how do you clean a car in direct sunlight?

[LFCJosh]

Tried a few times and the sun always drys the water before i get round to drying it, leaving dirty marks behind.

Is there a technique to it? ..Like wash and dry each panel at a time or something?

Thanks!

 

[-J-]

You could add a Quick Detailer to aid you when Drying, Should remove the water marks as you dry

 

[Si]

I try and cool the panels as much as possible before i start. then i'll do it a panel at a time. i'll aslo use a QD when drying to ensure there's lubrication going down. lol.

 

[LFCJosh]

yeh i was gonna dry it then quick detail it.
but i thought id just be moving all the dirt around.

so I should QD whillee drying?

i just left it dirty in the end lol.

 

[Peperami]

Quickly

 

[James.f]

sponge and a bucket is a nightmare in the sun, streaks galore,

so i tend to go round with a microfibre cloth afterwards to get each panel clean

 

[Si]

sponge? what's one of those?

 

[James.f]

Lol, when you dont have a outside tap its all there is to use

 

[Alastair.]

i just keep soaking the body every few minutes

 

[Si]

i just keep soaking the body every few minutes

what do you do with the car?

 

[Addz]

You could add a Quick Detailer to aid you when Drying, Should remove the water marks as you dry

this.

or just wet the whole car again before drying it

 

[LFCJosh]

ok cool
ill try it next time
nice one

 

[db]

I work my way around the car washing as normal... only difference is that instead of rinsing the part you have just done... drench the whole car! This keeps it wet ready for when you come to drying. Then use a QD as said to help you dry with no water marks.

Oh.... 1k posts!! Woohoo!

 

[guysy]

I avoid it as much as i can, Wait for the evening when its cooler, Cool down the panels with cold water before.

Then if the panels are still hot i make sure i dry it before theres time for water marks, And use a Quick Detailer as an aid.

 

[AKFM1]

i just dont clean it in the sun, rather do it at when its dark

 

[clayton6]

Wash each panel seperatly then once I've finished I will go over the car using the sheet method so all panels are wet....then dry as normal.

 

[Tony Hunter]

Why dont you just get up earlier and do it first thing in the morning.

 

[StevieG-09]

Just rinse the car before you dry, easy