clg82

Hey everyone. Wife just purchased a Hyundai Sonata Limited. I went over it with a light to see if I could see any swirl marks and the paint (surprisingly) from the factory looks pretty good. Not many swirl marks to speak of. With that said it's a 2017 with only 125 miles. It's the wife's daily driver to work and back. What's the process I should use to keep her car looking flawless? Strip wash, clay, paint sealant, wax topper? Any suggestions for what I may be missing? Thanks for any help!

I have some more Buttery Wax I got in my most recent mystery box if you're interested lol...I know I already sent you two but it never hurts to ask!

Easy now.....things such as this are frowned upon around here......if you want to compare products go to a different forum and do it....which is what I've been told....

Just got done wiping down the wifeys grand cherokee with waterless wash......had a ton of ash and dust on it from the recent wildfires we've had out here in so-cal!

Since we're on the topic of paint sealant on wheels…what's the difference between putting that and brilliant glaze on chrome rims?

chop do you use wheel cleaner every time you wash?

Thanks for the suggestions Dan. I of course plan on using an extra bucket when it comes to cleaning the wheels separately.

Hmm interesting mc2hill....I appreciate the suggestion....maybe a spray down with my foam gun would be enough for the chrome....you ever use paint sealant on chrome? just curious as too how that would react to the chrome...

I like to think I keep my chrome ZO6 wheels pretty clean. So my question is if I use Wheel Cleaner on them and I don't see it turn purple does that mean they aren't dirty enough to even consider wasting wheel cleaner on? And if that's the case what do I use to keep the chrome rims sparkling without using wheel cleaner?

that flavor savor tho....

what's wrong with using paper towels....I use normal store bought glass cleaner with paper towels and never see any lint....

It's ok you still win...you don't own a Ford

That last part is exactly how I feel everytime I use Adams car shampoo....maybe I will try your way and not use adams shampoo in the bucket and just use my foam gun with a fresh bucket of water to rinse out my wash pad....

Gotcha...I'm totally new to all of this "proper washing technique" and didn't mean to come off as rude...thanks for the helpful info!

Gotcha so if someone is ONLY using the 2 bucket wash method...with limited amount of suds from the Adams car wash shampoo....they are doing it incorrectly and should be using the gun or cannon first and than the two bucket wash method.....if that is the true correct method what about people that appreciate more "suds" from their shampoo they use to wash their car?

Than what is the point of the foam gun and foam cannon? Isn't the suds supposed to encapsulate dirt and junk to keep it from scratching the paint?

I get the same issues when using adams car wash in their buckets.....I get plenty of suds at first but often throughout my wash i notice that i am just getting more and more water more than i am suds on the wash mitt. some big box stores car wash soap suds better than adams in the bucket...which is disapointing. I do however get great amount of suds with the adams foam gun....no issues there....

how long after using the paint sealant can I apply the brilliant glaze?

No lol and i always do a second rinse on my towels that i use for detailing no matter what....i will give the vinegar a try thanks for your input everyone....hopefully i'll be able to put the wifeys mind at ease

if they go to the automatic it's the touchless....and it's not daily lol.....so you suggest no brilliant glaze than? do you suggest even claying the car then? you suggest just paint sealant and than Americana?

so no brilliant glaze....should I even clay the car then?

I'll give that a try....I'm not using any kind of microfiber cleaner....just using plain ol' laundry detergent....not sure that should have a difference.

The spots are almost like the color of the detail spray......

Nothing out of the ordinary, the first wash with the double soft was just some Americana paste wax....and some waterless wash towels with some light dust on them....same with the second load.....just a few waterless wash towels with just some dust removed from the car.