Canadian Mustang Owners Club - Ford Mustang Forums

Show, Shine & Audio This forum is for discussion of all appearance and audio related topics, and for Show Car preparation information

Proper Washing Techniques

Thread Tools
 
Old 04-28-2012, 09:57 AM
  #21  
CMOC Newbie
 
kd8er05's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: manitoba
Posts: 7
how powerful a leaf blower do you need to do a good job and one that doesn't take forever?
kd8er05 is offline  
Reply
Old 04-28-2012, 01:19 PM
  #22  
CMOC Addict
 
Vapor Shelby's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: In The Garage
Posts: 584
I have this one Link it does a good job.
Vapor Shelby is offline  
Reply
Old 04-28-2012, 04:24 PM
  #23  
I am the post KING
 
SNAKEBITE's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Calgary
Posts: 15,244
^^^that blows tehehehe
SNAKEBITE is offline  
Reply
Old 04-29-2012, 11:44 PM
  #24  
CMOC Supreme poster
 
Ray Spencer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta
Posts: 2,437
Originally Posted by Michel S.
what about using a real shamois for sponging and eliminating water drops?
The best thing for eliminating water drops is a Meguairs "Drying Magnet Towel."
Ray Spencer is offline  
Reply
Old 04-30-2012, 03:22 AM
  #25  
I am the post KING
 
SNAKEBITE's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Calgary
Posts: 15,244
Were do you pick these up?
SNAKEBITE is offline  
Reply
Old 05-09-2012, 11:40 AM
  #26  
Retired Moderator
 
DublDee's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Lloydminster, Sask.
Posts: 3,079
As for washing I use the 100% sheepswool mit only, and three buckets of water..one with the car shampoo, and two fresh rinse water buckets, and change the water very frequently. For drying I use a "real" microfibre drying towel, and I softly dab dry...no wiping at all. I do use the leaf blower for the wheels, and all the little nooks and crannies. Then the fun stuff....clay bar, Autoglym polish, and a whole lotta Autoglym wax. The engine bay takes me the longest!
DublDee is offline  
Reply
Old 05-09-2012, 06:56 PM
  #27  
Moderator
 
ChadStang's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Slave Lake, AB
Posts: 6,871
Originally Posted by DublDee
As for washing I use the 100% sheepswool mit only, and three buckets of water..one with the car shampoo, and two fresh rinse water buckets, and change the water very frequently. For drying I use a "real" microfibre drying towel, and I softly dab dry...no wiping at all. I do use the leaf blower for the wheels, and all the little nooks and crannies. Then the fun stuff....clay bar, Autoglym polish, and a whole lotta Autoglym wax. The engine bay takes me the longest!
Hmmm reminds me of someone here, but I can't quite figure it out. I think he used to have a Mustang.
ChadStang is offline  
Reply
Old 05-09-2012, 07:24 PM
  #28  
Retired Moderator
 
DublDee's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Lloydminster, Sask.
Posts: 3,079
^^ I know, the problem is that once you do it and see the results, you just can't quit! It's like a disease
DublDee is offline  
Reply
Old 05-09-2012, 10:39 PM
  #29  
I am the post KING
 
SNAKEBITE's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Calgary
Posts: 15,244
exactly
SNAKEBITE is offline  
Reply
Old 05-09-2012, 11:49 PM
  #30  
Moderator
 
ChadStang's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Slave Lake, AB
Posts: 6,871
Originally Posted by DublDee
^^ I know, the problem is that once you do it and see the results, you just can't quit! It's like a disease
Haha I bet. I'm pretty happy starting with a new car this time so I can have the paint the way I want it without any "restoration". I haven't used the Autoglym polish or wax but I think that's what I'll use this time. I have a few small swirls I need to take out.
ChadStang is offline  
Reply



Advanced Search
Quick Reply: Proper Washing Techniques


Reply Closed Thread Share

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:29 PM.