Any Tricks to Washing these Cars?

[xlr8or]

Park it on an incline and wash one end at a time.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by xlr8or

Park it on an incline and wash one end at a time.

But the world is flat.

[noblec5]

What works for me is I snap on my toneau cover, make sure you point the hose away from the cockpit. In other words, make sure the water is going to the rear, front, or sides. soap it up, rinse the same way. What little water that gets in the cockpit is easily dotted up with a towel. Or if you are really nervous about water getting inside, fill up your cockpit with a bunch of "Shamwow's" That will surely take care of the problem. "It's made in Germany so you know it's good"

Washing and waxing the cobra is part of the fun. Enjoy

Chris

[AC Cobra]

Toneau cover...... why didn't I think of that.

I only wash mine when the sun is out to help dry what water gets inside.

[noblec5]

Actually...after washing it a couple of times and cussing to my wife what a pain in the butt it is to keep the water out of the cockpit, she suggested that i open the boot and take out that "cover thingy" and snap it on. But, the shamwow idea is all mine.

Chris

[convincor]

I go over it with the car duster, then quick detailer with micro-fiber cloth.
I did wash a few times early on but that was more of a PITA because of water spots on the under hood aluminum. Had to go back and polish that again. Double work..

[twobjshelbys]

Originally Posted by convincor

I go over it with the car duster, then quick detailer with micro-fiber cloth.
I did wash a few times early on but that was more of a PITA because of water spots on the under hood aluminum. Had to go back and polish that again. Double work..

This is exactly what I do!!!! I don't have aluminum but this is what I do with my black Shelby Mustang 'vert too. It worked so well on the Mustang that I've just carried over to the Cobra.

There are some "dry wash" products that I might try.

[Got the Bug]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

But the world is flat.

Rodney - What is the routine for maintaining a polished car? Can you just use some Windex or Invisible Glass on the surface?

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by Got the Bug

Rodney - What is the routine for maintaining a polished car? Can you just use some Windex or Invisible Glass on the surface?

Leave it in the garage with a car cover on it.

Actually, the polished finish has held up really well, since I acquired the roller in 2007, so I haven't done anything...yet. However, when the time comes (when soccer season takes a break ), I plan to use the "Swift Method" of maintaining the surface, which is as follows:

1. Wash the polished surface with plain water (no detergents),
2. Rinse the surface with clean water and then mop with a clean cotton cloth soaked in water to remove any surface contaminants.
3. Flush the polished surface with fresh water to wash away any remaining particles. Dry the surface with a synthetic chamois (Swift recommends the “Absorber”).
4. Follow with a clean polishing cloth to be sure the surface is completely dry.
5. If needed, a quick touch up with the Nuvite S, which is supposedly all that is necessary to periodically restore the mirror-like finish.

[REAL 1]

I mist down the car with a spray bottle.

I take a wet terry towel. and matt it gently over the surface of the car. This losens all the dirt etc.

I take a damp micro fiber towel and gently dry the car allowing the towel to do the work and apply very little pressure. I ring the micro out over and over until the car is basically dry and detail with a lightly damp micro towel with water or detail Meguiars Final Inspection.

BTW my car is Raven Black with no clear coat and is almost 10 years old. My paint still looks great.

Do not run the towels in circles/swirls. Go back and forth along the length of the car. A Zaino trick. Fine scratches (impossible to avoid completely are harder to see if they run north and south then if they are circular.

[HI Cobra]

Since my Kirkham has the sanded finish I just use Windex and paper towels
to clean any bug hits or finger prints as needed. Love that car!