How do you guys clean/wash your Porsche? Self? Car Wash? Other?
#16
Pressure washer gets wheels pretty clean. Takes most of the dirt of the body. Minimizes risk of scratching the wax with residue when washing with Meguires wash and wax.
California squeegee removes most of the water allowing a single waffle weave towel to do the rest. Wolfgang spritz makes a nice finishing touch.
California squeegee removes most of the water allowing a single waffle weave towel to do the rest. Wolfgang spritz makes a nice finishing touch.
#18
RL Community Team
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Hand wash only, silicone squeegee dry. Sonax wheel cleaner. Armor All brake dust repellant spray on the wheels. Maguires Hot shine tire spray.
Clay bar, polish, and wax once a year with Opticoat spray every 4-6 months. Black cars get Turtle Wax Jet Black treatment - unbelievably good on black cars.
Clay bar, polish, and wax once a year with Opticoat spray every 4-6 months. Black cars get Turtle Wax Jet Black treatment - unbelievably good on black cars.
#19
Hand wash only, silicone squeegee dry. Sonax wheel cleaner. Armor All brake dust repellant spray on the wheels. Maguires Hot shine tire spray.
Clay bar, polish, and wax once a year with Opticoat spray every 4-6 months. Black cars get Turtle Wax Jet Black treatment - unbelievably good on black cars.
Clay bar, polish, and wax once a year with Opticoat spray every 4-6 months. Black cars get Turtle Wax Jet Black treatment - unbelievably good on black cars.
Wow, nice results here. RJ
#20
How do you do the even deeper S wheels on the inside. Pressure wash works there or manually with something? Looks like an area that will constantly be getting dirty. RJ
#21
Optimum No Rinse. It will change the way you wash cars forever (assuming your car isn't that dirty). One bucket of liquid is all you need.
I only take my car to a car wash when I want more swirl marks! (NEVER)
I only take my car to a car wash when I want more swirl marks! (NEVER)
#22
#23
I have been researching this topic as i just picked up my 'new' 997. I have not read what folks do if they come home in the rain and park in the garage. The car is likely dirty and so wiping it down with a microfiber is not a good idea, so do you just let it air dry in the garage or rinse it in the rain and then wipe it down in the garage? If I rinse it with a hose while its raining and then dry it in the garage my wife will think I am completely crazy!
#24
Instructor
Car wash??!! OMG...forgive this man for such heresy! : ) Hand wash only. Foam/suds all around first. Then two-bucket-approach hand wash, followed by blow dry and style. Wheels always take the longest...aftermarkets, not the lobster fork stocks.
#25
I wouldn't let my 911 get within 5 miles of a car wash. Heck I wouldn't even let a Porsche dealer wash my car. Two bucket method, soft wash mitt, terry cloth towels to dry. I have a basalt black Macan and a silver 997.2, and need not deal with swirl marks. Of course I am also OCD about my cars, won't even drive them if they are dirty!!!
#26
Instructor
I have been researching this topic as i just picked up my 'new' 997. I have not read what folks do if they come home in the rain and park in the garage. The car is likely dirty and so wiping it down with a microfiber is not a good idea, so do you just let it air dry in the garage or rinse it in the rain and then wipe it down in the garage? If I rinse it with a hose while its raining and then dry it in the garage my wife will think I am completely crazy!
"or rinse it in the rain and then wipe it down in the garage"
I have done this enough times, my neighbours just don't ask...
#27
Rennlist Member
My cars are adult driven, garaged, climate controlled of course, never seen redline or rain, dry detailer product washed with special fiber cloth imported from a Tibetan Monk.
#29
Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine or Optimum No Rinse Wash & Wax? Both? Either?
#30
Instructor
I'm also a big fan of Optimum No Rinse, it's quick and easy.
Washing the 911 body is almost fun, however, washing the wheels (Sport Design) is a PITA, i've yet to find a brush that does the trick, any suggestions?
Washing the 911 body is almost fun, however, washing the wheels (Sport Design) is a PITA, i've yet to find a brush that does the trick, any suggestions?