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Thanx...... my friends think I am fanatical about how I care for my toys, however I draw a hard line at "livability" and "usability". If caring interferes with either, I ditch it. Using Dawn, for example, takes of bugs and brake dust better than weaker stuff and makes washing easier so I wash more often. I like photography so I take my Porsche into the Jersey salt marshes...... if I can't use the car, then I won't own the car.
Peace
Bruce in Philly
Im from Lower Bucks Cty originally, now in Houston, I miss the twisty roads and being close to either mountains or the Jersey shore. I have to drive about 2 hrs. to get to twisty roads here. Back to sudz, I never used Dawn on wheels, always that Sonax stinky yellow stuff it does work well. Dawn=much cheaper! Thnx.
A skilled guy with lots of experience. But it's only if you look for very thorough detailing. Some things are even above my patience. But overall lots of good advice IMO.
I have always been a bit hysterical with my cars. I love to drive hard but I also like to care for them. I can drive long road trips, the car will look like sh-t and I'm fine while driving but as soon as I have the chance I want to make it look excellent again.
I have the same hysteria with my company cars. I always care for them and keep them clean and tidy. I hate driving a car with scratches, dents or filthy interior. People ask me if I'm stupid for ordering cars with light beige leather when I have three kids. Really - it's no problem. I always wipe things off immediately and then there is no problem.
two bucket with one grit guard and soft brush with soap from chemical guys margarita scent awesome stuff at least smell wise!
pressure wash car then soap gun followed up by new two bucket method and wash mitt
pressure wash again with half a cap of Garry Deans infinite use detail juice in hopper of pressure washer to help with water spots
leaf blower to dry
then about 5-6 borderless fluffy microfibers with Garry Deans 1 cap to 16oz bottle water for detail spray. this step is needed for water spots. Haven't stepped up and bought a water system for the house. Water here in Vegas is awful for water spots
Standard wax every 4 mo. clay bar 1 time a year. Want to give a good sealant a try. Any sealant suggestions?
Early Saturday morning before the sun gets hot and the family is up. A hose, two buckets, two grit guards, a half dozen microfiber towels, one large waffle weave drying towel, an assortment of products from Adams and Meguires, a big mug of hot black coffee and my dog in the driveway with me. Makes for a peaceful and purposeful start to the weekend!
My favorite technique is for me to do it and it not rain for at least 6 hours after I finish so I can have a chance to enjoy my handiwork while imbibing a hops flavored beverage.
Wow do I feel inadequate after watching that vid LOL
Like a previous post, I have used Dawn for over 15 years and always looked great.
For the wheels/rotors/caliper/fender wells I use a citric based degreaser with a wheel rollie.
For paint bar/waxing/polishing has always been Mothers and for leather always Lexall.
After watching the vid I think I will adopt a couple new precedures into my routine.
Originally Posted by Benihana242
I like Larry at AMMO.
Here's a video he has where he talks about a wash. He can get wordy, but then you go and do it and appreciate the level of detail/explanation.
Wow do I feel inadequate after watching that vid LOL
Like a previous post, I have used Dawn for over 15 years and always looked great.
For the wheels/rotors/caliper/fender wells I use a citric based degreaser with a wheel rollie.
For paint bar/waxing/polishing has always been Mothers and for leather always Lexall.
After watching the vid I think I will adopt a couple new precedures into my routine.
Dawn will strip any wax you may want to leave on the paint.
Both my Range Rover and 911 sleep outside. I go the self serve car wash use the gun first with the soap option, then high pressure rinse, then spot free setting. If I wash at home, spray down really good, walk away go do something for a minute. Fill a bucket with soapy water and a cotton Tshirt, wash car. Rinse with hose and dry it with the leaf blower. Anything left over, I get with a small 100% cotton towel.
I really try not to touch the paint on my cars, (sponge, towel, washing mitt etc.) I figure the more things touch the surface, the more chances of swirls and fine scratches.
Wax once a year.
Last edited by captainbaker; 08-18-2016 at 03:28 PM.
then about 5-6 borderless fluffy microfibers with Garry Deans 1 cap to 16oz bottle water for detail spray. this step is needed for water spots. Haven't stepped up and bought a water system for the house. Water here in Vegas is awful for water spots
I think i might have to invest in a leaf blower. As much as i love washing my car, drying it is always annoying.
Both my Range Rover 911 sleep outside. I go the self serve car wash use the gun first with the soap option, then high pressure rinse, then spot free setting. If I wash at home, spray down really good. walk away go do something for a minute. Fill a bucket with soapy water and a cotton Tshirt, wash car. Rinse with hose and dry it with the leaf blower. Anything left over, I get with a small 100% cotton towel.
I really try not to touch my cars paint, (sponge, towel, washing mitt etc.) I figure the more things touch the surface, the more chances of swirls and fins scratches.
Wax once a year.
Thanks for the drying tip…….I'm going to do that from now on!
08-17-2016, 01:30 PM
