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James Chan

We've given the following new car products a good going over

3M Silicone Lubricant

Silicone lubricant does everything ordinary lubricants do - except  that they're not oily  and  don't drip everywhere.  Some marques recommend silicone lubricant to treat rubber seals and convertible tops. This 3M Silicone Lubricant ($36, 241g) immediately stopped door squeaks and made rubber supple.

Armor All Extreme Tire Shine

This new tyre foam from Armor All ($56, 425g) has  what's called  a precision applicator, which squirts a fine  arc  of the misty, nice-smelling substance that distributes evenly on the tyre.  The trigger-like nozzle is ergonomic, and in a short time tyres are blackened beautifully. The shine isn't as extreme as some might like, but  I like the effect.

Turtle Wax F21 Tire  Foam & Shine

This shine is no different from most tyre foams: spray it on, leave it to sit for a while and the tyres become nice and shiny. The F21 Tire Foam & Shine ($38, 595g)  smells quite pleasant and  a  nano agent  blocks the UV rays that quicken the tyre's ageing process.

Turtle Wax Bug & Tar Remover Wipers

Bugs on the bumper and road tar upset the clean freaks  in the New Territories and are hard to clean. The disposable Bug & Tar Remover Wipers ($18, 25 pieces) meet their maker's claims. Road tar  is dissolved with  a few strokes, along with other dirt and grime.  But  your hands  are left so greasy afterwards that you  won't want to hold the steering wheel without  having a good wash. Make sure there's a tap nearby.

Meguiar's  Quick Detail Pad

This new Detail Pad feels like a piece of foam wrapped around an ultra soft towel, but it's actually a thick pile of microfibre that's said to trap 'liquid and dust with amazing absorbency'. The Meguiar's Quick Detail Pad is ideal for buffing off wax. Its figure-of-eight shape allows  for a firm grip, and, at $56, it's reasonable for those who love waxing their own cars. The microfibre surface is supposed to be more car-friendly, too, and said to leave less of a swirl mark. Oh ... it's so  soft and fluffy.

Rinrei  Car Washing While Waxing

This Japanese product makes a tempting promise that it can wash and then wax a car without water. Just spray it on, wipe it off and the car is left with a waxed surface.

Although I was  appalled by the idea of a waterless car wash,  the Rinrei Car Washing While Waxing ($28, 400ml) includes silicone and lubrication powder. We tried it on  a small dusty surface with a wet towel, and it worked. And that area was left smoother than before. We'll  still need  to keep the  hose  running, but this product is ideal for a quick touch-up.



Eliminate squeaks