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Old 01-15-2006, 09:37 AM
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Default Re: Car wash

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Originally Posted by Sledge
I don't want to get all wet (which invariably happens) when it's 24F outside

EDIT: Upon reading your post again you mean the fully automated ones, correct? I've used them before. They never do a good job in my experience.
I prefer the DIY high pressure spray car washes (touchless) over the others. All those pads/scrubbers and rotating brushes leave swirl marks in the finish because road dirt gets trapped in them from other cars and from your car. It's like doing a clay job without the clay.

Just spray it off manually with high press soap then gently rub with a soft cloth if necessary. Rinse with high press water then chamois off so you dont get water spots. If you have already done a nice wax job, you can spray on a flash wax when the surface is still wet then towel off for a protective finish.

I also prefer to use a hard surface protectant on the windows such as rain x so you can scrape off the ice with no problems and no engine idling.

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