Washing your RX8
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Mine is waxed with Swissol, and I use the "compatible" car bath product. So far I have 3 layers of the Swissol "Samauri" wax.
I was at Qld Raceway yesterday and one of my LS1 mates commented about how bright and shiny the paint was, and what I polished it with. Told him I'd only ever waxed it with Swissol, and it was probably 10 washes ago when it had it's last waxing.
http://www.swissol.com/E/AUS/HomeAU.htm
Cheers,
Hymee.
I was at Qld Raceway yesterday and one of my LS1 mates commented about how bright and shiny the paint was, and what I polished it with. Told him I'd only ever waxed it with Swissol, and it was probably 10 washes ago when it had it's last waxing.
http://www.swissol.com/E/AUS/HomeAU.htm
Cheers,
Hymee.
#3
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I am an Autobarn person... so I got myself a set of AutoGLYM products and a spray gun (water restriction here)
I particularly like the Resin Polish and the extra gloss protection. I just did it last weekend.
Cut and polish. Meguire Scratch X and tar and spot remover.
Any thing special? The Eagle one Wax and Dry. Good for the washes in between... you spray when the car still wet and wape it off with the chamois. Very good
I particularly like the Resin Polish and the extra gloss protection. I just did it last weekend.
Cut and polish. Meguire Scratch X and tar and spot remover.
Any thing special? The Eagle one Wax and Dry. Good for the washes in between... you spray when the car still wet and wape it off with the chamois. Very good
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I have the paint protection on mine and so far the car is looking real reall good. Only 3 weeks old mind you.
Mazda supplied me with a solution to use on the car and i can go back when i need a refill for no charge.
I am also certain i can use my beloved Meguiars soft gel without removing the paint protection.
Regards
Phillip
Mazda supplied me with a solution to use on the car and i can go back when i need a refill for no charge.
I am also certain i can use my beloved Meguiars soft gel without removing the paint protection.
Regards
Phillip
#6
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Originally posted by Hymee
I've used the Eagle One Wax-n-Dry as well. I liked it.
I've used the Eagle One Wax-n-Dry as well. I liked it.
Do you know who invented the back scratcher?
#7
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Originally posted by Hymee
I've used the Eagle One Wax-n-Dry as well. I liked it.
I've used the Eagle One Wax-n-Dry as well. I liked it.
Its not a replacement for real wax for certain, but it sure makes the car slippery and shiney. Very easy to use also. I highly recommend it for every time you wash the car between waxes. You will never look back.
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I only took delivery of my RX-8 on Thursday.
Used good-old Morning Fresh to get rid of any crap the dealer put on (although I warned him what I was going to do with it, so it was untreated). Won't ever use again, as it will eat through my protective coats.
Next I used a claybar, which did bugger all on 99% of the car, but took some gunk off the spoiler, splash guards and around the nose. Don't intend to do this again either, but glad I did it to start with.
Used Zaino's ZFX with Z2, followed by Z6. Next day I did the same again.
The gloss is remarkable! Pity that the stuff is so bloody expensive and hard to get in Australia.
Reckon we should petition them for a group purchase!
Cheers,
snoo
Used good-old Morning Fresh to get rid of any crap the dealer put on (although I warned him what I was going to do with it, so it was untreated). Won't ever use again, as it will eat through my protective coats.
Next I used a claybar, which did bugger all on 99% of the car, but took some gunk off the spoiler, splash guards and around the nose. Don't intend to do this again either, but glad I did it to start with.
Used Zaino's ZFX with Z2, followed by Z6. Next day I did the same again.
The gloss is remarkable! Pity that the stuff is so bloody expensive and hard to get in Australia.
Reckon we should petition them for a group purchase!
Cheers,
snoo
#10
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I got my paint protection done through the dealer. Four months now and still looking good. I just wash with the car shampoo and dry with a chamois.
I am currently using a synthetic chamois to dry off.
I am currently using a synthetic chamois to dry off.
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I use the Zaino Car wash. I went through the full Zaino treatment drill including clay bar. After I wash I use my leaf blower to take most water off then follow up with a special 100% Cotton Towel that is just for my 8. I washed today to clean up from our Napa Valley run last weekend and it looks stunning!
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I've just recently applied the Zaino Z1 polish lok + Z2 clearcoat show polish (2 layers), bought locally through Aurora-One. It's incredibly easy to apply, you use very little per coat, and the results are very impressive. Not, however, impressive enough to completely disguise the orange peel which seems to afflict all RX-8's I've seen so far, especially on side panels and -for some reason- particularly nasty around the C pillar.
Oh well, the basic car is some damn good I guess we have to have something to complain about aside from the wretched fuel economy! :D
Oh well, the basic car is some damn good I guess we have to have something to complain about aside from the wretched fuel economy! :D
#13
Wash with Meguiar's gold class shampoo. (weekly)
Prep with meg. clear coat prep and swirl remover (3 monthly)
wax with Meg gold class wax (3 monthly)
I've done that for my 1998 MX-5 since new and it still looks great.
Prep with meg. clear coat prep and swirl remover (3 monthly)
wax with Meg gold class wax (3 monthly)
I've done that for my 1998 MX-5 since new and it still looks great.
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Originally posted by Gyro
I LOVE that stuff. Ive been using is since it first came out in the US.
Its not a replacement for real wax for certain, but it sure makes the car slippery and shiney. Very easy to use also. I highly recommend it for every time you wash the car between waxes. You will never look back.
I LOVE that stuff. Ive been using is since it first came out in the US.
Its not a replacement for real wax for certain, but it sure makes the car slippery and shiney. Very easy to use also. I highly recommend it for every time you wash the car between waxes. You will never look back.
Cheers,
Hymee.
#16
I use Meguiars Gold Class wax when I polish.
The 8's already received three coats in 1 month of ownership.
For washing I use Meguiars Soft Wash Gel with a brand new sponge used everytime.
For in between washes, I use Meguiars Quick Detailer, which is similar to the Eagle One stuff the other guys above use.
To dry the car, I use a synthetic chamois which is washed and rinsed after each use.
I like the leaf blower idea but its hard for me to justify spending a couple of hundred to simply dry the car.
The 8's already received three coats in 1 month of ownership.
For washing I use Meguiars Soft Wash Gel with a brand new sponge used everytime.
For in between washes, I use Meguiars Quick Detailer, which is similar to the Eagle One stuff the other guys above use.
To dry the car, I use a synthetic chamois which is washed and rinsed after each use.
I like the leaf blower idea but its hard for me to justify spending a couple of hundred to simply dry the car.
#17
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Originally posted by nojooc
I use Meguiars Gold Class wax when I polish.
The 8's already received three coats in 1 month of ownership.
For washing I use Meguiars Soft Wash Gel with a brand new sponge used everytime.
For in between washes, I use Meguiars Quick Detailer, which is similar to the Eagle One stuff the other guys above use.
To dry the car, I use a synthetic chamois which is washed and rinsed after each use.
I like the leaf blower idea but its hard for me to justify spending a couple of hundred to simply dry the car.
I use Meguiars Gold Class wax when I polish.
The 8's already received three coats in 1 month of ownership.
For washing I use Meguiars Soft Wash Gel with a brand new sponge used everytime.
For in between washes, I use Meguiars Quick Detailer, which is similar to the Eagle One stuff the other guys above use.
To dry the car, I use a synthetic chamois which is washed and rinsed after each use.
I like the leaf blower idea but its hard for me to justify spending a couple of hundred to simply dry the car.
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Another bone lazy Wax and u Dry user here ...
I know I could , and probably should use the Real Thing, but this stuff is pretty good.
The only problem, the local spares shop has no stock... my neighbours must be as lazy as me!!
I know I could , and probably should use the Real Thing, but this stuff is pretty good.
The only problem, the local spares shop has no stock... my neighbours must be as lazy as me!!
#21
Originally posted by takahashi
New sponage everytime is kinda more obsessive than me... I only put them to the washer to wash! :P
New sponage everytime is kinda more obsessive than me... I only put them to the washer to wash! :P
You've got a black 8 Taka, you should try it out to prevent swirl marks appearing on the duco.
#23
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I think I have to agree with you there... nojooc...
I always have 2 different pieces of sponge - one for top and one for bottom and wheels... I don't mix them. I think I should buy a stack of sponge for washing the top and rotate it to wash the bottom part and wheels.
I always have 2 different pieces of sponge - one for top and one for bottom and wheels... I don't mix them. I think I should buy a stack of sponge for washing the top and rotate it to wash the bottom part and wheels.
#24
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I was told not to use other products after my paint protection application...does anyone have any experience with this. It does look great after a wash but you wonder....could it be made to look better.
#25
I hate to break it you, but paint protection is nothing but a money making scheme devised by car dealers to make additional profit on cars.
All the paint protection really is, is a liquid wax substance which they apply by hand to the finish of your car and polish off.
The stuff is applied quite liberally and in multiple coats to create a couple of layers on top of your clear coat.
It has the effect of adding a few layers of wax to your car, that is why they ask you to go back for a inspection/rejuvenation every 12mths in the warranty documents. It's so they can re-apply the stuff.
You can use any commercially available car wash detergent and wax on your car despite what they will try to tell you.
So I guess what you paid for was a really expensive detail in advance so to speak.
All the paint protection really is, is a liquid wax substance which they apply by hand to the finish of your car and polish off.
The stuff is applied quite liberally and in multiple coats to create a couple of layers on top of your clear coat.
It has the effect of adding a few layers of wax to your car, that is why they ask you to go back for a inspection/rejuvenation every 12mths in the warranty documents. It's so they can re-apply the stuff.
You can use any commercially available car wash detergent and wax on your car despite what they will try to tell you.
So I guess what you paid for was a really expensive detail in advance so to speak.