What do you clean your Sky with

[JohnD]

Originally Posted by bradyb

Have you guys found that after washing the car (with water), you continue to get drips or runs coming out panel gaps, mirrors, etc after you have whiped it off..?

I went to a hardware superstore, spent less than $40 and got a small wet/dry shop vac. Now, after I wash, I suck all the air out of the grill and mirrors, and use the upholstery attachment to suck the water out of the canvas top, too.

Works great. Best forty bucks I ever spent.

[bradyb]

I plan on using my air compressor..

I'm so looking forward to cleaning a red car versus a black car.

[Arioch5]

Originally Posted by deluke

For a quick wash these are great and it only take's 10 min. then I use the Zaino detail spray. When I'm going to wax it I use Zaino wax and wash.

But if you only have dust and pollen, the California duster work's great like someone mentioned. They also make a small duster for the inside.

I've just been a lurker here for a while (good info but I've never had anything to add). But I had to register just so I could comment on this.

I completely agree with Deluke about using Zaino. I've been using zaino for about 3 years now and it's hands down the easiest to apply, longest lasting, "wax" (it's actually not a wax) that you can buy. The wash even has UV protection in it and is safe for the cloth top. I strongly urge you to check it out IF I buy a sky (RL ) it's going to get a clay bar the day it comes home and a coat of Zaino.

www.zainobros.com

Until I actually order/own a sky myself I don't have a lot to add to the forums here, but I'm telling you Zaino is hands down the best car care purchase EVER. If you don't want to spend a lot of cash just pick up the ZXF,Z-2,Z-7 that's the polish, wash, and quick dry additive. It'll cost ya around $40 but it could easily last you 2 years I kid you not. No I don't work for, or in any way get any benefit from Zaino I'm just a very happy zaino user who would hate to see anything but the best on the beautiful sky.

[ozyman222]

As has been mentioned in these threads before a leaf blower works wonders for all of these little problem areas.
The egg crate grill, mirrors, body panels, roof, head & tailight gaps, Everything. Takes only a couple of minutes & finish off with a spray on detailing wax as you dry product, with a micro fiber cloth towel.
Nobody can believe the finish on my black onyx.

[Roadsky]

My imagination.

[Rick Tinley Park]

Originally Posted by ozyman222

As has been mentioned in these threads before a leaf blower works wonders for all of these little problem areas.
The egg crate grill, mirrors, body panels, roof, head & tailight gaps, Everything. Takes only a couple of minutes & finish off with a spray on detailing wax as you dry product, with a micro fiber cloth towel.
Nobody can believe the finish on my black onyx.

Depends which is closer the shop vac or the leaf blower -- but both work really well!

[StarlightSky]

For my wheels I use an Ultra Shark steam cleaner I found at Sears. Amazing the difference and how much crud comes off. Work an area and wipe it down then move on. Same for the engine and I can do this in my garage where I am not sitting out in the sun and dust.
I use Mothers Clay Bar kit once every three months and that takes the pollution out of the paint, oh, and Lexol for the leather.
Imaged 23/06/06
...and waiting...
Midnight Blue
Tan Leather Inserts
Tan Top
Manual
LSD
6 Disc Monsoon
Chromed 18 in wheels
Windscreen
wheel locks
Cold Air Intake

[dmbdlatc]

Originally Posted by RedSky2night

Just wondering what people are using to keep the Skys shining bright
I personally have avoided rainy days to drive so most of what I have used is waterless clean and shine poducts for dusty clean ups. I like to keep it extra clean and this allows me in a short time to keep a good protective layer on and keep it shining too Those wheel wells really get black, must be the soft rubber tires wearing from all those on / off ramps

For the top, go here:
http://www.haartz.com/Consumer_Info/...h_cleaning.htm
FYI: The material that is used for making our cars is the "STAYFAST" material from Haartz. There were some post about cleaning the top. It appears that you need to be careful about what you use to clean it, not because it will or won't clean it, but that the cleaning agent will damage the material after time.

Take your pick on the finish for the car. You can start a war with auto finish products, from Armorall to Zaino. Just make sure you use micro fiber towels. I have never used them before I bought my SKY. I am a true believer now. If you think that you will need 5 or 6 to do the car, (wash, dry, clay, wash & dry again, wax removal, clean interior, treat interior) get 10 or 12. You will drop one or two to the ground which makes it useless until it is washed. BTW, machine wash and dry, but do NOT use fabric softener or dryer sheets like Bounce, it will clog the Micro fiber towels, or so I'be been told.

[twopatels]

lint roller works great on the top,,, by the way the back of the car really collects the dirt even with mud guards

[SkyHi07]

hose LOL

[SkyHi07]

Sorry,,, had to go there!

[Mikio]

Originally Posted by RedSky2night

Just wondering what people are using to keep the Skys shining bright
I personally have avoided rainy days to drive so most of what I have used is waterless clean and shine poducts for dusty clean ups. I like to keep it extra clean and this allows me in a short time to keep a good protective layer on and keep it shining too Those wheel wells really get black, must be the soft rubber tires wearing from all those on / off ramps

You can use just about any good car wash. However, I use my Harley Gloss
after each wash, Keeps it shiny.

[TX-Sky]

Originally Posted by bradyb

Have you guys found that after washing the car (with water), you continue to get drips or runs coming out panel gaps, mirrors, etc after you have whiped it off..?

Use a leaf blower. You will get all the water out of the grill crevices, etc.
Do top, hood, trunk first, then get the sides. Usually does not need further drying.

[TX-Sky]

Is there a good wax product that does not leave the white residue in the crevices? Dark color cars don't look so hot with wax build-up.
Also, is there a good way to wash off previous wax or polish products? I don't like the way Turtle Wax Ice remains kind of slimy feeling.

[lizzy]

Originally Posted by indysky

I found the best thing to use on the top to remove the dust or lint, is a lint roller. The type that have the tear off sheets, you would be suprised at the amount of lint they remove.

Thank you for this info. it really works great!

[MRSSKY]

Originally Posted by TX-Sky

Is there a good wax product that does not leave the white residue in the crevices? Dark color cars don't look so hot with wax build-up.
Also, is there a good way to wash off previous wax or polish products? I don't like the way Turtle Wax Ice remains kind of slimy feeling.

the best way to take off previous/or old wax is wash the car with dawn dishwashing liquid...........then apply, a polish, then a wax....claying a car would be neccessary if you have particles on your car that Won't come off with the polish....

[marlboromike]

Originally Posted by ineedmorebotox

Those Foose wheels of your are killer

I typically use all Mothers products - however I recently used the Meguires clay bar system and LOVED it.

I also used Meguires clay bar system...so easy and does what it claims...

[MidniteBlues]

I use a process that includes all the above--I bath her, I clay her, then I bath her again. Then I dry her, with a HIGH quality chamois. Then I blow her-(with a ahh with my HIGH powered blower)-Then I dry her again (left over fluids)- When I blow, I blow her ALL over, grills, front grills, lights, mirrors, rear end BOTH sides-- Then I gently massage her with a high quality polish-wipe her off-Once satisfied--I seal her--Does wonders- She lubes me for 5-6 months non-stop-

[ggccg]

Found this pic of a great product being demoed at SEMA. Just look at how clean and shiney those fenders are after just one application!

[BlueSkyRL]

Originally Posted by deluke

No, not if it's coming from the factory. They use extreme high heat for drying, kind of bakes it on. I believe it use to be true years and years ago.

This would only pertain to a paint job at a body shop.

This is correct. All car oems use a oven that is the range of 120 to 160 degrees F. The type of paint and the time in the oven varies some. The company I work for builts vehicles that as soon as they get out of the oven, they take buffers, polishers, and spot paints to the vehicles to make them shin. So we can do what ever we need to do without waiting.