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Spring Cleaning

Old 04-04-2010, 09:26 PM
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Alright, since the weather is looking good from here on out, i'm gonna start my spring cleaning on my mustang.

1)Wash, claybar, polish, maybe wax
2)Shine up the chrome wheels and exhaust tips (Recommendation on brand?)
3)Transmission flush. (Open for suggestions on brand)
4)Interior detailing, touch up the leather, windex the windows,
5)Wash the engine bay

Might be something missing so come on guys and girls help me out!
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Old 04-05-2010, 10:44 AM
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Radiator Flush perhaps..
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Old 04-05-2010, 10:55 AM
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I use Meguires everything.

Transmission fluid should be Dextron III ATF--either Havoline, Valvoline, RP, whichever...

Flushing all fluids is never a bad idea as h3kt1k mentioned...
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Old 04-05-2010, 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by gif4445
Alright, since the weather is looking good from here on out, i'm gonna start my spring cleaning on my mustang.

1)Wash, claybar, polish, maybe wax
2)Shine up the chrome wheels and exhaust tips (Recommendation on brand?)
3)Transmission flush. (Open for suggestions on brand)
4)Interior detailing, touch up the leather, windex the windows,
5)Wash the engine bay

Might be something missing so come on guys and girls help me out!
I literly just had this thread a week ago or so. I am a firm believer in these products
1) Zaino clay bar
2) Mothers Billet Metal Polish
3) Royal Purple
4) Lane’s® Premium Interior Detail Package
5). Engine cleaner:
http://www.lanescarproducts.com/enginedressing.html

These are the best... kinda expensive BUT THE BEST isn't you car worth it??
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Old 04-05-2010, 02:34 PM
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PM Juztang. He is a great guy and will be able to help you out.

www.obsessivedetail.com
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Old 04-05-2010, 04:24 PM
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not trying to steal the thread or anything, but what does the claybar do for the car, I have heard of it but never really looked into it,and I see quite a few people who say they use it.

Thanks for the help
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Old 04-05-2010, 04:47 PM
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A claybar is the best thing i ever did to my car...

All the little spots in your paint, it rubs them right off!!! It essentially removes all the grit from your car... After you claybar a spot, it will be smooth. Wax that spot and it will be smooth as glass...

DO IT.
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Old 04-05-2010, 04:48 PM
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Oh and i too was wondering what kind of polish for exhaust tips that are stainless steel and such... I want to make them hurt my eyes when i look at them with direct sunlight
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Old 04-05-2010, 09:03 PM
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Well I just got done!

Used Meguiars car wash soap, clay bar kit, chrome polish, and wax. If i had more time i would've used turtle wax wheel cleaner but it was taking forever anyways. Took a lot of cotton towels and microfibers but it really came out well.

Tomorrow will be interior day and the engine bay






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Old 04-05-2010, 09:09 PM
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