Forum: Exterior Maintenance

Do you guys buff out your scratches with rubbing compound when your cars clean or dirty? Some people do it when its clean, and some say buffing it...

So this weekend my friend and I were doing a sub install on my car, he did a great job - we had everything clean with all wires hidden under the...

Im not sure if this question has been asked, but in your oppion which brand Clay bar, Rubbing compound/scratch remover,polish,wax product do u find...

So I got what I thought was a pretty decent deal for undercoat and rust proof, as well as some paint protection and sound proofing when I picked up...

Sooooo it's been a couple weeks now and I was hoping it went away. But I noticed after using Meguairs Hot Rims on my wheels and rotors, the part...

Just curious if it's only my car or it's common for black cars to get watermarks from the slightest splash. The moment a droplet hits my car I...

Reading about this topic, many opinions, some use it like wax, some say its not good! What are your opinions? I personally used Nu-Finish on all...

Hey TOM3s, I got tired of the slight haze that was on my taillights (swirl marks, slight yellowing) and I went and looked up Meguire's Headlight...

Went to Buffalo today for some crossborder shopping with the wife - went to Walmart and found the claybar kit for $14.96!!!! And McGuiar's ScratchX...

Ok so i was backing up and hit my rear bumper against the wall :bang. now the good thing is it dint dent my bumper. bad thing is paint is off...

Do you guys still wash the car if its going to rain within the next day or two or would you rather wait till the rain passes to get a few good sunny...

Do YOU wax by hand or with a buffer?

do they do anything? I get water spots if I use it or if I don't use it. If I let it dry in the sun or drive around til it's dry.... Is it a trick...

Hi there, I just recently purchase a 2010 Mazda GX and want to know what type of undercoating (rust protection) I should go with. I was reluctant to...

Im planning on sticking on some LED strips on the front headlights, i need a double sided tape, but it needs to be thin so its not visible. If anyone...

I purchased a white 2010 Mazda 3 GS Sport Hatchback on Tuesday. Fast forward to today (Friday), I lightly washed the car and noticed 4-5 decently...

I live in an apartment building and i'm finding it hard to keep my car clean using coin ops etc., I know hand washing is best but can't do it here...

Hey guys Here is a pic of a rusted spot on my car, left rear quarter panel. how much do you think it will cost to repair? If you know a...

Just wondering if any of you use Rain-X on your windshield..... Sorry, I know it's not really an 'exterior maintenance' item.....

Wondering if anyone else has some insight on this matter, I'm going for a road trip from Ontario to BC and back. Its going to be about 10,000KM...

So my whole car is getting repainted and I get it back in a week or so, I want to know the best products to buy to keep my paint good. Like what wax...