Ok, the baby is getting dirty. I'm looking for the most simple method of washing her without leaving swirls or anything bad. My eyes are too untrained to notice the difference between a 'good' was job and a 'perfect' wash job so I just need a basic method :P

Any input is appreciated! Thanks.

well I never wash a nice car without first going to the coin self wash to clean the grit off first. I take my time and get ALL the visible stuff off...then it's home for a soft rag wash with a shami'. Next it's time for the 'blow drive'> 80+ on the freeway for 10 minuts or so....that gets most of the moisture off. A quick buff and it's ready for wax.

I saw a lady at the coin wash using the big soapy broom 'brush' on her new BMW:shades:. She had no clue how bad that was for the paint

^Yeah, i was going to mention that.

NEVER, EVER rub anything on your paint with the exception of...

-good microfiber towels
-A wax applicator
-A buffing pad
-clay bar
-a clean sponge
-bare female buttcheeks
-a california water blade or some replica of one

^:p

"NEVER, EVER rub anything on your paint with the exception of.......bare female buttcheeks"


Is that a liquid car wash brand?

Definitely use microfiber. I bought a bundle from Costco for dirt cheap.

"NEVER, EVER rub anything on your paint with the exception of.......bare female buttcheeks"


Is that a liquid car wash brand?


Yeah, it turns your car brown. Give it a try.

Definitely use microfiber. I bought a bundle from Costco for dirt cheap.

Just make sure it's good MF...the cheap stuff can leave swirl marks.

Thanks for all the input guys!!!

lol@dinos washing methods

Dino's method ftw...and I'd like him to post some pics of his next 'wash' so we can all see how that's done:shades:

Dino's method ftw...and I'd like him to post some pics of his next 'wash' so we can all see how that's done:shades:

I know someone around here has some car was pics of my car. ;)

I know a certain 'person' who'd do it but it would probably cost me around 300 bones and her bodygaurd would have to be there:p

Jesus.

By "bodyguard" do you mean "boyfriend"?

Jesus.

By "bodyguard" do you mean "boyfriend"?

No. Body gaurd like when you hire 'someone' for a bachelor party and they have to bring 'security':rock:

Back to topic...

I use this...
http://www.bestautobits.com/images/Lambswool_Mitt.JPG
Lambswool Mitt. Gentle to paint finishes.

I'm just gonna take my EVO through the drive thru brush washes.

I'm just gonna take my EVO through the drive thru brush washes.


Yeah...just make sure it's the carwash where all the 4 wd clubs go:p

I coated my EvoX with a Teflon product, its put a hard shell over the paint and last for 3 years, all ya do is wipe with water and dry with a towel, cant get any easier than that, no need to wax coz it shines up well by itself.

I coated my EvoX with a Teflon product, its put a hard shell over the paint and last for 3 years, all ya do is wipe with water and dry with a towel, cant get any easier than that, no need to wax coz it shines up well by itself.

care to elaborate? who makes this...and I guess I can now fry up an egg or two on my hood and it won't hurt the paint, nice

Its called DuPont, took 4-5 hours to set.

http://www.teflon.com/NASApp/Teflon/TeflonPageServlet?pageId=/consumer/na/eng/automotive/automotive_home.html

Meh I just wash it. I don't care. I like the car but damn, I would die of stress if I cared that much. Swirl marks wax right off anyways. I wash with a bucket of warm water + car wash liquid once a week. A sponge, usually same sponge as always. Than wax once a month with a pad and wipe off with a microfiber towel.

I'm just gonna take my EVO through the drive thru brush washes.

Brushes mean scratches

:+1:

Brushes mean scratches

lol, I know. I was just joking.:p

I think car washes have gone a long way. The ones with brushes are very soft. I have had no problems with a new one by my house scratching my car, its super nice. Plus they have Free Vaccums so i dont have to break out the extension cord in my garage. I am worried about the wing getting damaged on the evo though so i will probably hand wash it.

the ice liquid clay bar works great

well I never wash a nice car without first going to the coin self wash to clean the grit off first. I take my time and get ALL the visible stuff off...then it's home for a soft rag wash with a shami'. Next it's time for the 'blow drive'> 80+ on the freeway for 10 minuts or so....that gets most of the moisture off. A quick buff and it's ready for wax.

I saw a lady at the coin wash using the big soapy broom 'brush' on her new BMW:shades:. She had no clue how bad that was for the paint

Yeah, never ever rub the dirt and grime INTO the car's paint, you'll only scratch the hell ouf of it...might as well just take sandpaper to the finish... :P

I do two soft rag/sponge washes to get the dirt off, but I don't bother drying. The water spots come out an hour later when I clay bar it, then the lube is left on and that gets taken off with the glaze and polish, and once the polish is done I quickly wax the first coat after that so nothing gets on my unprotected paint.

Then once you're done sit back, relax, have a beer and watch a bird shit on your hood.

:waiting::wallbash: