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Subyroo · 01-14-2007, 03:08 AM

A neat trick I learnt from a another Forum to help stop the brake pad dust from really sticking to the mags is to dry them off and then let the mags air dry for awhile and the apply Mr Sheen furniture poilsh sprayed onto a soft cloth and then rub the cloth over the mags.

It works for me.

Note: Do not spay Mr Sheen directly onto the mags as any overspray will more than likely end up ont the rotors and then you will have no brakes whatsoever.

Subyroo · 01-14-2007, 03:21 AM

Question for TomsCustomDetailing or any other Suby owners.

Has anybody found a solution to scratches on the interior panels in the back of the Forester, ie how do you go about fading out the color of the scratches or scuff marks?
Mine has lasted 3yrs without a mark until a couple of weeks ago when a friends golf bag scuffed the interior. Now I have a whitish sort of sratch on one panel and on a grey interior it looks terrible.

Roonie_Subie · 03-02-2008, 04:31 PM

any idea about a good cleaner for the alloy rims on the 08 forester 2.0X to take out the brake dust.
Also any ideas on a cleaner for the brownout then a protectant to prevent further brownout and give the showw room look without the damage of harsh chemicals and wat not ie the best to use on the yokohoma geolandars g 900
sorry for being repetitive if has been posted alreay and so specific
just want he help thanks alot guys

subisan · 04-12-2008, 08:00 AM

How 'bout spray paint!?

Woke up to a new paint job.....

--paint thinner??

northstarsts · 04-13-2008, 07:37 AM

Thought I would add some to the wheel cleaning issue (wheels off car). I have for may years used kerosine for tar/grease/brake dust cleaning. Applied with a very soft brush, let set 10-15 min, scrub with same brush. Heavy tar scraped off with plastic scraper. Rinse with water, wash with soap and water. I've used it for body and engine cleaning also, same routine. A 5gal can lasts for years. Never had any problems. Also don't forget WD40 is a great cleaner for tar/grease/adhesive spots.

JeffLee · 04-13-2008, 11:39 AM

I just bought my car, and washed her yesterday.

But because we are on a well and use hard water to wash the car.

there are mineral water spots on the car.

I googled a bunch and found out that vinegar(weak acid) works really well..

do you recommend it?

or should i go through one of those $10 touchless wash thing?

INSubbie · 06-10-2008, 11:26 AM

What is the best way to remove silly string from leather seats???

I have tried the ice cube trick, countless leather cleaners, windex, etc.

pleiad7 · 06-10-2008, 12:28 PM

I'd try some Goo Gone or dry ice.

40below · 06-10-2008, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomsCustomDetailing

Go ahead ask me anything!!

Do these pants make my butt look big, or does my butt make these pants look wide?

INSubbie · 06-12-2008, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pleiad7

I'd try some Goo Gone or dry ice.

I dried the ice trick and it didn't work. I was afraid to use the GOO "B" Gone, as it said it wasn't safe for leather.

What I ended up doing was taking it to a friend of mine who has a body shop. We used Paint and Enamel Cleaner; Worked like a charm!! The only thing with using that is imedietely after, you have to follow up with leather cleaner and leather conditioner as it dries the leather out.

I'm just glad I was able to get it off of the car!!

Here is my original post:

Quote:

Originally Posted by INSubbie

OK, so this didn't happen to my forester, but this is something that was done to my friend's Chrysler Labaron this past weekend at his wedding....
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I was able to get it off of the paint. (Everyone told me that it would take the paint off, but THAT was the easy part to clean!) I did the outside first, then moved onto the interior. The silly string vacuums up out of the carpet and comes off of all the plastic and seat belts real easy, bit I can't get it off of the leather and vinyl!!

Please, does ANYBODY have any suggestions on what can remove it?? I've tried just about all the leather cleaners, I've tried the ice cube trick with a scraper. My next round will be aftershave, Goo Gone (although the label says it's not safe for leather) and xylol.... I've promised the bride that I'd get it cleaned up before they got back from their honeymoon.

vtbimmer · 06-12-2008, 08:19 PM

A good detail trick to avoiding water spots from washing (on a waxed car). Dont spray rinse the car. Let the water run out of the hose over the car. It sheets most of the water away. Then use a absorbant towel like that of Poorboys and lay over the remaining water drops to soak up, and dab. Do not wipe or use a California water blade unless you like scratches.

To get old cacked on brake dust off of just about any wheel I use a dilutuion of Castrol Superclean and water. Basically a mild degreaser and a toothbrush. Once clean WAX YOUR WHEELS!! Cant say it enough. You will be amazed at how easily they clean for months afterwards.

JB03F20C · 06-12-2008, 08:50 PM

Hi! Good timing with this thread . I am currently detailing my FXT and I use Griots garage Machine polish 3 then the Klasse twins . Anyone using Sealant Glaze make sure that stuff dries 24 hours! My system has worked well on most of my cars and have refined my process down to a science but I noticed the plastic hood scoop on the FXT is not responding well with the above products and seems dull and lifeless compared to my now shiny hood! What can I use to best protect and shine the plastic hood scoop ?

NickFry · 06-13-2008, 02:04 AM

I have some spots on my roof where the paint has been chipped away and rust has appeared. What would should I use to cover them up so they don't rust anymore?

There is also some sort of residue (that was once bird poo, previous owner didn't take that good care of it) and has since left a long white stain. The clear coat seems to be eroded (it's brittle to touch) as does the paint.

Scott · 06-13-2008, 03:47 AM

Need I say Griot's Garage. This is a top company for Detailing products. They even have a Hand book on the best way to detail your car Their products are a pleasure to work with. I have been using them for our 7 years. here is their link. Request a cataloge.

Car Care, Detail Supplies, Garage Organization, Car Accessories - Griot's Garage 800-345-5789

Goose · 06-13-2008, 05:10 AM

What do you mean by wax your wheels? What product do you use?

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtbimmer

A good detail trick to avoiding water spots from washing (on a waxed car). Dont spray rinse the car. Let the water run out of the hose over the car. It sheets most of the water away. Then use a absorbant towel like that of Poorboys and lay over the remaining water drops to soak up, and dab. Do not wipe or use a California water blade unless you like scratches.

To get old cacked on brake dust off of just about any wheel I use a dilutuion of Castrol Superclean and water. Basically a mild degreaser and a toothbrush. Once clean WAX YOUR WHEELS!! Cant say it enough. You will be amazed at how easily they clean for months afterwards.

01-14-2007, 03:08 AM	#61 (permalink)
Subyroo Casper reincarnated Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sunshine Coast - Australia Posts: 1,191 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	A neat trick I learnt from a another Forum to help stop the brake pad dust from really sticking to the mags is to dry them off and then let the mags air dry for awhile and the apply Mr Sheen furniture poilsh sprayed onto a soft cloth and then rub the cloth over the mags. It works for me. Note: Do not spay Mr Sheen directly onto the mags as any overspray will more than likely end up ont the rotors and then you will have no brakes whatsoever. __________________ Peter MY03 XS 5SP White/Metallic Grey "Casper"

01-14-2007, 03:21 AM	#62 (permalink)
Subyroo Casper reincarnated Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sunshine Coast - Australia Posts: 1,191 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Question for TomsCustomDetailing or any other Suby owners. Has anybody found a solution to scratches on the interior panels in the back of the Forester, ie how do you go about fading out the color of the scratches or scuff marks? Mine has lasted 3yrs without a mark until a couple of weeks ago when a friends golf bag scuffed the interior. Now I have a whitish sort of sratch on one panel and on a grey interior it looks terrible. __________________ Peter MY03 XS 5SP White/Metallic Grey "Casper"

04-12-2008, 08:00 AM	#64 (permalink)
subisan Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 816 REPRESENT. Posts: 2,256 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	How 'bout spray paint!? Woke up to a new paint job..... --paint thinner?? __________________ *H2O GO!!!* www.dreweldridge.com

04-13-2008, 07:37 AM	#65 (permalink)
northstarsts Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Terre Haute, IN Posts: 65 Gallery: 5 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Thought I would add some to the wheel cleaning issue (wheels off car). I have for may years used kerosine for tar/grease/brake dust cleaning. Applied with a very soft brush, let set 10-15 min, scrub with same brush. Heavy tar scraped off with plastic scraper. Rinse with water, wash with soap and water. I've used it for body and engine cleaning also, same routine. A 5gal can lasts for years. Never had any problems. Also don't forget WD40 is a great cleaner for tar/grease/adhesive spots. __________________ Jon 2004 Forester XT 4EAT Java Black Pearl Last edited by northstarsts : 04-13-2008 at 07:38 AM. Reason: added wheels off

06-10-2008, 11:26 AM	#67 (permalink)
INSubbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tell City, Indiana Posts: 264 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 1 / 100%	What is the best way to remove silly string from leather seats??? I have tried the ice cube trick, countless leather cleaners, windex, etc. __________________ '06 XT w/ 5MT

03-02-2008, 04:31 PM	#63 (permalink)
Roonie_Subie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 11 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	any idea about a good cleaner for the alloy rims on the 08 forester 2.0X to take out the brake dust. Also any ideas on a cleaner for the brownout then a protectant to prevent further brownout and give the showw room look without the damage of harsh chemicals and wat not ie the best to use on the yokohoma geolandars g 900 sorry for being repetitive if has been posted alreay and so specific just want he help thanks alot guys

04-13-2008, 11:39 AM	#66 (permalink)
JeffLee Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Winnipeg, MB. CANADA Posts: 382 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I just bought my car, and washed her yesterday. But because we are on a well and use hard water to wash the car. there are mineral water spots on the car. I googled a bunch and found out that vinegar(weak acid) works really well.. do you recommend it? or should i go through one of those $10 touchless wash thing?

06-10-2008, 12:28 PM	#68 (permalink)
pleiad7 The Seventh Sister Administrator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Redneck yard of the week, near Forest(er)ville, CA Posts: 12,670 Gallery: 8 iTrader: 16 / 100%	I'd try some Goo Gone or dry ice. __________________ -Silke 04 FXT PP PSM ~ "Subed" 98 Forester S ~ "Slynki" 92 SVX LS-L ~ x2

06-12-2008, 08:19 PM	#71 (permalink)
vtbimmer Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mount Snow Vermont Posts: 685 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 11 / 100%	A good detail trick to avoiding water spots from washing (on a waxed car). Dont spray rinse the car. Let the water run out of the hose over the car. It sheets most of the water away. Then use a absorbant towel like that of Poorboys and lay over the remaining water drops to soak up, and dab. Do not wipe or use a California water blade unless you like scratches. To get old cacked on brake dust off of just about any wheel I use a dilutuion of Castrol Superclean and water. Basically a mild degreaser and a toothbrush. Once clean WAX YOUR WHEELS!! Cant say it enough. You will be amazed at how easily they clean for months afterwards.

06-12-2008, 08:50 PM	#72 (permalink)
JB03F20C Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canton NC Posts: 140 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Hi! Good timing with this thread . I am currently detailing my FXT and I use Griots garage Machine polish 3 then the Klasse twins . Anyone using Sealant Glaze make sure that stuff dries 24 hours! My system has worked well on most of my cars and have refined my process down to a science but I noticed the plastic hood scoop on the FXT is not responding well with the above products and seems dull and lifeless compared to my now shiny hood! What can I use to best protect and shine the plastic hood scoop ?

06-13-2008, 02:04 AM	#73 (permalink)
NickFry Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 48 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I have some spots on my roof where the paint has been chipped away and rust has appeared. What would should I use to cover them up so they don't rust anymore? There is also some sort of residue (that was once bird poo, previous owner didn't take that good care of it) and has since left a long white stain. The clear coat seems to be eroded (it's brittle to touch) as does the paint.

06-13-2008, 03:47 AM	#74 (permalink)
Scott Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 48 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Need I say Griot's Garage. This is a top company for Detailing products. They even have a Hand book on the best way to detail your car Their products are a pleasure to work with. I have been using them for our 7 years. here is their link. Request a cataloge. Car Care, Detail Supplies, Garage Organization, Car Accessories - Griot's Garage 800-345-5789

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