Best and Worst Car Cleaners

E9tyx · 12-29-2010, 10:59 AM

Hey guys! I am new to this forum!

and I would like to start (hopefully) a new thread on some of the best/worst car cleaners you have used. I purchased a Jet Black 328i loaner with some swirls!

Is there anything you guys have used to get rid of the dreaded swirl marks? I'll start off...

A great product I used was Mother's California Gold Clay Bar Kit. It made the surface of the paint nice and smooth. FYI: I believe it removes any previous wax coats. The worst I have used is any Armorall for the interior! It leaves the dash shiny!

PsychoSlug · 12-29-2010, 11:02 AM

For external care, I'm a believer in Zaino products. Check out their website for details.

For engine bay and dash cleaning/protection, I use 303 Aerospace Protectant. Works great, and does not leave a greasy shine like Armor-All.

JohnnyT · 12-29-2010, 11:29 AM

Go to the "Wash, Wax, Detailing and Cosmetic protection/repairs " section in this forum.

So many suggestions/recommendations there that you'll want to scream.

All are very, very helpful and knowledgable.

Express · 12-29-2010, 11:31 AM

you aren't removing swirls without a orbital and some cutting polish

E9tyx · 12-29-2010, 01:32 PM

Thanks guys, for all your help!

Dr. G · 12-29-2010, 02:16 PM

Some glaze might cover some light swirls temporarily.

12-29-2010, 10:59 AM	#1
E9tyx New Member 1 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 550xi Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Best and Worst Car Cleaners Hey guys! I am new to this forum! and I would like to start (hopefully) a new thread on some of the best/worst car cleaners you have used. I purchased a Jet Black 328i loaner with some swirls! Is there anything you guys have used to get rid of the dreaded swirl marks? I'll start off... A great product I used was Mother's California Gold Clay Bar Kit. It made the surface of the paint nice and smooth. FYI: I believe it removes any previous wax coats. The worst I have used is any Armorall for the interior! It leaves the dash shiny!
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PsychoSlug Lieutenant 38 Rep 564 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Nowhere iTrader: (0)	For external care, I'm a believer in Zaino products. Check out their website for details. For engine bay and dash cleaning/protection, I use 303 Aerospace Protectant. Works great, and does not leave a greasy shine like Armor-All.
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JohnnyT Second Lieutenant 28 Rep 254 Posts Drives: 2008 4Runner. Former 09 328i. Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Central New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Go to the "Wash, Wax, Detailing and Cosmetic protection/repairs " section in this forum. So many suggestions/recommendations there that you'll want to scream. All are very, very helpful and knowledgable.
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Express Major General 391 Rep 8,688 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Promise Land iTrader: (17) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [8.30]	you aren't removing swirls without a orbital and some cutting polish
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E9tyx New Member 1 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 550xi Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys, for all your help! __________________ My Garage: my car: 2011 BMW 550xi wife's car: 2011 Lexus GX 460 (not a cayenne) son's car: 2011 BMW 328xi (my old car) my project car: 1967 Ford Mustang 289
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