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My car is a piece of ****!
Yes! Literally! It's an AWD dustball, a heap of dirt, a magnet of incomplete molecules, a giant gray mass with hints of Bordeaux in it.
I use high pressure water, shampoo, waxes, more water.. the car is pristine clean and after 5 minutes of driving it's back to being one giant piece of ****! Apart from that it's great Anyone else got this problem? Should I perform a thorough 50 hour detailing with all kinds of treatments, waxing and the works? Will it actually help? I suspect my car is so charged it just clings to all dust in the world.
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Re: My car is a piece of ****!
Wash car, apply Meguiars NXT synthetic wax, let sit overnight, wipe off with microfiber towel. Works as both a wax and sealer. Do it 2-3 times a year.
My car always looks clean, but it doesnt hurt that its silver.
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Alan 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 1997 SVX LSi (Ebony) SOLD! 2005 Legacy GT (Silver) [Cobb Stg 2+] SOLD! 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 2005 Forester XT Premium (Crystal Gray Metallic) SOLD! 2008 Lancer Evolution X MR (Apex Silver) [Cobb Stg 1+] 2015 Outlander Sport 2.4GT AWD (Mercury Gray) 2013 G37xS (Obsidian Black) |
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Re: My car is a piece of ****!
A Piece of ****?
It is time that you sell her and let a new owner appreciate the greatness of SVX.
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1992 SVX Mica Red/Black (Ruby Pearl) (ADM)- 290,000 kms. With Koni adjustable front shocks, THRICE o/hauled 4EAT with transmission cooler and now the 'QUICK CHANGE' unit, custom PWR aluminium radiator, replacement water pump, fuel pump, crank pulley, Pioneer 6 x 9 rear and 6 inch front speakers, Sony Head unit, rattles from the front end and steering, front DBA slotted rotors. Blown heater core, ruined CV joints, new car park damage. FOR SALE... www.thebeatleboys.com |
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Re: My car is a piece of ****!
I wash my car once a week if I have the chance. I love it.
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1992 Pearl White LS-L "Ruslana" #4946 - 180k on body, 95k on engine. Mods: ECU bead crush, 15 min mod, 20 min mod, drilled/slotted rotors & Axxis ceramic brakes, SS lines, 17" Evoke F1 wheels, XS-HF137 Sony Xplod speakers, 6000k HID's (lows & fogs), resistor mod, 1½" Sleek Spoiler mod, custom exhaust by svxfiles, '02 WRX aluminum racing radiator by svxfiles, Summit Racing 400# x 300# springs w/ Koni's by svxfiles, ClassGlass fiberglass hood /w scoop, Nevin's rear sway bar, '97 grille, phenolic spacers, custom LED interior lighting, custom paint. †"War doesn't determine who is right, only who is left"† Work to be done: Tinted windows, clear/LED tail lights, tailbar mod, "Power Mode" mod, Supertone horns, clear corners & headlight lenses, 2 pc splitters or custom bumper, Alcyone side skirts, TruSpeed Stage III SVX Intake, Hydra, 4.44 tranny swap, JDM auto folding side mirrors, engine rebuild, super charger, STi seats, bone leather interior /w SVX emblem, dash overhaul, SVX decals, paint (stock color). Total cost?: 22k At least it's going down..
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Re: My car is a piece of ****!
I have that too, but I think being ebony is a part of it. It's very frustrating!
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Re: My car is a piece of ****!
mine is that dark teal and it only looks clean for maybe an hour if i drive it i don't think Chicago construction doesn't help either with all that dust
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Jared 1992 dark teal SVX LS |
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Re: My car is a piece of ****!
Please read the actual content of the post
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Re: My car is a piece of ****!
Now that's a real advice! Thanks.
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Re: My car is a piece of ****!
Guys, granted any black car is hard to keep sparkling clean, but when it is, there is no other shine like it. Ive owned several black cars, and especially this time of year with tree pollen its tuff. Just give it a good wash once a week and a good wax two or three times a year. I keep a California duster in my car, and just wipe off the dust when its still clean. Once it rains or gets wet, you gotta wash it all over again before using the duster. White is the best color for not seeing dust and pollen. My favorite car colors are whites, blacks, and red shades. No reason to sell the beloved svxi because of this. Keep your chin up and your elbows ready
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Re: My car is a piece of ****!
I have been driving my SVX daily, and I wipe it down with Detailer spray every day before I leave my office. If you keep up with that, you never have to wash the car.
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Re: My car is a piece of ****!
How much time does this take?
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Re: My car is a piece of ****!
Are you looking for a full detail guild? I can write one up if there is enough interest. It takes me 10-12 hours to do everything though. Just doing a simple wax with Meguiars or Mothers is adequate. But you have to devote some time and money if you want your car to truly shine.
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Re: My car is a piece of ****!
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I used to do a full detail wash/polish/wax once or twice a year, but that usually took two days and broke my back. Now i claybar once, NXT wax once or twice, and just Zipwax all the other times. After 3 black cars, silver is so much nicer. There are certain cars i would only buy in black, though.
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Alan 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 1997 SVX LSi (Ebony) SOLD! 2005 Legacy GT (Silver) [Cobb Stg 2+] SOLD! 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 2005 Forester XT Premium (Crystal Gray Metallic) SOLD! 2008 Lancer Evolution X MR (Apex Silver) [Cobb Stg 1+] 2015 Outlander Sport 2.4GT AWD (Mercury Gray) 2013 G37xS (Obsidian Black) |
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Re: My car is a piece of ****!
I recently tried the Autoglym product line. A wash, wax, and polish. (they have many more products)
I am very happy with the results. Check them out at: autoglym.com
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ARMANDO 1992 SVX LS-L "Black Beauty" 292,500K (purchased April, 1997 w/65K) http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/...psz1xmhtdo.jpg 1992 SVX LS-L "Blanca" 214,000K http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/...pskv0odesa.jpg 2004 Mazda RX-8 http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7vggfwfu.jpg 1974 Mazda RX-4 http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/...psentjrygb.jpg |
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Re: My car is a piece of ****!
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