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FF Drifter · 03-28-08, 09:03 AM

I'll agree with the above =)

Two things: first, Autopia.org. Awesome website and you get detailing/car-care nutjobs from all over the world giving their best advice, experience, and honest opinions. Second, it's all subjective. What works best for one person may not necessarily be the best for another.

My car for example is a 1993 sedan, Geneva Green pearl (G-62P). It started as an East coast car, I picked it up about four years ago but it is never kept in the garage. Every day it is out in the California sun subjected to heat, pollution, and direct sunlight minus the couple days I can land a shaded parking spot at school or work. Paint is still in pretty good shape minus the profuse chips and nicks in the bumper/hood and some scratches in the front left fender and driver's side door. Also some oxidation just under the surface of my factory spoiler. Here's what works for me:

-As far as car waxes, I like Meguiar's Gold Class the best. When I'm in a rush I'll use Meguiar's NXT Gen wax because it goes on very easily and wipes off in just one swipe, but Gold Class still layers better, thicker, and it's easier to get a real deep reflection out of it. I've tried Zaino, Mother's, Turtle Wax, and so on but I have still gotten the best results on my car with Gold Class.

-As far as polishes: honestly I don't use polish. I simply clay bar and wash my car often. The closest thing I use to polish is ScratchX, but I use that sparingly and almost always only on the lower parts of my car (e.g. not my hood or fenders).

03-28-08, 09:03 AM	#6 (permalink)
FF Drifter Yuka.Blue. Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,764 Car 1: KA7 Legend sedan, 5 speed manual iTrader: (1)	I'll agree with the above =) Two things: first, Autopia.org. Awesome website and you get detailing/car-care nutjobs from all over the world giving their best advice, experience, and honest opinions. Second, it's all subjective. What works best for one person may not necessarily be the best for another. My car for example is a 1993 sedan, Geneva Green pearl (G-62P). It started as an East coast car, I picked it up about four years ago but it is never kept in the garage. Every day it is out in the California sun subjected to heat, pollution, and direct sunlight minus the couple days I can land a shaded parking spot at school or work. Paint is still in pretty good shape minus the profuse chips and nicks in the bumper/hood and some scratches in the front left fender and driver's side door. Also some oxidation just under the surface of my factory spoiler. Here's what works for me: -As far as car waxes, I like Meguiar's Gold Class the best. When I'm in a rush I'll use Meguiar's NXT Gen wax because it goes on very easily and wipes off in just one swipe, but Gold Class still layers better, thicker, and it's easier to get a real deep reflection out of it. I've tried Zaino, Mother's, Turtle Wax, and so on but I have still gotten the best results on my car with Gold Class. -As far as polishes: honestly I don't use polish. I simply clay bar and wash my car often. The closest thing I use to polish is ScratchX, but I use that sparingly and almost always only on the lower parts of my car (e.g. not my hood or fenders). __________________ -8000K HID low-beams/PIAA Spark 8000 high-beams/PIAA Plasma GT-X corners -Type II brakes/some weight reduction/new tires every 4-6 months -NA1 NSX wheels: Kumho Ecsta SPT 225/50V-16R in front, Kumho Ecsta ASX 205/60V-15R in rear -Custom built six-puck kevlar clutch/Lightened (aluminum) pulleys -[Mugen/Showa] suspension with remote-adjustable dampers -C35A1/C32A1 hybrid swap; smog legal (by GreenLight Auto)