New Car!

[hondacrazy]

OK folks, got a new to me car, have yet to wash it with all the rain we have been having in PA. Anyway, it is a silver an 04 Acura TL. Looked to be in pretty good condition. I bought it at night, but was able to see it under the detailing shop lights. A few scuffs, but nothing too unexpected for a 7 yr old car.

So I did by a new wash mit. I also perused the detailing isle as autozone and found some new meg's tire gel (almost $9)-is this stuff worth it? Claimed to stay on a long time. I also have a need for leather cleaner. The black perforated leather shows some signs of white in the perforations, almost like something was spilled. And the dash looks a lil rough, almost like it was treated once, baked in the sun, and then never touched again. Again saw some interior restoration goop from meg's, (close to $9).

I suppose I am looking on recommendations for those three areas: tires, leather, dash/interior plastics.

If anyone else here has a TL and wants to provide tips for inside and out, I would appreciate it.

Thanks!

[Murr1525]

Re: New Car!

Tires are always tricky... I prefer the liquid sprays myself. The NXt Insane Shine gives a high gloss at first, dulls a bit quickly, and stays rich for a while. But cleaning the tires well before applying a dressing is also important.

For leather, cant go wrong with the Gold Class Leather Cleaner/Conditioner. The Gel would be best for perforated seats. If you needed deeper cleaning, they also make a 2-part cleaner and conditioner system.

For the dash, same thing, will want cleaned and then dressed. Quick Interior Detailer is a nice mild cleaner. Supreme Shine or Natural Shine are my preferred dressings.

Another option of course is Meguiars All Purpose Cleaner. This is bought in a jug, and then diluted with water in a sprayer. But it would work well as a cleaner for the tires, seats, dash, etc. And then following up with the appropriate dressing for each part.

[Blue Apollo IV]

Re: New Car!

For tires...I highly recommend Endurance tire gel. It's one of the best car care products I've ever used. It lasts forever...gives a great look...and a bottle will last you around a year!

I use Meguiars Ultimate quick wax for my plastics.

[hondacrazy]

Re: New Car!

Blue Apollo, does the endurance have a glossy sheen to it? I prefer the glossy look, clean/flat black is nice, but I want a super gloss.

Thanks!

[jonman03]

Re: New Car!

Blue Apollo, does the endurance have a glossy sheen to it? I prefer the glossy look, clean/flat black is nice, but I want a super gloss.

Thanks!

I am also a frequent user of the Endurance Tire Gel and yes, the finish is high gloss. You can even apply a second coating if you're looking for more shine. I recommend it, and due to the oily-based formula it will last longer and does not rinse off in the rain like water-based dressings.