Treating my MAZDASPEED right.......

[AGR]

Today; marks nine weeks with my MAZDASPEED. The weather is finally warming, so ultimate car care begins. I took off half a day today (nice to have 4 weeks vacation a year). To start with, I washed my MAZDASPEED really well, and then dried it with my chamois. I am using Meguiar's 3 step Deep Crystal System. Step 1 is the paint cleaner.

So; this afternoon, I attacked the front of the car with Step 1, removing any residual bugs. Yeah! Their beginning to show up in the mid-south. This stuff is good. It also removes fine swirl marks, etc... So; for today that was about it. Letting in dry well overnight in my garage. My cars are always garaged.

In the morning; I will do the entire car with Step 1. Then; I will follow it with Step 2, which is the Polish. Then of course, comes Step 3; the Carnauba Wax.

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For the wheels; I am using Meguiar's Hot Rims 'Cool Care' All Wheel Cleaner. For the tires; I pretty much stick with ArmorAll - same for the interior, dash, etc...

...next week; my wife's Protege ES gets the same treatment

[Limited Edition]

AGR#7
That's the way to keep an exclusive MAZDASPEED right!
How much did you pay for the 3 steps?

[AGR]

Originally posted by Limited Edition
AGR#7
That's the way to keep an exclusive MAZDASPEED right!
How much did you pay for the 3 steps?

Each bottle is about $6.00, I think @ AutoZone. I also bought these applicator sponges at AutoZone to apply it with. For polishing cloths, I found these wonderful (yellow) flannel cloth towels in a bundle of '6', I think, at Wal-Mart for about $5.00 per bundle.

I also use Meguiar's Quick Detailer Mist and Wipe between waxings.

[Limited Edition]

sounds good to me....
post some pictures of it when your're done

[OrangeMSP]

before that step one should "clay" the car gets the really deep crap out of the paint that the cleaner cant get

[AFaceInTheCrowd]

i would really suggest zaino car polish for you hardcore guys. it works REALLY well and makes the black look like a mirror. check out the gallery at www.zainobros.com my friend uses it on his black wrx wagon and it looks freakin crazy.

[Grimace]

"PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE DUE TO MAINTENANCE
try back later"

Does that mean you aren't done waxing it yet?
:D

[AGR]

Originally posted by Grimace
"PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE DUE TO MAINTENANCE
try back later"

Does that mean you aren't done waxing it yet?
:D

I'm on it Grim! Finishing up with the #1 Cleaner. It's going to be a long day, I think. Yeah; the photo service is acting funny; but the photo I took of the products is there.

[Street KingFD]

Damn the paint is still fresh and you are already using a paint cleaner! Oh well, just sponge wash it and chamio dry it and it's all good.

[Street KingFD]

Since I have a black RX7 I might try some Zaino on it next time, I usaully use the 3 step Meg. too.

[AFaceInTheCrowd]

3 step meg is nice too but zaino is freakin tyte. voted best car care product by... oh crap i forgot.

[AGR]

I just finished!! WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BlackMSP]

pics please :O

[soundbombing]

I wouldn't use armor all, I heard it drys and possibly cracks. A normal wheel shine should work wonders. I spent 2 hours yesterday detailing and didn't even get to wax. Engine bay, inside, shampoo floor mat, trunk and underneath by spare, scuffed windows, took off rubber marks from drift day, wheel cleaner, and a bunch of other stuff. Next week I'll teflon it.

[Newf]

Tip:

Be VERY careful washing the racing harts!

Not sure if the msp's have a similar finish as the mp3 rh's. But, mine are VERY easy to scratch. Use nothing but the sofest material, and drown it in water. Never use a dry cloth on the rh's. I learned the hardway....luckily, I ended up getting warranty replacements anyhow and have new rims.

[AGR]

,,,,,see below!

:cool:

[AGR]

Here are the Photos - after the Meguiar's 3 Step System........

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[derrick1623]

agr, why not just upload them to your user cp, then use the image code to let us lazy, noo clicking people see them without leaving the comfort of the couch?

[AGR]

Originally posted by derrick1623
agr, why not just upload them to your user cp, then use the image code to let us lazy, noo clicking people see them without leaving the comfort of the couch?

I have them posted here (above), but apparently there has been server maintenance all day, so they have only been appearing sporadically.

[MikeBlueP5]

looks good, I just finished my P5 today started it on friday night. I used Meguiars, my own system. I started with the medallion premium paint cleaner, then used the clay bar(I was skeptical about this, but now i swear by it. You will be surprised the first time you use it! Highly recommended)then i used scratch X to get the small scratches(this works too), then I used show car glaze, then i used medallion premium paint protection, and for the final top coat i used hi-tech yellow wax. When i got finished i couldnt beleive my eyes and how good it felt. I could take my finger and push down as hard as i could without breaking my damn knuckle and rub without any resistance/sqeaking whatsoever:eek:
I love these products, and i debated forever about whether to get this or Zaino and I did alot of searching on the internet and saw alot of peoples own reveiws of the products, comparing the two and the two to all other waxes and 9 times out of 10 people were dissapointed with the cost of the Zaino, and hyped up performance of the product(their opinions, not mine, Ive never used it!) So I decided to get the brand i have heard of and trust. I will post some pics tomorrow, well today, its 430 in the morning, cant sleep! Ok im done.
Mike

[AGR]

Started at 6:00 am cst - finished at 4:00 pm cst. All three steps plus interior, etc... It was 'work', but damn; it looks soooooo good! :cool: :cool: :cool:

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[KzA]

jesus....that is one shiny MSP...and to think, I useed turle wax spray on quick-polish yesterday and I thought MY carlooked awesome....LOL I guess I'm too lazy(Don't know how) to use all of that waxing stuff...I'll learn someday, probably this spring before I go to any shows..

[Grimace]

Nice job!
I can see MY face in it from here! :D

[MP5s Make Ready]

Did you use a buffer or did you do it all by hand?

[AGR]

Originally posted by MP5s Make Ready
Did you use a buffer or did you do it all by hand?


..........all by hand; and yes; I'm a little worn out! Ha!

[Albert]

But what did you do/use to take care of those WHEELS???

Can't forget those! They're too nice to ignore.

[AGR]

Originally posted by Albert
But what did you do/use to take care of those WHEELS???

Can't forget those! They're too nice to ignore.


Meguiar's Hot Rims 'Cool Care' All Wheel Cleaner. After that; the car is washed, then I dry the wheels - then came the Meguiar's 3 Step System.

[BlackMSP]

wana wash mine for me?

[RX-KEVIN]

Don't mean to be cocky but in terms of treating your mazdaspeed right you should think about the fluid in your new car what a perfect time to do the right thing and change the oil, and trans fluid to redline full synthetic, and why not dump a bottle of that water wetter in for good measure, god knows you are going to be whipping the sh!t out of it. isn't that why you bought it?

[AGR]

Mobil 1 in the engine now; and I will probably add Red Line in the tranny. Whip the shit out of it? No.. I run it hard, but I don't abuse it..