DIY - Car Care & Detailing thread

:lol ....

i waiting for 140Kmph needle movement on Relativity's punto....

 

HaHa, Couldn't stop laughing.

But I do have a huge list of detailing products stashed in a box and carry it wherever I go and my OH usually cribs about that. I can't imagine plight of Relativity in coming days.

 

Enki, You said correctly. A long trip with some insane speed will cure the problem of rattling. I think the 90HP is showing the frustration by giving all kind of rattles. Not one horse but frustration of 90 horses!!

 

The comedian is back!
Well, my daily run is nothing to boast of and given our beloved Chennai Metro; there isn't any place left to enjoy a drive in the city.
I did complete a trip to Pondicherry and it was the first time I drove any car for 400 KMs. Since I am trying not to over rev till the run-in; I stay below 100-120.
My wife has her exams in May so no weekend or long trips till after that. The only motivation for me to get the car out these days is to drop her to work so I can do a round trip of 70 Kms.

I almost ran over a guy on an Enfield today while cruising around at 120 though. 140 will come sooner than I expect.
Once the weekend trips start, there won't be any looking back. I might just drive into Gurgaon and detail errr drive you car as well

 

Relativity,
I was just kidng pls dnt try this high speeds within the city.

 

@theblack: you will never find consensus in the detailing world about what is 'the best' detailing products. Read the reviews, try comparing the photos, but do not go blindly by any review. Do remember -'one's food is another guy's blah blah...

Often, 'the Best' is a perception by an individual -for example, a guy who usually uses turtle wax or F1 will say Mothers or Meguiars are the best the moment he tries something from their line. But what about a guy who uses the marque d'elegance? He will say Mothers\ Meguiars etc are just not worth it.

 

Most of us use a Jopasu duster and most of us are aware of the California Duster.
I found something different and was wondering if anybody has used it Abro Car Care Products - Microfiber Duster-Economy Size

Also, is a sponge really a "No No" when it comes to washing the car? I don't understand why some of the leading brands still retail a sponge if it is really bad for the car. Both of these products are readily available in India.
http://www.muc-off.com/store/136-microcell-expanding-sponge-5037835288001.html

http://www.sonax.com/Car-Care/Products/Accessories-and-Aids/Cleaning-Exterior/%28so%29/3/%28node%29/13070/428041-SONAX-Pop-Up-sponge

 

Relativity, Abro Car Care Products-Microfiber Duster looks similar to the jopasu duster. At the same time, its 100% more costly than jopasu. I wonder why would someone get this costly when they have efficient jopasu at affordable price.

 

How many of you clean the engine compartment regularly? What are the precautions to be taken to clean it?