Finally ! Did first Wash, Polish, Wax, general tidying of car (tires, windows) of the summer
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Finally ! Did first Wash, Polish, Wax, general tidying of car (tires, windows) of the summer
and I learned some things that I should have known better (why I waited 2 years before trying these, I'll never know).
1. When applying wax, use an applicator pad - it makes for thin, even application of wax that is not only easier to wipe off, but you end up wasting less too. I was using terry cloths for the last 2 years and out of the blue picked up the wax applicator pad while picking up some more wax.
2. Use newspaper to clean windows. I had read this a few times before and until today, hadn't tried. I ended up with clean, streak-free windows first try. I don't know exactly why it works, but it does.
1. When applying wax, use an applicator pad - it makes for thin, even application of wax that is not only easier to wipe off, but you end up wasting less too. I was using terry cloths for the last 2 years and out of the blue picked up the wax applicator pad while picking up some more wax.
2. Use newspaper to clean windows. I had read this a few times before and until today, hadn't tried. I ended up with clean, streak-free windows first try. I don't know exactly why it works, but it does.
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foam applicators are awesome for applying wax.
I stumbled upon this myself when the jar of P21S I had came with a foam applicator. Want an even thinner more even layer of wax? Try moistening your applicator pad. Not a lot, just enough so that it feels a bit wet. I finally tried this last week and it worked really well.
I still haven't tried the newspaper bit for cleaning windows. Microfiber towels also work great on windows.
I still haven't tried the newspaper bit for cleaning windows. Microfiber towels also work great on windows.
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Unfortunately, I am still working with old (film) technology - if you really need pics though...
Here's me washing the car:
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/9194/headed_at_angela.jpg">
(even my wife helped with the washing - see in lower frame)
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/9194/qc_aawbcomparison.jpg">
And here's me drying the car:
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/9194/qc_ackevin.jpg">
And the final product, well, I guess you will have to trust me: (barring some rock chips) it is sweeettt. Meguiar's Professional Mirror Glaze products all the way baby !
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/9194/headed_at_angela.jpg">
(even my wife helped with the washing - see in lower frame)
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/9194/qc_aawbcomparison.jpg">
And here's me drying the car:
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/9194/qc_ackevin.jpg">
And the final product, well, I guess you will have to trust me: (barring some rock chips) it is sweeettt. Meguiar's Professional Mirror Glaze products all the way baby !
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