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[DetailersDomain]

Originally Posted by Tylub

and hope you guys are ok

thanks we are doing good for the most part most of the people in the shop but 1 has gotten power back. for the shop we got power and we are trying to get back to normal.

you can consider using

Meg's D300 and a Meg's Microfiber Pad
finish it out with Menzerna SF4000 with an Uber Green Pad.

Then wax it.

[Anduz]

Can you polish and wax after an opti-coat?

Do you need to polish and wax after an opti-coat?

[DetailersDomain]

you typically don't want to polish a car with opti coat on it as you will remove some if not all of it.

you can wax over opti coat if you like.

[GhostofAkina]

How soon after purchasing a new car (raven) do you want to wax it? Right away, or wait a month or so?

[DetailersDomain]

I would say 30 days after the build date.

[Knightmare]

Originally Posted by Knightmare

Is the top of the dash and tops of the doors actually leather? It doesn't really feel like real leather so i'm not sure. I'm about to buy cleaner/conditioner for my interior and am wanting to check if i'll need to buy both vinyl and leather. I know the BRZ seats, limited, are alcantra but is the stuff on the sides of the seats leather? Any input would be greatly appreciated!

I had made a seperate thread asking this but i figure i would get a faster response from you guys in this thread.

1Z einszett Leather Care Lederpflege
1Z einszett Interior Basics Kit
Leather Master Foam Cleaner for Suede and Alcantara

I am planing on picking up the things above from your site, amongst other things, would this cover me for my interior items? Thanks in advance for your response, i love seeing what you guys do with the cars you get! I only wish you were out here on the west coast so i could get detailed by you all!

[DetailersDomain]

Originally Posted by Knightmare

I had made a seperate thread asking this but i figure i would get a faster response from you guys in this thread.

1Z einszett Leather Care Lederpflege
1Z einszett Interior Basics Kit
Leather Master Foam Cleaner for Suede and Alcantara

I am planing on picking up the things above from your site, amongst other things, would this cover me for my interior items? Thanks in advance for your response, i love seeing what you guys do with the cars you get! I only wish you were out here on the west coast so i could get detailed by you all!

yes the above will work perfectly.

[Ingen]

Ok, I picked up my car last month and have finally gotten around to a serious washing, not just a pay-and-spray (and pray) booth. I finished up with the ONR and noticed that it doesn't take bugs off, which is no great surprise. I also found a couple little lines of adhesive from when the car had the plastic sheeting on it from shipping, blah.

What's the best stuff to use on the paint and wheels? I want to take that adhesive crap off, ditch the bugs, and get some random grease off my wheels (looks like it was in the lug nuts / center cap and driving spun it down some of the spokes)?

[DetailersDomain]

Originally Posted by tintumz22

Waxed the new car. how many times in a year should you wax the car? I'm using synthetic wax. do you need to removed old wax if reapplying wax? Thanks!

its not necessary. as you may not have much left on there.

just make sure you car is cleaned up prior to the wax.

if you have a pre cleaner that should remove all the old wax on the car prior to wax or sealant.

what type of wax are you using, most will last 1-6 months depending on how you car for it.

here are a couple of good pre wax cleaners

Auto Finesse Tough Prep
Auto Finesse Rejuvenate

A couple of sealant and waxes that will last 2-6 months.

Auto Finesse Tough Coat
Lusso Oro
Collinite 845
1Z einszett Glanz Wax

[DetailersDomain]

Originally Posted by Ingen

Ok, I picked up my car last month and have finally gotten around to a serious washing, not just a pay-and-spray (and pray) booth. I finished up with the ONR and noticed that it doesn't take bugs off, which is no great surprise. I also found a couple little lines of adhesive from when the car had the plastic sheeting on it from shipping, blah.

What's the best stuff to use on the paint and wheels? I want to take that adhesive crap off, ditch the bugs, and get some random grease off my wheels (looks like it was in the lug nuts / center cap and driving spun it down some of the spokes)?

for wheel cleaning we have had great success with

Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner with the proper brushes you should be good to go.







As for bug and tar you can try these two Auto Finesse Citrus and Auto Finesse Obilarate

[encity5]

What's the best way to keep white wheels cleaned? Not garaged, and a daily driver.
How frequent and best steps, and most realalistic? Thanks!

[DetailersDomain]

I would consider changing out the brakes pads for one with the same OEM performance and lower brake dust.

Other than that stay on top of cleaning your wheels.

Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner
Wheel Woolies

And a good wheel wax or wheel sealant

Phil

[GhostofAkina]

Do you recommend using a pressure washer? If so, what brand do you recommend?

[DetailersDomain]

we use pressure washers.

here are the two we like from Kranzle.