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what are the first things he should do to make it last aka clear coat aka wash tools ect help ty dont want him making my mistakes >.> (swirls no

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Old 02-03-2011, 12:20 AM   #1 (permalink)
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what are the first things he should do to make it last aka clear coat aka wash tools ect help ty dont want him making my mistakes >.> (swirls no clear bra ect)
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its red >.>
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oooo a red one.. it's going to show swirls more.
just run it through automatic carwash and dont drag your microfiber towel
roughly throughout the surface cuz that scratches it bad..
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how to protect the soft top?
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oooo a red one.. it's going to show swirls more.
just run it through automatic carwash and dont drag your microfiber towel
roughly throughout the surface cuz that scratches it bad..
I believe the OM recommends to not run a roadster through a car wash. The soft top is not designed to handle high pressure water.
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how to protect the soft top?
There are soft top cleaning/protectant kits on the market. I use RagTop products.
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what about leather seat cleaners
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I believe the OM recommends to not run a roadster through a car wash. The soft top is not designed to handle high pressure water.
...and the paint isn't designed to handle those sandpaper like brushes either. Running your car through a car wash is the quickest way to damage the paint. Why anyone would do this to a car that they actually care about is beyond my comprehension. You want swirls? Go visit a car wash. You want swirls at a little smaller rate? Wash your car with 1 bucket.
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