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How do you wash?
Anyone using a waterless wash or a good ol' bucket and water?
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Washing
When I owned my car, I used the bucket and hose, the good ol' fashioned way. I just made sure that I only pointed the hose away from the cockpit, when those areas were done, then I carefully did the leftover areas with a damp sponge.
I mean, who lets the car get more than a light coating of dust on it 50% of the time, cleaning shouldn't be that hard, of course I'm not sure there were any waterless cleaners around in 1985. |
California duster and detail spray - that's all mine has needed for a dozen years, and she still looks new. She's also covered when not in motion.
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My wife and I drive our collector cars, so I need to wash with water sometimes. A de-ionizing filter costs a few hundred dollars and is worth every penny for avoiding water spots. Griots has one, mine came from Costco.com. Particularly in the engine compartment and wire wheels. Three of our cars have chrome wire wheels, I use a rechargeable leaf blower to dry them. I spent a lot of time in the past with towels and banged up knuckles, until I saw some advice about using a blower. Dave
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ya know if ya bathed more frequently the bugs wouldn't be a problem:3DSMILE:
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I use a product called Wet Paint. All I ever do is just wipe the heavy dust off with a Calif. Car duster and then put the Wet Paint on and wipe it off immediately. I also use it on the windshields and bugs just slide off with the swipe of a damp cloth. I have never used soap of any kind on any of my cars, but then mine aren't show cars either. The Wet Paint leaves a very slick and high shine. I can do a whole car with it in about 25 minutes and the Cobra was less as it was smaller.
http://wetpaintglaze.com/index.html Ron :) |
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I park it with the nose pointed towards the house; the gentle grade of the driveway keeps most of the water from running back into the cabin. What does manage to get in is easily soaked up with a chamois. I use a Grit Guard in the bottom of my bucket to keep my wash mitt clean and stone free. |
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Windex...
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I only use a water/hose for the tires and wheels. I use waterless Meguiar's or Griot's with Griot towels for the paint/body. I also use Zaino Brothers paint products and Meguiar's Ultimate Detail spray with Griot towels. I use a California Duster before and after my drives.
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so the aluminum your using windex on.....is it raw aluminum? or coated aluminum......i would think the ammonia would darken raw aluminum....No? it makes perfect sense to use it on clear anodized aluminum |
Raw polished aluminum...
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California Duster and Zaino all in one.
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CRABS?
Dang I knew there was going to be challenges washing with this group. Windex most of the time. There has been a few trips to the self wash in town when there have been some mudpuddles. Keep in mind we drive our car; it is going to get dirty. Road oil and grime take a bit longer. Recently, I found vinegar and water worked on some pipe challenges. Crabs - hmmm... Tru |
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