I owned a carwash and I'd detail cars for $25. People couldn't belive it.

I know where Kelleyville is, right on 66 just southwest of Sapalupa!!

 

Your right.. I was kinda surprised to see a Marlow, Ok. show up.. You need to join us on the CAA4 adventure this fall..

 

I like your thinking...I use to work out, and stay in shape. I had an injury a few years back and couldn't do anything for 2 yrs..... I got fat....and it took its toll.....trying to come back just might not be in the card at this age....but we keep trying... My blk roadster is kept spotless, and so it the the coupe in AB...

 

Yeah, it's tough getting older. I had a stroke 5 years ago that ended my excellent state of fitness. Just now getting back to being my old self. I used to run 10K's and ride Centuries on the bicycle. Now I ride 20 mi on the bike and do some kayaking.

 

SOOO i have water spots and i tried vinegar and no luck!! then i tried using polishing compound on a micro fiber cloth and still no luck!! the thing is the water spots are really not that bad you can only see them at the right angle if you look close. Does anyone have any suggestions?

 

A very fine rubbing compound (3M 5973) will get the H2O spots off. Put a small dab on a damp 100% cotton rag (an old t-shirt works well) and rub w/medium force. It should come right off. Then cover w/whatever you regularly use to wax the car.

 

Mr. Miata,

Sure, would love to join you guys. Let me know when/where the event is.

 

Here you go.. started out thinking just do the laps for charity.. mentioned the "scenic route" to the wife and she's on board. So looks like a weeks vacation and full R&R time..

https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...ber-1-7-a.html

 

Hi, did you join for the event? How was it?

 

Just washed the black XF, and the Wifes pearl white B9 Tribeca with Meguiar's Ultimate wash and wax. I have to say it did a great job on the B9, but not so on the XF. I used a car wash brush on the B9, and a new microfiber mitt on the XF. I see swirl marks on the black paint in some areas. It looks good, but not great. Also, turtle wax wheel cleaner is awesome.

Anyone have a favorite product for their black cars?

 

Wash and wax does nothing for swirls no matter what color the car is.
You need to use a swirl remover, on black swirls are tough to get rid of, ask me how I know.
Get an orbital buffer and get to it.

 

Rinsed the dust off mine this weekend. Then I sat and stared at it and realize even more that capitalism and affluence are good things.

 

I use a microfiber towel and clean rainwater. It works and is readily available at very low cost. Gary

 

Real affluence would mean staring at a couple of Ferrari or Aston Martins or something like that.
Staring at a Crossfire means you have too much time on your hands.

 

 

I usually get sick when I run out in the rain to wash mine.. Maybe a magnesium diet would help?

 

Swirl marks... WHO GIVES A SH..T... LOL.

 

I don't get sick because of the magnesium... I never missed a day of school, or work.....It is in my well water.... 38.8 mg per liter. Blind luck...... gary..

 

i love washing at a car wash sometimes when its busy because people walk by the bay and look at me like i have three heads or stand there and look puzzled as to what kind of car i have...over the weekend two older guys came over and had to put their glasses on and bend over to see my tiny hood emblem to even guess what the make it was they responded "is thing one of them cars where the wing goes up"...

 

Does anyone have experience with the foam sprayers at home? are they worth it?