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It's not going to hurt the paint. It will strip any wax or glaze off your paint but that's about it.
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Question, for a car that's extremely dirty, what do you all think is better, the do it yourself bays at car washes with the soft brush that they let you use, or the touchless car washes?
My car is very dirty right now, I hand wash it myself all the time, but the hose at my house is completely screwed from being frozen for so long.
My car is very dirty right now, I hand wash it myself all the time, but the hose at my house is completely screwed from being frozen for so long.
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If you want your paint to be a swirly mess, use that brush at the DIY car wash. Talk about brutal, that is the worst possible thing that you can touch your paint with. As far as touchless goes, it doesn't get your paint completely clean. For more clarity, watch these videos.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxMLl...el_video_title
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXROQ...feature=relmfu
If you want a guaranteed safe way to wash a car, the 2-bucket wash technique is your answer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxMLl...el_video_title
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXROQ...feature=relmfu
If you want a guaranteed safe way to wash a car, the 2-bucket wash technique is your answer.
That guy is good thanks.
Also thanks for your post. I'm gonna just leave all my old microfibers and such for my mom/whoever else wants to use them for whatever. Thanks!
Also for drying your car, would you recommend something like this? http://www.autogeek.net/metairforbla.html or a leaf blower to dry? -- Seems a lot easier than drying by hand a lot less risky as far as doing it by hand.
Also thanks for your post. I'm gonna just leave all my old microfibers and such for my mom/whoever else wants to use them for whatever. Thanks!
Also for drying your car, would you recommend something like this? http://www.autogeek.net/metairforbla.html or a leaf blower to dry? -- Seems a lot easier than drying by hand a lot less risky as far as doing it by hand.
Last edited by Guitar; Jan 27, 2012 at 10:56 PM.
That guy is good thanks.
Also thanks for your post. I'm gonna just leave all my old microfibers and such for my mom/whoever else wants to use them for whatever. Thanks!
Also for drying your car, would you recommend something like this? http://www.autogeek.net/metairforbla.html or a leaf blower to dry? -- Seems a lot easier than drying by hand a lot less risky as far as doing it by hand.
Also thanks for your post. I'm gonna just leave all my old microfibers and such for my mom/whoever else wants to use them for whatever. Thanks!
Also for drying your car, would you recommend something like this? http://www.autogeek.net/metairforbla.html or a leaf blower to dry? -- Seems a lot easier than drying by hand a lot less risky as far as doing it by hand.
I would get a leaf blower plus its cheaper.
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Thanks G. You have figured it out about not touching the car. The less you touch the paint, the less opportunity there is for you to damage the paint. A leaf blower is good. That's what I use to use. Now I use a Air Force Master Blaster. You would not believe how much air that thing moves. It makes drying a car or bike a snap.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhOjf...el_video_title
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Verdad Gallardo I'm liking that idea of the leaf blower. Can pick one up off Amazon for $30, will probably do that as well as the drying with water method you talked about in your video. Since my car is black, you can imagine water spots show up bad. I washed my car maybe a week ago (and it rained the day after, nice) and right after I had water spots because I let it dry just sitting. I received one of those absorbers and a sponge that is also supposed to soak up water while polishing for Christmas...they sucked. Absorber got dirty quickly and the sponge actually left residue of itself on the paint - WTF?
Anyways, got a question for you. Is there a list you have that would be recommend for a first time good detail? I'm getting new wheels in the next few months, and after I get them I'd like to do a complete detail and get some nice pictures and such for the summer. I think I'll just keep all my stuff I have now for the other vehicles in the family and order some new stuff for the TA.
Anyways, got a question for you. Is there a list you have that would be recommend for a first time good detail? I'm getting new wheels in the next few months, and after I get them I'd like to do a complete detail and get some nice pictures and such for the summer. I think I'll just keep all my stuff I have now for the other vehicles in the family and order some new stuff for the TA.
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After you have fully corrected your paint, the only thing that you should ever have to do is use a very light polish to remove any light scratches that may appear. After that, you will apply wax if necessary. The key to this technique is realizing what creates damage in your paint. From improper dust removal to using cheap, made in China microfiber towels. There are all kinds of ways to damage your paint as the appearance of your paint will testify too. It almost seems like a religion but if you stop and think anytime that you are about to touch your paint, you will quickly realize that it is nothing more than common sense.
Junkman you're gonna put me in the damn hole and have to make me go into business detailing buying all this stuff. 
Very informative, both you and GoFast. I'll be weighing my options and trying to find deals along the way for everything.
Also on the revive polish, do you have to do that by hand or can you do that with the PC?
Very informative, both you and GoFast. I'll be weighing my options and trying to find deals along the way for everything.
Also on the revive polish, do you have to do that by hand or can you do that with the PC?
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Junkman you're gonna put me in the damn hole and have to make me go into business detailing buying all this stuff.
Very informative, both you and GoFast. I'll be weighing my options and trying to find deals along the way for everything.
Also on the revive polish, do you have to do that by hand or can you do that with the PC?
Very informative, both you and GoFast. I'll be weighing my options and trying to find deals along the way for everything.
Also on the revive polish, do you have to do that by hand or can you do that with the PC?
Semper Fi bro'!
1. General car care wish list
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2. Headlight restoration
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3. Tire dressing/wheel cleaners
Use a,b,c,d
4. Etc
It's tough though since it would require a good amount of time to keep updating the post.
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Yea, that would be quite a task. The best thing to do would probably be to have the OP just update the initial post with links to different parts of the thread and what is being discussed. Still a bit of work though.
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Junkman how do you clena under the hood? I did it with engine degreaser and mist on the nozzle setting. It looked good for about a day. Do you do it any differently. I always tape my lid shut with painters tape, and cover the fuze box.
Just picked up some torq thrust m wheels that are black with a machined lip. The previous owner said his brakes locked up and dusted the wheels so thick and cakes on that it is like a powdery rust. It comes off slow with heavy heavy scrubbing but was just wandering if there was an easier way. Any help is greatly appreciated to bring these black beutys back to life.