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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 04:29 PM
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How do you keep your car looking good? I will be honest, I HATE the subaru for being black. I washed the Si twice a week. I wash the subie close to twice a month. Its just not worth it. I "tried" to wash it today and it only came out worse. There are water spots galour. Its an overcast day so I thought I would be safe. Wasnt. The car has more water spots on it now then it did before from weeks of rain build up. I rinse, soap, rinse, and dry as fast as I can but I still cant beat it. Please share your secrets. Also list what products you use.
 
Old Sep 4, 2006 | 04:44 PM
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Maguires,, or however you spell it.. quick detailer.. spray and wipe..
 
Old Sep 4, 2006 | 05:51 PM
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if you don't use a nozzle on the hose and try to make sure the water is sheeting when you rinse the car it helps lessen water spots and then use a microfiber.
 
Old Sep 4, 2006 | 06:09 PM
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Yeah i have a spray gun attachment thing for the hose. I will have to look into those quick detail sprays
 
Old Sep 5, 2006 | 07:41 AM
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A black car just takes more maintenance. Quick detailing spray and microfiber towels kept handy are a must. When weather permits, I quick detail my car at least every other day. If you have waterspots before you can finish drying your car, try drying in the shade with a microfiber towel or drying blade whichever you prefer. I always follow my washes with a wax or at least a quick detail. Black cars take extra maintenance there's no other way around it. However the visual pleasure of a black, wet, reflective shine is unrivaled.
 
Old Sep 5, 2006 | 09:12 AM
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check out the black car cleaning 101 in the DIY section
 
Old Sep 5, 2006 | 09:31 AM
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However the visual pleasure of a black, wet, reflective shine are unrivaled.
that id have to agree to and the proof...............



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LIKE A FREAKEN MIRROR [8D]


I ALWAYS CARRY THE MICROFIBERS AROUND! those things are realy good! i bought a small pack of them... went thru em to quick. so next time i was at sams club i bought a BIG PACK OF EM [8D]
after they get dirty just throwem in the washer and they come out like new




tho i realy need to get some shined up pics with my new rims on now.LOL just shows ya how long its been since i realy shined up my ride now.
 
Old Sep 5, 2006 | 12:34 PM
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LIKE A FREAKEN MIRROR [8D]
Werd... How does my hair look? [8D]
 
Old Sep 5, 2006 | 01:12 PM
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more like..... dam i need to loose some weight. LMFAO ROCK ON MAN!!!!!!!!
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o man i look like a migit!!!!!!
 
Old Sep 5, 2006 | 03:00 PM
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Are there products that help prevent spots? I washed the car last night and now it looks horrible because it spotted up from the morning dew.
 

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