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TommyTheCat · 09-20-2014, 09:49 PM

OK so I have very little knowledge on what may or may not be harming my car when I wash it. I don't always use this Lucas Slick Mist, found here but I'm curious if anyone else uses it. I hear lots of products like this are bad for the clear coat in the long run but I'm unsure of how to know when something is going to be damaging to use too much

I never apply it when the car is dirty, only right after a long car wash. I should probably make sure the soaps I'm using are OK too just so I don't regret it later

Are most products that say wash n wax all in one going to be OK? I don't have it with me but I use ICE or something like that from PepBoys

Also I can't seem to find a cheaper solution to keeping the exhaust tips clean on the inside... Particularly on the outer tips, since I have quad tips and it seems like the inner tips don't really get as dirty inside. I ended up buying some chrome cleaner since PepBoys had nothing for stainless steel and once I started using it I realized it was just degreaser and returned it.

JTruck · 09-21-2014, 01:29 AM

Never used the Lucas Slick Mist stuff, but I'm sure it does the job it is supposed to to some point, how effective or safe it is, you probably won't find out here.

The ICE stuff you are talking about is Turtle Wax. It's crap.

Tcnj80 · 09-21-2014, 10:38 AM

The best soap you'll find OTC is Meguiars Gold Class IMO.

KBsSS · 09-21-2014, 12:56 PM

I have used it and it works nice. Price is right $7.95 at Wally World.

TommyTheCat · 09-22-2014, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JTruck

Never used the Lucas Slick Mist stuff, but I'm sure it does the job it is supposed to to some point, how effective or safe it is, you probably won't find out here.

The ICE stuff you are talking about is Turtle Wax. It's crap.

What would you recommend?

Lacpac · 09-23-2014, 11:10 AM

If you're not into the $75 a can wax stuff, I find Mcguires Gold Class paste to be one i keep going back to. Also like the Mcguires #26 Yellow Wax liquid. Great shine but has to be applied more often.

JTruck · 09-23-2014, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by TommyTheCat

What would you recommend?

I use Blackfire Midnight Sun. Wax shouldn't really be about the shine factor, that's more of polishing.. The main purpose for wax is how well it protects and for how long.

Some other waxes you may want to look at are Pinnacle or Dodo juice. Typically anything you pick up from Walmart is going to be below par.

CamaroDreams07 · 09-23-2014, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TommyTheCat

I should probably make sure the soaps I'm using are OK too just so I don't regret it later

Are most products that say wash n wax all in one going to be OK? I don't have it with me but I use ICE or something like that from PepBoys

Isn't he talking about wash? You guys are recommending waxes....

JTruck · 09-23-2014, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

Isn't he talking about wash? You guys are recommending waxes....

I'm under the impression that he said he also uses this "Ice" stuff from pepboys and is referring to the ICE wax from turtle wax.

JTruck · 09-23-2014, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JTruck

I'm under the impression that he said he also uses this "Ice" stuff from pepboys and is referring to the ICE wax from turtle wax.

My bad. Ignorance.

I was unaware that Turtle wax had a line called "Ice" that has all different products under it.

OP, for a wash look at SCG balanced wash or optimum car wash soap.

KBsSS · 09-24-2014, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

Isn't he talking about wash? You guys are recommending waxes....

I thought OP thread was about Lucas spray mist isn`t it a spray wax / detailer ?

The stuff I have is, did not know about a Lucas car soap.

CamaroDreams07 · 09-24-2014, 08:24 AM

The thread kind of meanders through three or four topics. The title is about Lucas detailer, but then he goes on to ask about soaps and exhaust tips too.

Admittedly, it wasn't an easy post to follow but I've gotten pretty adept at speaking C5

KBsSS · 09-24-2014, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

The thread kind of meanders through three or four topics. The title is about Lucas detailer, but then he goes on to ask about soaps and exhaust tips too.

Admittedly, it wasn't an easy post to follow but I've gotten pretty adept at speaking C5

Your better at it then me. Some posts do wander a bit and get off topic.

DylanVK · 09-24-2014, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

The thread kind of meanders through three or four topics. The title is about Lucas detailer, but then he goes on to ask about soaps and exhaust tips too.

Admittedly, it wasn't an easy post to follow but I've gotten pretty adept at speaking C5

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09-20-2014, 09:49 PM	#1
TommyTheCat SHKE BKE Drives: 2013 Camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,108	What's Safe and What Isn't? Lucas Slick Mist? OK so I have very little knowledge on what may or may not be harming my car when I wash it. I don't always use this Lucas Slick Mist, found here but I'm curious if anyone else uses it. I hear lots of products like this are bad for the clear coat in the long run but I'm unsure of how to know when something is going to be damaging to use too much I never apply it when the car is dirty, only right after a long car wash. I should probably make sure the soaps I'm using are OK too just so I don't regret it later Are most products that say wash n wax all in one going to be OK? I don't have it with me but I use ICE or something like that from PepBoys Also I can't seem to find a cheaper solution to keeping the exhaust tips clean on the inside... Particularly on the outer tips, since I have quad tips and it seems like the inner tips don't really get as dirty inside. I ended up buying some chrome cleaner since PepBoys had nothing for stainless steel and once I started using it I realized it was just degreaser and returned it.

09-21-2014, 12:56 PM	#4
KBsSS Drives: 2013 Corvette 2LT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: West of the Burgh.. Posts: 480	I have used it and it works nice. Price is right $7.95 at Wally World. __________________

09-24-2014, 08:24 AM	#12
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	The thread kind of meanders through three or four topics. The title is about Lucas detailer, but then he goes on to ask about soaps and exhaust tips too. Admittedly, it wasn't an easy post to follow but I've gotten pretty adept at speaking C5 __________________ [B]

09-21-2014, 01:29 AM	#2
JTruck Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,693	Never used the Lucas Slick Mist stuff, but I'm sure it does the job it is supposed to to some point, how effective or safe it is, you probably won't find out here. The ICE stuff you are talking about is Turtle Wax. It's crap. __________________ Detailing is an involuntary obsession.

09-21-2014, 10:38 AM	#3
Tcnj80 Drives: Black Jeep srt8, IOM 2013 2ss/rs. Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 128	The best soap you'll find OTC is Meguiars Gold Class IMO.

09-23-2014, 11:10 AM	#6
Lacpac Drives: 2012 Crystal Red Tintcoat RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 485 View My Garage	If you're not into the $75 a can wax stuff, I find Mcguires Gold Class paste to be one i keep going back to. Also like the Mcguires #26 Yellow Wax liquid. Great shine but has to be applied more often.