Good cleaner wax for my MB

[KBsToy]

Hello,
Just picked up my retirement gift to myself 2011 E350 4matic , artic white.

I am looking for a good cleaner and wax product to take care of my car. Maybe some other cleaners also for wheels, interior.

Lots of stuff here on AG. To much for a older person :)

THANKS

KB

[sal329]

A good cleaner wax I like a lot is Duragloss 501

[embolism]

Duragloss 501 cleaner
Duragloss 105 sealant

you can mix these with 601 in a ratio of 1 part 601 to 4 parts 501 or 105 for even more durability

[Jimmie]

Some good suggestions above. You may want to consider "claying" your new ride in which case I'd go:
Wash
Clay
Paint Cleaner
Wax
May as well get products for:
Wheels
Tires
Interior

[bobble]

On my GF's MBZ C350 Arctic White I use DG 601/105 and the next day a coat of 845, Good for at least 6 months of protection. About every third week i use DG 951/921 mix to boost it.

[dannythekid]

845 looks amazing on white, especially if it has flake or pearl in it!

[truckbutt]

There are some good OTC cleaner waxes. Meguiars and Mothers both make good ones. You can then do a coat of the Collinite 845 for extra protection.

[FUNX650]

I like these articles by Mike Phillips...I find them very helpful...perhaps you will also:

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/hot-topics-frequently-asked-questions/23263-difference-between-cleaner-wax-finishing-wax.html

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/39020-word-definitions-compounds-polishes-glazes-paint-cleaners-waxes.html

Mr. Phillips has plenty more articles:

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/23722-articles-mike-phillips.html

Peruse at your leisure. :)

Also: Congratulations on your retirement and new vehicle purchase! Here's to your good health and happy motoring. Cheers!!!

Bob

[stibuki]

Plus 1 for the Duragloss, Collinite combo. Been using #601 #105 with a coat of 845 as my winter prep for the past two years and it works really well. The 845 adds a nice warm glow to the rather sterile Duragloss shine in addition to another layer of very durable protection. Had good results by hand and machine.Substitute the #501 if you desire more cleaning power but don't layer the 501 over the 601 as the 501's additional cleaners will negate the 601 in short. #105 has very little cleaner so safe for layering. A 1 to 4 mix as previously mentioned would be fine. #951, #921 does a great job of maintaining the shine and protection with the #921 having some cleaning power as a bonus. I like this combo enough that this year I used it year around augmented with a couple of different finishing wax's without issue. Just make sure you start out with a clean properly prepped surface as it's key to longevity of the products. Also as mentioned already get yourself a bar of clay!

[budinsc]

since wax lasts 6-8 wks and a good sealant will go 6-8 months id do the latter. i use it on my wifes 07 black e500 and love it. as we bought it used i had to put about 50 hrs into a full paint correction to get reday for the ultima wipe on walk away sealant which you can get from ag. hope this helps.

budinsc

[KBsToy]

THANKS for all the good advice :xyxthumbs: