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1 Month Prius Anniversary... How I Spent The Day

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Main Forum' started by PriUncut, Jun 24, 2016.

  1. PriUncut

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    First I did something I should have done when I first got it. I took it to Discount Tire and had them change the tire pressure (on 17" Yokohama's) to 37 front, 35 rear. Wow... what a BIG difference. I can certainly feel a difference... and we'll see how that translates to gas mileage.

    Next, I washed the car (even though it didn't need it)... with the No-Rinse Wash method. I used Optimum No-Rinse Wash & Wax from Accelerate and only 1 gallon of distilled water. That's it. See the Auto Fetish Detail guy on YouTube:



    Next I used a Meguiar's Clar Bar on the car. Again, I watched allot of Darren's video's on YouTube. His advise is right on. Using a clay bar on the car (even though it's only 1 month old) produced remarkable results. There are so many air bourn contaminates on a new car (plus you never know what bad job dealerships typically do). I could feel the before and after difference... definitely worth it!

    Then I used Meguiar's Paste wax on the car. Wow... what a work out! But I needed it... and so did the car. I figure, catch it early before it gets harder to do.

    So I waxed on...

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    And then waxed off...

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    And then I did it again...

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    The results were worth the effort...

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    That's pretty much how I spent my whole day! One month anniversary... I deserve a beer now!

    Cheers!!!
     
    #1 PriUncut, Jun 24, 2016
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  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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  3. Tideland Prius

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    Yes, the claybar really helps give that pop (depending on the colour).

    Tip for the wax: Apply sparingly because you have to wax off whatever you put on. A thicker application coat doesn't help. Do what @PriUncut did and apply two thin coats of wax if you want extra protection.

    For me, the local store sells Mother's Step 2 - Sealant & Glaze. I use that step between claybar and waxing so I only apply one layer of wax (it's already a lot of work with the claybar plus the sealant & glaze).
     
    #3 Tideland Prius, Jun 24, 2016
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  4. PriUncut

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    You are absolutely correct... I followed the directions and applied two thin coats. Removing is certainly the harder process. But it's a good way to get to know every nook and cranny of your car! :sneaky: Wax can get into places you never thought it could! But the Meguiar's does not stain black plastic surfaces (like old school wax did). (n)
     
    #4 PriUncut, Jun 24, 2016
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