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Junkman2008 · 04-10-2010, 02:25 PM

Hey boys & girls! Another "brutha' in his garage production" coming your way!

This time I talk about the pros and cons of touch-less car washes. A lot of people think that touch-less is always the answer but as I make clear in these videos, it is not always the best route to go. There is nothing wrong with the touchless car wash process itself, it is what is done after the wash that will make or break your paint job.

Let me make sure that everyone understands that in this video, my car was driven in a light downpour. For someone who drives in a normal or heavy downpour, your car will have a much tougher film of dirt on it, especially if you allow it to dry in the sun. This film is what will create those nasty swirls over time if you continually address them wrong.

With that said, let's get to the videos!

The Junkman

blueallie · 04-26-2010, 08:58 AM

I'm glad you did this. I'm a believer now. No more lazy washes for me.
Guess it's time to stock up on some supplies. Thanks Junkman!!!!

Junkman2008 · 04-26-2010, 11:24 AM

VictoryMuscleCars · 08-12-2010, 11:56 PM

Wow, great info (again), Jukeman! I totally dig the idea of using the quick disconnects... never thought of doing that.

Oh, one last thought... thanks for offering up your C5 for all your vids... not sure I could do it.

Junkman2008 · 08-13-2010, 01:41 AM

Those quick-disconnects are the bomb! They make switching devices a "dry" experience as I'm sure we have all been soaked once or twice while connecting stuff to our hoses!

rolnslo · 08-13-2010, 10:18 AM

For those that never want to leave Camaro5's website...

Touchless Wash - Good or Bad? - Part 1

Touchless Wash - Good or Bad? - Part 2

Junkman2008 · 08-13-2010, 01:11 PM

Hey, I didn't know this site had You Tube tags!

TonyNo · 08-13-2010, 09:15 PM

LOL Nice Grady reference!

Junkman2008 · 08-13-2010, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TonyNo

LOL Nice Grady reference!

ArkySS · 08-14-2010, 02:01 PM

More Junkman wisdom! Keep it coming!

h2oplay · 08-14-2010, 02:30 PM

Always nice to have it confirmed by the master, Thanks AJ.....

Junkman2008 · 08-14-2010, 04:23 PM

You guys are a riot!

Parkmad · 08-14-2010, 07:30 PM

"We are going down to Zion, we gonna have us a good time..." LOL. WOOT!

MuttGrunt · 08-14-2010, 08:44 PM

Great video Junkman!

May I add in as well, the Junkman covered how ineffective touchless car washes can be in removing dirt, but one thing he didn't mention is the harsh soap and detergents used at most car wash places that will quickly strip any wax/sealant currently on your car. This is why most car washes add beading agents in their rinse water: to make you think your finish is still beading well.

If you'd like to confirm this, simply take your car to a touchless place, then get home and give it a normal two-bucket wash. When you're finished with your wash and you go to do your final rinse, look how poor your beading is :(

04-10-2010, 02:25 PM	#1
Junkman2008 "Detailing Devil Dog" Drives: 2001 Corvette Coupe Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 2,730	Touchless Car Washes - The Good and the Bad Hey boys & girls! Another "brutha' in his garage production" coming your way! This time I talk about the pros and cons of touch-less car washes. A lot of people think that touch-less is always the answer but as I make clear in these videos, it is not always the best route to go. There is nothing wrong with the touchless car wash process itself, it is what is done after the wash that will make or break your paint job. Let me make sure that everyone understands that in this video, my car was driven in a light downpour. For someone who drives in a normal or heavy downpour, your car will have a much tougher film of dirt on it, especially if you allow it to dry in the sun. This film is what will create those nasty swirls over time if you continually address them wrong. With that said, let's get to the videos! The Junkman __________________ "Marines - Making the other guy die for his country for over 200 years." Last edited by Junkman2008; 11-29-2010 at 09:16 PM.

04-26-2010, 11:24 AM	#3
Junkman2008 "Detailing Devil Dog" Drives: 2001 Corvette Coupe Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 2,730	__________________ "Marines - Making the other guy die for his country for over 200 years."

08-12-2010, 11:56 PM	#4
VictoryMuscleCars Drives: 2012 Camaro SS RS Convert Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Carmel, IN Posts: 886	Wow, great info (again), Jukeman! I totally dig the idea of using the quick disconnects... never thought of doing that. Oh, one last thought... thanks for offering up your C5 for all your vids... not sure I could do it. __________________ Tom P

08-13-2010, 01:41 AM	#5
Junkman2008 "Detailing Devil Dog" Drives: 2001 Corvette Coupe Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 2,730	Those quick-disconnects are the bomb! They make switching devices a "dry" experience as I'm sure we have all been soaked once or twice while connecting stuff to our hoses! __________________ "Marines - Making the other guy die for his country for over 200 years."

08-13-2010, 10:18 AM	#6
rolnslo Rolling along... Drives: 2011 2SS/RS SGM Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,366 View My Garage	For those that never want to leave Camaro5's website... Touchless Wash - Good or Bad? - Part 1 Touchless Wash - Good or Bad? - Part 2 __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Synergy Green A6

04-26-2010, 08:58 AM	#2
blueallie Drives: Abm 1ss/rs 6m Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Va Posts: 212	I'm glad you did this. I'm a believer now. No more lazy washes for me. Guess it's time to stock up on some supplies. Thanks Junkman!!!!

08-13-2010, 01:11 PM	#7
Junkman2008 "Detailing Devil Dog" Drives: 2001 Corvette Coupe Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 2,730	Hey, I didn't know this site had You Tube tags! __________________ "Marines - Making the other guy die for his country for over 200 years."

08-13-2010, 09:15 PM	#8
TonyNo Drives: 2016 2SS, SW Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 1,079	LOL Nice Grady reference! __________________

08-14-2010, 02:01 PM	#10
ArkySS Camaroless for now... Drives: 2014 Blue Topaz Silverado Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,411	More Junkman wisdom! Keep it coming! __________________ It was fun while it lasted.....

08-14-2010, 02:30 PM	#11
h2oplay Winners find a way Drives: 2010 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 1,137	Always nice to have it confirmed by the master, Thanks AJ.....

08-14-2010, 04:23 PM	#12
Junkman2008 "Detailing Devil Dog" Drives: 2001 Corvette Coupe Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 2,730	You guys are a riot! __________________ "Marines - Making the other guy die for his country for over 200 years."

08-14-2010, 07:30 PM	#13
Parkmad Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Black/Orange Stripe Join Date: May 2010 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 36	"We are going down to Zion, we gonna have us a good time..." LOL. WOOT!

08-14-2010, 08:44 PM	#14
MuttGrunt Drives: Not Enough Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 106	Great video Junkman! May I add in as well, the Junkman covered how ineffective touchless car washes can be in removing dirt, but one thing he didn't mention is the harsh soap and detergents used at most car wash places that will quickly strip any wax/sealant currently on your car. This is why most car washes add beading agents in their rinse water: to make you think your finish is still beading well. If you'd like to confirm this, simply take your car to a touchless place, then get home and give it a normal two-bucket wash. When you're finished with your wash and you go to do your final rinse, look how poor your beading is :(