my sisters father-in-law just GAVE her his 01 mdx...this car has 150k on it and has only been run thru a car wash here and there (term used VERY loosely)...i will have it in my driveway all afternoon tomorrow and i want to make this thing look good...someone give me a quick run down of what i need to buy/do?? the reason i ask is b/c i have never let my car go a season w/out a detail so i dont know how to treat this situation...thanks in advance

 

I'm interested in what others have to say on this as well.

My thoughts are along the lines of :
1. Wash
2. Clay Bar
3. Polish / paint cleaner
4. sealant of some sort.

 

I would wash then clay the entire MDX. Then go with some compunds/polishes to get rid of the swirls, scratches and any paint defects. My favorite is Four Star BSL Medium Cut followed by light cut, works magic. Then seal the car using some good wax. Also for the chrome portions of the MDX, eagle one's NeverDull works magic.

 

Perfect. Is this by hand or PC/UDM?

 

It better be by PC/UDM/rotary otherwise your arm's gonna fall off.

 

Could be worse AZ, could be a Yukon XL.
Im glad my hand polishing/waxing days are over.......

 

LOL^

I'm still doing my TL by hand, it's hard work but I don't have the funds "yet" to purchase one yet.

Perhaps next season as in MN it's around 41degrees? My car washing days are vanishing.

 

Check out this site for more info about exterior detailing. As far as product selection, it really comes down to a personal choice. Reference this page to get an idea of what some of the members prefer.

 

It was 108 here last week! Now where back to upper 90's after a nice short respid.....