Seriously neglected the family Matrix. It hasn't been washed since early last summer. So it had heavy road grime all over, and the winter wheels haven't been cleaned for 2 winters now. I just did a wash and wax, didn't do any claying as it's not worth it for me. I used a pressure washer to get at wheel wells and blast off as much grime as possible before hitting it with my sheepskin washmitt. Heres the process/pictures: Wash: - 2 Bucket Method w/ Grit Guards - EuroW Sheepskin Washmitt - Meguiars Gold Class - Zep Citrus Wheels/Tires: - Zep Citrus Degreaser 3:1 - Raceglaze XL Wheel Brush - Laitner Wheel Brush - Swissvax Wheel Brush - Meguiars Tire Brush - Old Sponge cut in half - Michaels Paint Brush - Gloss-It Signature Tire Gloss - Blackfire All Metal Sealant Last Step Protection: - Bilt Hamber Auto Balm - Distilled Water - Blackfire Applicator Pad - Autowerkes Exclusive 530 Towel **all pictures unedited Dried with new RG Plush Drying Towel, my review here After wash/dry Thank god for gritguards! Sorry for the poor after pictures, sun went down and it was starting to get dark reflection off the glass Thanks, Brendan
thanks, it's just a family car...as long as it beads and is easy enough for me to dry it's fine. Theres a chance we're getting rid of this in the summer as well. Hopefully replacing it with an STI for me:applause2:
what is the easiest way to wax the inside of the rim without taking it off the car? XR is not front-wheel drive right?
