I really have tried to figure this out from reading older posts, but I'm still confused. Maybe someone can help me out..
I just got a new (used) car from a guy that's been taking care of it, waxing, etc. It's a 2001 black civic with a dark grey interior, so the dirt shows up quick. what can I do to take care of the car?
For now, I'd like to minimize the amount of work. My dad wants to start taking better care of his new car (Mazda 3) so he'll pay for this cleaning stuff, unless I tell him I'm buying something way too complicated (i.e. tire shine or whatever).
On the outside, what do I use to wash? I have some big sponge that I've been using along with dishwashing soap, and then rinsing down and letting air dry. As you can imagine this leaves some spots. First, can someone give me a link to a place where I can buy a good sponge (and preferably everything else as well) to use while washing? What sort of soap should I be using? How should I dry the car?
After this, I imagine I should wax it. How do I do this? I've never waxed a car or seen it done. How long will the wax last? Do I need to "clay bar" the car? If so, does that literally entail rubbing clay against the paint? Does one wash the car after waxing?
Sorry for such stupid questions.
I just got a new (used) car from a guy that's been taking care of it, waxing, etc. It's a 2001 black civic with a dark grey interior, so the dirt shows up quick. what can I do to take care of the car?
For now, I'd like to minimize the amount of work. My dad wants to start taking better care of his new car (Mazda 3) so he'll pay for this cleaning stuff, unless I tell him I'm buying something way too complicated (i.e. tire shine or whatever).
On the outside, what do I use to wash? I have some big sponge that I've been using along with dishwashing soap, and then rinsing down and letting air dry. As you can imagine this leaves some spots. First, can someone give me a link to a place where I can buy a good sponge (and preferably everything else as well) to use while washing? What sort of soap should I be using? How should I dry the car?
After this, I imagine I should wax it. How do I do this? I've never waxed a car or seen it done. How long will the wax last? Do I need to "clay bar" the car? If so, does that literally entail rubbing clay against the paint? Does one wash the car after waxing?
Sorry for such stupid questions.