gonna need to get stuff to detail a TL.. again
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gonna need to get stuff to detail a TL.. again
id say about 3 years ago i bought some stuff to somewhat detail my 97 2.5TL by reading thru this section of AZ.
well i lost all of that stuff over the the past year due to me not washing the car i have been using, a 99 ML320. I washed it at a carwash place.
but now that i will be driving a new WDP 07 TL i want to keep the paint looking as nice as possible for as long as possible.
so a quick checklist of what im going to purchase.
megs NXT shampoo
waffle weave and regular MF towels
a wheel brush
a MF or sheepskin mit
2 5 gallon buckets + 1 grit guard
NXT tech wax
clay magic claybar
lexol leather cleaner & conditioner
303 - for the interior
megs quick detailer to keep in trunk in case of bird doodoo
compressed air
things i need suggestions for.
wheel cleaner
wheel wax?
tire cleaner
tire dressing
bug/tar remover
polish
glass cleaner
what other items will i need?
btw the car will be parked outside 24/7 so what other things will i have to do/keep in mind to keep it looking nice all the time?
ohh and another question about the leather cleaner? do i have to clean it different since the leather is perforated compared to the 97 TLs leather?
well i lost all of that stuff over the the past year due to me not washing the car i have been using, a 99 ML320. I washed it at a carwash place.
but now that i will be driving a new WDP 07 TL i want to keep the paint looking as nice as possible for as long as possible.
so a quick checklist of what im going to purchase.
megs NXT shampoo
waffle weave and regular MF towels
a wheel brush
a MF or sheepskin mit
2 5 gallon buckets + 1 grit guard
NXT tech wax
clay magic claybar
lexol leather cleaner & conditioner
303 - for the interior
megs quick detailer to keep in trunk in case of bird doodoo
compressed air
things i need suggestions for.
wheel cleaner
wheel wax?
tire cleaner
tire dressing
bug/tar remover
polish
glass cleaner
what other items will i need?
btw the car will be parked outside 24/7 so what other things will i have to do/keep in mind to keep it looking nice all the time?
ohh and another question about the leather cleaner? do i have to clean it different since the leather is perforated compared to the 97 TLs leather?
Last edited by Mizouse; 09-13-2007 at 08:45 PM.
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Hey Mizouse, while I don't have any suggestions for you, I just wanted to mention that I too am really getting into this for my new TL that I picked up a month ago - CGP. So, I'm interested to see what suggestions you'll get!
I just picked up Sonus WW Microfiber drying towels & a Sonus MF Wash mit. Happy with the mit, got some fuzz from the towels...but I posted a question about that below your thread...
Hey Mizouse, while I don't have any suggestions for you, I just wanted to mention that I too am really getting into this for my new TL that I picked up a month ago - CGP. So, I'm interested to see what suggestions you'll get!
I just picked up Sonus WW Microfiber drying towels & a Sonus MF Wash mit. Happy with the mit, got some fuzz from the towels...but I posted a question about that below your thread...
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i think I'm gonna have to run and get a MF towel and mit for the time being when I'm still at home. cause all we have here is a sponge and chamois and i don't want to mess up the paint before i can give it a good cleaning.
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Originally Posted by Mizouse
things i need suggestions for . . .
wheel cleaner -
wheel wax? A sealant will work just fine
tire cleaner -
tire dressing
bug/tar remover - Stoners Tarminator
polish -
glass cleaner - Stoners Invisible Glass or Sprayway Glass Cleaner
what other items will i need?
Originally Posted by Mizouse
btw the car will be parked outside 24/7 so what other things will i have to do/keep in mind to keep it looking nice all the time?
ohh and another question about the leather cleaner? do i have to clean it different since the leather is perforated compared to the 97 TLs leather?
ohh and another question about the leather cleaner? do i have to clean it different since the leather is perforated compared to the 97 TLs leather?
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Originally Posted by Hawhyen51
All the items mentioned are available OTC. I see You've picked NXT as your wax and Megs does have an entire product line to choose from. Here's a Meguiars Car Detailing & Tool Kit that you may be interested in. My choice would be DuraGloss, however, most of the stores listed do not carry the entire product line.
I would get the windows tinted and purchase a heatshield to protect the interior. Another item would be a California Car Duster. For maintaining leather, how did you do it before?
I would get the windows tinted and purchase a heatshield to protect the interior. Another item would be a California Car Duster. For maintaining leather, how did you do it before?
i have a question about tinting, what is that moleskin thing people are talking about? cause i heard its easy to scratch the tint on the 3G TL.
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Originally Posted by Mizouse
thanks alot, as for the leather i would just clean it with the lexol leather cleaner as per instructions, and then condition it with lexol leather conditioner as per instructions.
Originally Posted by Mizouse
i have a question about tinting, what is that moleskin thing people are talking about? cause i heard its easy to scratch the tint on the 3G TL.
Last edited by Hawhyen51; 09-14-2007 at 12:54 PM.
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May I suggest investing in a PC unless you already have one
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Originally Posted by Mizouse
i would, but i know nothing about using them and dont want to ruin the paint due to my lack of knowledge of proper technique.
Also you planning to install some clear bra? My friend has a white G35 and those rock chips are kill him mentally. I always love to point them out when I visit. I'd say its a good investment.
Also may I suggest getting some FS UPP. I like the stuff. Easy on, easy off. Very slick afterwards. I've used the NXT wax when I first got the car. Its not bad too. My friend uses P21s and he loves that stuff although I never used it before.
Also if you don't have a duster, pick up one. (perticular brand that I like is the oxo).
I also have some Sonus WW Microfiber drying towels. Very nice stuff to use.
Saw your pictures, nice and clean and keep it that way
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Originally Posted by Mizouse
Hawhyen51 where can i buy that mequiar's kit? that page doesnt have an order button on the page so i assume its sold out?
Originally Posted by Mizouse
i want to get a clearbra, i think the other day i saw a tiny rock chip already
how much do those go for?
how much do those go for?
Originally Posted by Mizouse
i would, but i know nothing about using them and dont want to ruin the paint due to my lack of knowledge of proper technique.
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