OK the last part doesn't rhyme; but, cut the newbie some slack.
Just bought a brand-spankin-new 2010 Subaru Forester Premium Blk/Blk and it's probably the first car I'm gonna keep for a long time. Since it's a keeper and has black paint, I really want to change my ways and maintain it the right way. My previous detailing experience consisted of automated carwashes every other week and full detail by a professional once a year. What I didn't like about this method were the swirls that were visible in the sun/florescent light and the bird dropping stains that would remain.
My goal is to maintain this car better than your average guy that washes his own car that may not be using the right product or technique. I'm hoping to accomplish this by hand washing the car myself every other week and to wax it 3-8 times per year. I'm thinkin this method will reduce or eliminate the swirls from automation and not having a protective coating of wax. Also, I realize I have to be more vigilant with attacking bird droppings when I see them and use the proper technique. I haven't determined how much I need or am willing to spend time on claying or polishing.
For me this is still only a daily driver and I want to find a happy balance between being thorough and being obsessed. I'd still rather spend any extra time doing something relating to family, golf, poker, basketball, tennis, fantasy football - not necessarily in that order
Just bought a brand-spankin-new 2010 Subaru Forester Premium Blk/Blk and it's probably the first car I'm gonna keep for a long time. Since it's a keeper and has black paint, I really want to change my ways and maintain it the right way. My previous detailing experience consisted of automated carwashes every other week and full detail by a professional once a year. What I didn't like about this method were the swirls that were visible in the sun/florescent light and the bird dropping stains that would remain.
My goal is to maintain this car better than your average guy that washes his own car that may not be using the right product or technique. I'm hoping to accomplish this by hand washing the car myself every other week and to wax it 3-8 times per year. I'm thinkin this method will reduce or eliminate the swirls from automation and not having a protective coating of wax. Also, I realize I have to be more vigilant with attacking bird droppings when I see them and use the proper technique. I haven't determined how much I need or am willing to spend time on claying or polishing.
For me this is still only a daily driver and I want to find a happy balance between being thorough and being obsessed. I'd still rather spend any extra time doing something relating to family, golf, poker, basketball, tennis, fantasy football - not necessarily in that order
Comment