Exterior Care

untitledblue · 07-24-2009, 01:27 PM

I'd like to keep my new Prius is great condition, but the problem is it is so darn hot and humid here to really do a great job of cleaning. Last time I washed my car my clothes were soaked and it wasn't from the water. After washing I barely had anymore strength to get the Turtle wax off-there's still residue lol! I've heard about 'waterless' car was and wax spray-are they any good? Also, I've noticed that a part of the driver's seat leather is fading a little even though I used leather cleaner. Any ideas of how to fix that?

Thanks in advance!

Bica2go · 07-24-2009, 01:39 PM

There's a great thread about this: My Favorite Detailing Products

I'm planning on detailing my Prius when its finally delivered and may give my old Audi a makeover too while I'm at it.

Paradox · 07-24-2009, 02:04 PM

Same thread I was going to link to as well, Thanks! Wealth of info in that thread, as well as some others on the site. Search for stuff like sealant, wax or Zaino (a personal favorite

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nascrlvr · 07-24-2009, 03:26 PM

Untitled......I understand your pain!!! I live in south Louisiana and we share the same climate. I use Omni No Rinse to wash the car. Others on this website suggested it and I love it. I can do it in the garage....out of the sun. Also I mixed up ONR with water in a spray bottle as it suggests to use as a detailer in between washings. Awesome!! All you need is microfiber towels and a bucket of water if you are washing. Used it on both the "09 Tacoma and "Eleanor." They both look great resting in the garage out of the heat.

Paradox · 07-24-2009, 03:47 PM

Let me also recommend this spray on car wash when a bucket and water are not readily available. It works great, but I wouldn't use it on a car with mud or anything like that of course...

Spray-On Car Wash Kit - Cleaners - Car Washing - Car Care - Griot's Garage

richard schumacher · 07-24-2009, 05:19 PM

And of course there's Mr. Clean Autodry.

07-24-2009, 01:27 PM	#1
untitledblue Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 17 My Car: 2009 Prius Model: N/A Package: N/A Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Exterior Care I'd like to keep my new Prius is great condition, but the problem is it is so darn hot and humid here to really do a great job of cleaning. Last time I washed my car my clothes were soaked and it wasn't from the water. After washing I barely had anymore strength to get the Turtle wax off-there's still residue lol! I've heard about 'waterless' car was and wax spray-are they any good? Also, I've noticed that a part of the driver's seat leather is fading a little even though I used leather cleaner. Any ideas of how to fix that? Thanks in advance!

07-24-2009, 01:39 PM	#2
Bica2go Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 217 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Navigation Thanks: 23 Thanked 34 Times in 30 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Exterior Care There's a great thread about this: My Favorite Detailing Products I'm planning on detailing my Prius when its finally delivered and may give my old Audi a makeover too while I'm at it.

07-24-2009, 02:04 PM	#3
Paradox Prius Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SI, NY Posts: 2,132 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Adv. Technology Thanks: 21 Thanked 299 Times in 180 Posts Friends: 9	Re: Exterior Care Same thread I was going to link to as well, Thanks! Wealth of info in that thread, as well as some others on the site. Search for stuff like sealant, wax or Zaino (a personal favorite )

07-24-2009, 03:26 PM	#4
nascrlvr Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: southeastern US Posts: 1,045 My Car: 2009 Prius Model: N/A Package: #3 Thanks: 68 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts Friends: 4	Re: Exterior Care Untitled......I understand your pain!!! I live in south Louisiana and we share the same climate. I use Omni No Rinse to wash the car. Others on this website suggested it and I love it. I can do it in the garage....out of the sun. Also I mixed up ONR with water in a spray bottle as it suggests to use as a detailer in between washings. Awesome!! All you need is microfiber towels and a bucket of water if you are washing. Used it on both the "09 Tacoma and "Eleanor." They both look great resting in the garage out of the heat. __________________ Geaux Tigers!!...and Have a Great Day!!

07-24-2009, 03:47 PM	#5
Paradox Prius Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SI, NY Posts: 2,132 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Adv. Technology Thanks: 21 Thanked 299 Times in 180 Posts Friends: 9	Re: Exterior Care Let me also recommend this spray on car wash when a bucket and water are not readily available. It works great, but I wouldn't use it on a car with mud or anything like that of course... Spray-On Car Wash Kit - Cleaners - Car Washing - Car Care - Griot's Garage

07-24-2009, 05:19 PM	#6
richard schumacher Destination: Eschaton Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: United States Posts: 5,515 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: N/A Package: #6 Thanks: 100 Thanked 93 Times in 66 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Exterior Care And of course there's Mr. Clean Autodry.

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