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Old Nov 30, 2013 | 04:08 PM
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Hello there! Proud of owner of a '76, and I am looking to find out the best way to wash this fiberglass body. Thank You
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Old Nov 30, 2013 | 04:15 PM
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Same as any other car.
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Old Nov 30, 2013 | 05:22 PM
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I drive in a good rain... come back , wipe it down.... coat of "Pledge" ....On the "Power Tour" I did use the closest car wash to the hotel ,, then the rains came at the end ....
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Old Nov 30, 2013 | 07:55 PM
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I have just recently switched to a waterless product (there are many to choose from) only because she leaks at the back window
Used it twice now and I gotta say I really like it.
Doesn't take long but I will say be sure to have a LOT of clean microfiber rags on hand.
But for the last 12 years I washed it like any other car.

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Old Nov 30, 2013 | 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by MrJlr
I have just recently switched to a waterless product (there are many to choose from) only because she leaks at the back window
Used it twice now and I gotta say I really like it.
Doesn't take long but I will say be sure to have a LOT of clean microfiber rags on hand.
But for the last 12 years I washed it like any other car.

What brand waterless did you use
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Old Nov 30, 2013 | 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by TPI BOY
What brand waterless did you use
I'd have to go out and look but I think it's Mother's
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Old Dec 1, 2013 | 02:23 PM
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i use Mothers or Lucas or surf city all good stuff.

if you feel a need to practice , cmon over you can practice on mine
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Old Dec 1, 2013 | 02:30 PM
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Have you guys tried No Wet. it has wax in it
and really brings out the shine.
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