Car care tips

[U MIRIN S15]

Beautiful Thread ! , alot of tips we could help each other !

[ptr]

Hey dave,

Just curious if the process of machine buffing and polishing to remove scratches and swirls is removing a small coat of clear on the paint?

Also I usually just hand wax/polish but would a machine really cure all the swirls i tend to see on my car?

thanks

[st162er]

depends what polish you are using. If the package says something like "cut polish" then yes it removes a tiny bit of clear coat. I tend to avoid those.
theres heaps of debate on whether hand or machine is better. but I still do it by hand. I guess machine just cuts time?
I may be wrong, listen to Dave

[ptr]

Yeah well I have tried to remove the swirls on my car by hand but doesnt work. I don't know if its the products im using.

Would anyone recommend a good one for hand to save me money buying a machine?

[jdmrx7]

for light scratch marks you can use scratchx but if they are deep you'll have to cut back then polish. Try to avoid machines, if not done properly u'll end up worse off.

[jdmrx7]

Beautiful Thread ! , alot of tips we could help each other !

I agree.

i use dish washing liquid to wash the car down first before i do a wax, i find i get a much better shine. Note only when i wax i use dish washing liquid and use car wash liquid all other times.

[jem]

thanks for the tips. awesome thread

[ekx105]

Massive bump!

I just need some pointers on how to remove dried leaf stains off the bonnet of my car.

My Ek is frost white, and i usually keep a hood bra on the bonnet for that usdm look.
But i forgot to clean out the collection of leaves that get stuck under the hoodbra a few weeks ago. And now theres two yellow stains that have been left on the bonnet. Ive tried rubbing it off with normal car soap and it seems to not work. Not matter how hard i try to clean it. Are there any products to help remove the stain??

Anyones help is most appreciated.

Thanks
Neil.

[evoiii]

wet rub it off then buff and polish it do it at your own risk !

[celowb]

Did anyone mention not using the magnetic L/P plates? cos they moist up underneath and peal the paint off..

[Lil Flipp]

Massive bump!

I just need some pointers on how to remove dried leaf stains off the bonnet of my car.

My Ek is frost white, and i usually keep a hood bra on the bonnet for that usdm look.
But i forgot to clean out the collection of leaves that get stuck under the hoodbra a few weeks ago. And now theres two yellow stains that have been left on the bonnet. Ive tried rubbing it off with normal car soap and it seems to not work. Not matter how hard i try to clean it. Are there any products to help remove the stain??

Anyones help is most appreciated.

Thanks
Neil.

try 'Repo' scuff and stain remover.
supercheap has it for $16.50ish

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[VMMXII]

Whats the cut and polish product of choice these days? Unfortunately got a bit of a scratch on my back bumper, only went through the clear coat from what I can see so it isn't too bad but I gave it a wash and couldn't get the blue out. Did a similar thing to my old car and used a cut/polish compound which got rid of it completely so figured I'd give it a go again - can't find the old one I used.

[Davin1]

I also have some tips for you guys which can be helpful for you and your car.

Pump up your tires. Don't get caught driving on underinflated tires. Underinflated tires wear down more quickly and they also lower your car's gas mileage.
Use the right oil. You can improve your car's gas mileage by 1 percent to 2 percent by using the manufacturer's recommended grade of motor oil. Opt for motor oil with the words "energy conserving" on the API performance label. This oil contains friction-reducing additives.
Replace air filters. Keep a close eye on your engine's air filter. When the engine air filter clogs with dirt, dust and bugs,Replacing a clogged air filter could improve your gas mileage by as much as 10 percent and save you 15 cents a gallon.


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[Miketom]

Basic car maintenance tips for how to keep your car efficient..:
Wheels and tyres Related
1. clean brakes dust regularly
2. Check your tyres pressures
3. Check your tread depths
Engine wise
1. Check your belts
2. Fuel economy
3. Check your oil level before Starting engine
4. Check your coolant level
Fuel / Gas wise:
1. make sure and check your engine gas pressure if you feel any sort of disturbance while driving..
Ignition
1. Check engine light
2. Gear Oil light
3. head lights
4. Rear lights
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[VMMXII]

Anyone forced to park in a car port and know of a good solution to fend off birds that like to scratch up your windows and repeatedly shit on your roof/doors?