[chevybird2006]

my mom in-laws (2001 slk230 kompressor)car got overspray all over it when her house was painted...what would be the best to remove it?

also her leather is extremely dirty...anyone have a prefered product? it hasnt been cleaned since it was new in 2001

 

[JDWUSMC]

1. clay to remove the overspray and any other contaminents then a nice polish, glaze , and sealant to make her look shiny!

2. if its not dyes leather i would use a heavily diluted all purpose cleaner and then be sure to condition it once done otherwise it will dry it really bad

 

[iceman7329]

Yeah, clay bar to remove overspray.

 

[ChrisNJ]

I have a medium grade clay bar that works well for removing overspray. It will remove more than the standard light duty clay bars available. Link is here:
http://www.glimmerglassdetailing.com/200grmegrpuc.html
You will want to at least rewax after claying since there wont be any protection left on the car. Personally, I would suggest doing red moose glaze first, then finish off with carnuba moose wax or nattys paste wax.

As for the leather, if its as bad as you say, I would suggest using p21s total auto wash w/ a soft bristled brush. Wipe clean, then treat with poorboys leather stuff I used the p21s on the jeep liberty detail I posted a while back and believe me, it really removes some ground in dirt. It'll take a little elbow grease too. And as always, be sure to spot test before going at the seats
links to the leather treatment products:
http://www.glimmerglassdetailing.com/totalautowash.html
http://www.glimmerglassdetailing.com/incaupbr.html
http://www.glimmerglassdetailing.com/leather-stuff.html

 

[chevybird2006]

cool, i want to order that stuff but what would you recommend to use with the clay bar and what to put on the paint afterwords. that total wash work on tar in the wheel wells?

 

[ChrisNJ]

Yea, you can use the total auto wash on the wheel wells. It is a citrus degreaser that is very versatile. When using it on the seats, you can dilute it a little if you'd like, when using on the wheel wells, just use it straight.

When you ask, what to use w/ the clay bar, do you mean as a clay lube? personally, I just use fresh soapy water. But you can pick up some quick shine or spray n wipe to use as your clay lube. The quick shine doubles as a nice quick detailer to use after your regular washes to keep up slickness and gloss.
After claying, I would recommend the red moose glaze first, then top that with your choice, either carnuba moose wax or nattys paste wax. (nattys blue if its a dark car, regular/white if its a light color car)
glaze
http://www.glimmerglassdetailing.com/redmomagl.html

waxes
http://www.glimmerglassdetailing.com/camowax.html
-----or-----
blue for dark cars
http://www.glimmerglassdetailing.com/nattys-paste-wax-blue.html

or regular for light cars
http://www.glimmerglassdetailing.com/nattys-paste-wax.html

 

[chevybird2006]

cool man i should probably use the light...the car is red. right?

 

[ChrisNJ]

For a red car I would actually use the nattys blue. red is one of those colors that benefits from it

 

[chevybird2006]

col man...hope to place an order soon.

 

[ChrisNJ]

sounds good... just let me know if you have any questions or need any help when doing the work

 

[chevybird2006]

okay i think this is my last question...so just apply this stuff with a regular pad then use microfiber rags to clean it off?

 

[ChrisNJ]

Yep, the wax and glaze are applied by applicator pad and buffed off by mf towels
The total auto wash can be sprayed directly on the area. Scrub with the brush then wipe off w/ mf towel

 

[ChrisNJ]

I should also mention that the glaze can be applied by machine too if you have a pc/rotary, etc.