1meantransam

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Hey i have been using just regular systern water and my good soap... i was thinking of getting the mr.clean autodry? should i get that or is there better?

1meantransam

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anyone? i kind of want to know befor i go to bed

blk97z28

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i use mister clean and wax,buff and use speical soap and towels and stuff

1meantransam

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well i use maguires soap, Liquid Ice wax, Terry clothes for drying, and my tire shine...
should i buy the MR.CLEAN?

ZaneO

Supplies:

-car wash soap with high lubricity
-high quality sheepskin wash mitts
-foam gun (optional)
-2 buckets with grit guards for paint
-1 bucket and mitt for wheels
-high quality microfiber towels
-210+ mph electric leaf blower
-high quality sealant and/or wax
-quick detailer

Method:

-Wash wheels/tires/wells first to prevent spotting on paint and glass

-Don't use the same mitt or bucket for wheels that you use on your paint. The brake dust, etc. from your wheels will cause scratches and swirls in your paint.

-Using foam gun, cover vehicle in a thick layer of foam (optional)

-Use two buckets for washing paint. One with a soapy mixture, the other with plain water to rinse the mitt between panels.

-Never use circular motions. Always wash, dry, and wax using front to back and top to bottom motions.

-When vehicle is fully cleaned, allow a slow, steady stream of water to flow over each panel...sheeting the majority of the water off

-Use the leaf blower to blow all water from flat surfaces, mirrors, lights, etc.

-Remove any remaining water with a waffle weave drying towel and detail spray

*The less you touch the paint, the less chance of marring*

Keeping a good sealant and/or wax on the paint will assist in cleaning and reduce chances of marring.

1meantransam

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wow, im just a regular guy not a pro detailer lol.... ill use a few of those things, but im wondering about that mr.clean? is that worth the money or is it kind of a waste?

1meantransam

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BUMP. this does mean ALL of you who wash your cars

SpdFrk1990

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I use a good car wash soap like meguiars and a natural sea sponge and to dry it I use the absorber and mf towels. Im getting rdy to use the porter cable on it with some meg 80 and 26 hi tech yellow wax. For touch ups like bugs and what not after I get to a show I would use some quik detailer and a mf towel.

1meantransam

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yeah thats about right, anyone think i should get mr.clean?

chupr0kabra

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My experience with the Mr. Clean system is limited, but here are my thoughts. I hated the soap part. It didn't have the kind of "suds" that I like to see in a car wash soap. The rinse part was good, because the filtration really helped cut down on water spots.

I do pretty much exactly what ZaneO does when I wash, except I don't do the leaf blower part, since my leaf blower likes to leak oil. The rest of it really isn't that much more effort. The key is good quality materials (i.e. using a good car wash concentrate, good towels, and good wash mitts), taking your time, and minimizing the things you do that can cause scratches and swirl marks.

Also, if at all possible, work in the shade. Not only will this help reduce water spots, but it takes less of a toll on the person doing the washing.


-Mike

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yeah,shade...lol...in the keys...lol

chupr0kabra

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I bought one of those portable pop-up canopies and use it to extend my garage. It helps tremendously.


-Mike

1meantransam

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i was thinking about getting one of those myself just to help paint to, how much did it cost you? 250

chupr0kabra

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Yeah, in that range. $250-300. The nice thing is, I can take it with us when we go to family functions and other outdoor stuff. Summers in Houston aren't exactly cool and breezy either.


-Mike

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yeah, so should i get that autodry or save 30-40 bucks?

chupr0kabra

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Personally, I think the money would be better spent on good towels and car wash concentrate. That's just my opinion, though.


-Mike

1meantransam

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true, im going to go wash car now

noah89

Zaino car wash and a 225 mph electric Toro leaf blower. Never use a towel to dry the car plus the little crannies really get blown out. My family thinks I'm nuts.

02silvaZ

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Meguiars gold class car shampoo & microfiber washmit
Meguiars gold class chrome wheel cleaner & microfiber applicator pad
Castrol Super Clean degreaser (tires)
Absorber shammy

1meantransam

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my neighbors prob would think im nuts to lol...i just dont have a leaf blower, no leafs around here