Bought me a new2014 Mitsubishi Marage DE today [Archive] - Auto Geek Online Auto Detailing Forum

HateSwirls

04-14-2014, 06:40 PM

I travel 100 miles to and from work each day, with my truck only getting 22-23 MPG og highway it was costing me about $500.00 per month, too much.
I wanted a car that got 40 MPG at a good price,well after reading up on reviews I ran across the 2014 Mirage, yes it's back, better than ever:)

So today I went take it for a test drive, the 3 cylinder engine surprised me with it's power , no it's not fast but fast enough to have some fun going into corners, below are pictures of my brand new ride. :)p
The car get's 44MPG gallon on the highway.
It was the highest MPG car I could find, the rest were like38 MPG and about 10k more.

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/Mobile%20Uploads/20140414_122131_zpsfjvamhin.jpg

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/Mobile%20Uploads/20140414_172617_zps3dxgu71b.jpg

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/Mobile%20Uploads/20140414_172605_zps1kkekzvi.jpg

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/Mobile%20Uploads/20140414_112016_zpsbvnvkewl.jpg

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/Mobile%20Uploads/20140414_112009_zps7sojurtf.jpg

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/Mobile%20Uploads/20140414_172559_zpspjhiq9vu.jpg

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/Mobile%20Uploads/20140414_172809_zpszm0olmdx.jpg

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/Mobile%20Uploads/20140414_172750_zpsyxfxsisx.jpg

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/Mobile%20Uploads/20140414_172739_zps8npgvrtk.jpg

When I got home...

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/Mobile%20Uploads/20140414_172731_zpsydsuz6ic.jpg

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/Mobile%20Uploads/20140414_172534_zpsdit21f81.jpg

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/Mobile%20Uploads/20140414_172526_zpstifqo5io.jpg

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/Mobile%20Uploads/20140414_172534_zpsdit21f81.jpg

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/Mobile%20Uploads/20140414_172439_zpse2qwgzmz.jpg

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/Mobile%20Uploads/20140414_172433_zpsyvhoiko0.jpg

Swirls before I could ask them not to wash I noticed swirls already on the car, so I told them to just wash it but I wanted to watch and they were ok with it.

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/Mobile%20Uploads/20140414_172424_zpsqsjy7stf.jpg

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/Mobile%20Uploads/20140414_172417_zpsvs5zmwwk.jpg

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/Mobile%20Uploads/20140414_121443_zpshrpqx0ai.jpg

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/Mobile%20Uploads/20140414_172502_zpsctvnnxvd.jpg

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/Mobile%20Uploads/20140414_172502_zpsctvnnxvd.jpg

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/Mobile%20Uploads/20140414_172510_zpsadd0gmnz.jpg

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/Mobile%20Uploads/20140414_172543_zps33m9rfq4.jpg

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/Mobile%20Uploads/20140414_172559_zpspjhiq9vu.jpg

Plenty of room for being such a small car.

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/Mobile%20Uploads/20140414_172702_zpsrn0ln7uk.jpg

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/Mobile%20Uploads/20140414_172809_zpszm0olmdx.jpg

Cargo.....

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/Mobile%20Uploads/20140414_172822_zpsigu71gx2.jpg

So being I have some detects I'll start to correct them tonight. A

Washed it already, next I'll do the the following..

Clay
One step polish using the Optimum Fine Polish.
DP Paint Sealant
One coat of Collinite 845
Duragloss Aquawax
Trim all rubber and plastic using Wolfgang trim Sealant
Coat the tires using the Turtle Wax tire coat kit.
Seal all of the glass.

Then I'll enjoy the new car:)

Kevin

Just02896

04-14-2014, 06:49 PM

Congrats on the new ride AND all the $$$ your going to save on fuel! Nice choice in color! That dark red is a great fit for a small car! Gives the illusion of more space! Being that it's your DD and the fact that it'll see many miles of over the road abuse, let me strongly recommend a coat of CQUK! Very easy to apply, 100x thicker than any wax or sealant, and it adds a LOT of gloss! Here's a Challanger I corrected and coated this past weekend...
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-n-shine/79084-2012-challener-correction-cquk.html

Tato

04-14-2014, 07:34 PM

Great, congratulations on your choice,

Now, please, be true and tell you wanted a smaller car to detail it faster!

I'm one more for the coating, and please, share an entire guide through prep. and application for us to follow and enjoy!

Good luck on your new ride,

Kind Regards.

jamesboyy

04-14-2014, 07:40 PM

Congratulations on the new ride at least it wont put too much stress on yourself when you clean him or her

asalesagent912

04-14-2014, 07:59 PM

I travel 100 miles to and from work each day, with my truck only getting 22-23 MPG og highway it was costing me about $500.00 per month, too much.
I wanted a car that got 40 MPG at a good price,well after reading up on reviews I ran across the 2014 Mirage, yes it's back, better than ever:)

So today I went take it for a test drive, the 3 cylinder engine surprised me with it's power , no it's not fast but fast enough to have some fun going into corners, below are pictures of my brand new ride. :)p
The car get's 44MPG gallon on the highway.
It was the highest MPG car I could find, the rest were like38 MPG and about 10k more.

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/Mobile%20Uploads/20140414_122131_zpsfjvamhin.jpg

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/Mobile%20Uploads/20140414_172617_zps3dxgu71b.jpg

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/Mobile%20Uploads/20140414_172605_zps1kkekzvi.jpg

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/Mobile%20Uploads/20140414_112016_zpsbvnvkewl.jpg

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/Mobile%20Uploads/20140414_112009_zps7sojurtf.jpg

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/Mobile%20Uploads/20140414_172559_zpspjhiq9vu.jpg

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/Mobile%20Uploads/20140414_172809_zpszm0olmdx.jpg

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/Mobile%20Uploads/20140414_172750_zpsyxfxsisx.jpg

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/Mobile%20Uploads/20140414_172739_zps8npgvrtk.jpg

When I got home...

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/Mobile%20Uploads/20140414_172731_zpsydsuz6ic.jpg

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/Mobile%20Uploads/20140414_172534_zpsdit21f81.jpg

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/Mobile%20Uploads/20140414_172526_zpstifqo5io.jpg

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/Mobile%20Uploads/20140414_172534_zpsdit21f81.jpg

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/Mobile%20Uploads/20140414_172439_zpse2qwgzmz.jpg

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/Mobile%20Uploads/20140414_172433_zpsyvhoiko0.jpg

Swirls before I could ask them not to wash I noticed swirls already on the car, so I told them to just wash it but I wanted to watch and they were ok with it.

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/Mobile%20Uploads/20140414_172424_zpsqsjy7stf.jpg

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/Mobile%20Uploads/20140414_172417_zpsvs5zmwwk.jpg

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/Mobile%20Uploads/20140414_121443_zpshrpqx0ai.jpg

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/Mobile%20Uploads/20140414_172502_zpsctvnnxvd.jpg

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/Mobile%20Uploads/20140414_172502_zpsctvnnxvd.jpg

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/Mobile%20Uploads/20140414_172510_zpsadd0gmnz.jpg

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/Mobile%20Uploads/20140414_172543_zps33m9rfq4.jpg

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/Mobile%20Uploads/20140414_172559_zpspjhiq9vu.jpg

Plenty of room for being such a small car.

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/Mobile%20Uploads/20140414_172702_zpsrn0ln7uk.jpg

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/Mobile%20Uploads/20140414_172809_zpszm0olmdx.jpg

Cargo.....

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/Mobile%20Uploads/20140414_172822_zpsigu71gx2.jpg

So being I have some detects I'll start to correct them tonight. A

Washed it already, next I'll do the the following..

Clay
One step polish using the Optimum Fine Polish.
DP Paint Sealant
One coat of Collinite 845
Duragloss Aquawax
Trim all rubber and plastic using Wolfgang trim Sealant
Coat the tires using the Turtle Wax tire coat kit.
Seal all of the glass.

Then I'll enjoy the new car:)

Kevin
nice lots of luck

rwisejr

04-14-2014, 08:18 PM

Best of luck with it

cardaddy

04-17-2014, 02:23 PM

Congrats Kevin on the new fruits of your labor. Many new hours will be spent keeping her all ####-n-span. :)

What a PERFECT time to try the new DG coating! :D

Becciasm

04-17-2014, 02:26 PM

Swirls before I could ask them not to wash I noticed swirls already on the car, so I told them to just wash it but I wanted to watch and they were ok with it.

Looks like a fun lil' commuter car. Good choice.

Any report on how the dealer washed the vehicle, while you watched?

HateSwirls

04-17-2014, 04:06 PM

Looks like a fun lil' commuter car. Good choice.

Any report on how the dealer washed the vehicle, while you watched?

They used a pressure washer first then put car soap in clean water then washed it using a mitt then dried with a chamois of course.
Not too bad I guess, if not for the swirls it had already I would not have let them wash it but I watched the entire time, even gave them some tips and one agreed but they aren't given good products that we come to love.

HateSwirls

04-17-2014, 04:16 PM

Congrats Kevin on the new fruits of your labor. Many new hours will be spent keeping her all ####-n-span. :)

What a PERFECT time to try the new DG coating! :D

My wife named her "Lucy" being she's red. Lol

I'm taking my time with it for two reasons, one I'm still not over the surgery hand two I want it as perfect as I can get her.

The Handy Prep towel is so easy and fast to use, if you don't have one order you one:dblthumb2:

HateSwirls

04-17-2014, 04:32 PM

This is why I bought the car to replace my truck, the mileage.

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/Frogs/20140416_145846_zpsienrfcyh.jpg

PhoenixLLC

04-17-2014, 04:51 PM

Cant beat 44 mpg without going to europe or getting a moped!
Only thing missing is a nice set of PHD audio 6.5s up front to add to the driving enjoyment!

congrats on the purchase!

HateSwirls

04-17-2014, 08:02 PM

Cant beat 44 mpg without going to europe or getting a moped!
Only thing missing is a nice set of PHD audio 6.5s up front to add to the driving enjoyment!

congrats on the purchase!

That would be cool if I didn't listen to my music using my headset:dblthumb2: