[sixpakistan]

I had a bad experience at a car wash today & I'm planning on never letting anyone touch my car again. Plus, it's much cheaper to detail the car yourself & you know you'll do a good job..

So I picked up a couple of buckets & some Zaino products. I'm thinking I'm going to need a handheld vacuum for the interior as well.

Does anyone here detail their own cars or have any experience, interior-wise especially? If so, what products do you use, what steps, etc etc..

[sixpakistan]

My Zaino order should be arriving today. Nice to see that this thread has generated a lot of interest. :P

[sally]

it must be so exciting to recieve a package full of toxic car cleaning products..and OMG A HANDHELD VACUUM IS SOOOOOOOOO THE IN THING is it at least pink?


no. this is why noone cares about this thread.

[sixpakistan]

Originally Posted by sally

it must be so exciting to recieve a package full of toxic car cleaning products..and OMG A HANDHELD VACUUM IS SOOOOOOOOO THE IN THING is it at least pink?


no. this is why noone cares about this thread.

To some people, a car is more than just a transportation appliance. When these people drive, they become part of the car. It's a very unique man-machine relationship. And it inspires those who experience it to take care of their cars.. you take care of the car, the car will take care of you.

I wouldn't expect a girl to understand.

[sally]

Originally Posted by sixpakistan

To some people, a car is more than just a transportation appliance. When these people drive, they become part of the car. It's a very unique man-machine relationship. And it inspires those who experience it to take care of their cars.. you take care of the car, the car will take care of you.

I wouldn't expect a girl to understand.

uh..man-machine relationship?????????????????

girls like clothes and shoes and bags. and even cars. but we would never say something like girl-clothing relationship..or girl-shoe relationships. that's just, weird.

anyways i hope you have fun in your lonely thread.

here's a candle you can light in dark times

[sixpakistan]

Originally Posted by sally

uh..man-machine relationship?????????????????

girls like clothes and shoes and bags. and even cars. but we would never say something like girl-clothing relationship..or girl-shoe relationships. that's just, weird.

You don't operate/interact symbiotically with a piece of clothing or a shoe. You just put it on and that's it. After that, it's just sitting there. A piece of clothing or a shoe has never quickened one's pulse or made anyone's heart pound.

Anyway, all of that aside, here's the method I'm going to go with:

- Wash with car wash soap
- Mild polish on wheels
- Use a clay bar on the car
- Polish
- Apply sealant/wax

The interior will be vacuumed & sprayed with leather cleaner/protectant. Dash will be wiped down & q-tipped where necessary.

[sally]

Originally Posted by sixpakistan

A piece of clothing or a shoe has never quickened one's pulse or made anyone's heart pound.

wrong.

10 chars.

[bravotwozero]

What is this 'clay bar' thing your speak of?

Also, what's your ride?

[Jamroll]

Originally Posted by sally

it must be so exciting to recieve a package full of toxic car cleaning products..and OMG A HANDHELD VACUUM IS SOOOOOOOOO THE IN THING is it at least pink?


no. this is why noone cares about this thread.

LOL!!! Stupid limited rep. This post made me laugh out loud!!

[fatima]

what did the car wash people do to your car?

[Jamroll]

Originally Posted by sixpakistan

To some people, a car is more than just a transportation appliance. When these people drive, they become part of the car. It's a very unique man-machine relationship. And it inspires those who experience it to take care of their cars.. you take care of the car, the car will take care of you.

I totally feel what you;re saying bro. It's like putting on a piece of clothing. Like a protective jacket. It becomes you.

[sixpakistan]

Originally Posted by sally

wrong.

10 chars.

a piece of clothing or a shoe can make your heart pound as a result of wearing it?

the only time i can think of a piece of clothing or a shoe causing someone's pulse to quicken or whatever is maybe if someone else is wearing it, but that's a different matter

Originally Posted by bravotwozero

What is this 'clay bar' thing your speak of?

Z-18 ClayBar: Zaino Store

Originally Posted by bravotwozero

Also, what's your ride?

'08 335xi

Originally Posted by fatima

what did the car wash people do to your car?

they treated it like crap. dirty towels, careless wiping, swirls on the interior trim.. fortunately, my finish still appears ok alhamdulillah and i can get rid of the swirls.

any progress on your car, btw?

Originally Posted by Jamroll

I totally feel what you;re saying bro. It's like putting on a piece of clothing. Like a protective jacket. It becomes you.

Stop trying to instigate, my darling biwi.

[Shivermetimbers]

Originally Posted by bravotwozero

What is this 'clay bar' thing your speak of?

Also, what's your ride?

[sally]

LOL@shivers post

[Shivermetimbers]

Originally Posted by sixpakistan

they treated it like crap. dirty towels, careless wiping, swirls on the interior trim.. fortunately, my finish still appears ok alhamdulillah and i can get rid of the swirls.

i can't believe the guy didn't have any respect and use his tongue to clean it. what an idiot.

Originally Posted by sally

LOL@shivers post

haha. when i posted it i thought of you. i knew you'ld appreciate it.