How are you washing your new Camaro?

[Mr_Draco]

Originally Posted by homerlex

I've used Ice before - works great.

Could you explain the "process" that requires 2 buckets?

You have 2 buckets. One has just plain clean water, the other has your water and soap. After you wash a section of the car, put your mitt in the plain water bucket first to rinse off any loose dirt then put your mitt in the bucket of soap.

[surfsidedetail]

If the water spotting is that bad hose the car off outside to remove the loose dirt etc...pull into your garage and wipe each panel with Quick Detailer and Microfiber Cloths. Keep folding your towel to get a clean side and start at the roof and do the lower panels last.

[rolnslo]

Originally Posted by Nexus6

here is a sediment and hard water filter that is much cheaper

http://www.autogeek.net/deluxe-filter-system.html

Hmm, may have to consider this. It would pay for itself within a year if I could get my wife to quit taking her black Expedition through the local car wash every 2-3 weeks. She does that simply because the hard water at the house leaves spots on her truck.

Maybe I'll trim my downpayment a bit and use some of the cash towards a setup like this.

[ljustin293]

hard water??

[rolnslo]

Originally Posted by ljustin293

hard water??

http://chemistry.about.com/cs/howthi.../aa082403a.htm

[BrianGriffin78]

Originally Posted by surfsidedetail

If the water spotting is that bad hose the car off outside to remove the loose dirt etc...pull into your garage and wipe each panel with Quick Detailer and Microfiber Cloths. Keep folding your towel to get a clean side and start at the roof and do the lower panels last.

Yeah the spray detailer works very well and you get the best results right after the car has been washed. I know some sprays you can use whenever but you should probably at least dust it off first.

Originally Posted by homerlex

I've used Ice before - works great.

Could you explain the "process" that requires 2 buckets?

Yeah I love that product. Bought a bunch of Microfiber towels so I could always have a clean one on hand.

It looks like someone already posted the explanation.

[Nexus6]

Originally Posted by rolnslo

Hmm, may have to consider this. It would pay for itself within a year if I could get my wife to quit taking her black Expedition through the local car wash every 2-3 weeks. She does that simply because the hard water at the house leaves spots on her truck.

Maybe I'll trim my downpayment a bit and use some of the cash towards a setup like this.

i use quick hose connects ,so that it's only in use while im washing the car.

Originally Posted by homerlex

Could you explain the "process" that requires 2 buckets?

http://www.dftowel.com/video.html

[tones2SS]

Originally Posted by Moose

For "hard" water, you could invest in a water softener such as this;http://crspotless.com/.

Personally, I'd do the following;

- Wash ONLY when the car is cool.
- NEVER wash in direct sunlight.
- Wash and rinse a panel at a time.
- Get a good coat of wax/polish on the car ASAP. This will be your best protection.

Prior to installing a water softener at home, as long as I followed the above steps, I never had a problem.

Moose beat me to it.
I was going to say wash the car when it is cool & in the shade.
And of course, use ZAINO!!!

[rolnslo]

Unfortunately, "cool and in the shade" really doesn't matter much when it's 95 degrees out, like today. Water just evaporates quicker when it's that hot and leaves the mineral deposits behind.



I'm going to swing by Home Depot this weekend and see if they've got all the parts needed to replicate that filter system from the autogeek.net link above.

[toehead93]

What kind of towel/sponge do you use to wash the car to prevent scratches?

[JPAYORK]

Originally Posted by toehead93

What kind of towel/sponge do you use to wash the car to prevent scratches?

Microfiber wash mit

[homerlex]

Originally Posted by rolnslo

Unfortunately, "cool and in the shade" really doesn't matter much when it's 95 degrees out, like today. Water just evaporates quicker when it's that hot and leaves the mineral deposits behind.



I'm going to swing by Home Depot this weekend and see if they've got all the parts needed to replicate that filter system from the autogeek.net link above.

Let us know how you make out. I still have time before my Camaro come in - I'd like to practice any solutions on my dark green Tahoe :-)

[Nexus6]

Originally Posted by toehead93

What kind of towel/sponge do you use to wash the car to prevent scratches?

You need something with a deep knap to pull the dirt away from the paint.a microfiber wash mitt does not have that.A real sheepskin wash mitt will do the trick quite effectively.

It's starting to resemble a scene from "coming to america",but instead of someone pulling rocky marciano out of their arse when talking about boxing.They are pulling microfiber out of their arse when talking about washing a car.

[Thrillz]

3 buckets with grit guards. One for wheels and rims other for water and last for soap with water. Never ever use the water u use for your rims and tires on your car brake dust will scratch the heck out of your paint. Use 2 wash mits never use the wash mit that u use on on the lower half of your car on the top half of your car again brake dust. Get a foam gun and a good quality fireman hose spray nozzle. Dry using a leaf blower then a good quality microfiber drying towel. Mr clean auto dry for the most part isnt very good imo. Here is a good video on how its done http://www.adamspolishes.com/t-Videos_DVD5_7.aspx