Spot Cleaning Advise

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FX-MAN

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2006 Mazdaspeed6

• Dec 18, 2005

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I have a new Black MS6... it's IMPOSSIBLE to keep it clean. I wash it, and it's pretty much dirty by the time I drive it home from the carwash.

Does someone make spot-cleaning wipes that you can use on the car body? (if not.. someone should). I get armorall wipes for the interrior and windows, but I would love to know if there are wipes like this that I can use on the outside to keep the car somewhat clean between washes.

 

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Rainman

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2006 Black Mica MS6 GT + 2007 MS3 (2003.5 Yellow MSP = retired)

• Dec 18, 2005

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Tell me about it...LOL! I live 2 min from the car wash bays and by the time I get home its dirty again. Right now I have resigned myself to driving a dirty car in the winter.

As for the wipes, I have found the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser does a fantastic job for quick spot cleaning on the body.

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Brian MP5T

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MP5T / 944

• Dec 18, 2005

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Mothers Makes a touch up spray.

Here is the real solution.

DON'T BUY BLACK!

Silver and White are easy to make look good.

 

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FX-MAN

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2006 Mazdaspeed6

• Dec 18, 2005

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LOL... thanks for the advise.. I'll go trade my car in tomorrow for the silver one...

I went to armorall's website, and they make "Car Wash Wipes", but I can't find them in any stores yet.

 

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genericuser

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96 Miata M-Edition, 2015 Mazda 3 Hatch

• Dec 18, 2005

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well if you hate it so much I have a lapis 6i I'll gladly trade (2thumbs)

 

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forrestt

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• Dec 18, 2005

• #6

Invest in a quality instant/quick detailer and some high end microfiber towels.

Wipes are a recipe for disaster.

 

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Da 6

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2013 BGM Chevy Cruze ECO, 2005 SWP Subaru Legacy GT

• Dec 19, 2005

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I have the car waxed and use cali car duster between cleanings. Black Magic wheel whipes then are used on the rims for the washed car look. Also wax your rims I do admit lapis was al lil easier to maintain

 

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Mgkdrgn

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2006 MS6 sport

• Dec 19, 2005

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Now you know why I got my MS6 in White ... (stash)

FX-MAN said:

I have a new Black MS6... it's IMPOSSIBLE to keep it clean. I wash it, and it's pretty much dirty by the time I drive it home from the carwash.

Does someone make spot-cleaning wipes that you can use on the car body? (if not.. someone should). I get armorall wipes for the interrior and windows, but I would love to know if there are wipes like this that I can use on the outside to keep the car somewhat clean between washes.

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FX-MAN

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2006 Mazdaspeed6

• Dec 19, 2005

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Forrestt.... What would be wrong with using the Armorall carwash wipes?

 

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35ounce

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'06 Mazdaspeed6

• Jan 9, 2006

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Da 6 said:

I have the car waxed and use cali car duster between cleanings. Black Magic wheel whipes then are used on the rims for the washed car look. Also wax your rims I do admit lapis was al lil easier to maintain

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couldn't agree with you more (mswerd)

fx-man, i'm a detailing freak so if you ever need any specifics, hit me up

 

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Ahester

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2001 Mazda MP3

• Jan 9, 2006

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I had a black Mustang for years and I gave up trying to keep it clean looking because you just can't do it unless you wipe it down every single day.

 

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Ahester

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2001 Mazda MP3

• Jan 9, 2006

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35ounce said:

couldn't agree with you more (mswerd)

fx-man, i'm a detailing freak so if you ever need any specifics, hit me up

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I dig the Avatar 35ounce (rockon) but mine is better (poke)

 

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35ounce

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'06 Mazdaspeed6

• Jan 15, 2006

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Ahester said:

I dig the Avatar 35ounce (rockon) but mine is better (poke)

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haha, but my evil monkey was animated! all good though, i changed mine to something better now (hump)

sorry fx-man, didn't mean to hijack the thread. but seriously though, it shouldn't be too hard to keep your black ms6 clean if you put the right wax on it. check the attached pic for the shine i got on my Z (rockon)

 

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Da 6

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2013 BGM Chevy Cruze ECO, 2005 SWP Subaru Legacy GT

• Jan 15, 2006

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I usualy have my car detailed in/out/hand waxed once a month for abour $29.95 till It started snowing. If you live in an apt then it's gonna suck. if you like in a house w/o garage or car port invest in a car cover. My picts after wax. White spots are primer

 

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Mazda6stoked

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2005 Mazda 6i

• Jan 20, 2006

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I have a lapis blue 6...... dirt shows fast on my car as well..... considering i drive it to the moutians for snowboarding im constantly washing my car.... ive found that after i wass and wax my car if i leave my microfiber drying towel balled up in the floorboard... it stays damp... and then i take the damp towel and its great for spot cleaning.... it wipes off smudges and dirt from a daily drive to work and home fast without leaving streaks and water spots.

 

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Da 6

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2013 BGM Chevy Cruze ECO, 2005 SWP Subaru Legacy GT

• Jan 21, 2006

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the cali duster and wax is the best combo. If you aren't carefull the duster is prone to fly out your hand.

 

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