Local Car washes = Big Problem
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Local Car washes = Big Problem Ok so basically the local car washes (3 so far) do a horrible job cleaning cars, espcially my BLACK Z. <img border="0" alt="[whiner]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cry.gif" />
I am just about ready to start cleaning it myself. I know I am going to use Zaino for the wax, but what about the wash soap? What to use there? and to dry it?
I should be able to do an extremely better job and also save some money <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[chug]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_chug.gif" />
I am just about ready to start cleaning it myself. I know I am going to use Zaino for the wax, but what about the wash soap? What to use there? and to dry it?
I should be able to do an extremely better job and also save some money <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[chug]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_chug.gif" />
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Re: Local Car washes = Big Problem ARRRRRGGGGGHHHHH!!!!
PLEASE tell me you don't run your car through an automatic car wash! <img border="0" alt="[whiner]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cry.gif" />
You should use nothing but white terry cloth towels to clean it. I have little hand mittens that are white terry cloth. Use a chamois, the absorber, or clean dry white terry cloth to dry it. Zaino of course is the way to go as far as waxing/polishing. I use the california blade just for the windows. Make sure you stay away from the "foam brush" at quarter car washes too!
Dan
PLEASE tell me you don't run your car through an automatic car wash! <img border="0" alt="[whiner]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cry.gif" />
You should use nothing but white terry cloth towels to clean it. I have little hand mittens that are white terry cloth. Use a chamois, the absorber, or clean dry white terry cloth to dry it. Zaino of course is the way to go as far as waxing/polishing. I use the california blade just for the windows. Make sure you stay away from the "foam brush" at quarter car washes too!
Dan
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Re: Local Car washes = Big Problem ouch, I would snap, I don't trust ne one washing my car but me, especially cuz its a BLACK! 00 SS. Black is very delicate and takes time perfecting. I was with high concentrated meguirers soap, cotton mit to apply the soap, followed by the amazing abosorber, and then, after u think its dry, I let is sit for like 15 min to air dry. Followed by mothers instant shine applied with mircrofiber towels or if I have time, phase 3 by mothers for black cars.
See ya, hope this helps
Mike
See ya, hope this helps
Mike
Re: Local Car washes = Big Problem why just california blade on windows? I use it everywhere and it works flawlessly on my NBM SS. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />
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Re: Local Car washes = Big Problem for the grocery getter (black 01 durango) i use meguiers soap stay away from the dish washing liquid,use a sheep skin mitten (u know the furry ones) an absorber (not a towel casue they leave lint on black cars, then meguires gold class paste wax (every wash) the windex for the windows, leather cleaner for the dash and seats, and for thoes of u who know what im talkin about with (front disk and rear drums) pay a lil kid to get the brake dust off. just my 2 cents (10 cents is gona cost ya)
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Re: Local Car washes = Big Problem If you plan to use Zaino use all the Zaino products, such as the Z-6 enhancer spray and the Z-7 wash. I'd also get the Z-18 clay bar to prep the car to get the best results. I'd also get the ZFX additive, instead of the Z-1.
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Re: Local Car washes = Big Problem Whoa welcome to last week!! How did you figure this enigma out?!?! Do have a team of monkeys working around the clock on this one?!?! Some kind of government grant money!! Who the hell lets anyone who is not themself touch their car?!?! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> Some of you just scare me <img border="0" alt="[judgement]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_judge.gif" />
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Re: Local Car washes = Big Problem Learned my lesson the hard way about car washes when one of the guy's who was supposed to clean it was standing around with his thumb up his *** tapping on my 00 Silverado with a BIG ring on one finger <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="gr_images/icons/mad.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[guns]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_guns.gif" /> . I could hear the tap, tap, tapping all the way inside the store as i was paying.Needless to say my Z wont ever see the inside of a car wash, I dont want anyone but myeslf or Steve touching it when she needs a bath.
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Re: Local Car washes = Big Problem where i live (northern DE) theres a big drought problem right now so its illegal to use water other then basic home use (no flushing of water lines, no watering lawns, and the worst, no washing cars.. you cant even wash your car ON your lawn)
let me tell you how close I am to sucking it up and risking the $500 fine (not literally) because my black t/a is looking sad (a few brief showers left tons of acid rain and dirt as proof, not to mention dust and whatever else from all the road construction around here)
we had a pretty decent storm last weekend but apparently this is the worst drought in years, they said its only this bad about once every 100 years, so i guess until conditions improve im pretty helpless, the car is beyond the help of detailing mist or a california duster yet I would rather drive around in a dirty as f*ck WS6 then take it to a car wash, and from what I hear, the DIY car washes recycle dirty water during times of water shortage. damn that.
let me tell you how close I am to sucking it up and risking the $500 fine (not literally) because my black t/a is looking sad (a few brief showers left tons of acid rain and dirt as proof, not to mention dust and whatever else from all the road construction around here)
we had a pretty decent storm last weekend but apparently this is the worst drought in years, they said its only this bad about once every 100 years, so i guess until conditions improve im pretty helpless, the car is beyond the help of detailing mist or a california duster yet I would rather drive around in a dirty as f*ck WS6 then take it to a car wash, and from what I hear, the DIY car washes recycle dirty water during times of water shortage. damn that.
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Re: Local Car washes = Big Problem </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by camaro_ls1:
<strong>ARRRRRGGGGGHHHHH!!!!
PLEASE tell me you don't run your car through an automatic car wash! <img border="0" alt="[whiner]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cry.gif" />
</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">no no no... no way through a machine. Its hand washed but still terrible results. I had one moron b4 use windex on my dash <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="gr_images/icons/mad.gif" />
Thx for all the replies. I will definately have to go "car washing supplies" shopping pretty soon <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
<img border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" title="" src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" />
<strong>ARRRRRGGGGGHHHHH!!!!
PLEASE tell me you don't run your car through an automatic car wash! <img border="0" alt="[whiner]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cry.gif" />
</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">no no no... no way through a machine. Its hand washed but still terrible results. I had one moron b4 use windex on my dash <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="gr_images/icons/mad.gif" />
Thx for all the replies. I will definately have to go "car washing supplies" shopping pretty soon <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
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Re: Local Car washes = Big Problem There was a drought here too for about a month. We were on the exact same water restriction. You know that the ride has to be extra clean during mid summer. I went and bought a couple of those big jugs of bottled water. I had it down to a science. Two of them and the car was spotless. It cost me $3 only. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
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Re: Local Car washes = Big Problem Pulszar and Camaro_ls1; feel joy!
I'm in the same boat. I'm stuck in the land of the over-taxed for poor sports franchises, and I found a way around it!
The water ban is VERY specific. Look closely at your state laws. I did, and it is surprising. We are currently in a stage 1 water emergency. That means there is no non-essential water use for ANY REASON between the hours of 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM. Yes, that means it is legal to get up at 6:52 AM, sunrise on Saturday, 8/31, and wash your car. You MUST be done before 8:00 AM. That gives you plenty of time to wash the exterior of your car.
I'm in the same boat. I'm stuck in the land of the over-taxed for poor sports franchises, and I found a way around it!
The water ban is VERY specific. Look closely at your state laws. I did, and it is surprising. We are currently in a stage 1 water emergency. That means there is no non-essential water use for ANY REASON between the hours of 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM. Yes, that means it is legal to get up at 6:52 AM, sunrise on Saturday, 8/31, and wash your car. You MUST be done before 8:00 AM. That gives you plenty of time to wash the exterior of your car.