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  1. 09-12-2006, 10:33 PM #1
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    Where to start???

    Girlfriend's bugging me for ideas for a birthday present. It finally dawned on me... between my SRT-8 and her WS-6, we should really start taking care of our cars! I have microfibers, but that's child's play. Where would you guys recommend starting in terms of car-care 'tools'? You know, things that are reusable. I don't want her to buy me polishing compound, but buffer? Washing kit? (like the Mr. Clean thing... anybody actually use one?) good chamois, etc. We have a claybar already, did hers and my car's too new. Sooooo... any suggestions? There's pages and pages of info here, but per usual, opinions seem to be like... well, you know. I'm not looking to take my car to SEMA, but I do want it to look like the $60k it's costing me!


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    > 2006 Silver SRT-8 magnum, adopted 9/9/06 with 36 miles, groups I, II, &III.
    * tinted LED Tails * Mopar Remote Start * Stainless Airhammer * Coated Kooks Longtubes * PPP Heads, Cam, and Converter * Alpine R10 Subs/AoN Enclosures * 20" Black AR 311's w/ Nitto 420's * Corsa cat-back * Front Window Tint * Ratman Hatch Button Mod * Hotchkis Sways * BT Underhood Bling * Polished Intake Manifold * Autodim Drivers Mirror *
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  2. 09-12-2006, 11:06 PM #2
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    the best $12 i spent was on a Cali duster. if the car is clean and just gets dusty that thing is the cats ass. I also need to wax the car and all that jazz before RT66

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  3. 09-12-2006, 11:26 PM #3
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    Porter-Cable 7424
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    Micro wash mitts and good quality MF towels
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  4. 09-12-2006, 11:47 PM #4
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    one word. ZAINO.

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    buy the starter kit, has everything you need to make your car look insane. Did it myself, took around 5 hours to finish it all up, never looked better. comes with claybar, all the polishes, scratch removing polishers, all you need is a good USA made towel from Bed Bath and Beyond...white (not colored) and it'll cost you around 20 bucks for one. but it comes out good, beats all those microfiber towels easily
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  5. 09-12-2006, 11:51 PM #5
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    Pay for the detailing at a pro shop, take her to dinner and buy her jewelry... are you kidding? A Mr Clean car wash for her B-day?!

    I can tell you are a long time car guy but you're new with this GF stuff aren't you!

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  6. 09-13-2006, 11:07 AM #6
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    What's wrong with telling your girlfriend to wash your car???

    KIDDING!!! I need something to ask her for for MY birthday.... I do MUCH better that that for her on hers :-)


    I DRINK ROYAL PURPLE! WHAT NOW?!

    > 2006 Silver SRT-8 magnum, adopted 9/9/06 with 36 miles, groups I, II, &III.
    * tinted LED Tails * Mopar Remote Start * Stainless Airhammer * Coated Kooks Longtubes * PPP Heads, Cam, and Converter * Alpine R10 Subs/AoN Enclosures * 20" Black AR 311's w/ Nitto 420's * Corsa cat-back * Front Window Tint * Ratman Hatch Button Mod * Hotchkis Sways * BT Underhood Bling * Polished Intake Manifold * Autodim Drivers Mirror *
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  7. 09-13-2006, 11:29 AM #7
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    I would definitely agree on the CA duster...it's invaluable for day-to-day dusting making it look like you wash your car everyday.
    As for the other stuff?? Definitely not the Mr. Clean "easy clean" spray wash deal. Not quite up to snuff. I use two buckets and two separate mits/brushes for the washing (one for the wheels, fender wells, and exhaust, one for the body of the car).
    Happy early birthday BTW


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  8. 09-13-2006, 11:34 AM #8
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    Mechanics rolling seat. Great for detailing the wheels and lower bits without killing your back or knees.


    or you can get height adjustable ones:
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  9. 09-13-2006, 02:57 PM #9
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    All good ideas guys, thanks... I'll have to drop some not-so-subtle hints tonight :-)


    I DRINK ROYAL PURPLE! WHAT NOW?!

    > 2006 Silver SRT-8 magnum, adopted 9/9/06 with 36 miles, groups I, II, &III.
    * tinted LED Tails * Mopar Remote Start * Stainless Airhammer * Coated Kooks Longtubes * PPP Heads, Cam, and Converter * Alpine R10 Subs/AoN Enclosures * 20" Black AR 311's w/ Nitto 420's * Corsa cat-back * Front Window Tint * Ratman Hatch Button Mod * Hotchkis Sways * BT Underhood Bling * Polished Intake Manifold * Autodim Drivers Mirror *
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  10. 09-17-2006, 10:46 AM #10
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    Definitely PC 7424 and pads. I got my whole kit on fleabay. You can practice on her car then do yours.
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  11. 09-17-2006, 01:20 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by xWCDx View Post
    one word. ZAINO.

    zainostore.com

    buy the starter kit, has everything you need to make your car look insane. Did it myself, took around 5 hours to finish it all up, never looked better. comes with claybar, all the polishes, scratch removing polishers, all you need is a good USA made towel from Bed Bath and Beyond...white (not colored) and it'll cost you around 20 bucks for one. but it comes out good, beats all those microfiber towels easily

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  12. 09-18-2006, 06:31 PM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by Zaino guy View Post
    whoa we got a Zaino Distributor, best news since Dodge introduced there Hemi Station Wagon known as the Magnum RT. I might need some things can you help me out??
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