Comments on: How to Clean Your Car http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/auto/exterior-and-glass/how-to-clean-your-car/ How to clean anything and everything! Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:23:09 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: ellen horn http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/auto/exterior-and-glass/how-to-clean-your-car/comment-page-1/#comment-35350 ellen horn Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:24:02 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-your-car/#comment-35350 Unbelievable but true; Orange Glow, or any off brand of it. This stuff really works. It will take all the goop off your car, bugs, old wax, whatever. Your car is then just as when it was painted. Some may want to put a protective wax on. I don't as I am not too finicky. Why pay for anything else? I have been using it for years and it will not damage anything. I haven't used my off brand of spray- on orange cleaner from the dollar store in a year. My car still looks OK. I don't like cleaning my car, still no matter how grungy it gets, a good rain takes the grime off still, after I used this spray on orange cleaner. I found this out by mistake, but that mistake sure has worked, and is so inexpensive. The expensive stuff does not come close to the cheap orange spray. Unbelievable but true; Orange Glow, or any off brand of it. This stuff really works. It will take all the goop off your car, bugs, old wax, whatever. Your car is then just as when it was painted. Some may want to put a protective wax on. I don’t as I am not too finicky. Why pay for anything else? I have been using it for years and it will not damage anything. I haven’t used my off brand of spray- on orange cleaner from the dollar store in a year. My car still looks OK. I don’t like cleaning my car, still no matter how grungy it gets, a good rain takes the grime off still, after I used this spray on orange cleaner. I found this out by mistake, but that mistake sure has worked, and is so inexpensive. The expensive stuff does not come close to the cheap orange spray.

]]> By: debbie http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/auto/exterior-and-glass/how-to-clean-your-car/comment-page-1/#comment-31507 debbie Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:27:56 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-your-car/#comment-31507 Any ideas on how to remove what I believe to be leaf stains from the paint on a car? Any ideas on how to remove what I believe to be leaf stains from the paint on a car?

]]> By: Lee Elliott http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/auto/exterior-and-glass/how-to-clean-your-car/comment-page-1/#comment-27092 Lee Elliott Sat, 26 Sep 2009 19:06:13 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-your-car/#comment-27092 Kids poured flour on the inside of my son's car. How do I get it off the vinyle dash and doors. The speakers holes are full of it and can not be removed. The seats were vaccumed but if you smake them flour come out in dust. What a mess Kids poured flour on the inside of my son’s car. How do I get it off the vinyle dash and doors. The speakers holes are full of it and can not be removed.

The seats were vaccumed but if you smake them flour come out in dust.

What a mess

]]> By: Donna http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/auto/exterior-and-glass/how-to-clean-your-car/comment-page-1/#comment-18128 Donna Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:06:03 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-your-car/#comment-18128 let kids have popcorn w/butter and now the seat is stained-help! let kids have popcorn w/butter and now the seat is stained-help!

]]> By: Megan http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/auto/exterior-and-glass/how-to-clean-your-car/comment-page-1/#comment-17568 Megan Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:38:26 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-your-car/#comment-17568 Weird question, I forgot and left a pack of butter in the car, and of course it leaked out onto the seat of the car. Any suggestions on how to get the excess butter out of the seat and so you wont get a grease spot on your pants every time you sit in the car? Weird question, I forgot and left a pack of butter in the car, and of course it leaked out onto the seat of the car. Any suggestions on how to get the excess butter out of the seat and so you wont get a grease spot on your pants every time you sit in the car?

]]> By: JRE http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/auto/exterior-and-glass/how-to-clean-your-car/comment-page-1/#comment-16103 JRE Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:48:13 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-your-car/#comment-16103 Two other suggestions for wax build up: (1) use a clay detailing bar. (2) As discussed above, Dawn dish soap will strip wax, so you could use that. Of course, then you will need to wax the rest of the car. Then again, liquid wax from a commercial car wash probably isn't worth damn, so you're better off starting from scratch anyway. Two other suggestions for wax build up: (1) use a clay detailing bar. (2) As discussed above, Dawn dish soap will strip wax, so you could use that. Of course, then you will need to wax the rest of the car. Then again, liquid wax from a commercial car wash probably isn’t worth damn, so you’re better off starting from scratch anyway.

]]> By: adam http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/auto/exterior-and-glass/how-to-clean-your-car/comment-page-1/#comment-14064 adam Thu, 14 May 2009 18:43:22 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-your-car/#comment-14064 Regarding wax buildup from car washes, try straight up white vinegar on a well-saturated microfiber cloth. Just be careful! You do not want to get the vinegar on your metal/car/paint as it may/will eat at the wax/finish/clearcoast on your vehicle ;) But it'll definitely remove that wax from car washes. Regarding upholstery stains on interior fabrics, get the aerosol can of "Tuff Stuff" that stuff works wonderful. Spray it on, wait 45-60seconds, then scrub up/off using a clean microfiber cloth :) The stain should be gone, if not? Try another go around with Tuff Stuff, same procedure. Regarding wax buildup from car washes, try straight up white vinegar on a well-saturated microfiber cloth.

Just be careful! You do not want to get the vinegar on your metal/car/paint as it may/will eat at the wax/finish/clearcoast on your vehicle ;)

But it’ll definitely remove that wax from car washes.

Regarding upholstery stains on interior fabrics, get the aerosol can of “Tuff Stuff” that stuff works wonderful. Spray it on, wait 45-60seconds, then scrub up/off using a clean microfiber cloth :) The stain should be gone, if not? Try another go around with Tuff Stuff, same procedure.

]]> By: Matt http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/auto/exterior-and-glass/how-to-clean-your-car/comment-page-1/#comment-14057 Matt Thu, 14 May 2009 16:59:16 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-your-car/#comment-14057 Robert provided VERY good outline of a quick detail. Some will consider that process a quick wash. I have to stress the importance of keeping a good wax or sealant on your car's finish, especially in the winter months, and even more so if your car sits outside. Rain, sun and other contaminants will eventually oxidize and destroy your finish. Avoiding swirls is one thing (follow Roberts advice), but keeping that shine is another battle. I understand the comments on avoiding dish soap, it will strip the wax. However, applying wax on existing weathered layers may only lead to swirls, hazing and frustration. Get rid of that old stuff with dish soap once a year, pick up a clay bar to remove contaminants if your finish feels rough. (BE VERY CAREFUL WITH CLAYBARS) Then wash and reapply a new coat. I find sealants, such as Zaino, to provide the best protection for the longest time. A few coats in the Fall provides beading protection all winter long. A note on drying. If you keep a nice coat of wax on the car, the water should bead right off. If this is the case, remove the hose nozzle and allow the water to SHEET off the car. You'll be left with only a few small drops to soak up with a good Microfiber. Another step in avoiding swirls. Robert provided VERY good outline of a quick detail. Some will consider that process a quick wash.

I have to stress the importance of keeping a good wax or sealant on your car’s finish, especially in the winter months, and even more so if your car sits outside. Rain, sun and other contaminants will eventually oxidize and destroy your finish. Avoiding swirls is one thing (follow Roberts advice), but keeping that shine is another battle.

I understand the comments on avoiding dish soap, it will strip the wax. However, applying wax on existing weathered layers may only lead to swirls, hazing and frustration. Get rid of that old stuff with dish soap once a year, pick up a clay bar to remove contaminants if your finish feels rough. (BE VERY CAREFUL WITH CLAYBARS) Then wash and reapply a new coat. I find sealants, such as Zaino, to provide the best protection for the longest time. A few coats in the Fall provides beading protection all winter long.

A note on drying. If you keep a nice coat of wax on the car, the water should bead right off. If this is the case, remove the hose nozzle and allow the water to SHEET off the car. You’ll be left with only a few small drops to soak up with a good Microfiber. Another step in avoiding swirls.

]]> By: Susan http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/auto/exterior-and-glass/how-to-clean-your-car/comment-page-1/#comment-13785 Susan Sat, 09 May 2009 19:45:26 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-your-car/#comment-13785 Spray on Scotchguard is designed to “resist” stains. It forms a seal that prevents spills and staining products from penetrating the fibers of the fabric. As with any stains and spills, they need to be removed promptly for the easiest clean-up. Children introduce many different products to the back seat of a car and some spills go unnoticed for quite some time. While the Scotchguard does help to lessen the severity of these stains, it is not guaranteed to stop them. For example, if a juice spill is unnoticed and allowed to sit, it will eventually soak through the protective barrier and soak into the fibers of the fabric. So to answer your question, yes, the spray on protectant does help to resist the stains that the average small child will inflict. However, it does not stop prolonged exposure to staining products and thus requires prompt removal to achieve top performance. Spray on Scotchguard is designed to “resist” stains. It forms a seal that prevents spills and staining products from penetrating the fibers of the fabric. As with any stains and spills, they need to be removed promptly for the easiest clean-up. Children introduce many different products to the back seat of a car and some spills go unnoticed for quite some time. While the Scotchguard does help to lessen the severity of these stains, it is not guaranteed to stop them. For example, if a juice spill is unnoticed and allowed to sit, it will eventually soak through the protective barrier and soak into the fibers of the fabric. So to answer your question, yes, the spray on protectant does help to resist the stains that the average small child will inflict. However, it does not stop prolonged exposure to staining products and thus requires prompt removal to achieve top performance.

]]> By: Angela http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/auto/exterior-and-glass/how-to-clean-your-car/comment-page-1/#comment-13323 Angela Fri, 01 May 2009 01:07:37 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-your-car/#comment-13323 Does microfiber intrerior with basic spray on scratchguard really resist the stains of that small children inflict? Can you get all of the stains out of these seats> Does microfiber intrerior with basic spray on scratchguard really resist the stains of that small children inflict?

Can you get all of the stains out of these seats>

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