I know... I'm sorry. I didn't mean to be rude. I'm just not very happy with myself right now. I may have to dedicate an entire day to revive her. So should I wash with dial soap first and then claybar to strip everything down, then rewax??

 

You can cut down on the problem if you:
Buy the Mr.clean kit, I have one and the work well, They have a Pur water filter.
Clay the car and use a good lube in a spray bottle( couple capfuls of car soap with a full bottle of water.)
Wask the car with liquid dawn, and then use mr clean purified water to rinse.
Wipe the car with a a good spray detailer with 100% high quality cotton towel.
Polish with a paint cleaner then wax or zymol, my favorite.

 

I am definitely going to get this Mr. Clean cash wash device. Do you use the soap that comes with it or do you just use the filter for the purified water and your own soap?

 

And to me blue stangs are the best looking, but who really cares.

Rewash the car in the shade. Buy a super absorber synthetic chamois, they are amazing and will dry the car very quickly if you ring it out often. If there are still spots after using the chamois use some Meguiars cleaner wax or similar cleaner wax.

 

I will definitely do this. A couple questions though... you mention CLEANER WAX. What is the difference? Meguiars makes about a dozen different waxes so I want to be sure I do this right this time. I have read good things about the NXT liquid wax. What will the regular Meguiars Cleaner Wax do that NXT can't? I will be going to Advance Auto tomorrow... thank you!

 

It says cleaner wax right on the bottle, it's a liquid wax. It removes things on the paint, bug guts, water spots, etc. Regular wax doesn't remove anything, just shines. If your not familar with the super absorber it comes rolled up in a plastic tube and it absorbs like nobodies business.

 

I'm looking at the products online now... I see the Cleaner Wax.... but maybe I just don't understand the process. I thought that I wanted to REMOVE all contaminants (bug guts, water spots, etc) before I waxed over it. No? Tell me if I am wrong, but I was under the impression I should rewash the car in the shade with dial soap, then claybar, then wax, then polish.

 

Ok I am going to say a few things and i do not not want to hear about it as I am going to offend a few on here. First off the Mr. Clean Wash system is for lazy people that do not want to take the time that is needed to maintain a car and keep it looking it's best. Also you must buy their soap and there filters or it will not work. Again i suggest getting the filter system i posted on page one. You guys spend thousands of dollars on mods and to me detail supplies are simply another mod and you must spend some good money to get the proper cleaning tolls. As for drying Chamois is old school and the new and much better method of drying is a Waffle Weave Microfiber towel. There are no shortcuts to a good looking car it takes hard work and dedication. Next and this is to Larmo i keep seeing you say your using Dial Soap and I am assuming you mean like the dish soap or hand soap. This is one of your major problems along with your water. DO NOT EVER EVER use any soap other than a car specific soap on your car. Household soaps are the worst thing you can do to your paint. At this point you have messed the paint up pretty good but nothing that cannot be fixed with some hard work. My honest suggestion to you is to locate a good detailer and pay him to get your car back in tip top shape and then spend the time and money learning the proper techniques to maintain it from that point on. Again go read up on the site i listed it is a great teaching source.

Richard

 

Thank you, Richard. I respect your opinions and advice. As I've said, I have a lot to learn. Regarding the dish soap, I have read in many places that this will assist in removing all wax buildup and contaminants. How do you suggest it is harmful. THank you for your input... I cannot afford to spend $200 on a professional detailer. I have the time and ability to do this myself, I just need to know the best process and products to do it myself. Thank you!!!!!

 

Use Claybar to remove old wax and contaminates that is the proper way. Using dishsoap will pull oils out of the clear and destroy the paint. I am certain you have seen tehcars that are only a few years old and the paint is faded and the clear coat is peeling. Well those ******** used dishsoap on thier cars. As far as spending money you really do need to spend money on the proper cleaning tools. Honestly it is an investment in your car. Here is what i would suggest you try to help get rid of the spots you have. I will try and help you with the least amount of money out of pocket. First buy your self two five gallon bucket. One for care soap and one for rinse water to rinse the wash mitt. Next go to Autozone or what ever parts place near you and buy some car soap. Meg's or Mother is fine. Also you want to buy yourself a real sheepskin wash mitt. I would also suggest you buy some foam applicator pads for applying polish and wax. You will also need either some nice Microfiber towels you can pick up some decent ones at Costco or Sams club they sell them in packs of 20 or so. Also buy yourself one of the Claybar kits Mother is fine and works great. I would also suggest you buy some drying waffle weaves two of the 25x36 should be good. You can buy them here. http://www.pakshak.com/waffle-weave-...l-25x36-1.html

Now pick either early morning before sun is up or late at night to wash the car Plan to spend the whole day working on the car. Now fill one bucket with about 4 oz of soap then fill with water then fill the other one with just water. Now wash the car starting at the top and working your way down wash the roof and windows then rinse. Rinse the wash mitt in the clean bucket water prior to resoaping it in the soap bucket this will remove all dirt from the mitt between washing cycles. Then wash the hood and rinse. Then the rear and rinse. Nest the rear quarters and rinse constantly keeping the entire car wet. Then the door and fender on one side and rinse etc. Then once the car is totally wash dry it with the WW towels. Now it will be ready for clay bar. Before you clay bar I would suggest washing the MF towels prior to use. DO NOT use bleach or any type of fabric softener not even soap with fabric softener. Next get yourself some polish from Autozone Meg's make a nice 3 Step product with a Paint Cleaner, a Polish and a Wax and I highly suggest this kit. Now Clay the car one small area at a time and dry the detail spray off after claying. Go back and forth with the clay not in circles. Once the entire car is done use the paint cleaner and a foam pad to help get rid of even more crap in and on the paint. After all this then you can use the polish then followed by the wax. Go to the Autogeek site to learn little secrets of detail in each step. There is just way to much for me to type it all out.

Richard