Best Product for Winter Care

[flamefighter]

Hi looking for the best product to keep my vehicle clean this winter. It is cold here for a good portion of the next 4 months. I want to keep my vehicle clean without spending a ton at the indoor carwash an no heated garage. A garage yes but cold. Please advise as to how I can accomplish this task. Cheers

[RPPM]

Clay, Polish, wash car again to remove polishing oils, 1 coat of Sonax Polymer Net Shield. 24 hours later apply a 2nd coat of Polymer Net Shield. Sheds dirt and water better than any wax or sealant I have ever tried.

[Klasse Act]

Invest in a rinseless wash, I suggest the new Wolfgang Uber rinseless. Because it dries better than any other RW I've ever used it's makes cleaning your car that much easier. You can also make a waterless wash as well when the car isn't too bad. It leaves behind a great shine as well, invest in the best and get WGU!

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[7PaintGuns]

Invest in a rinseless wash, I suggest the new Wolfgang Uber rinseless. Because it dries better than any other RW I've ever used it's makes cleaning your car that much easier. You can also make a waterless wash as well when the car isn't too bad. It leaves behind a great shine as well, invest in the best and get WGU!

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[flamefighter]

Clay, Polish, wash car again to remove polishing oils, 1 coat of Sonax Polymer Net Shield. 24 hours later apply a 2nd coat of Polymer Net Shield. Sheds dirt and water better than any wax or sealant I have ever tried.

Interesting thanks for the info.

[flamefighter]

Invest in a rinseless wash, I suggest the new Wolfgang Uber rinseless. Because it dries better than any other RW I've ever used it's makes cleaning your car that much easier. You can also make a waterless wash as well when the car isn't too bad. It leaves behind a great shine as well, invest in the best and get WGU!

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Thanks how do you make a waterless wash. Is their a recipe out there....

[Klasse Act]

Thanks how do you make a waterless wash. Is their a recipe out there....
It's on the Wolfgang site for the product[emoji6]

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[hoyt66]

I use wdgps on my paint (which doesn't matter because I'm sure to wax again before spring) but for my trim I have really good luck with wolfgang trim sealant. It easily outlasts Michigan's long winter
http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/autogeek_2268_449216575

[wn1998]

I agree with what all of said. Clay bar your car and lay down a good sealant. I am currently using wolfgang deep gloss paint sealant. There are several great sealants out there.

I would suggest that when the temps are above freezing you could go knock most of the nasty stuff off at the coin operated spray and wash and then you can do a quick rinseless wash in your garage.

If you car isn't that bad, just skip the coin op and do a rinseless wash. All you need is a bucket, grit guard, wash sponge and 2-3 microfiber towels. Just remember light pressure when wiping your paint and always start by washing the top panels (less dirty) before you start working the bottom panels (most dirty) you don't want to drag anything across your paint.

[davidc]

Only problem your going to have with the above or anything else is no heat = anything freezing on the vehicle and the ice skating rink on the ground/floor. When I lived in those places I would actually do a regular was and rinse as I go paying a lot of attention to door locks etc. freezing. My main concern was getting salt/sand/brine off the vehicle and under carraige. The frozen tap water on the vehicle did not bother me to much as it was at least clean and I did what I had to do. Now if they made a no-rinse with anti-freeze it would be easy except for the freezing body routine. When I would do a door panel I would always crack the door when done so I could at least still open it afterwards. You and many others have a real chore keeping a vehicle clean in the winter with out a warm place to do it, good luck.

Dave

[flamefighter]

Thanks Dave and WN I will need the luck

[7PaintGuns]

I use wdgps on my paint (which doesn't matter because I'm sure to wax again before spring) but for my trim I have really good luck with wolfgang trim sealant. It easily outlasts Michigan's long winter
http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/autogeek_2268_449216575 I'm getting ready to use this tomorrow on all my weatherstrip and textured trim. What do you recommend for an applicator?

[Mike Phillips]

I'm getting ready to use this tomorrow on all my weatherstrip and textured trim. What do you recommend for an applicator?


I'd use a microfiber applicator pad as the microfiber provides a gentle forum of scrubbing and cleaning to aid in the application.


Watch this,


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WY9-tm-F4b4


:)

[Mike Phillips]

As for the best protection for the paint going into winter I'd recommend a paint coating. The new Wolfgang Uber Ceramic Paint Coating.


Wash and dry the car
Wipe the paint down with the Wolfgang Perfect Paint Finish Paint Prep
Apply the Wolfgang Uber Ceramic Paint Coating to a panel at a time - wipe off after one minute, move onto next panel.

Set it and forget it till spring.

Full write-up and how-to here,

Review & How-To: Wolfgang Uber Ceramic Paint Coating (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/new-car-care-products/96240-review-how-wolfgang-uber-ceramic-paint-coating.html)

Besides long lasting winter protection it will make your car's paint look glassy.


1. Mist the Perfect Finish Paint Prep to a section of a panel at a time.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=101323


2. Using a clean, microfiber towel, spread the Perfect Finish Paint Prep over the section to be cleaned and then immediately flip your microfiber towel to a clean dry side or switch to a new, fresh microfiber towel to wipe off any residues.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=101324



3. Apply the Uber Ceramic Paint Coating over a section of a panel using a back and forth and side to side motion for uniform coverage. A little bit goes a long way and as you work the applicator over the surface much of the coating will disappear so pay attention where you've worked as there's no need to go over and over a section of paint just because you don't see a physical film on the surface. (that's a habit you learn from applying car waxes and synthetic paint sealants).



http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=101345

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=101346



3. Apply the Uber Ceramic Paint Coating over a section of a panel using a back and forth and side to side motion for uniform coverage. A little bit goes a long way and as you work the applicator over the surface much of the coating will disappear so pay attention where you've worked as there's no need to go over and over a section of paint just because you don't see a physical film on the surface. (that's a habit you learn from applying car waxes and synthetic paint sealants).


http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=101347



5. Repeat to the rest of the panels of the car.

Glass, Chrome, Hard smooth plastic
You can also use Uber Ceramic Paint Coating to glass, chrome and smooth hard plastic surfaces. These surfaces must be properly cleaned before application of the coating and then follow the same practice for applying and removing for paint.



Long lasting protection and you get the glassy look!

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=101372


http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=101366

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You don't have to have a cool 1951 Mercury like this to use Wolfgang Uber Ceramic Paint Coating as you can use it on any car.

Full write-up with step-by-step directions can be found here,

Review & How-To: Wolfgang Uber Ceramic Paint Coating (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/new-car-care-products/96240-review-how-wolfgang-uber-ceramic-paint-coating.html)

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[parshooter]

Mike, I read your directions for this procedure and it sounds rather simple. Sounds like the Wolfgang Perfect Paint Finish Paint Prep gives the same results as claying. Is this true? TIA.