Cleaned & Waxed

[robscar]

I just got a black '17 G80 AWD. It's pollen season here in SE NC so I'll wait a few weeks before I get this thing looking shiny.

Be sure to clay bar your black G80. This Red one had a ton of pollen embedded in the paint.

 

[50jae]

That's why I get white. They look great when clean, not do bad when dirty.

You guys find anything better to use (easy to apply with good results) than Meguiar's Ultimate Wax?

I used to live in an apartment so I had to do rinseless washes with ONR. Using optiseal as a drying aid also doubled as a paint sealer and that is super easy to use. Also gave it a waxed look so I'm happy with it. I still do rinseless at my driveway at my new place due to the ease of rinseless washes.

 

[Toddasaurus]

Finally had some time to handwash my car today. Last time I did it was about 6 months ago. (Did a couple touchless washes between then and now).

My ghetto application of ceramic coating is still holding strong, water continues to bead off nicely!








I love the contrast between the dark chrome, the wheels, headlights, and windows from the bright Santiago silver.

 

[BadTrainDriver]

^Sharp!!

 

[pulsar]

SS color looks nice. Love that. You know you have a limited edition color sort of since it was only on first year editions. My MB guess the factory had surplus left over so it made it to 2020 cars. It works as a strong second choice for I stick out in parking lots.

 

[tarhoosier]

I recall your posts showing the car at the Michigan dealer, a photo from the salesman there as the car was in the transporter and pulling away. Then the delivery in a parking lot somewhere near you 1500 miles later. Your walkaround and key and paperwork delivery. Then here we are. Your daughter, your G70, and your new son. Three babies. Life is so good for you. Tell your family you love them and whisper to your G70.

 

[Slip_Angle]

Looks really sharp @Toddasaurus! Did you black out the underside of your mirrors or did the Sport come that way?

 

[Slip_Angle]

I used to live in an apartment so I had to do rinseless washes with ONR. Using optiseal as a drying aid also doubled as a paint sealer and that is super easy to use. Also gave it a waxed look so I'm happy with it. I still do rinseless at my driveway at my new place due to the ease of rinseless washes.

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I plan on plasti-dipping these same wheels in matte black on my Santiago Silver 3.3T. I think it's goona look great but we will see! Hopefully in the next couple weeks.

 

[Toddasaurus]

Looks really sharp @Toddasaurus! Did you black out the underside of your mirrors or did the Sport come that way?

Thanks man! As for the mirrors, they came that way from the factory!

 

[rkar]

Finally had some time to handwash my car today. Last time I did it was about 6 months ago. (Did a couple touchless washes between then and now).

My ghetto application of ceramic coating is still holding strong, water continues to bead off nicely!

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I love the contrast between the dark chrome, the wheels, headlights, and windows from the bright Santiago silver.

You need to drop it Todd!! I have the H&R springs. I'll post some pics when I wash the car.

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[Toddasaurus]

Another pic I took today. With the overcast sky it really brings out the nice, glossy sheen.

 

[Slip_Angle]

Meh, it's alright...

 

[canucklehead604]

damn, seeing no front plate pisses me off. wish my province didn't require that...

 

[mrcleeaan]

damn, seeing no front plate pisses me off. wish my province didn't require that...

My state requires it but I've been driving with no front plates for over 20 years. *Knock on wood*

 

[pulsar]

Not to out shine Todd for I do love the SS color. Had it been a 2020 color I would have taken whichever my dealer got in first, SS or MB. Weather in DFW has been nice the last few days so wash and waxed mine while burning some vacation in anticipation of layoffs or furloughs.

 

[mrcleeaan]

You guys are making me want to get out and wash/wax my car now! Here's mine when it was clean.

 

[Toddasaurus]

Some pretty dang good looking G70's we have!! I really like both the Mallorca Blue and Himalayan Gray, there is so much depth to the color. Very nice. Well done, gentlemen.

 

[16UltV6Guy]

You guys are making me want to get out and wash/wax my car now! Here's mine when it was clean.

Don't you mean "....when it was cleeaan"?

 

[BadTrainDriver]

Damn these are some sharp cars(andi'mnotjustsayingthatbecauseiownone)!

 

[Slip_Angle]

Lots of sweet looking cars in this thread! Representing the SS crew!





Shout-out to Genesis Winnipeg who just did an oil change and full wash inside and out. 10/10 Genesis dealer.