant on the car so it never needs to be waxed. If the shines goes away or if he has some type of new body part put on for me he takes it back to the dealer for a new coat.
Products used are:
Mr. Clean spotless wash system
Invisible glass cleaner
Eagle one tire shine
Coral water
Simple Green 50/50 mixture
Black Magic pro shine
special brush for the intercooler
special brush and towels for the insde of the wheels
special brush for the engine bay
Raggtopp products for the vert top
transparent tape
Playtex latex gloves
Swiffer Duster
He uses some other products but he won't share those with me or anyone else. LOL people always tease him the car looks dirty when they enter our house thru the garage. He can't take a joke. LOL
B. The dealership would be the last place I would take my car to get detailed, unless you like swirl marks.
C. I hate to break it to you but wax or anything similar to what your man uses all perform the same task. They help "protect" your car's finish.
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06-27-2007, 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by cheesewedge
Well isn't that a B**ch!. My local Nissan dealer told me the material was made of canvas(dumb asses). I did do some research because of this thread and did find out that you are correct. I hope I didn't damage the top by using the fabric protectant instead of the vinyl. Atleast I know, now.
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06-27-2007, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by moxy350z
Do you know what the name of the protectorant/ system that was used on your car by the dealer?
its probably some dude in the back with Zaino and a rag.
06-27-2007, 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by funkymonkey1111
do you guys that put 303 on the top just use the plain-jane, regular 303?
The difference is in the protectant. They make a specific protectant for both.
Vinyl/Synthetic
Fabric/Cloth
06-27-2007, 04:19 PM
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Just ordered the Aerospace 303 for my top and will be sending back my can of unused Raggtopp fabric protectant. Unfortunately, this past Fall I did use a can of the fabric protectant but atleast I know what to get from know on.
As far as the Dealer's "Super Magic Protectant" for your cars paint....all they use is Synthetic polish/wax. You can usually expect maybe up to six months (at the most) of protectant. I prefer Carnauba waxes as they give me a better shine and they are easy to work with.
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As far as the Dealer's "Super Magic Protectant" for your cars paint....all they use is Synthetic polish/wax. You can usually expect maybe up to six months (at the most) of protectant. I prefer Carnauba waxes as they give me a better shine and they are easy to work with.
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07-09-2007, 03:46 AM
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Originally Posted by dutchboy350Z
A. There's really no such thing as "expensive" microfiber towel. Unless 5 bones for several towels sounds expensive.
B. The dealership would be the last place I would take my car to get detailed, unless you like swirl marks.
C. I hate to break it to you but wax or anything similar to what your man uses all perform the same task. They help "protect" your car's finish.
B. The dealership would be the last place I would take my car to get detailed, unless you like swirl marks.
C. I hate to break it to you but wax or anything similar to what your man uses all perform the same task. They help "protect" your car's finish.
The dealer protectorant is guaranteed for 7 years to protect the paint and comes with a warranty. The dealer has redone the car, for free, everytime I had new body parts put on and painted. As for wearing off, LOL, the last time I had some graphics put on it took eons for the shop guys to sand off the protectorant. It is much better than wax.
Swirl marks, maybe you guys go to the wrong dealers.
07-09-2007, 03:53 AM
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Originally Posted by moxy350z
Do you know what the name of the protectorant/ system that was used on your car by the dealer?
07-09-2007, 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by trinityracing
Wow, must be nice to have someone else wash your car... I just use soap and water. Never protected it, have had 0 problems..
That is why you must protect the finish and wax is not really good enough.
07-11-2007, 09:09 PM
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For me the BEST protectant is ZAINO. Just make sure to follow SAL'S direction carefully.
His stuff really is great & works!!
www.zainostore.com
His stuff really is great & works!!
www.zainostore.com
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07-18-2007, 03:23 PM
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I just ordered the 303 convertible top care and cleaning kit as pictured in the blue box above, as well as some brush recommended to be safe for our tops - oxo feathered cleaning brush...so I guess I will see when my stuff gets here...I am sure it will work great because a lot of people recommend it, and haven't heard of anything better.
07-18-2007, 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by benzserviceguy
For me the BEST protectant is ZAINO. Just make sure to follow SAL'S direction carefully.
His stuff really is great & works!!
www.zainostore.com
His stuff really is great & works!!
www.zainostore.com
Used Zaino for a year or two, but what a PIA - way too labor intensive for long term use. Went back to wax. Makes life easier IMO
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