How do you guys clean/wash your Porsche? Self? Car Wash? Other?
#106
Burning Brakes
We can't really wash our own cars around here, too much calcium in the water from the well. I thought about running the city water to on outside faucet, but they won't allow me to do that unless I abandon my well. That would cost me enough to buy another car.
#107
Rennlist Member
Run that city water to that one outside faucet.
If they find it, switch it back.
(If they find it.)
If they find it, switch it back.
(If they find it.)
#108
Rennlist Member
Ironman88,
I'll give your methodology a shot, sounds good. I have only had the car for less than 2 weeks and have only been to the SS wash a few times. You point is taken in regards to the chemicals. The car is going in next week for paint correction, PPF reowrk and ceramic coating. Hopefully that gives me the protection I will need for daily use.
Thanks for the tips,
Tom in Reno
I'll give your methodology a shot, sounds good. I have only had the car for less than 2 weeks and have only been to the SS wash a few times. You point is taken in regards to the chemicals. The car is going in next week for paint correction, PPF reowrk and ceramic coating. Hopefully that gives me the protection I will need for daily use.
Thanks for the tips,
Tom in Reno
#109
The downside is that you obviously would prefer to do more touch-less removal of dirt / dust first but you could still do a first rinse with well water first and follow up with the rinseless wash after if you're really concerned about scratching.
#110
Instructor
My Detailer only uses CQUARTZ products on mine after paint correction then applied full XPEL clear bra to the entire front facia. Before and after pics show the difference. I had this done in the summer of 2018 then had him recently do a quick touch up where he got on me about new swirl marks. My only issue is I'm 6'-5" so all the bending over is a back killer.
#111
Nordschleife Master
I do mine myself but less often than I would like to during the summer months. With almost daily afternoon showers here in Florida you'll have a lot of work undone in no time unless you just wash the car and then leave it in the garage. Not how I use mine.
I check the long term forecast since we do get a dry period now and then even in summer and that's when I go for it. Once a week or every other week during the dry winter months.
I check the long term forecast since we do get a dry period now and then even in summer and that's when I go for it. Once a week or every other week during the dry winter months.
#112
Three Wheelin'
https://smile.amazon.com/Camco-40045...kle_mcd_asin_1
#113
Three Wheelin'
Use RV water filters with well water. Cheap and stunning diff.
https://smile.amazon.com/Camco-40045...kle_mcd_asin_1
https://smile.amazon.com/Camco-40045...kle_mcd_asin_1
#114
Burning Brakes
Use RV water filters with well water. Cheap and stunning diff.
https://smile.amazon.com/Camco-40045...kle_mcd_asin_1
https://smile.amazon.com/Camco-40045...kle_mcd_asin_1
#115
Rennlist Member
I used to wash my Porsche's by hand at my house. I still do occasionally but great no brush car wash close by and individuals wash by hand for $28
My washing routine was to wet entire car, then using a soft cotton cloth in bucket of re-mixed washing solution gently wash car - Separate rags for wheels.
After soaping up car I then rinsed with hose.
Then after car hosed off and dripping I use 2 squeegee's(large/small) to get rid of as much remaining water on exterior as possible. Then use new soft cotton cloth to dry car.
I then dry wheels with rag and use tire cleaner which dissolves and I use another rag to wipe tires dry. Takes about an hour.
I keep my car in garage and doesn't get much use so I'm not having to wash often.
My washing routine was to wet entire car, then using a soft cotton cloth in bucket of re-mixed washing solution gently wash car - Separate rags for wheels.
After soaping up car I then rinsed with hose.
Then after car hosed off and dripping I use 2 squeegee's(large/small) to get rid of as much remaining water on exterior as possible. Then use new soft cotton cloth to dry car.
I then dry wheels with rag and use tire cleaner which dissolves and I use another rag to wipe tires dry. Takes about an hour.
I keep my car in garage and doesn't get much use so I'm not having to wash often.
#116
Nordschleife Master
Use RV water filters with well water. Cheap and stunning diff.
https://smile.amazon.com/Camco-40045...kle_mcd_asin_1
https://smile.amazon.com/Camco-40045...kle_mcd_asin_1
#117
Rennlist Member
#119
Rennlist Member
I never take my 911 through a car wash. I rinse the car well then hand wash with a very soft mitt. I wash the wheels with a separate cloth. I wash in sections and rinse often. I dry the entire car with a soft fiber cloth and clean the door sills. I keep the car garaged when not in use.
on a recent road trip I went to a hand pressure wash car wash a couple of times primarily to remove bugs.
on a recent road trip I went to a hand pressure wash car wash a couple of times primarily to remove bugs.
#120
Use RV water filters with well water. Cheap and stunning diff.
https://smile.amazon.com/Camco-40045...kle_mcd_asin_1
https://smile.amazon.com/Camco-40045...kle_mcd_asin_1
I was looking into water filters specifically for car washing/detailing but they were very expensive and most were designed for wall mounting in a shop or garage. I came across a YouTube video with the RV filter hack and figured it was worth a shot. The RV filter probably isn't as good as one of those units that costs hundreds of dollars, but I will say it's probably about 80%-90% better than straight tap water coming out of my hose.
I bought the slighter larger unit but the filters are replaceable. I haven't tried the smaller, disposable units, but I read this one has a bit more flow for a car washing application.