New C3 owner needs washing/waxing advice
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New C3 owner needs washing/waxing advice
I bought my dream car last year, fully restored '72 Elkhart Green. Before that first wash I did a little research and bought a soft washing mitt and microfiber towels for drying. that was going well but now when i dry i seem to get streaks. And now it's time to wax and I'm extremely nervous about it. Also what do I use to clean wheels and tires?
what wash/wax routine should I be doing, products to be using?
Thanks
what wash/wax routine should I be doing, products to be using?
Thanks
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I bought my dream car last year, fully restored '72 Elkhart Green. Before that first wash I did a little research and bought a soft washing mitt and microfiber towels for drying. that was going well but now when i dry i seem to get streaks. And now it's time to wax and I'm extremely nervous about it. Also what do I use to clean wheels and tires?
what wash/wax routine should I be doing, products to be using?
Thanks
what wash/wax routine should I be doing, products to be using?
Thanks
Are you using a bucket and pail? coin-op pressure washer?
Slow down and clean it good, taking your time with lots of water.
Then dry it.
Also if you are wiping dirt around you are also microscopically scratching the paint. this is the worst on black cars.
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when you wash a car, when you dry it it should only be clean water you are drying off it. If you are getting any dirt colour on your microfibre or chamois, or leaving any streaks, it isn't just clean water you are wiping off. And the car isn't clean enough yet to start drying.
Are you using a bucket and pail? coin-op pressure washer?
Slow down and clean it good, taking your time with lots of water.
Then dry it.
Also if you are wiping dirt around you are also microscopically scratching the paint. this is the worst on black cars.
Are you using a bucket and pail? coin-op pressure washer?
Slow down and clean it good, taking your time with lots of water.
Then dry it.
Also if you are wiping dirt around you are also microscopically scratching the paint. this is the worst on black cars.
the streaks aren't dirt, it's like an oily rainbow film that is left behind on the car. sorry, i should've been more specific.
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Hi MMp,
Welcome!
A 72!! Very nice!!!
I would think it might important to know what kind of paint is on your car. Not the 'brand', but the type… it could be a base coat/clear coat, maybe 'single stage', or even acrylic lacquer.
Do you happen to know the answer?
The type of paint on the car WILL affect how you maintain it.
How about a couple of pictures when you get a chance?
Regards,
Alan
Welcome!
A 72!! Very nice!!!
I would think it might important to know what kind of paint is on your car. Not the 'brand', but the type… it could be a base coat/clear coat, maybe 'single stage', or even acrylic lacquer.
Do you happen to know the answer?
The type of paint on the car WILL affect how you maintain it.
How about a couple of pictures when you get a chance?
Regards,
Alan
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haha! Maybe I do need to go back and watch Karate Kid!
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Hi MMp,
Welcome!
A 72!! Very nice!!!
I would think it might important to know what kind of paint is on your car. Not the 'brand', but the type… it could be a base coat/clear coat, maybe 'single stage', or even acrylic lacquer.
Do you happen to know the answer?
The type of paint on the car WILL affect how you maintain it.
How about a couple of pictures when you get a chance?
Regards,
Alan
Welcome!
A 72!! Very nice!!!
I would think it might important to know what kind of paint is on your car. Not the 'brand', but the type… it could be a base coat/clear coat, maybe 'single stage', or even acrylic lacquer.
Do you happen to know the answer?
The type of paint on the car WILL affect how you maintain it.
How about a couple of pictures when you get a chance?
Regards,
Alan
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You need a soap that will degrease, but not strip all the wax off.
This is just my guess. I am not a pro detailer
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If it is the acrylic lacquer...I went through this problem myself. I spent about $100 trying different microfiber towels to find some that would not scratch. I Have a few now that are pretty good, the Zaino borderless blonde, and something else from The Rag Company. There is a lot to learn about not scratching the car.
There are some great youtube videos by detailing professionals. Ammonyc has some great vids.
I will wash at the quarter operated wash down the street and wax it with a liquid wax, can't remember what brand.
There are some great youtube videos by detailing professionals. Ammonyc has some great vids.
I will wash at the quarter operated wash down the street and wax it with a liquid wax, can't remember what brand.
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no i do not drive in the rain but i will will check my soap, thanks
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Hi MMp,
The car looks like a VERY nice one!
I can see why you're concerned about take care of it properly!
Regards,
Alan
The car looks like a VERY nice one!
I can see why you're concerned about take care of it properly!
Regards,
Alan
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Are you hosing the soap off, or wiping it off with the "rinsed mitt"? You should be hosing all the soapy water off before you dry it. If you dry it with a shammy or one of these, it shouldn't streak. I use the absorber and it stores damp back in it's container and stays soft.
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Are you hosing the soap off, or wiping it off with the "rinsed mitt"? You should be hosing all the soapy water off before you dry it. If you dry it with a shammy or one of these, it shouldn't streak. I use the absorber and it stores damp back in it's container and stays soft.
i rinse completely with the hose and then dry. I will check the absorber out. thanks!
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I have been useing Mothers paste wax in the can for 30 years and think it's the best. In between I use Gliptone body gloss spray detailer on my 70 and Hummer H3. As we speak just got done doing both the 70 and H3 as it is a beautiful day here in NJ.
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