New Member with a New 'used' 2009 GV

[MaryK]

We use Turtle Car wash for all our vehicles.
I guess the new bottle looks like: http://www.amazon.com/Turtle-Wax-64OZ-LIQ-Wash/dp/B0039T3M18/ref=sr_1_24?ie=UTF8&qid=1372456593&sr=8-24&keywords=turtle+wax+car+wash\

We bought our gallon so many years ago that it was only about $5 and with a different label.

Scoot safely,

[windwheeler]

Renee, what color is your GrandVista?

[scooterbaby]

Thanks MaryK,

Turtlewax it is.

WW: My GV is white.  I posted a pic of it in my first post.

[Vivo]

Just any car champoo to wash our scooters...

[windwheeler]

Sometimes white requires a more "deep clean" than other colors due to oils and old waxes that discolor on the clear coat surface.  I had a blue one (which was not as finicky to get clean), and now I have also a white one.  To get it really pretty I FIRST use "Awesome" that can be very inexpensively bought at 1 $ at the "Dollar Tree" Dollar store, and it will clean your white to new condition, and also remove absolutely great all break dust from the wheels.  DO NOT let Awesome dry on the paint,; spray on, and swiftly wash off with water and sponge. Then, and finally wash with a car wash solution that may have some waxes in it to seal the paint again. 

[Vivo]

A clay bar is best in removing old wax, road grime, etc, from your paint guaranteed....I use this myself.... This is also used in detailing shops and auto paint shops because it can easily remove paint over sprays...

[scooterbaby]

Ok, thanks for the suggestions and pics...will def look into them!

R.

[windwheeler]

Vivo, interesting, didn't know of the "Clay Bar" and I am sure it will easy  get rid of all the "insect splashes" (from the 83 mph runs)     Looks almost like the "Magic Eraser" for walls.  Is it a similar material? 

However, try also the "Awesome" and you will be surprised how fast it cleans up paint by just wiping off with a sponge.  I have a pearl white minivan, the Awesome is truly awesome, paint, wheels, and fast; I think with the clay bar would take me a day, but I will try it on the front!  One on order...   

[scooterbaby]

WW: I did a search on Amazon and came across something called 'LA's Awesome', all purpose cleaner.  The solution comes in a tall, plastic bottle, looks yellow-goldish.  Is this what you're referring to? 

[Vivo]

Vivo, interesting, didn't know of the "Clay Bar" and I am sure it will easy  get rid of all the "insect splashes" (from the 83 mph runs)     Looks almost like the "Magic Eraser" for walls.  Is it a similar material? 

However, try also the "Awesome" and you will be surprised how fast it cleans up paint by just wiping off with a sponge.  I have a pearl white minivan, the Awesome is truly awesome, paint, wheels, and fast; I think with the clay bar would take me a day, but I will try it on the front!  One on order...   

The clay bar is actually a special type of clay, no chemicals are used to remove the grime on your paint.  Some come with a "lubricant" to help the clay glide on the surface... I just use running water... The clay bar can physically remove grime, wax, dried up tar, even paint over spray.   One time a building was being painted near our parking lot and wind blew some of the yellow paint on my silver car... the paint dried.... I only used clay bar to remove all the yellow paint... However, you must be very careful not to drop the clay bar on the pavement or ground... once sand sticks on, it would be useless....

After using the clay bar be sure to re-wax your vehicle...

[scooterbaby]

HI

I ended up getting Mequiars Wash/Wax and I was very happy with the results.  My GV is nice and clean.  As I was cleaning it, I noticed that are a lot of scratch, scruff marks on the back of the mirrors, in areas below the seat on both sides.  I have to admit I'm rather anal when it comes to my things looking nice, neat and clean but I'm not happy with the scruff/stratches. 

I took a pic this eariler today and right below the seat, this is an example of what I'm talking about.  I'm not sure if I should get the scooter painted, or get some touch-up paint.  Is there a stratch/scruff remover out there that I can use that will work?  What do you think?

I did the engine/gear oil change (as you can see from my little spots) had to put a little air in the front tire but other than that it's running great and I am really enjoying this scooter.  I had a 250 Bet & Win a few backs and other Chinese brands (Roketa, Keeway) but there is no comparison:-))

Renee