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    Pre-Winter car prep.

    I got a new car this summer and as soon as the temperatures drop sometimes in October, I plan on giving it a good pre-winter cleaning/prep...

    This is what I was planning on doing:

    1. Claying
    2. #80 with the DA (A few swirls and holograms to take care of)
    3. Anyone recommend a pure polish after the #80? #5? #7?
    4. 2-3 coats of nxt liquid tech wax

    Since I won't be washing the car too much during the freezing temperatures, I was planning on upkeeping it with nxt Speed detailer.

    Question is, is the speed detailer the appropriate thing to be using when there is salt on my car? More importantly, is it going to freeze on my car if the temps. are below freezing?

    Any additions/subtractions I should take into account before the winter comes? The car won't be garaged over the winter, nor is there anywhere heated I could take it to wash it...
    -Dennis/FromThisSoil

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    I would not recomend Speed detailer to remove salt. Once there is that muc hdirt on the car, only washing will safely remove it.

    The best bet is to find one of those coin op places on a couple above freezing days. Bring your own sponge, and soap, and just use the water jet to rinse the underbody/wheelweels, and fill your bucket. Then wash, and rinse off. Then just apply a Spray wax, or another coat of Nxt wax if your finish feels clean enough.
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    • #3
      Originally posted by Murr1525
      I would not recomend Speed detailer to remove salt. Once there is that muc hdirt on the car, only washing will safely remove it.

      The best bet is to find one of those coin op places on a couple above freezing days. Bring your own sponge, and soap, and just use the water jet to rinse the underbody/wheelweels, and fill your bucket. Then wash, and rinse off. Then just apply a Spray wax, or another coat of Nxt wax if your finish feels clean enough.

      better find a pair of thermoinsulated gloves if your part of NY is anything like mine (Buffalo)....I agree that SD is not something you'll be able to use much in the winter...one drive down the street with salt and slush and muck (what a nice season )
      and you'll have more **** on your car than SD can take off safely...get the paint protected the best you can and rinse it off as Murr1525 recommended...
      Bill Poirier
      West Seneca, NY 14224

      "until you can afford a great car, always strive for a great looking car"

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      • #4
        Thanks for your replies. I wasn't really talking about all the caked on salt and sand, but more of the light dusting that comes off the road after the snow has been cleared for a few days...you know what I mean?

        I was thinking about the coin-op places as well...

        Hm...
        -Dennis/FromThisSoil

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        • #5
          Originally posted by FromThisSoil
          Thanks for your replies. I wasn't really talking about all the caked on salt and sand, but more of the light dusting that comes off the road after the snow has been cleared for a few days...you know what I mean?

          I was thinking about the coin-op places as well...

          Hm...
          What the others said. Even the light dusting will smear and make a mess with any QD. Don't ask me how I know this.

          Wash it when you can and then use some Speed Detailer. You will like the results of that. Also use the Spray Wax periodically in the winter. It is actually easier to use in the winter, less trouble with streaks and you don't have to be quite as particular about very thin coats. OTOH, don't go nuts with it though LOL!

          Salt is just plain nasty stuff! The NXT Glass Cleaner will be helpful in removing it from the exterior glass.

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          • #6
            Yea I use the nxt Glass Cleaner now and I love it. I used to use Stoner Invisible glass, but the nxt turns out to be way better in so many ways...

            I'm just not looking forward to the winter conditions...
            -Dennis/FromThisSoil

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            • #7
              Fromthissoil, My plans for the winter are to apply some #21 as opossed to my usual NXT. I want to see how it fairs as compared to last winter. And if you ever need a non frozen hose this winter, I figure out how to keep mine from freezing.
              Just if I could figure out how to keep my truck from turning into a rolling iceicle...hmmm
              Oh yes, I wash my truck even when its 10 degrees F out.
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              • #8
                The problem is not getting the water out there to get on my car, but like you said, once the water hits the car, it's now a carsicle...

                Let me know how the Synthetic Sealant works out, I was actually thinking about that, but didn't feel like spending $40 just to test it, instead you can be my guinea pig!

                PS: Looks like we're getting some much needed rain! :P
                -Dennis/FromThisSoil

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                • #9
                  I have to echo others' comments and advise against QD sprays during the winter months. You'll have a swirled-to-hell mess come spring (again, the comment here is don't ask me how I know)

                  If you do want to do 'self washing' during the winter, I HIGHLY recommend a product like Protect-All Quick and Easy Wash. I used it all last winter, and through the summer (I even washed my truck in a hotel parking lot with the stuff!!) and it has been a problem free experience. You can pick QEW up online or at your local R.V./camper store.

                  Here's a tutorial of how to QEW safely during the winter:

                  Oops! We ran into some problems.
                  http://www.taurusclub.com/modules.php?name=News&file=print&sid=117


                  Also if you want good durability through the winter, I'd suggest going with #20.... the look may not match up to NXT or #21, but it has proven its durability with me for several winters now (except for the one time I used Zaino; and will be doing so again this year).

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                  • #10
                    Collinite seems to be pretty tough #845
                    "always somethin"

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Shiny Lil Detlr
                      I have to echo others' comments and advise against QD sprays during the winter months. You'll have a swirled-to-hell mess come spring (again, the comment here is don't ask me how I know)

                      If you do want to do 'self washing' during the winter, I HIGHLY recommend a product like Protect-All Quick and Easy Wash. I used it all last winter, and through the summer (I even washed my truck in a hotel parking lot with the stuff!!) and it has been a problem free experience. You can pick QEW up Online or at your local R.V./camper store.

                      Here's a tutorial of how to QEW safely during the winter:

                      Oops! We ran into some problems.
                      http://www.taurusclub.com/modules.php?name=News&file=print&sid=117



                      You know, I used this product and I wasn't really all that impressed with it... If I had nothing else to use, and I was washing the Blazer, (It has a poor quality $800.00 Macco paint job), then I would use it, otherwise I wouldn't.

                      Other than that, if you're car is dirty with caked on dirt, you really need to find a way to get flowing water to wash the dirt off the finish. Pushing a wash mitt over caked on dirt guarantees scratches in the paint.
                      Mike Phillips
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                      • #12
                        I know it's not much use for you guys in the US as it's been discontinued but #16 is my choice of protection in the winter months, that's of course if I don't give in and buy some #21.

                        Damn you Meguiar's for making more products I want to try!

                        Ben

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