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Old 08-08-2008, 11:21 AM
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Product Recommedation

Hello,
I know Prima products seems ot be the #1 choice and I am planning on ordering some real soon.
However until then, can anybody reccomend any thing for my Cooper's first wash this weekend that I might be able to buy locally here in Essex County NJ?
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Old 08-08-2008, 11:28 AM
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For just a wash I'd get a small bottle of Megs or Blue Coral soap, 5 gallon bucket, and make sure you have a washing device that doesn't look like you dragged it through the street!

Very basic list here... But it should get you through till you order from Prima.
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Old 08-08-2008, 11:30 AM
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Meguiar's GoldClass car wash is ok. literally just ok. not good just ok.

i use Griot's CarWash which is superb.
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Old 08-08-2008, 11:35 AM
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Thanks for suggestions!
Any idea where they may sell these?
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Old 08-08-2008, 12:55 PM
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Meguiars can be found at Target Stores, Kragen Auto Parts, Autozone . . .
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Old 08-08-2008, 03:27 PM
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[FONT=Arial]Thanks! Appreciate the assistance.[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial]Anything like Hydro I could/should get? [/FONT]
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Meguiars NXT soap is OK too - maybe even better than OK. I used it before i got into Prima...

And don't use a sponge on your paint. Ever.

Get a nice real lambskin or soft microfiber mitt...

NXT spray wax isn't too bad.... all should be available at your local store...
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Old 08-08-2008, 07:50 PM
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Turtle Wax ICE car wash (soap) is ok for the wash portion. That is sold at Target and sometimes Costco.
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Old 08-08-2008, 11:22 PM
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Thanks again!
Off to get products tomorrow and will do the wash on Sunday.
Will take pics and post as soon as possible.
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If you decide to buy Griots car wash that kenchan uses, order a set of Griots microfibre wash pads. I love those things.
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Old 08-10-2008, 08:04 PM
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I postphoned the detailing as I got keyed last night.
See other thread. "KEYED!!!!".
Beyond crushed right now as the Mini Cooper is a car that I have always wanted and now 2 weeks after I picked up, some A-hole ruins it.
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