Proper Way to Wash a Porsche?

[san rensho]

Originally Posted by blue2000s

I would never, ever, ever, ever touch my car with a squeegee. I want everything rubbing against my paint to be picking up debris as it runs along the car, not forcing debris into the surface.

Do you think that any cloth or chamois is not picking up grit and rubbing it against the paint?

[fatmike]

Use water from the HOSE to dry the car.


(really)


Use a full stream from the hose and work the water from high to low. If you do it right, the surface tension from the water should leave no water drops behind. When I wash my car, I use a microfiber towel at the very end to dry it. But the car is 95% dry before I start.





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[fatmike]

I use a microfiber mitt to clean the car.

I only clean a small section at a time. I hose the dirt off the mitt BEFORE putting it back in the bucket.

Also, wipe the sides of the car vertically in straight lines. Wipe the hood/trunk the way the wind blows (also in straight lines). The goal is to avoid putting micro-scratches in the car. Do not wipe in circles!

My basalt black car has almost no scratches (no spiderwebs) - it looks almost "candy apple". Some of that is because I use clay and polish (different thread). But it's also because I wash my car correctly.

LAST COMMENT - Don't use dish detergent. Dish detergent removes your wax/sealant. Use a quality car wash product that is designed to not remove your wax/sealant.

[blue2000s]

Originally Posted by san rensho

Do you think that any cloth or chamois is not picking up grit and rubbing it against the paint?

That's right, the right towel pulls debris away from the paint as it absorbs water.

[schnellman]

For the sake of those who may be new to the forum, I will bring up the leaf blower. After washing my Box I use the leaf blower to blow off excess water everywhere, but especially in the wheels. Works like a charm.

And, since Mr. Obvious hasn't chimed in yet, the answer to this week's puzzle is James Dean.

[deptotpr]

Have your daughter do it, which also wears her out for a nap later

[Perfectlap]

Originally Posted by deptotpr

Have your daughter do it, which also wears her out for a nap later

Did she get a cookie?

[Johnny Danger]

Originally Posted by schnellman

For the sake of those who may be new to the forum, I will bring up the leaf blower. After washing my Box I use the leaf blower to blow off excess water everywhere, but especially in the wheels. Works like a charm.

And, since Mr. Obvious hasn't chimed in yet, the answer to this week's puzzle is James Dean.

You are one sharp dude Schnellman !