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mgar64
06-08-2011, 07:16 PM
I just bought a 2007 Saab 9-3. Its Chili Red w/ Parchment (beige) leather seats. Its not in bad shape but it wasn't pampered. Also there is some road rash on the hood / front bumper. I have never been much of a detailing nut but I have always owed silver cars and I just think red cars look better if kept clean.

What should I do? Wash,clay, polish, wax? What about trim, wheels & tires, glass, interior etc. and what products should I use? Should I try to repair the road rash myself or is that a recipe for ugly?

Keep in mind its a nice car (to me anyway) but its still just a $14,000 used car and not a Porsche. Please recommend a process and products suitable to my experience level not too terribly expensive.

Many thanks....Mike

BobbyG
06-08-2011, 07:36 PM
:welcome: To Autogeek Online Mike!

A 2007 $14,000 used car is allot newer and worth more than the 1999 Dodge Dakota I'm driving so take care of it and it should last you for quite some time.....good luck with it! :props:

Basic steps in order are:


Wash
Clay
Paint Correction & Polish
Seal
Wax

The list below is a very small snapshot of quality products targeting each step.

Wash


Duragloss 901 is a superb product.

Clay


Pinnacle Ultra Poly Clay Special

Paint Correction -


Pinnacle Advanced Swirl Remover
Pinnacle Advanced Finishing Polish

Seal


Menzerna Power Lock Paint Sealant

Wax


Collinite 845
Pinnacle Souveran Liquid Wax

Paint Protection


Ultima Paint Guard Plus


Tires & Trim


Ultima Tire & Trim Guard