Regular car wash, or Dealer car wash?

[sherryberry]

I need to wash my yaris soon.. although i think it's only been 2 weeks but still!

[Meteorite Man]

The Karate Kid never used an orbital buffer and look at the ass he could kick . If I ever got into a fight I'd have to make sure I had a long enough extension cord.

All good advice. I will make the trip to pick up some ICE. I live in an apartment so a hose and water are difficult to wrangle. I wonder when my neighbor is going on vacation?

I have gone to the self-serve very early a.m. and bucket washed it. The manager doesn't mind as long as there is no line waiting for me and my bucket to get outta there.

Anyone use the leaf blower to dry the car in a snap?

Chuck

[ryz1711]

I'd personally wash it myself..

but considering my car's condition since it has been in the workshop for the past 3 weeks coming this monday..

and the by the looks of it... i'll probably send it to a detailer to get it spankingly clean again.. ;)

[sherryberry]

Maybe we should have a national wash-your-yaris day

[Meteorite Man]

Not to be confused with "National Wash Your@ss Day"...Hey Sherry Baby, What's that in your hand,Does that thing take batteries or just kenetic energy?

----> Sherry nutkick.gif <---Me


Chuck

[sherryberry]

HAHAHA you know, I still have never kicked a guy in his balls, despite all the arses i've known.

[Chris07LB]

I wash and detail twice a week myself..

[Buckethead]

How about carwashes where they run it through the machine?

I know, this should all be really easy for me, but I want to do it right. I'm not able to do it myself. Should I go to one of those car washes that do it by hand, or run it through the electronic car wash thing.

I hate birds, they crapped all over the hood, and front lights.

[casterqc]

I know, this should all be really easy for me, but I want to do it right. I'm not able to do it myself.

Basic car washing: How to:

items needed:
- any liquid or gel car wash...I prefer gel
- a clean wash mitt
- a clean Chamois

Rules:
- Use a water hose to get rid of surface dirt all around your car
- Clean wash mitt and chamois with water and soap
- Use wash mitt with gel car wash to wash your car...don't ever use Dishwashing Liquid...unless you do it in the purpose of waxing your car in the minute after.
- Always wash the car from the top to the bottom...once you have done the bottom you can't go back on the top. The reason is simple...the dirt on the bottom of the car (bottom sides, bumper) is the kind of dirt that can damage your paint the most. On the road, you're car will catch bugs, grease, rubber (that they use to fill holes on the road)...the sand and little rocks stick to those...you don't want to put these all around your car while washing it.
- DO NOT drop you wash mitt on the ground...do I have to explain why?
- Wash the wheels at the end.
- Don't try to wash your tires with your wash mitt!
- Use hose frequently to get rid of the remaining soap on the car...you don't want it to dry...it leaves ugly spots.
- Use wet chamois to avoid water spots on the paint
- Use chamois from top to bottom...same rule

When everything is done, take the time to clean the mitt and the chamois with water and soap so it will be clean next time you use it.

Your done.

I do not recommend any car wash. The reason is that it keeps dirt from other vehicules on the brushes. I also not recommend the touchless car wash because pressure hose on paint can be damageable with time.

have fun!

[Buckethead]

That was a cool post, thanks!!!

[Jem_hadar]

Originally Posted by casterqc

Basic car washing: How to:

items needed:
- any liquid or gel car wash...I prefer gel
- a clean wash mitt
- a clean Chamois

Rules:
- Use a water hose to get rid of surface dirt all around your car
- Clean wash mitt and chamois with water and soap
- Use wash mitt with gel car wash to wash your car...don't ever use Dishwashing Liquid...unless you do it in the purpose of waxing your car in the minute after.
- Always wash the car from the top to the bottom...once you have done the bottom you can't go back on the top. The reason is simple...the dirt on the bottom of the car (bottom sides, bumper) is the kind of dirt that can damage your paint the most. On the road, you're car will catch bugs, grease, rubber (that they use to fill holes on the road)...the sand and little rocks stick to those...you don't want to put these all around your car while washing it.
- DO NOT drop you wash mitt on the ground...do I have to explain why?
- Wash the wheels at the end.
- Don't try to wash your tires with your wash mitt!
- Use hose frequently to get rid of the remaining soap on the car...you don't want it to dry...it leaves ugly spots.
- Use wet chamois to avoid water spots on the paint
- Use chamois from top to bottom...same rule

When everything is done, take the time to clean the mitt and the chamois with water and soap so it will be clean next time you use it.

Your done.

I do not recommend any car wash. The reason is that it keeps dirt from other vehicules on the brushes. I also not recommend the touchless car wash because pressure hose on paint can be damageable with time.

have fun!

Thank you. Great tips and procedures. This will be very helpful for me! ^5

Jem

[Idjiit]

Originally Posted by Chris07LB

I wash and detail twice a week myself..

If I ever had the time to do that, I would shoot myself.

[Chris07LB]

Originally Posted by Idjiit

If I ever had the time to do that, I would shoot myself.

Yea, its a rough life I live.

[jonr0613]

for me the safest car washing is washing your car by yourself

wash your car once or twice a week i guess it is fine....but sometimes we need to consider the weather....