First wash for nissi

QQ07 · Post by **QQ07** » Tue Jul 15, 2014 12:24 am

As someone who has always had 2nd or 3rd hand cars before, I've never really cared much about keeping my car looking good, but soon that will all change when my first new car arrives.I pretty much planned to just use the jet wash at my local petrol station but after reading a lot of peoples posts about their cleaning rituals I am getting a bit concerned that my plans will not be up to scratch(poor choice of words).Not looking to spend much money on keeping it clean and to be honest, I rarely have the time to wash it thoroughly either.Anyone have some Protection/Washing advice for someone who's not that bothered about it looking perfect and shiney but wants to protect it and keep it looking decent?

Stupot100 · Post by **Stupot100** » Tue Jul 15, 2014 5:31 pm

i think the general jist is to use a micro fibre cloth with either a autogleam or similar shampoo ,pat dry with large microfibre cloth then use a dry clean one to run over it and then use autogleam gloss protecter on it <img src="images/smileys/smiley1.gif" align="middle" /> <img src="images/smileys/smiley32.gif" align="middle" /> Stupot1002014-07-15 17:31:41

QQ07 · Post by **QQ07** » Tue Jul 15, 2014 11:54 pm

Thanks, i'll try to keep it as nice as I can, but from what i've been reading since I have choose black i'll be fighting a losing battle

Deleted User 759 · Post by **Deleted User 759** » Wed Jul 16, 2014 9:01 am

I am using a Maguire's micro fibre wash mit (from Halfords) as well as Mag's was and wax stuff.Oddly, I find it much easier to clean the car with the mit than with a sponge! Although be warned, the writs band elastic isn't that great and it can easily fly off your hand if you are not carful! I then use a micro fibre drying towel dabbed rather than dragged across the bodywork. I do have Autoglym wheel cleaner however I have not used it on the Tekna wheels yet. It was bought for the Mrs's Micra which had some stubborn brake dust which would not shift from the wheels! Chances are I will dilute it when I am ready to use it on the QQ's wheels. They both then end up in the washing machine (no products) at a 30c quick (30min) was before being left to air dry!

Jonnyqq · Post by **Jonnyqq** » Mon Sep 08, 2014 9:27 am

Hi, n.tec 1.6 gun metal gray nearly 3 years old, never polished it once,hand washed with mags reguraly,
Still has that beading effect

Jonnyqq · Post by **Jonnyqq** » Fri Nov 28, 2014 8:23 pm

We to have the n tec + nearly three years old in gun metal, still has the beading effect, I put its first wax on yesterday before I hand it back to the dealers where we pick up our storm white 1.2 dig t n tec + Jonnyqq2014-11-28 20:31:31

rm0rgan · Post by **rm0rgan** » Sat Nov 29, 2014 8:40 am

I just bought a DA polisher so will be getting some serious polishing done when it's next dry...I want to correct some defects in the paint and get that wet look shine.

Stupot100 · Post by **Stupot100** » Sat Jun 27, 2015 9:03 pm

Mines a year old now and i still use microfibre cloth and mequiars products ....ebay are cheapest and u can get the mequiars shampoo and wax then spay a wax on it again a mequiars product,if u dry it with a drying towel job nearly done...but make sure u get wheel hand brush to clean the brake dust on the front wheels

Stupot100 · Post by **Stupot100** » Sat Jun 27, 2015 9:05 pm

u carnt beat mequiars

sydswan · Post by **sydswan** » Sun Jun 28, 2015 5:13 am

Hi QQ07 , it doesn't take a lot of time to keep your car clean. I am a big believer in . YOU LOOK AFTER YOUR CAR AND IT WILL LOOK AFTER YOU .It's not hard to do. You let it go and look like crap, your resale value drops below ground level. Peter

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