best trick to a clean car

wash often... don't overwax.. cleaning the interior is just as important as keeping the outside clean.... clean under engine bay... no eating in car

you forgot one... dont have kids!! kids always eat in the car, and carseats leave marks and bad impressions on your seats!

that's a good one Lauran.

Any good tips on what kind of wax to use. I just bought a 03 Camry white a month ago I love it. It has the 4cyl vvt-i engine which i think gives it alot of pick up for a 4cyl

General paint condition is a major consideration...

When in doubt, get something like a Mothers Clay Bar kit, clay it, and use the Carnauba Cleaner Wax included... it does a nice job of removing light oxidation and scratches.

I like to use a protectant on the trim first to avoid messy cleanup later.

Use a spray wax every other time you wash and it'll help extend the time you need to use a traditional wax.

If you like the cleaner wax, keep using that, or try some of the synthetics like FX SynWax which is even easier to use and has good durability... though it's a little pricier.

If you feel you need more cleaning power than the cleaner wax, let us know.

dont drive in mud the day after you clean it...like i did =(

also try to park indoors when possible,as outdoors can also wear out your cars shine. no direct sunlight parking if ness. and get yourself an ipod integration kit from dice electronics. they also have new HD radio recievers for '98-'07 models too. check it out.
                                 

Try adams polishes.  www.adamspolishes.com
 

I use Zymol car wash and wax. Very happy with it.

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ORIGINAL: JoeGengsta

wash often... don't overwax.. cleaning the interior is just as important as keeping the outside clean.... clean under engine bay... no eating in car

this is very important... another clean your engine bay at least once a month.

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ORIGINAL: 4ageBT

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ORIGINAL: JoeGengsta

wash often... don't overwax.. cleaning the interior is just as important as keeping the outside clean.... clean under engine bay... no eating in car

this is very important... another clean your engine bay at least once a month.

CAn u give me tips on how to clean the engine bay?

here ya go.. IMO you dont need to wash it every month.. its not like your gonna see it every day like the interior and exterior..


http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/t199601.html

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what are some of the best cleaners to use for the engine bay without damaging any components?

ah....nevermind, i didnt see the link above

eh kind of scared to spray water into the engine compartment .

yeah you don't want to do that, but i've been wondering the samething...how can i clean my engine bay with no water???

Remove easy access parts like the air intake, things like that. Wipe them down separately, its prolly a good idea to replace anything that needs replacing at that point, like filters. When everything easy is out, wipe what can be with a damp cloth, anything else with a dry cloth. Remember: 1)Disassemble 2)Clean and detail 3)Reassemble. Thats what I do. and it comes out fine.

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ORIGINAL: Lauran with an A

you forgot one... dont have kids!! kids always eat in the car, and carseats leave marks and bad impressions on your seats!

What makes things worse is eating food that can produce a heavy stain against linen seats. That makes me...you know!!!
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