Hi everyone I just bought a new Honda Civic and figure I should come up with some kind of detail routine for it. I already have Liquid Glass, Meguiars Deep Crystal Step 3, and meguiars gold class that I used on my old car. I do not have a buffer and don't really have any interest in buying one so I need a good wax and polish that I can apply by hand. Is there any other waxes or products that would be good for this application? I'd prefer something that would last a relatively long time at least through the fall and maybe the winter.
What wax and detail routine?
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you can stick with what you have, but might want to double up the wax or use collinite for the winter.
Prep is key for good results
Prep is key for good results
Of the products you have, LG is the longest lasting and offers the best looks. The Megs #3 is a wax only product and Gold Class isn't as good as LG. You can use LG on paint, glass, wheels, lights, etc., everything but rubber and textured plastic.
I don't know your level of detailing knowledge so I'm gonna throw out a few ideas. Hopefully they're not redundant.
You might want to invest in paint detailing clay to remove surface crud and make the paint glassy smooth. If anything it'll make the car easier to wax by hand. Search this forum for clay suggestions and discussion.
Regular washing with quality products, tools and techniques is paramount. It will make far more difference over the long term than any particular wax product. Buy new wash mitts, top quality car shampoo and large microfiber towels for drying and smaller ones for hand detailing.
Avoid using harsh wheel and tire cleaners, use soap and water or a mild cleaner only if needed.
Avoid oily tire shine products as they can damage rubber and sling onto paint, making a mess and possibly staining paint. Use a water based protectant instead; look for milky white and watery instead of clear and baby oil-like.
Remove bug splats and bird doo immediately. Both are acidic and can permanently damage paint if not dealt with ASAP.
Hopefully this gets you started. Feel free to hit us with any questions.
I don't know your level of detailing knowledge so I'm gonna throw out a few ideas. Hopefully they're not redundant.
You might want to invest in paint detailing clay to remove surface crud and make the paint glassy smooth. If anything it'll make the car easier to wax by hand. Search this forum for clay suggestions and discussion.
Regular washing with quality products, tools and techniques is paramount. It will make far more difference over the long term than any particular wax product. Buy new wash mitts, top quality car shampoo and large microfiber towels for drying and smaller ones for hand detailing.
Avoid using harsh wheel and tire cleaners, use soap and water or a mild cleaner only if needed.
Avoid oily tire shine products as they can damage rubber and sling onto paint, making a mess and possibly staining paint. Use a water based protectant instead; look for milky white and watery instead of clear and baby oil-like.
Remove bug splats and bird doo immediately. Both are acidic and can permanently damage paint if not dealt with ASAP.
Hopefully this gets you started. Feel free to hit us with any questions.
The baby oil-like products for tires don't replenish the rubber? Is there a brand you specifically recommend that you know to be water based?
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The baby oil-like products for tires don't replenish the rubber? Is there a brand you specifically recommend that you know to be water based?
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A few off the top of me head:
Vinylex
303 Aerospace protectant
Mothers protectant
Armor All Original Shine (the original product, not the newer stuff they sell)
The baby oil-like products for tires don't replenish the rubber? Is there a brand you specifically recommend that you know to be water based?
Thanks
A few off the top of me head:
Vinylex
303 Aerospace protectant
Mothers protectant
Armor All Original Shine (the original product, not the newer stuff they sell)
Collinite 476, Zaino Z2 Pro, Finish Kare FK1000P are 3 good choices and durable. Google them, read up on them and pick one. The car is new, so you really don't need to polish at this point.
Duragloss 104 and its bonding agent, followed up with Colinite 476S is an excellent winter time combo, and is really inexpensive.
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Duragloss 104 and its bonding agent, followed up with Colinite 476S is an excellent winter time combo, and is really inexpensive.
#104 is a paste wax. Why would you use a wax topped by a different wax? Did you mean Duragloss #105 and the bonding agent?
Duragloss 104 and its bonding agent, followed up with Colinite 476S is an excellent winter time combo, and is really inexpensive.
#104 is a paste wax. Why would you use a wax topped by a different wax? Did you mean Duragloss #105 and the bonding agent?
Originally Posted By: RTexasF
Originally Posted By: Saturn_Fan
Duragloss 104 and its bonding agent, followed up with Colinite 476S is an excellent winter time combo, and is really inexpensive.
#104 is a paste wax. Why would you use a wax topped by a different wax? Did you mean Duragloss #105 and the bonding agent?
Oops! DG 105 and that other stuff that helps it adhere to the paint. My mistake.
Originally Posted By: Saturn_Fan
Duragloss 104 and its bonding agent, followed up with Colinite 476S is an excellent winter time combo, and is really inexpensive.
#104 is a paste wax. Why would you use a wax topped by a different wax? Did you mean Duragloss #105 and the bonding agent?
Oops! DG 105 and that other stuff that helps it adhere to the paint. My mistake.
need to start out with clean paint(clay bar,fine cut cleaner,etc)
prep is #1.
then DG 601 then 105 or 111 toped off with collinite is my routine and it's killer,shine lasts for months..
prep is #1.
then DG 601 then 105 or 111 toped off with collinite is my routine and it's killer,shine lasts for months..
Originally Posted By: daman
need to start out with clean paint(clay bar,fine cut cleaner,etc)
prep is #1.
then DG 601 then 105 or 111 toped off with collinite is my routine and it's killer,shine lasts for months..
I am going to attempt my first clay on the black Corolla. I really have deep reservations about whether it will cause fine scratches in black paint, but heck, life's short, why not?
need to start out with clean paint(clay bar,fine cut cleaner,etc)
prep is #1.
then DG 601 then 105 or 111 toped off with collinite is my routine and it's killer,shine lasts for months..
I am going to attempt my first clay on the black Corolla. I really have deep reservations about whether it will cause fine scratches in black paint, but heck, life's short, why not?
Originally Posted By: Saturn_Fan
Originally Posted By: daman
need to start out with clean paint(clay bar,fine cut cleaner,etc)
prep is #1.
then DG 601 then 105 or 111 toped off with collinite is my routine and it's killer,shine lasts for months..
I am going to attempt my first clay on the black Corolla. I really have deep reservations about whether it will cause fine scratches in black paint, but heck, life's short, why not?
Nope should have no problems with black paint,clay my black
Grand Am all the time,keep the clay clean and fold it over
need it often.
Originally Posted By: daman
need to start out with clean paint(clay bar,fine cut cleaner,etc)
prep is #1.
then DG 601 then 105 or 111 toped off with collinite is my routine and it's killer,shine lasts for months..
I am going to attempt my first clay on the black Corolla. I really have deep reservations about whether it will cause fine scratches in black paint, but heck, life's short, why not?
Nope should have no problems with black paint,clay my black
Grand Am all the time,keep the clay clean and fold it over
need it often.
Since your car is new, you'll only need regular wash, clean and waxing and a quick detailer. Do the claying only if needed.
wash: http://meguiarsdirect.com/detail/MEG+G10464
clean: http://meguiarsdirect.com/detail/MEG+A3016
http://meguiarsdirect.com/detail/MEG+A2116
polish (optional) http://meguiarsdirect.com/detail/MEG+G12718
detailer: http://meguiarsdirect.com/detail/MEG+G13224
I'm currently using Meguiars because its easy to get, cheap with great results.
wash: http://meguiarsdirect.com/detail/MEG+G10464
clean: http://meguiarsdirect.com/detail/MEG+A3016
http://meguiarsdirect.com/detail/MEG+A2116
polish (optional) http://meguiarsdirect.com/detail/MEG+G12718
detailer: http://meguiarsdirect.com/detail/MEG+G13224
I'm currently using Meguiars because its easy to get, cheap with great results.
Originally Posted By: daman
Originally Posted By: Saturn_Fan
Originally Posted By: daman
need to start out with clean paint(clay bar,fine cut cleaner,etc)
prep is #1.
then DG 601 then 105 or 111 toped off with collinite is my routine and it's killer,shine lasts for months..
I am going to attempt my first clay on the black Corolla. I really have deep reservations about whether it will cause fine scratches in black paint, but heck, life's short, why not?
Nope should have no problems with black paint,clay my black
Grand Am all the time,keep the clay clean and fold it over
need it often.
agreed. Should not have any problems claying a black vehicle as long as you keep the clay well lubed. This is what will allow the clay to glide over the surface and not "grab" the paint, which may cause marring.
CG Luber is probably one of the slickest clay lubes I've used.
http://www.glimmerglassdetailing.com/lusysucllu.html
I would say to go poorboys polish w/ carnauba blue, then top w/ collinite 476. Going to be super durable and look killer imo.
Originally Posted By: Saturn_Fan
Originally Posted By: daman
need to start out with clean paint(clay bar,fine cut cleaner,etc)
prep is #1.
then DG 601 then 105 or 111 toped off with collinite is my routine and it's killer,shine lasts for months..
I am going to attempt my first clay on the black Corolla. I really have deep reservations about whether it will cause fine scratches in black paint, but heck, life's short, why not?
Nope should have no problems with black paint,clay my black
Grand Am all the time,keep the clay clean and fold it over
need it often.
agreed. Should not have any problems claying a black vehicle as long as you keep the clay well lubed. This is what will allow the clay to glide over the surface and not "grab" the paint, which may cause marring.
CG Luber is probably one of the slickest clay lubes I've used.
http://www.glimmerglassdetailing.com/lusysucllu.html
I would say to go poorboys polish w/ carnauba blue, then top w/ collinite 476. Going to be super durable and look killer imo.
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