Re: the 'little tricks you've learned' thread
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Originally Posted by
RarasHouseOfWax
Best wax residue remover for trim: Creamy Peanut Butter
Seriously, it works better and lasts longer than 99% of the "trim restorers" out there.x Just use a rag or junk MF to apply it, (put the towel around a few fingers and scoop a little peanut butter out of the jar), wipe or rub it into the trim and then just wipe it off.x If the trim has any texture to it, an old toothbrush is a handy tool to knock out wax residue.x Try it...it works and its delicious :D
Although this may seem to work, it`s likely the peanut oil that`s doing the trick, but as an organic oil, it will go rancid...but perhaps wears off before that? I like Stoners Trim Shine...or the UV protection of 303 Aerospace Protectant.
Re: the 'little tricks you've learned' thread
GREAT THREAD! My $.02 off the top of my head...
Wash Method:
- Inside-->out, begin inside, remove any debris. If dusty, optionally open all doors and blow out with a leaf blower. Vacuum carpet mats, then remove mats and vacuum carpet. Clean interior glass. Clean/Treat dash, console, doors and such. Clean carpets (extraction is best) and cloth seats as required. Clean door jams and treat rubber door seals.
Wash vehicle top down either 2 bucket or ONR. Wheels and wells are always last. Don`t forget rocker panels that curl under and open/clean gas filler area. If wet wash, use leaf blower to dry. Clean exterior windshield and windows. Top with a spray wax, or clay, polish, `wax` as desired.
- ONR wash method: Mix 2+ oz. ONR with water in a quart spray bottle. Fill a 2 gal bucket with clean hot/warm water. Soak a waffle weave towel and wring out. Top down, spray panel, wipe with wet ww towel, then dry with clean MF towel. Turn WW towel and rinse as necessary. (above mixture also good for quick detail, bird droppings, clay lube).
- For cleaning fabric seats and headliner, use diluted liquid laundry detergent in a spray bottle (it`s made for cleaning fabrics). spray lightly and wipe with clean MF towel and/or extract.
- For cleaning glass, Stoners Invisible Glass is great.
- Clean and clay the windshield. Coat with Rainx OR a spray wax (I like DG Aquawax).
- For treating and protecting plastic/vinyl/rubber (inside and out) 303 Aerospace Protectant. Works well on tires too...spray, swipe with a paint brush and walk away - results in a nice black, satin finish.
- Optional: 303 Fabric Guard for carpet mats, carpets, cloth seats (clean well first!)
- Don`t be `afraid` to use Simple Green. It gets an unwarranted bad rap because somebody left it way too long on soft aluminum and there was some etching. SG is a good APC, environmentally safe, and made in the USA! Dilute as the job requires 10:1 for light cleaning - 4:1 moderate cleaning - full strength for wheels/wells and engine bays (For aluminum, rinse within 10 minutes dwell or so)
- Always allow cleaners to dwell some before brushing/scrubbing/rinsing - but don`t let them dry out! (it`s like soaking the pots `n pans).
- Remember that most household cleaners work equally well in the car and typically cost less than "auto designer products".