General Car Conversation
Lead Lap
Joined: Nov 2001
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From: CA, Mid OC
Use the foam cannon to apply the car wash soap, let it sit but not for too long, and then still bucket wash it, but make sure whatever you use as a mitt (I use a foam pad designed for this) is clean. Then rinse and dry.
Lexus Champion
Joined: Oct 2019
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From: Ohio
Speaking of car washes.. Has anybody considered one of those foam blasters for washing your car at home? I have been seeing some YouTube vids on them and they look pretty awesome. Here's one from Chemical Guys https://www.chemicalguys.com/torq-fo...6/ACC_326.html
Legit reviews (not promos) of these are showing that you can spray it on, let it sit for a minute or two, and rinse it off. Using a mit/sponge/brush not required. I'd consider dropping my monthly car wash subscription if it's truly that easy.
Legit reviews (not promos) of these are showing that you can spray it on, let it sit for a minute or two, and rinse it off. Using a mit/sponge/brush not required. I'd consider dropping my monthly car wash subscription if it's truly that easy.
Lexus Champion
Joined: Oct 2019
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From: Ohio
Oh here we go......my wife has informed me that the LS460 had a steering wheel "freak out" when she started it today after work.
Im probably going to be screwed with a rack replacement soon. Thanks Lexus lol! I swear that my luck with brands is inverted entirely.
Im probably going to be screwed with a rack replacement soon. Thanks Lexus lol! I swear that my luck with brands is inverted entirely.
Lead Lap
Joined: Jan 2003
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From: Maryland
As for the method of washing I don’t have time to do the two step process so I just foam my cars and use a mitt to get all the dirt off and then power wash it all off. For whatever reason there is some dirt on my car that is very hard to get off that gets kicked up from the tires and is a pain to get off.
CL Community Team
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: US
Nice. Congrats! This deserves its own thread.
I have the same one too. I don't know when I got it. Probably more than 5 years ago because I remember using it on my GS. I do like washing/cleaning cars and enjoy foaming with power washer but sometimes it gets tiring. I haven't washed mine for a while now. Just send it through a local grinder. It's either the grinder is nice or BMW's paint is too tough. 
i have a similar one, higher model, ordered with the soap.
https://www.chemicalguys.com/torq-pr...max-8-kit.html
and on amazon:
Chemical Guys EQP_312 TORQ Professional Max Foam 8 Cannon & Honey Dew Snow Foam Soap Kit, Safe for Cars, Trucks, SUVs, RVs & More, 128 fl oz (1 Gallon) https://a.co/d/f1n6yiO
well i don't do that, and don't think it would work well enough (like it wouldn't get bugs off). i put on the foam, let it sit a few minutes, then gently wipe down with mitt. then gently pressure wash it all off (it makes a HELL of a lot of foam in every crevice, lol), then dry with microfiber towel.
i hate cleaning cars but this works pretty well.
https://www.chemicalguys.com/torq-pr...max-8-kit.html
and on amazon:
Chemical Guys EQP_312 TORQ Professional Max Foam 8 Cannon & Honey Dew Snow Foam Soap Kit, Safe for Cars, Trucks, SUVs, RVs & More, 128 fl oz (1 Gallon) https://a.co/d/f1n6yiO
well i don't do that, and don't think it would work well enough (like it wouldn't get bugs off). i put on the foam, let it sit a few minutes, then gently wipe down with mitt. then gently pressure wash it all off (it makes a HELL of a lot of foam in every crevice, lol), then dry with microfiber towel.
i hate cleaning cars but this works pretty well.
Lexus Champion
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From: Ohio
If you are on the same network or Bluetooth it's essentially the same device. There are also dozen of ways to track even when you don't have an account etc......
Lexus Champion
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Knoxville, TN
I know you guys are going to give me hell, but I just regularly go to the car wash (not with SL). I have one of those passes.
I did do my homework. First, rims won't get messed with because it's a conveyor belt instead of two bars you guide your tire into.
The mitters are soft. There are no visible swirls in my paint, at all. It does a great job.
All the exotics and insane-level luxury cars go there, regularly. I figure it ain't gonna hurt the LX, lol.
430 goes through a wash once or twice a month.
I did do my homework. First, rims won't get messed with because it's a conveyor belt instead of two bars you guide your tire into.
The mitters are soft. There are no visible swirls in my paint, at all. It does a great job.
All the exotics and insane-level luxury cars go there, regularly. I figure it ain't gonna hurt the LX, lol.
430 goes through a wash once or twice a month.
CL Community Team
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Canada
thanks, it’s been a long wait
thanks, I am glad you’re enjoying yours
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Not replacing my AMG GT S, I am still keeping it, this LC500 is a grand tourer and will be more comfortable.
Thank you !!
Thanks, can’t wait to take delivery
.Thank you !!
Thanks, can’t wait to take delivery