How's this for "Shiny"?
06-01-2006, 04:59 AM
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How's this for "Shiny"?
Not only is white one of the hardest colors to keep clean, but it's definitely THE hardest color to show a reflective shine. Therefore, guys like me really look forward to the evening time when the sun is setting, because that's when you can really tell if all that hard work you put into waxing and polishing your car pays off or not. 
Now I've been using MOTHERS and MEGUIRES products for the last 15-20 years, and odds are pretty good I'll continue to use them simply because the bring some fantastic results. But, out of curiosity.......I decided to try that Turtlewax "ICE" Polish and Spray Detailer, just to see how well it worked. I have to say for having a white car,.......I'm very impressed!
Obviously it's not the best stuff out there, but for the $7.99 a bottle it cost me,............
Well,........you tell me if it was worth it!
Oh yeah, I also picked up a few more decals from Brent. Exterior Z28 Overlays, and Steering Wheel Inserts. I also replaced the boring Red Alarm LED in the dash, with a clear High Intensity Blue LED. Shows up way better through tinted windows.
Now I've been using MOTHERS and MEGUIRES products for the last 15-20 years, and odds are pretty good I'll continue to use them simply because the bring some fantastic results. But, out of curiosity.......I decided to try that Turtlewax "ICE" Polish and Spray Detailer, just to see how well it worked. I have to say for having a white car,.......I'm very impressed!
Obviously it's not the best stuff out there, but for the $7.99 a bottle it cost me,............
Well,........you tell me if it was worth it!
Oh yeah, I also picked up a few more decals from Brent. Exterior Z28 Overlays, and Steering Wheel Inserts. I also replaced the boring Red Alarm LED in the dash, with a clear High Intensity Blue LED. Shows up way better through tinted windows.
06-01-2006, 12:45 PM
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Yeah, I have a whole shelf worth of products for both the inside and out. If I had a garage here with my Condo then I wouldn't have to work so hard at it, but unfortunately I don't. 
It sits out in the weather and get's driven in the rain,
therefore I end up spending about 4-6 hours once a month, keeping her fully coated and protected from the elements......but yeah, like you were saying Chad,.....it will be nice to keep it clean all summer.
Making your car look nice is one thing..............."KEEPING" it that way is another!
Thanks as always for the kind words guys!
It sits out in the weather and get's driven in the rain,
therefore I end up spending about 4-6 hours once a month, keeping her fully coated and protected from the elements......but yeah, like you were saying Chad,.....it will be nice to keep it clean all summer. Making your car look nice is one thing..............."KEEPING" it that way is another!
Thanks as always for the kind words guys!
06-01-2006, 12:50 PM
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I know what you mean, my Camaro is my daily driver. I would kill for a beater car again so I would be able to keep the miles down and really keep the condition of the car. Luckly I have a garage at my condo so at least it doesn't have to sit out when it hails and such.
06-01-2006, 12:58 PM
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I try to keep my car clean, I cant leave it outside for 5mins with the Birds doing an Air Raid on attack on my car....ONLY my car to. Im fighting for the garage with the parents haha.
