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Originally Posted by IMACMAN
Thanks for the advice..... now I need to know how to wash it? I would never go through any kind of automatic car wash..... anytime i've washed it was in a U-Wash Drive in bay type operation.... but the high pressure water and the "Public Foaming Brush" always kinda spooks me. What would be the procedure for washing to avoid the swirly & fine scratches ( for as long as can be avoided? And is there a particular brand for the spray on detailer that you can recommend?
PS... I've never heard of cleaning then spray blackening the wheel wells? Anyone else?... it was a protectant.... and it is very dark dark black.... it looks amazing makes the wheels visually "Pop" off the car.... i had no idea the guy was doing it.... I went in and asked for the "Full Meal Deal" of which, this was included... it looks fantastic.
Thanks
Imacman
Newfoundland
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This is my less than half hour car wash that I do weekly. First the equipment, a soft brush on a 4 foot pole, car squeegee (don't use a household window squeegee), car wash WITH WAX (many brands out there) and a microfibre towel.
First, rinse the car thoroughly with a hose. Then mix a very strong batch of car wash, about 2 ounces per gallon of water. Then use the brush to apply the car wash. With the brush on a pole, I can even clean the wheels without having to bend down.
Now the rinse, its very important. Take the nozzle off the hose and hold the hose a couple of inches above the car. Very quickly flood all the panels with water. Less is more here. By using the open hose, the water comes off in large sheets, leaving very few blobs of water on the surface. At this point, you can just leave it as it is and let it dry, you will have very minimal waterspotting.
I then use a squeegee to get the water off. Don't worry about scratching. A squeegee is much cleaner than a chamois that picks up all kinds of abrasive crud.
Next, use the towel to wipe down the windows, any spots on the body and finally, to wipe down the wheels.
There, you're done.