what do you use?

2000LOWRIDERS10 · 08-06-2007, 01:37 AM

whats some good stuff to wash my truck in?..i been usein car wash wax
and also whats a good rim cleaner?

Tex Star Detail · 08-06-2007, 05:00 PM

for chrome rims, look online for Meguiars wheel brightener. Good stuff!
if you want to find something store bought, try Meguiars Multi Piece rim cleaner.

For washing, I used to use Megs Car Wash, NXT or Gold Class.

2000LOWRIDERS10 · 08-06-2007, 07:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tex Star Detail

for chrome rims, look online for Meguiars wheel brightener. Good stuff!
if you want to find something store bought, try Meguiars Multi Piece rim cleaner.

For washing, I used to use Megs Car Wash, NXT or Gold Class.

alright thanks

Stock2Drop · 08-08-2007, 03:34 AM

Mothers has a really good lineup of waxes and chrome cleaners..BUT for my rims I use NEVER DULL, it comes in a little round silver can its about 4 or 5 bucks at advance autoparts..I use the never dull to get rid of all the rain spots and grime and rust and then I go over it with Mothers Chrome Cleaner.

get layed · 08-08-2007, 07:53 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Stock2Drop

Mothers has a really good lineup of waxes and chrome cleaners..BUT for my rims I use NEVER DULL, it comes in a little round silver can its about 4 or 5 bucks at advance autoparts..I use the never dull to get rid of all the rain spots and grime and rust and then I go over it with Mothers Chrome Cleaner.

NeverDull FTW!

2000LOWRIDERS10 · 08-09-2007, 12:51 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Stock2Drop

Mothers has a really good lineup of waxes and chrome cleaners..BUT for my rims I use NEVER DULL, it comes in a little round silver can its about 4 or 5 bucks at advance autoparts..I use the never dull to get rid of all the rain spots and grime and rust and then I go over it with Mothers Chrome Cleaner.

oh i have some never dull but never thought about useing it on my rims..i'll have to try that

2000LOWRIDERS10 · 08-09-2007, 01:01 AM

whast good for geting spots of class..afther i wash and dry my truck my windows still has spots?

Scott01 · 08-09-2007, 07:51 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 2000LOWRIDERS10

whast good for geting spots of class..afther i wash and dry my truck my windows still has spots?

vinegar and water.

For wash I use good ole Zipwax carwash.

2000LOWRIDERS10 · 08-09-2007, 08:48 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Scott01

vinegar and water.

For wash I use good ole Zipwax carwash.

alright kool..because i know window cleaner wont get it off..

Tex Star Detail · 08-09-2007, 09:02 PM

if the spots are etched in the glass, the vinegar/water mix won't work

2000LOWRIDERS10 · 08-10-2007, 12:30 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tex Star Detail

if the spots are etched in the glass, the vinegar/water mix won't work

oh do you know anything that get it off then?

ChrisNJ · 08-12-2007, 12:40 AM

I use super slick n suds auto shampoo. One of the best I've used w/ great lubricity!
They also make a strong wheel cleaner, spray n rinse. If you need something less harsh, go w/ p21s wheel cleaner.

TubbD · 08-13-2007, 10:15 AM

I use blue coral car wash soap

blazin24 · 08-14-2007, 04:27 PM

that makes 2 of us^^

stick shift · 08-14-2007, 09:30 PM

No no 3 of us lol acually I don't think its that terrible. Price is nice, not the best cleaner though...

blazin24 · 08-14-2007, 11:18 PM

works fine, dad uses it on his 07 avalanche and he waxes that think like every week. Now he is using that new Ice wax and likes it because he can put it on plastic.

therule546 · 08-15-2007, 04:19 AM

dish soap or take it through a car wash then i always use mcguiars gold class wax and protectant

01cherryreds10 · 08-19-2007, 02:34 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by therule546

dish soap or take it through a car wash then i always use mcguiars gold class wax and protectant

From what I hear dish soap messes up the clear or something..

Anyways when I do it at my house I use it anyways

Either that or I go to a self service car wash, I love those things, especially the ones near a highway.

AIRDRY FTW!

bonz · 08-22-2007, 10:55 PM

i cant get my truck out of those damn automatic car washes... good friend of mine owns on and is always giving me free car wash slips but i have to give them to my GF because i always get hung up trying to leave

stockchevy1983 · 08-22-2007, 11:05 PM

i use a mequiars car wash soap, its soap and conditioner, smells good too lol

2lowws10 · 08-25-2007, 03:55 PM

Quote:

From what I hear dish soap messes up the clear or something..

i worked at a auto bodyshop and all they made me use was dish soap but idk they didnt seem like the sharpest crayon in the box

i heard it takes off wax

blazin24 · 08-26-2007, 09:52 AM

did they use dish soap for cleaning the car before paint? I have heard it used for that.

TubbD · 08-26-2007, 10:59 AM

hmmm....

Well lately I'v been trying to find other waxes that I like. Seems to me the best stuff that I liked so far is Nu-Finish.

Others I have tried:
-Mother Gold carabuna wax
-Black Magic
-hmmm.... I forgot what kind it was

I still want to try the turtle wax ICE.
But it being a polish does that mean anything? Do I put it on top of the wax after? I dunno?

2lowws10 · 08-26-2007, 11:57 AM

Quote:

did they use dish soap for cleaning the car before paint? I have heard it used for that

nah i just to wash a car i used to detail em there

stockchevy1983 · 08-26-2007, 08:01 PM

nu finish is good, goes on easy and comes off easy, i used dupont wax, but it was hard to get off the car, took lots of elbow rease, nu finish i think for price is the shit

08-06-2007, 01:37 AM	#1
2000LOWRIDERS10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 576 Location: MS User is: OffLine	what do you use? whats some good stuff to wash my truck in?..i been usein car wash wax and also whats a good rim cleaner?
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08-06-2007, 05:00 PM	#2
Tex Star Detail will detail for food Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 509 Location: Georgetown, Texas User is: OffLine	Re: what do you use? for chrome rims, look online for Meguiars wheel brightener. Good stuff! if you want to find something store bought, try Meguiars Multi Piece rim cleaner. For washing, I used to use Megs Car Wash, NXT or Gold Class.
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08-06-2007, 07:29 PM	#3
2000LOWRIDERS10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 576 Location: MS User is: OffLine	Re: what do you use? Quote: Originally Posted by Tex Star Detail for chrome rims, look online for Meguiars wheel brightener. Good stuff! if you want to find something store bought, try Meguiars Multi Piece rim cleaner. For washing, I used to use Megs Car Wash, NXT or Gold Class. alright thanks
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08-08-2007, 03:34 AM	#4
Stock2Drop Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 37 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: what do you use? Mothers has a really good lineup of waxes and chrome cleaners..BUT for my rims I use NEVER DULL, it comes in a little round silver can its about 4 or 5 bucks at advance autoparts..I use the never dull to get rid of all the rain spots and grime and rust and then I go over it with Mothers Chrome Cleaner.
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08-08-2007, 07:53 AM	#5
get layed My self esteem is lower Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,114 Location: Gwinnett County, Georgia User is: OffLine	Re: what do you use? Quote: Originally Posted by Stock2Drop Mothers has a really good lineup of waxes and chrome cleaners..BUT for my rims I use NEVER DULL, it comes in a little round silver can its about 4 or 5 bucks at advance autoparts..I use the never dull to get rid of all the rain spots and grime and rust and then I go over it with Mothers Chrome Cleaner. NeverDull FTW!
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08-09-2007, 12:51 AM	#6
2000LOWRIDERS10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 576 Location: MS User is: OffLine	Re: what do you use? Quote: Originally Posted by Stock2Drop Mothers has a really good lineup of waxes and chrome cleaners..BUT for my rims I use NEVER DULL, it comes in a little round silver can its about 4 or 5 bucks at advance autoparts..I use the never dull to get rid of all the rain spots and grime and rust and then I go over it with Mothers Chrome Cleaner. oh i have some never dull but never thought about useing it on my rims..i'll have to try that
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08-09-2007, 01:01 AM	#7
2000LOWRIDERS10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 576 Location: MS User is: OffLine	Re: what do you use? whast good for geting spots of class..afther i wash and dry my truck my windows still has spots?
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08-09-2007, 07:51 PM	#8
Scott01 ZR2 member Age: 37 Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,903 Location: Northeast Ky User is: OffLine	Re: what do you use? Quote: Originally Posted by 2000LOWRIDERS10 whast good for geting spots of class..afther i wash and dry my truck my windows still has spots? vinegar and water. For wash I use good ole Zipwax carwash.
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08-09-2007, 08:48 PM	#9
2000LOWRIDERS10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 576 Location: MS User is: OffLine	Re: what do you use? Quote: Originally Posted by Scott01 vinegar and water. For wash I use good ole Zipwax carwash. alright kool..because i know window cleaner wont get it off..
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08-09-2007, 09:02 PM	#10
Tex Star Detail will detail for food Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 509 Location: Georgetown, Texas User is: OffLine	Re: what do you use? if the spots are etched in the glass, the vinegar/water mix won't work
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08-10-2007, 12:30 AM	#11
2000LOWRIDERS10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 576 Location: MS User is: OffLine	Re: what do you use? Quote: Originally Posted by Tex Star Detail if the spots are etched in the glass, the vinegar/water mix won't work oh do you know anything that get it off then?
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08-12-2007, 12:40 AM	#12
ChrisNJ Registered User Age: 30 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 254 Location: jersey User is: OffLine	Re: what do you use? I use super slick n suds auto shampoo. One of the best I've used w/ great lubricity! They also make a strong wheel cleaner, spray n rinse. If you need something less harsh, go w/ p21s wheel cleaner.
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08-13-2007, 10:15 AM	#13
TubbD Tonight the world is mine Age: 22 Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 16,574 Location: Linwood, MN User is: OffLine	Re: what do you use? I use blue coral car wash soap
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08-14-2007, 04:27 PM	#14
blazin24 NOT DONE TO MANY PROBLEMS Age: 19 Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,566 Location: St. Johns, MI User is: OffLine	Re: what do you use? that makes 2 of us^^
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08-14-2007, 09:30 PM	#15
stick shift Registered User Age: 19 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 122 Location: Green Bay, WI User is: OffLine	Re: what do you use? No no 3 of us lol acually I don't think its that terrible. Price is nice, not the best cleaner though...
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08-14-2007, 11:18 PM	#16
blazin24 NOT DONE TO MANY PROBLEMS Age: 19 Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,566 Location: St. Johns, MI User is: OffLine	Re: what do you use? works fine, dad uses it on his 07 avalanche and he waxes that think like every week. Now he is using that new Ice wax and likes it because he can put it on plastic.
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08-15-2007, 04:19 AM	#17
therule546 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,479 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: what do you use? dish soap or take it through a car wash then i always use mcguiars gold class wax and protectant
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08-19-2007, 02:34 AM	#18
01cherryreds10 Former S10 enthusiast Age: 19 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,640 Location: Illinois User is: OffLine	Re: what do you use? Quote: Originally Posted by therule546 dish soap or take it through a car wash then i always use mcguiars gold class wax and protectant From what I hear dish soap messes up the clear or something.. Anyways when I do it at my house I use it anyways Either that or I go to a self service car wash, I love those things, especially the ones near a highway. AIRDRY FTW!
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08-22-2007, 10:55 PM	#19
bonz Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 161 Location: Weatherford Texas User is: OffLine	Re: what do you use? i cant get my truck out of those damn automatic car washes... good friend of mine owns on and is always giving me free car wash slips but i have to give them to my GF because i always get hung up trying to leave
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08-22-2007, 11:05 PM	#20
stockchevy1983 Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,691 Location: Point Pleasant, NJ User is: OffLine	Re: what do you use? i use a mequiars car wash soap, its soap and conditioner, smells good too lol
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08-25-2007, 03:55 PM	#21
2lowws10 Registered User Age: 21 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 126 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: what do you use? Quote: From what I hear dish soap messes up the clear or something.. i worked at a auto bodyshop and all they made me use was dish soap but idk they didnt seem like the sharpest crayon in the box i heard it takes off wax
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08-26-2007, 09:52 AM	#22
blazin24 NOT DONE TO MANY PROBLEMS Age: 19 Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,566 Location: St. Johns, MI User is: OffLine	Re: what do you use? did they use dish soap for cleaning the car before paint? I have heard it used for that.
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08-26-2007, 10:59 AM	#23
TubbD Tonight the world is mine Age: 22 Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 16,574 Location: Linwood, MN User is: OffLine	Re: what do you use? hmmm.... Well lately I'v been trying to find other waxes that I like. Seems to me the best stuff that I liked so far is Nu-Finish. Others I have tried: -Mother Gold carabuna wax -Black Magic -hmmm.... I forgot what kind it was I still want to try the turtle wax ICE. But it being a polish does that mean anything? Do I put it on top of the wax after? I dunno?
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08-26-2007, 11:57 AM	#24
2lowws10 Registered User Age: 21 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 126 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: what do you use? Quote: did they use dish soap for cleaning the car before paint? I have heard it used for that nah i just to wash a car i used to detail em there
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08-26-2007, 08:01 PM	#25
stockchevy1983 Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,691 Location: Point Pleasant, NJ User is: OffLine	Re: what do you use? nu finish is good, goes on easy and comes off easy, i used dupont wax, but it was hard to get off the car, took lots of elbow rease, nu finish i think for price is the shit
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