Sonax Full Effect really is the most amazing product, and I've been battling brake dust on at least a dozen German cars for decades. The battle has been won by Sonax, and it's now a quick and simple job for wheels that will stay looking brand new for years.

I also use the Sonax Tire Gel. It puts a nice satin finish on the tires and lasts through multiple rain storms and/or washes, unlike the shiny, greasy stuff.

 

Well, now adding yet another few bottles to my collection in the garage. Thanks a lot guys ugh!!!

 

I tried the sonax products for my tires and black wheels. I must say I am not impressed and believe soap and water produced a similar effect, especially with the black wheels (the tires did look slightly better though). I think perhaps most suggestions here touting sonax came from non black wheel owners. I really wanted something to produce a shine. So I decided to contact my dealer and they said they use a solvent based product called ardex buster wheel cleaner. They buy it wholesale. I will be looking into this.

 

Was just about to buy this to try but I thought I would check back here first....i have black wheels so maybe I will wait and see what you find out

 

Mothers waterless wax and wash --- use on car , glass , plastic and wheels -- my car always looks like it was just waxed ( 10 minutes max) and I only do traditional water wash every 2 or 3 months ----- try it - you will be surprised !!!!!!

 

Does anyone have an electric pressure washer they would like to recommend for automotive use? The only pressure washer I have ever used was a gasoline rental that I used to strip my deck. I looked at a couple of electric models at Home Depot but the hose connections were plastic and just seemed doomed for failure.

 

Who still washes cars?

 

You kidding me? Next to caressing my beautiful wife, washing and caressing any of my cars, especially the F-Type, is a very sensual and sensuous endeavor. One of the [many] joys in life.

 

Ha Ha, I guess I gotta skip a REJEX treatment so I can remember what that felt like. It's been a while.

The idea behind Rejex is a thin, slippery, shiny, polymer shell that nothing can stick to. Therefore to "wash" the car, you can simply air blow it or wipe with a duster and the car looks squeaky clean again. Even freeway driving is usually enough to blow clean the car. It's an amazing product if the goal is avoiding washes for as long as possible between cleanings.

 

I avoid [speeding] tickets, not washing my cars. I wish I could avoid the annual pollen season here...its been very bad - as DJS can likely attest - and by the time I'm finished washing one of my car's there's already a thin layer of pollen.

First world problem to be sure.

 

+1. Same thing here.

 

My car is professionally sealed with one of the many silica products out there. There is nothing more "slippery." Certainly doesn't obviate the need for washing after rain / snow / etc. Must be nice in California.

 

P.S. since y'all were a fat lot of help, I bought this:

https://www.amazon.com/Joe-SPX3000-E.../dp/B00CPGMUXW

Next on my list is one of those DI systems

 

Try rejex. Pollen is the least concern. It won't stick. Worst case, just blow it and dust off with air. Wash like once every two weeks or so.

 

I just purchased my F Type two days ago and have really enjoyed reading this thread. There is an Xpel installer 2 hours from me and what photos I have seen of there work the pretty much cover the entire front cap and behind the tires. They don't use CQuartz but a product called Gyeon Mohs + Glass Coating, has anyone had any experience with this product?

 

Anyone here used Meguiars ultimate detailer ? Down here in Miami with all the rain and construction it's impossible to keep the car clean. I wash the car and in a drive or 2 you have dirt and spots everywhere. This detailer seems like a godsend to maintain the car clean between washes just curious if it does any damage to the paint long run.

 

Yes, it is an excellent product. The only risk is in introducing swirl marks caused by dirt particles, etc. on the car. If you use plenty of the product such that the paint surface is alway wet when removing the light dust and dirt along w/ clean, high-quality microfiber towels, that risk is reduced.

You don't see the swirls on light colors, but swirl marks are much more noticeable on dark colors. The good news is that a good paint correction can always remove the swirls since they are only in the top layer of the clear coat. However, it shouldn't be much of an issue on your light silver car.

Meguiars Ultimate Detailer also adds to whatever protective coating is on the paint.

 

My advice is stay away from the electric models. I've had nothing but bad experiences with different brands - they all fail after a year or two. I've had a Briggs & Stratton gas model now for 4 years and it is running just as well as when I bought it - a great investment. Annual oil change and pump saver spray, and you're good to go.

 

+1.

 

It's funny how experiences differ. I've had a "Clean Force" 1800psi, 1.5gpm electric power-washer (made in the USA) for 4 years, which is maintenance-free, never had any problems, and is still bullet-proof. I use it weekly except in the coldest part of the winter on all the vehicles listed below that I have to maintain, including the 45' diesel motorcoach, so it gets a lot of very hard and long usage.

The more expensive gas-powered model I had previously was plagued w/ leaking pump and valve problems about once a year, and it was a cranky starter.