Question/Opinion?
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Racer
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Virginia
Question/Opinion?
Hey guys,
I was wandering what is the best way to wash my '73 Corvette...?
I know it sounds silly but Im afraid to scratch that fiberglass body if I use the wrong stuff...I was thinking warm soap water with a car sponge.
Is the sponge too rough or its ok?...gosh I feel like I have a newborn baby
Thanks
I was wandering what is the best way to wash my '73 Corvette...?
I know it sounds silly but Im afraid to scratch that fiberglass body if I use the wrong stuff...I was thinking warm soap water with a car sponge.
Is the sponge too rough or its ok?...gosh I feel like I have a newborn baby
Thanks
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: Midland Ontario
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Does your car sit outside or is it garaged? Do you drive in all types of weather or just sunny days? The reason I ask, is that my car has had 2 washes in the last 5 years. I prefer to keep away from water when at all possible and use a good detail spray. I am currently using a "waterless carwash" product that is great to remove bugs, dust,etc and doesn't harm the paint. I use micro-fibre towels to apply and remove and have great results.
here's the product....not sure if it's available for you, but it works great.
http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brows....jsp?locale=en
Here's their website, so maybe you could order some if you like.
http://www.gocleanwaterless.com/prod...rless-carwash/
here's the product....not sure if it's available for you, but it works great.
http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brows....jsp?locale=en
Here's their website, so maybe you could order some if you like.
http://www.gocleanwaterless.com/prod...rless-carwash/
Last edited by briankeery; Oct 18, 2013 at 02:00 PM.
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From: RI, Now Franklin/Nashville TN
Does your car sit outside or is it garaged? Do you drive in all types of weather or just sunny days? The reason I ask, is that my car has had 2 washes in the last 5 years. I prefer to keep away from water when at all possible and use a good detail spray. I am currently using a "waterless carwash" product that is great to remove bugs, dust,etc and doesn't harm the paint. I use micro-fibre towels to apply and remove and have great results.
here's the product....not sure if it's available for you, but it works great.
http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brows....jsp?locale=en
Here's their website, so maybe you could order some if you like.
http://www.gocleanwaterless.com/prod...rless-carwash/
here's the product....not sure if it's available for you, but it works great.
http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brows....jsp?locale=en
Here's their website, so maybe you could order some if you like.
http://www.gocleanwaterless.com/prod...rless-carwash/
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Spring Park MN
I avoid washing too. I use detailer and microfiber also. Sometimes you get caught in the rain though and all the road grime is too much for just a detailer. I use car wash soap and microfiber to wash my cars then.
I once made the mistake, at the urging of my wife, to run my 64 SS through a touchless car wash. I'll never do that again. My engine bay is detailed, so it took me hours to get it cleaned back up again!
I once made the mistake, at the urging of my wife, to run my 64 SS through a touchless car wash. I'll never do that again. My engine bay is detailed, so it took me hours to get it cleaned back up again!
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 462
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From: Virginia
Does your car sit outside or is it garaged? Do you drive in all types of weather or just sunny days? The reason I ask, is that my car has had 2 washes in the last 5 years. I prefer to keep away from water when at all possible and use a good detail spray. I am currently using a "waterless carwash" product that is great to remove bugs, dust,etc and doesn't harm the paint. I use micro-fibre towels to apply and remove and have great results.
here's the product....not sure if it's available for you, but it works great.
http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brows....jsp?locale=en
Here's their website, so maybe you could order some if you like.
http://www.gocleanwaterless.com/prod...rless-carwash/
here's the product....not sure if it's available for you, but it works great.
http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brows....jsp?locale=en
Here's their website, so maybe you could order some if you like.
http://www.gocleanwaterless.com/prod...rless-carwash/
