How to clean?
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How to clean?
I have a problem with rims on my GLK, they are covered with black stuff from breaks in no time.
What is the best product to clean the dash under the wundshield?
Finally i am thinking of buying swissvax is this recommended?
http://detailersdomain.com/mm5/merch...oduct_Code=114
What is the best product to clean the dash under the wundshield?
Finally i am thinking of buying swissvax is this recommended?
http://detailersdomain.com/mm5/merch...oduct_Code=114
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Warm soap & water for the wheels with a soft sponge should do the trick. After they're dry, apply a good coat of car wax to the wheels. This should help the next time they need cleaning. When it's time to replace your brake pads, go with an approved brand with less carbon in their composition.
To the clean the dash, a simple soft damp cloth is what I use, then I treat it with any aftermarket dash treatment, but be careful, some can harm your dash.
Swisswax are good products, but overpriced IMHO. Griot's make some good products as well at half the cost.
To the clean the dash, a simple soft damp cloth is what I use, then I treat it with any aftermarket dash treatment, but be careful, some can harm your dash.
Swisswax are good products, but overpriced IMHO. Griot's make some good products as well at half the cost.
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Get some sonax fulleffect or ironx to get it all off and clean then apply a layer of rim sealant then you'll get less brake dust sticking and soap n water will get it off easily next time round
I like usin Swissvax autobahn as it has been holding up for atleast 2 months now and no sign of of going weaker!
Prima wheel armor I have also heard good things bout if you don't want to pay as much. Sv is also not a discountable item at phil's unless approved by sv us.
Interior i just use diluted apc like 1z blitz but cockpit does wonders.
I've recently applied sv concorso and I love it. Expensive yes, worth it? Subjective from people to people. I think they're worth it, I have 3 sv waxes, shield, concorso, and insignis v2.
Griots garage indeed make great products especially their tire cleaner.
You just starting out to be more serious bout your car and detailing?
I like usin Swissvax autobahn as it has been holding up for atleast 2 months now and no sign of of going weaker!
Prima wheel armor I have also heard good things bout if you don't want to pay as much. Sv is also not a discountable item at phil's unless approved by sv us.
Interior i just use diluted apc like 1z blitz but cockpit does wonders.
I've recently applied sv concorso and I love it. Expensive yes, worth it? Subjective from people to people. I think they're worth it, I have 3 sv waxes, shield, concorso, and insignis v2.
Griots garage indeed make great products especially their tire cleaner.
You just starting out to be more serious bout your car and detailing?
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Thanks for your valuable tips, and information. I have been serious about detailing my GLK, but was using proucts from local stores such as Autozone, and Walmart. I recently joind the GLK forum, now I know there are better, and more expensive products out there.
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I have a problem with rims on my GLK, they are covered with black stuff from breaks in no time.
What is the best product to clean the dash under the wundshield?
Finally i am thinking of buying swissvax is this recommended?
http://detailersdomain.com/mm5/merch...oduct_Code=114
What is the best product to clean the dash under the wundshield?
Finally i am thinking of buying swissvax is this recommended?
http://detailersdomain.com/mm5/merch...oduct_Code=114
Don't forget to prepare with Swissvax Cleaner Fluid before application of the wax.
For the wheels have I over some years used Autobahn Wheel Wax, and am quite happy with that. To be prepared with Cleaner Fluid as well.
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Zuffenhausen are designed for porsche paintwork, but yeah get Mirage or you can try out from Onyx (especially when we're out of winter season so there wont be salt)
Get uber yellow applicator pads, theyre nice to use =p
Get uber yellow applicator pads, theyre nice to use =p
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The black Swissvax Wax Applicator Pad, sponge side (tissue side up), is to be used for application of wax.
The Cleaner Fluid Pad (white), tissue on both sides, recommended being used for the Cleaner work. Or the Puck Applicator.
The Cleaner Fluid Pad (white), tissue on both sides, recommended being used for the Cleaner work. Or the Puck Applicator.
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Thanks for you reply in time I was able to email phil, and change my order from Swissvax Zuffenhausen Premium Car Wax to Swissvax Mirage Premium Car Wax. Its was shipped today, ofcourse I am getting Swissvax Cleaner Fluid . Total damage $228.22 includind S&H.
I am hoping it works on my GLK it black.
I am hoping it works on my GLK it black.
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Wow, that's steep! Actually there's a post somewhere on traditional *wax* vs. the new *treatments* that are only now hitting the market. (These are not sealants.) Which is better for nano clear black metallic is the million dollar question.
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Thanks for you reply in time I was able to email phil, and change my order from Swissvax Zuffenhausen Premium Car Wax to Swissvax Mirage Premium Car Wax. Its was shipped today, ofcourse I am getting Swissvax Cleaner Fluid . Total damage $228.22 includind S&H.
I am hoping it works on my GLK it black.
I am hoping it works on my GLK it black.
The "hard" part, though very important one, is the pre-treatment with Swissvax Cleaner Fluid. Important as it cleans, removes minor scratches (needs maybe a couple of applications) and removes old wax. The latter is important not at least with regard to black/dark colours, as it prevents build up of milky haze on these. The special wax for Volvo and Saab, Swissvax Viking, actually has a formula which prevents this.
I have used Swissvax Saphire (predecessor of the Mirage) on our two former cars, another make, one Black and the other Midnight Blue (in the Arctic!), from which the dealer made pictures as desktop backgrounds on their PCs.
The application and "wipe off" of the cleaner and wax is important for a perfect finish, see the instructions and advices given in the Swissvax Handbook:
http://www.swissvaxhandbook.com/paint-work-handbook.htm
Note that if one place the car in direct sun after waxing, it hardens the wax.
Hope you will be happy when you are done.
Just a tip: In case you are living in an area where temperatures goes below zero, do I find the Swissvax Gum Feed a good product for nourishing as well preventing the door rubber seals from freezing. Note description in the handbook section V.3 Rubber Care.
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To use Swissvax Cleaner Fluid, all plastic parts must be protected. Will masking tape work? Also most of GLK's lower body is non metal, does that apply to that plastic? Or is it fiber glass? I understand lights, and trim.
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303 for the dash. Hands down the best product you can use on vinyl, rubber, plastic. Try it. www.303products.com
Wheels have been covered.
But yeah, once they're waxed they'll hose off pretty easily. They get dirty really fast don't they?
Wheels have been covered.
But yeah, once they're waxed they'll hose off pretty easily. They get dirty really fast don't they?
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I got the 303 vinyl, rubber, and leather cleaner, I applied it and followed the directions to wipe off completely dry. You really can't tell the "after and before "difference, not like Armorall it leaves a shinny film. Are we getting our money's worth with this space age expensive product?
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I got the 303 vinyl, rubber, and leather cleaner, I applied it and followed the directions to wipe off completely dry. You really can't tell the "after and before "difference, not like Armorall it leaves a shinny film. Are we getting our money's worth with this space age expensive product?
