I have a black Cobra vert, and was wondering what is everyone using to wash and wax. Also What is the best leather cleaner out there?

 

Any cloth (washing, drying, etc) that touches your paint should be a good microfiber. Any car wash soap will do the trick. Meguiars is fine. Also pick up a Meguiars clay kit. After a wash and dry, the clay will further clean any contaminants from the clear coat. Great stuff, easy to use. You should clay 2-3 times a year. Polishing/swirl removal is up to you depending on if your paint needs it. For wax, it really doesn't get any better than Collinite, that stuff is amazingly durable.

 

I use soap that you find in Autozone etc for $5 a gallon lol. Dry with a "Absorber" mat, it's a product you can find at an autozone etc...it's a shammy(sp?) and works really well for soaking up water.

I've used a claybar and that does wonders. I think it was a mothers kit, you get a spray bottle of lube and 2 bars with a microfiber cloth for wiping it off. But if your paint is aweful then a claybar won't do much for you. But it DOES make a difference. I was iffy on it being $15 for a kit, but after I did it, my paint was smooooooth.

 

I used a microfiber, and the Meguiars wash, spray wax, and spray detailer. I do not like these sprays. I never used a claybar before. I will look into it I guess.

 

I have had really good results with Zaino products. As for the Leather seats. I found that a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser pad works wonders for cleaning and then following that up with a good leather conditioner.

 

iv tried alot but im not done but here is my finding.
BODY:
turtle ice liquid clay bar- crap, makes a mess, doesnt work
turtle ice paste polish wax- good stuff, easy on and off, nice deep shine
turtle spray detailer- ok for cleaning up between waxs, best way to use it is put on the
paste polish then when it dries spray on the detailer to help take
the paste
meguiars quick detailer- great suff, cleans up the car nice after a quick wash and dry,
sheds water like its a wax.
meguiars color x- also great, its pretty much a wax and thats what i use it for. it does
take a little muscle to get it off though. however the shine is clean!'

GLASS:
rain x glass cleaner- only thing i would consider using on my tinted windows. works perfect
rain x (yellow bottle)- dont know what its called but its for the exterior, dont even need
windsheild wipers with this product. i use it all the way around.

INTERIOR:
armorall liquid- a little greasy but nice shine
armorall whipes- do a great job, not to greasy, show quality shine.
meguiars whipes- i have them because they were givin to me at a show but i have not
used them yet. people say good things about them though.
bluemagic leather- cleaner and conditioner work good, my v6 had a 110,000 miles and
not a crack in the leather, maby a few stress marks but no cracks.
it is very important to condition your leather alot. it keeps it pliable.
armorall leather- it works i guess, i cant tell a difference between it and anything else.

TIRES:
armorall gel- works great, amazing shine, easy to go on with the pad.
meguiars hot shine- oh yea, that **** is amazing, i spray it on the tread of my tires at
shows when i get there. spray it in the wheel wells. i also put it on
my rubber hoses in the engine. must have!!!
advanced auto wheel and tire cleaner- works. no difference between it and the expensive
stuff.
windex or rain x- i use it on my bulllit wheels. and it brings out a nice shine.

CONVERTABLE:
i just ordered this stuff called "raggtop" it was $33 bucks off ebay for the two part kit. little expensive IMO for two spray bottles but we'll see how it works. EDIT: WORKS AMAZING, MUST HAVE, MAKES THE TOP LOOK BRAND NEW

RAGS, CLOTHS, TOWELS, ETC.
microfiber- the way to go to apply quick detailers, leather cleaner, rainx. and to take off wax.
foam aplicator pad- good for putting wax on.
shamwow- yea i know, but they work. i suppose any shammy will get the job done
terry towel- cleans wheels, tires, engine, door jams, anything that you dont want to put a microfiber too.

STUFF I STILL WANT TO TRY
turtle's black box
all the meguiars carabuna wax's
a new paint job =) lol
the meguiars clay bar kit.

 

I'm a big fan of Black Magic's products for tire shine and interior and leather cleaner, my interior looks new even though its almost 15 years old. I did used to use Armorall wheel cleaner for brake dust, but with my ceramic pads i don't get that anymore. For car wash i use Turtle wax Zip Wax with good results. Definitely +1 on the microfiber. I also you Nu Finish Scratch doctor for those minor scratches and what not with awesome results.

 

i use Adams polishes for ease and their 110% satisfaction guarantee or 110% percent of your money back

 

does anyone know if car wash soap strips the sealant/wax?

 

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