need DIY on car wash.wat tools?

[Blenjar]

I dont want to go buy shit i dont need.

can sum1 just say what I neeed to have my shit clean as a crystal.


I want to make a 1 stop shop. walmart, pepboys, u name it, actually.

lets do walmart.

What do I need to do to wash my car?
what soap
pipe to spray water>?

name EVERYTHING, make it dummy proof. thx in advance
cuz im tired of my rims getting scrapped by thse fukin gay ass monkey machined car washes.

-- Blen

[jamal1984]

I dont want to go buy shit i dont need.

can sum1 just say what I neeed to have my shit clean as a crystal.


I want to make a 1 stop shop. walmart, pepboys, u name it, actually.

lets do walmart.

What do I need to do to wash my car?
what soap
pipe to spray water>?

name EVERYTHING, make it dummy proof. thx in advance
cuz im tired of my rims getting scrapped by thse fukin gay ass monkey machined car washes.

-- Blen

Check out TARGET on Most Friday, and you can get stuffs on CLEARANCE for very cheap. This is what i got on yesterday
Bug & Tar removal ---- $.99 cents
Car Wash 32oz ----$1.99
Car Wax ----$1.99
8 packs of detail towels ---$.99 cents
Save alot of moneys there.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

i go with Meguiar's car wash (the one is the purple bottle). a long hair wash mitt (you want long hair so that you don't scratch your paint/clear coat with the crap you trap on the mitt). and then i use either Meguiar's or Mother's car wax (make sure it's clear coat safe). use lint-free finishing towels (they're very soft and lint-free, and pretty cheap). for drying, i use the Absorber.

and if you want to make it shine like crazy (you've seen my threads), buy Mother's clay bar pack (Showtime, clay bar, and wax), and be ready to spend several hours (took me 4 hours) on washing your car.

here's the steps i take (with clay bar)

1. rinse off the entire car (i use the "jet" setting on the hose head)
2. soap/wash panel by panel at a time; i start with the roof, then the front windshield and hood, then the rear window and trunk (hatch for you). then i go with the side away from the side and wash front to back. repeat on side facing the sun, and ending with the bumpers.
*make sure you soap in straight lines, avoiding circular motions (you don't want to see those circular marks on your car, do you?)
*and make sure you constantly keep the entire car wet (on a hot/sunny day) to avoid water stain/marks
3. dry off with the Absorber
4. clay bar with Mother's Showtime
5. make sure any remaining residue from clay bar/Showtime are wiped off
6. wax
7. rinse off to rid of polarity caused by waxing
8. dry with the Absorber

enjoy the shine and smoothness of your paint.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

here's how it should end up looking

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5500&highlight=clay+bar

oh, you can get all this at either Wal-Mart or Target.

[Blenjar]

Well I went there n no sale so I just bout what I needed.
Hoze. 20 bux
hoze's penis tip 2 bux
pkg with 1 of everything u will need armor + free sponge 20 bux
pkg with 5 diff type of brushes to wash ur car 20 bux

2 much money but w/e. My bro and I washed out car and it looks sexy at 6 PM lol, no sun around to dry but w/e, it looks good for us.

I'll do a well though detail job next weekend.


**ITS OFFICIAL, I AINT GOING TO NO CAR WASH NO MO**
unless its gurls in bikini.

-- Blen

[Vervepipes]

I use a sheep skin chamois to dry, works better than the immitation drying cloths

[Kaotic Lazagna]

yeah, i just washed and wax my car again today...my arm hurts! but yeah, if you really care about your car, you'd wash it when it gets dirty and wax it once a month (if the area you live in get's dusty).

[grampi]

You can buy your car wash solution (Turtle Wax Zip Wax or Blue Corral works well) and your wash mits, brushes, chamos', etc, at Wal-Mart or Target, but you can do much better elsewhere for you your polish. I wouldn't use anything accept Zaino, Duragloss, or Classe polishes. Nothing else looks as good, or lasts as long as these. Duragloss and Classe will hold up for months, and I've personally seen Zaino last for a year on my vehicles.

[Mead]

3. dry off with the Absorber

+1

This thing is awesome especially for a black car, zero water spots with almost no effort.

[forpinks]

Ouch! black Yaris+dirt= dusty sand with pearl underneath in 4days! (Your lookin sexy in those 4 days though:cool: )

Anyway this is what you need:
Exterior:

water (don't start without it!)
hose and nozzle
2 buckets
car wash soap (if old wax isn't good & car is 12wks old, use dish washing liquid.)
microfiber cloth, chamois, and some cheap foam (to wipe the excess tire shine.)
clay bar and (lubricant/detailer) DO NOT USE "ASTROGLIDE" please...:biggrin:
detailer
Porter cable random orbital polisher with variable speed or something pricier.
some good show quality detailer grade polish set... (also some good bonnets for the polisher.)
high quality detailer grade wax or sealant!
metal polish (optional)
window cleaner and Rain-X
Your choice of "happy" drink!:wink:

Interior:
steam cleaner (optional)
paper towel and real towel
fabric dry cleaner
all purpose cleaning spray
armor all
leather conditioner (if you have leather)
air freshener
carpet cleaner and deodorizer
window cleaner

HAPPY DETAILING!!!

[Mead]

at Walmart get one of those 'detail brush tool' for $1.83. One end is a rubber nub that's perfect for detailing badges etc