I need advice on car products!

[yarisnewbie]

Hi everybody, I just got my very first car about a month ago and it's a 2009 Toyota Yaris ,of course! Since i am new to the "Car World" and I would like to keep my Yaris looking like new for a long time, could you advice me on some good products to use ,inside and out? I'd really love to know what kind of products i should buy and have as a part of my Car Care kit. Any advice?:thanks:

[kargoboy]

Outside, I use Meguiars and just about nothing else.
Inside I am not so picky, I just try to keep it as clean as possible.

[KCALB SIRAY]

Meguiars has a nice starter kit full of some great products. Check out their website. I've been using Meguiars for the past 15 years and always liked the outcome.

[UTVitz]

Meguiars Gold Class is their best line of products. For the headlamps/taillights I use Plexus which is available at most motorcycle shops-this stuff is incredible and keeps these lenses looking new and shiny. I only use a damp lint free cloth on the dash/interior. Meguiars Hot Shine is nice on the tires. If you like to clean your motor on occasion I use Simple Green.

[yarisnewbie]

Thank you all for advicing me on some car products..It seems like the Meguiars brand is very popular among Yaris owners here! I will definetely try it.
Which product(s) would you suggest I should buy first(most needed) and which ones i can wait for and purchase in a later time?
I've only had my car for about a month and i haven't even had the chance to wash it still because the rainy weather here has been taking care of that.
As for the outside of the car, i was thinking about a Meguiars detailer spray to use in between car washes to give it a quick clean up/ and to remove dust/bird dropping/rain stain etc..... Which of the Meguiars detailers do you think will work best?They have so many products, so confusing.....
Thank you so much for your help.

[Dysfunctionallx]

Meguiars has their Quick Wax spray. For small messes I use Turtle Wax Bug & Tar Remover. Turtle Wax Ice also works very well for detailing.

[babie y]

I recommend "Mothers" products. I have always used mothers, no complaints. Mothers have a wide variety of products. Check it out. You will be impressed.

[yarisnewbie]

I recommend "Mothers" products. I have always used mothers, no complaints. Mothers have a wide variety of products. Check it out. You will be impressed.
Sure! I will do that..... Thanks

[yarisnewbie]

I just bought the Meguiars Ultimate Quik Detailer and it's pretty good. I used it with The Absorber chamois and they both worked great together.

[Nagoya_TRD.]

Try some Menzerna and Autoglym products. Those are pretty good as well. Pricier for sure, but leagues ahead IMHO.

[jinxor]

I use Meguirs NXT Tech Wax 2.0
IMHO i reckon it is way better that the turtle wax platinum which I used before....

Just to jack this thread for a second...do you ppl apply wax and polish on the rims as well?

[808_Yaris]

^ you can and i see no reason why you can't. i personally use the meguiars tech wax with my car and rims, and have seen beautful results :)

[Benggolf2]

Just to jack this thread for a second...do you ppl apply wax and polish on the rims as well?

I do. It helps keep the alloy wheels clean and the brake dust comes off really easy. :thumbsup:

[raz1121]

Since its new you may want to start off claying the car. then i use 2 coats Zaino Z-2. Then any kind of tire shine just make sure you wipe it in so it doesnt sling. inside just i use aerospace 303 on the paneling and scrubbing bubbles works well on a lot of things inside the car. you have to order zaino products online i think. so if your looking for a decent store bought Meguiars tech wax is pretty good.

[Klink10]

Wax the inside and outside of my wheels with meguiars cleaner and wax. (stuff in a tub). I use a dremel tool for the inside webbing as that seems to be a gathering spot for dirt and brake dust. Later, when it comes to a quick clean-up I just wipe with a damp towel.

[Herbicidal]

Before you go crazy with the waxes, polishes etc., get a clay bar and some detailing spray and 'clay' the paint! Here's how my garaged car looked after only 3 months of ownership. After the paint is good and clean, the go to town with the polishes and waxes. Your new ride will appreciate it! :thumbsup:

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/images/funkygarage/799/ClayBarRoof.jpg

[Nagoya_TRD.]

It's much more easier and effective to use the claybar when washing the car using soap and water as the lubricant.

But, that's the right idea.

[UTVitz]

I've never used the Clay bars-but it looks like they work pretty good. I use an Ultra-fine Polish from Malms followed by their Carnuba Wax-yes this stuff is for fanatics like me and they are not inexpensive products available mail order only out of NY. I discovered them years ago in MotorTrend magazine. But the product lasts a long time-just a little of both go a long way. This last summer I finally bought my first California Car Duster-and wow am I impressed. It truly keeps your car looking great in between washes-and I can't see that it scratches on causes any kind of swirl marks on dark colors. They are only about $11, you might ad that to your collection of car care stuff.

[Herbicidal]

The thing about a clay bar is that it pulls the contaminants out of the paint. Kind of like a little dirt magnet. :biggrin: The picture of my hand holding the clay gives an idea of what is on the paint. Most of the crud came off the horizontal surfaces like the roof, trunk lid, etc. So if you don't want to spend a ton of time with a clay bar, just do the top surfaces and don't worry about the sides. Using the wash bucket with soap and water is a good idea, but I would recommend washing the car first, then get a clean bucket of soapy water so you don't get dirt particles from the dirty water back on the paint.

[raz1121]

the longer you go without clay barring the car the more stuff that will get into the paint. I reccomend doing it like twice a year or something depending on how much you care. Also never do any buffing without claying the car first otherwise it can pick up those particles and scatch the paint. i also agree claying when washing is much faster and saves your quick detailer although you should make sure you use a clean bucket and fresh soap

[eii]

This is all very good advice especially the wash, claybar, then wash again. Like many others here I prefer meguiar's and mothers products for exterior care. I recently waxed my car with the nxt 2.0 and then it started to rain here for the last 5 days. The nxt pwned the hell out of the rain throughout the 5 days of down pour.

As for interior care I use Turtle Wax Ice Total Interior Care. This stuff doesnt leave any film or nasty stuff, it just cleans very well. Just keep in mind not to get wax on the black plastic bits outside the car as it will make them white/faded. I tried to soap and rub the wax off them when I got some wax on the black parts, but it was a no go. So I tried the turtle wax interior care on it and it made it pure black again like new. Hope this helps you.

[Nagoya_TRD.]

The thing about a clay bar is that it pulls the contaminants out of the paint. Kind of like a little dirt magnet. :biggrin: The picture of my hand holding the clay gives an idea of what is on the paint. Most of the crud came off the horizontal surfaces like the roof, trunk lid, etc. So if you don't want to spend a ton of time with a clay bar, just do the top surfaces and don't worry about the sides. Using the wash bucket with soap and water is a good idea, but I would recommend washing the car first, then get a clean bucket of soapy water so you don't get dirt particles from the dirty water back on the paint.

+1, I agree that you have to do a 2 stage wash + claybar.

[tomato]

Good stuff in here, thanks guys!

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