washing???????

[dave126]

this is gonna make me sound quite stupid,

ive been having trouble washing my car, it seems to look worse when ive done it than it did before, watermarks everywhere ..........
just wondering what techniques /products everyone else uses to get their cars looking good!!
like i say, i know this will seem stupid to mos, but i was just curious.
cheers

 

[SC03OTT]

Are you drying it, or letting it air dry?

 

[Cal182]

Sounds like it's the drying part your either not doing or struggling with.

 

[sussex_gti]

Get over to www.detailingworld.co.uk for all cleaning advice. Browse the guides, such as:

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=4637

Get some decent equipment, most of all a decent drying towel and quick detailer to get a much better finish.

 

[dave126]

ill agree,...i think its the drying part tht im not doing!!!
i normally just take it for a spin while its still wet hoping tht will do the trick!!

 

[Justin]

You need to get yourself a decent towel and some quick detailer

 

[aucky]

Dont wash it in bright sunshine.
Keep the panels wet until its time for the final rinse off.
If it is a bit sunny, try using slightly less shampoo.
Dry the panels in the shade last.

 

[D4N13L]

ill agree,...i think its the drying part tht im not doing!!!
i normally just take it for a spin while its still wet hoping tht will do the trick!!

For god sake never post that on detailling world lol

 

[Cliotoby]

Bright sunshine FTL, just done mine in it, looks fine but then i use good towles. Id invest in a sprayer and spray bottle, and a big tub of megs Last touch, aint cheap but its good s**t. Great to use as a drying aid.

Mind you by the sounds of it, you use a sponge, so i wouldnt bother.

 

[Cookson]

Whats all this? I thought detailer was to be used when claying?

 

[Cliotoby]

Nope. Can use Quick Detailer as clay lube yer, but you could use shampoo diluted in a bottle if you wanted.

I use QD as a drying aid all the time, s**t i even use it to remove water markes if the cars clean but been rained on.

 

[mugglesquop]

wash it as normal, just get a cloth to dry it with. dont worry about quick detailer or anything else

give it a polish if your really feeling adventurous

 

[Cliotoby]

If its got a decent layer of wax or sealant on it itll make the car easier to dry.


What you using to dry anyways?

 

[Gally]

2x drying towels.

Then QD to top the wax up and get rid of any remaining water marks.

You can use QD all day in the sun, spray on wipe off!

 

[Cliotoby]

2x drying towels.

Then QD to top the wax up and get rid of any remaining water marks.

You can use QD all day in the sun, spray on wipe off!

The man speaks the truth.

 

[Gally]

Ah thanks mate!

JD usually pwns me!

 

[ChrisH]

You need one of these if you cant be arsed to dry the car properly: http://www.monzacarcare.com/water-filters/aqua-gleam-car-wash-water-filter-0ppm/0/

 

[richy22]

Eh?? That wont help?? That will just get rid of any crap/limestone etc in hard water areas.

Might be alright on an overcast day but no way will it have that effect in direct sun??

Plus that car on the video is blatently protected with wax etc which most people wont have on.

 

[Leeds_VTO]

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7598756069207401372#

 

[ChrisH]

Errmm yes it will stop water marks, as it filters most of the contaminants that cause water marks, eg lime. Quite a lot of reports on various forums reporting that it does work pretty well

 

[richy22]

Ahhh after reading it properly I see...skipped most of the video too.

Although I still bet it would leave watermarks (albeit maybe not as noticeable) on untreated cars (not everyone wax's remember)

 

[ChrisH]

Yeh, there'll still be small marks (can't remember where i saw it, but someone on one forum could only see the marks at night once condensation had formed on the car!! so not going to be noticeable in normal daylight i wouldn't have thought),

But washing in bright sunlight is a nightmare for me with satin black wheels, just seem to dry immediately and then it takes about 10 minutes a wheel to get them looking anywhere near ok, i might buy one, will have to see how the funds are next month

 

[richy22]

Post ur views pwease if u get one?? I'm interested to see what they are like

 

[ChrisH]

If i get one i'll stick a thread up, thats a big if though, as i might go on holiday, lol water filter or holiday hmmm

 

[Cliotoby]

Too expensive for me. Seriously, my water is awful, mum tryed to wash her car the other day and let the water dry after wasing, now the car is covered in watermarks, permanant ones. Will need polishing to remove them.

Just use a Qd ffs, Last touch is great and does top wax up.Its not hugely expensive and you done need all that much.