Your favorite washing routine?
Racer
Joined: Jan 2014
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Make sure you don't get one with a hard plastic end, I got mine with a soft plastic cone, just in case you bump it against a panel!
Instructor
Joined: May 2016
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From: Houston
I bought this years ago for drying my Road King, great for crevices and the pesky water that resides in your side mirrors, and around tail lights, warm air as well.
Three Wheelin'
Joined: Sep 2005
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http://www.sears.com/craftsman-8-amp...B&gclsrc=aw.ds
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2014
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From: NYC
A cheap $40 electric leaf blower from Sears will do. It works great, a bit loud but what leaf blower isn't.
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-8-amp...B&gclsrc=aw.ds
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Nordschleife Master
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Southwest
Rennlist Member
Joined: Jan 2014
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From: Chicago, IL
I follow the Bateman routine:
I use a deep pore cleanser lotion. In the shower, I use a water activated gel cleanser. Then a honey almond body scrub. And on the face, an exfoliating gel scrub. Then apply an herb mint facial mask, which I leave on for 10 minutes while I prepare the rest of my routine. I always use an aftershave lotion with little or no alcohol, because alcohol dries your face out and makes you look older. Then moisturizer, then an anti-aging eye balm followed by a final moisturizing protective lotion.
I use a deep pore cleanser lotion. In the shower, I use a water activated gel cleanser. Then a honey almond body scrub. And on the face, an exfoliating gel scrub. Then apply an herb mint facial mask, which I leave on for 10 minutes while I prepare the rest of my routine. I always use an aftershave lotion with little or no alcohol, because alcohol dries your face out and makes you look older. Then moisturizer, then an anti-aging eye balm followed by a final moisturizing protective lotion.
Pro
Joined: Aug 2016
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Tried clay bar for first time after reading this thread, was annoying with quick detail they tell you to use. Kept leaving clay and it would stick. Half way switched to soapy water, and that made all the difference. A coat of carnuba wax and I'm done. Hard not see every little speck of dust in the sun after that.... 
Intermediate
Joined: Dec 2011
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Question on clear guards/film
I have a newly acquired 997 and the car has a 3M or comparable type film protectant over Arctic silver. The film goes about halfway up the frunk, around the mirrors and panels. Any suggestions on how to identify the type of film and age? Also any recommendations on the cleaning routine ...should it differ from a non covered car? Thanks !
