how do i keep my car in showroom cond
06-26-12, 11:37 AM
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how do i keep my car in showroom cond
I do like to keep my car in showroom condition, so I do tend to clean it every day but don’t really want to wash it and have to dry it of every day
Ok, I spend 3-4 hours cleaning my car including a good waxing, car looks great.
The next morning I get up, go out to the car and I have either
1, the car is covered in a light dust if its been a dry night or
2, if it has rained, especially if it has been what I call dirty rain, this comes from the Sahara desert and leaves a light dirt/sandy marks all over the car
How is it best to clean it rather than having to wash the hole car again.
In the past I have just used a damp chamois, is the ok or not?
I have noticed some
light scratches and some swirl marks, has this method caused this?
The car is 4 years old so I would expect a few marks.
I have never used the 2 bucket method to wash my car, but I am going to start using this method when I get my new car on Saturday.
Ok, I spend 3-4 hours cleaning my car including a good waxing, car looks great.
The next morning I get up, go out to the car and I have either
1, the car is covered in a light dust if its been a dry night or
2, if it has rained, especially if it has been what I call dirty rain, this comes from the Sahara desert and leaves a light dirt/sandy marks all over the car
How is it best to clean it rather than having to wash the hole car again.
In the past I have just used a damp chamois, is the ok or not?
I have noticed some
light scratches and some swirl marks, has this method caused this?
The car is 4 years old so I would expect a few marks.
I have never used the 2 bucket method to wash my car, but I am going to start using this method when I get my new car on Saturday.
06-26-12, 11:57 AM
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If the car has light dust on it, with no rain, then you can use a rinseless or waterless wash on it. Make sure to use plenty of fluffy microfibres and change them often.
If there has been rain, then the dust on there becomes a film, which is not as easy to get off. Here I would use a regular wash or a rinseless but not a waterless. A chamois is not a good tool to wash with as there is no nap and therefore no place for the dirt to go, except to be rubbed against the paint. Use something that is fluffy like a 600 gm microfibre (for rinseless and waterless washing) or a chenille caterpillar sponge/ mf mitt.
Any time you touch the paint and rub, there is a chance you are rubbing dirt/sand against it which is how you get swirl marks. The 2 bucket method helps, as does using clean washing tools and changing them often.
Hope your new car isn't black. Sounds like the car will be outside 24/7 so you should probably stick to silver or white. Those colours don't show marring and swirls that easily.
If there has been rain, then the dust on there becomes a film, which is not as easy to get off. Here I would use a regular wash or a rinseless but not a waterless. A chamois is not a good tool to wash with as there is no nap and therefore no place for the dirt to go, except to be rubbed against the paint. Use something that is fluffy like a 600 gm microfibre (for rinseless and waterless washing) or a chenille caterpillar sponge/ mf mitt.
Any time you touch the paint and rub, there is a chance you are rubbing dirt/sand against it which is how you get swirl marks. The 2 bucket method helps, as does using clean washing tools and changing them often.
Hope your new car isn't black. Sounds like the car will be outside 24/7 so you should probably stick to silver or white. Those colours don't show marring and swirls that easily.
06-26-12, 12:11 PM
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If the car has light dust on it, with no rain, then you can use a rinseless or waterless wash on it. Make sure to use plenty of fluffy microfibres and change them often.
If there has been rain, then the dust on there becomes a film, which is not as easy to get off. Here I would use a regular wash or a rinseless but not a waterless. A chamois is not a good tool to wash with as there is no nap and therefore no place for the dirt to go, except to be rubbed against the paint. Use something that is fluffy like a 600 gm microfibre (for rinseless and waterless washing) or a chenille caterpillar sponge/ mf mitt.
Any time you touch the paint and rub, there is a chance you are rubbing dirt/sand against it which is how you get swirl marks. The 2 bucket method helps, as does using clean washing tools and changing them often.
Hope your new car isn't black. Sounds like the car will be outside 24/7 so you should probably stick to silver or white. Those colours don't show marring and swirls that easily.
If there has been rain, then the dust on there becomes a film, which is not as easy to get off. Here I would use a regular wash or a rinseless but not a waterless. A chamois is not a good tool to wash with as there is no nap and therefore no place for the dirt to go, except to be rubbed against the paint. Use something that is fluffy like a 600 gm microfibre (for rinseless and waterless washing) or a chenille caterpillar sponge/ mf mitt.
Any time you touch the paint and rub, there is a chance you are rubbing dirt/sand against it which is how you get swirl marks. The 2 bucket method helps, as does using clean washing tools and changing them often.
Hope your new car isn't black. Sounds like the car will be outside 24/7 so you should probably stick to silver or white. Those colours don't show marring and swirls that easily.
Thanks for the advice, Black looks great in the showroom, but I had a black one once and that was a nightmare, my new car is nebular grey so I surpose it would be in-between black and white
06-26-12, 12:54 PM
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I would recommend a permanent coating (OptiCoat is what I used on Nebular Grey). It makes cleaning and regular maintenance less work as well as adding an additional layer of protection. If you have it done while your car is new it won't cost as much to have the prep work done to seal as close to flawless as you can get it.
06-26-12, 01:52 PM
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I would recommend a permanent coating (OptiCoat is what I used on Nebular Grey). It makes cleaning and regular maintenance less work as well as adding an additional layer of protection. If you have it done while your car is new it won't cost as much to have the prep work done to seal as close to flawless as you can get it.
Last edited by Chris8152; 06-26-12 at 01:55 PM.
06-26-12, 07:48 PM
#6
wash then wax right away, if you park in the garage it should just accumulate dust.
you can lightly touch it up with detail once in a while.
if you constantly clean your car and garage it everytime you spray it down it should just be a light layer of dust!
you can lightly touch it up with detail once in a while.
if you constantly clean your car and garage it everytime you spray it down it should just be a light layer of dust!
06-27-12, 11:35 AM
#7
I have used Poorboy's Spray and Wipe for years now, and it's the perfect product for my Millennium Silver Metallic GS430. The S&W leaves the surface slick, and dirt rarely ever accumulates on the surface.
If you're going to go this route, you do need to invest in some fluffy microfibers. It makes this type of cleaning MUCH easier!
If you're going to go this route, you do need to invest in some fluffy microfibers. It makes this type of cleaning MUCH easier!
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06-27-12, 02:07 PM
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scotch guard is not the equivalent of opti-coat. IMO opti-coat is what you may need. opti-coat is a permanent sealant.
07-02-12, 10:49 PM
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This is one of my favorite threads on Opticoat so far. Its the reason why I have it on my DD since it is outside 24/7 battling the elements. I put it on my wheels when they were on my car to help keep rubber dust off them
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...tml#post625320
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