KpXMystic

I usually take it to a hand car wash so First is ran through the system then hand dried/cleaned XD

QSVeilside

With a soapy sponge.

Just kidding. There's no poll up man.

KpXMystic

stupid poll doesnt wokr T_T

RyanDe680

You have to check the box below where you click to "post reply" to select to have a poll

QSVeilside

Doh! So much for the poll.

After owning several black cars, I use a new sponge EVERY time I wash my car. I never re-use sponges, rags, wax applicators, etc. The car is happier that way

Is saving $3-5 worth the swirl marks?

javyLSU

iTrader: (21)

Man, you need to go to one of those Meguiar's classes they hold on Saturdays in Irvine. It's AWESOME - even though I don't have any swirl marks yet, you learn how to KEEP it that way. Well worth the time - so much so that I fully plan on going again!

Anyway, I now wash my car (per Meguiar's) with two buckets (one for soap, one for rinse), both of which have GritGuards at the bottom to prevent the dirt and grit from being put back on the car during the wash.

Javier

Bichon

I use a sheepskin wash mitt. I find that they are less likely to create swirls than a sponge.

javyLSU

iTrader: (21)

We talked about that at the class on Saturday, too. Mike (the instructor) said he likes to use sheepskin mitts, but the guys at Meguiar's who detail executive management's cars (i.e. Barry Meguiar's Ford GT and others, all of which are black) swear by their sponges. He made arguments for both materials, and concluded that it was really up to personal preference.

Javier

gsrthomas

iTrader: (1)

How do you find more info about this class?? Im in So Cal and im interested.

al503

I use a genuine wool mitt with the 2 bucket method: 1 with just water to rinse the dirt out of the mitt and one with soapy water to lather it back up. Rinse the mitt out often and change one or both buckets often.

When the car is very dirty, I'll make one very light pass on each side of the mitt, rinse, lather, then use a little more pressure on the same part of the car. This will help with the swirls. Take your time and put your effort here now or you'll have to take your time and effort (or $) later polishing it up.

Start on the top of the car (it's usually less dirty on the top, hood, and trunk than the sides of the car) and use straight front to back strokes and use up and down strokes on the sides of the car.

javyLSU

iTrader: (21)

Go to meguiarsonline dot com and sign up for one of the detailing classes. We just a had a ClubLexus class this past weekend, but you can go to whichever one you want.

Javier

is4me2

Here's their calender for July. Their website has lots of great information also.
http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/calendar.php?s=


Club Lexus also has the detailing forum.

RCFormante

iTrader: (1)

Rinse car, microfiber sponge with Turle Wax Zip Wash, wash each section twice, and finish off with Nanowax and absorber.

HarrierAWD

I use a soft brush to wash away the bugs at the front end first. Then drive to a local car wash to finish off.

GSteg

iTrader: (15)

1. Water the car
2. Spray soap to the car one section at a time using foam gun
3. use Meguiar washing mitt to wash the area
4. Rinse the washed area with filtrated water
5. Repeat step 2-4 for a spotless shine without water spot*

*No drying necessary



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