A superb Car cleaning, polishing & detailing guide

akbaree · 30th May 2009, 17:20

I treated my car with Waxpol Car Shampoo, Waxpol Carnauba Wax, Waxpol Glass Cleaner and 3M Vinyl/Leather Conditioner. I started at 11:00am and finished at 2:30pm.

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I am extremelhy satisfied with the results. I am still left with 1/3 3M dashboard conditioner after using it twice. Essentially it means one bottle will last three times on my car where the application is extensive. You can see that in the amount of plastic cladding my car has.

I tried the Waxpol glass cleaner for the first time and I must say that's it's amazing. I haven't used any other glass cleaners (including the famed 3M one) but I am completely satisfied with this Waxpol glass cleaner. For example I haven't had cleaner view from the ORVM anytime before this.

dockap · 30th May 2009, 21:37

neat car man looks like it just came out of the showroom except for the left roof rail at the rear
btw whats with the alloys in front and original wheels at the rear?

anilagdr · 30th May 2009, 21:40

Great bro. The car looks cool. What did you do to the tyres?

Raccoon · 30th May 2009, 23:36

Well, just tried Waxpol's Silicon Polish. Results not at all satisfactory... at least not on automobiles. Not so good on plastics either... Formula 1 dashboard polish is far better. On painted automobile surfaces, it leaves an uneven looking oily kinda finish. After a day, it looked like someone had unevenly sprayed WD40 or something! I really doubt its good at protecting either.

SILICON LIQUID POLISH

akbaree · 30th May 2009, 23:53

Thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dockap

btw whats with the alloys in front and original wheels at the rear?

The alloys are OEM. But one of the alloys has developed leak, so am using spare wheel.

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Originally Posted by anilagdr

What did you do to the tyres?

I haven't done anything on the tyres this time, just a scrub wash. However some 6 weeks back, I had applied Waxpol Tyre conditioner.

yogi1771 · 31st May 2009, 00:57

Any idea where we can get 3M products in Mumbai

gpa · 31st May 2009, 09:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by akbaree

I treated my car with Waxpol Car Shampoo, Waxpol Carnauba Wax, Waxpol Glass Cleaner and 3M Vinyl/Leather Conditioner. I started at 11:00am and finished at 2:30pm.

Great results!! Shows your enthusiasm for your car!

Cheers,
gpa

gpa · 31st May 2009, 09:35

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Originally Posted by VahanPujari

Gurus - Another query

I've a New Linea Flamenco Red colour. Should I go for 3M Paint Protection treatment right away?

I think it is best you wait for a year or two and then go in for the 3M treatment. It will be worth the results then. Wax and polish your car often and that will keep the shine on and keep minor swirls and scratches at bay.

Cheers,
gpa

geeash · 1st June 2009, 09:50

Wow. What a great shine. You inspire me to do the same for my car too. I do waxpolishing every sunday but still i dont think i can get close to that shine.

geeash · 1st June 2009, 09:53

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Yes, Formula 1 Dashboard Cleaner spray is good & the smell is also good

I have one formula1 multipurpose spray with vanilla flavour, ....err.... i mean fragrance. It smells so good

garry.brant · 1st June 2009, 21:17

I heard about the produts from COMMANDO , are they any good.
They had a complete range of car care products.

abdriver2000 · 2nd June 2009, 09:42

Friends,

I am facing this problem for the past many months. A neighbor loves to have his dog relieve himself on my car and bike. Nothing has helped so far. I have tried everything from humble requests to stern warnings.

I do not wash my car daily and the urine leaves a sticky residue which causes spotting on the rims.

Is there any thing I can do to prevent this nuisance?

anekho · 2nd June 2009, 11:33

I'm not sure about this, but maybe you can spray a lot of deo on the area around the car and bike. maybe the dog won't come.

cheers

hemanthisgreat · 2nd June 2009, 11:44

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Originally Posted by abdriver2000

Friends,

I am facing this problem for the past many months. A neighbor loves to have his dog relieve himself on my car and bike. Nothing has helped so far. I have tried everything from humble requests to stern warnings.

We have a dedicated thread for this problem. You can look for answers there

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/shifti...pee-tyres.html

abdriver2000 · 2nd June 2009, 12:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by hemanthisgreat

We have a dedicated thread for this problem. You can look for answers there

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/shifti...pee-tyres.html

This thread is of no use. It is completely off topic and offers no solution.

30th May 2009, 17:20	#706
akbaree BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 613 Thanked: 107 Times View My Garage	I treated my car with Waxpol Car Shampoo, Waxpol Carnauba Wax, Waxpol Glass Cleaner and 3M Vinyl/Leather Conditioner. I started at 11:00am and finished at 2:30pm. I am extremelhy satisfied with the results. I am still left with 1/3 3M dashboard conditioner after using it twice. Essentially it means one bottle will last three times on my car where the application is extensive. You can see that in the amount of plastic cladding my car has. I tried the Waxpol glass cleaner for the first time and I must say that's it's amazing. I haven't used any other glass cleaners (including the famed 3M one) but I am completely satisfied with this Waxpol glass cleaner. For example I haven't had cleaner view from the ORVM anytime before this. Last edited by akbaree : 30th May 2009 at 17:22.
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30th May 2009, 21:37	#707
dockap BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mangalore Posts: 868 Thanked: 478 Times View My Garage	neat car man looks like it just came out of the showroom except for the left roof rail at the rear btw whats with the alloys in front and original wheels at the rear?
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anilagdr BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kottayam Posts: 212 Thanked: 67 Times	Great bro. The car looks cool. What did you do to the tyres?
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Raccoon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Poona Posts: 1,851 Thanked: 116 Times	Well, just tried Waxpol's Silicon Polish. Results not at all satisfactory... at least not on automobiles. Not so good on plastics either... Formula 1 dashboard polish is far better. On painted automobile surfaces, it leaves an uneven looking oily kinda finish. After a day, it looked like someone had unevenly sprayed WD40 or something! I really doubt its good at protecting either. SILICON LIQUID POLISH Last edited by Raccoon : 30th May 2009 at 23:45.
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yogi1771 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 697 Thanked: 15 Times	Any idea where we can get 3M products in Mumbai
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1st June 2009, 09:50	#714
geeash Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,513 Thanked: 146 Times	Wow. What a great shine. You inspire me to do the same for my car too. I do waxpolishing every sunday but still i dont think i can get close to that shine.
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1st June 2009, 21:17	#716
garry.brant BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gurgaon, Haryana Posts: 291 Thanked: 24 Times View My Garage	I heard about the produts from COMMANDO , are they any good. They had a complete range of car care products.
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2nd June 2009, 09:42	#717
abdriver2000 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 331 Thanked: 30 Times View My Garage	Friends, I am facing this problem for the past many months. A neighbor loves to have his dog relieve himself on my car and bike. Nothing has helped so far. I have tried everything from humble requests to stern warnings. I do not wash my car daily and the urine leaves a sticky residue which causes spotting on the rims. Is there any thing I can do to prevent this nuisance?
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2nd June 2009, 11:33	#718
anekho Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: . Posts: 1,995 Thanked: 684 Times	I'm not sure about this, but maybe you can spray a lot of deo on the area around the car and bike. maybe the dog won't come. cheers
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