washing my vette
Racer
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 343
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From: Houston TX
I personally would not wash mine at a car wash. I like using Mcquire's car wash soap. I would stay away from dish soap, as it tends to be a little harsher and will remove wax.
Any mild car wash soap and make sure you get a good coat of wax on thing asap. Also, I use terry cloths to wash and a soft terry towel to dry the car. Armor all the tires and you are good to go. I actually enjoy washing my vette
Any mild car wash soap and make sure you get a good coat of wax on thing asap. Also, I use terry cloths to wash and a soft terry towel to dry the car. Armor all the tires and you are good to go. I actually enjoy washing my vette
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 3,565
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From: stafford country, va. Avatar: Me on turn 3 @ Bristol (The World's Fastest Half-Mile)
a big bucket, a water hose, an old t-shirt, etc., etc.
actually i like my results when i use harley-davidson sunwash (soap). nothing beats a good ole handwash, dry, and wax. zanio seems to be the most popular wax/finish. but i haven't seen too many soap recommends.
actually i like my results when i use harley-davidson sunwash (soap). nothing beats a good ole handwash, dry, and wax. zanio seems to be the most popular wax/finish. but i haven't seen too many soap recommends.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,136
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From: Stillwater MN
I always wash my car by hand, here's what I use.
1. Sheepskin washmitt
2. Zaino "Show Car Wash" Z-7
3. 2 buckets (1 soap, 1 rinse)
4. Leafblower to dry 95% of the car
5. Finish with "Guzzler" microfiber towel
1. Sheepskin washmitt
2. Zaino "Show Car Wash" Z-7
3. 2 buckets (1 soap, 1 rinse)
4. Leafblower to dry 95% of the car
5. Finish with "Guzzler" microfiber towel
Team Owner
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 27,254
Likes: 136
From: Short Hills, NJ
A good hand wash at home using quality brand name supplies beats an automatic car wash (aka: scrape 'n scratch 
) every time and also helps one bond 
with their Corvette as well. 
In an emergency or in cold climates (like we get here sometimes) you can go to a quality hand car wash establishment as well.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 2,208
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Mequiars Car Shampoo, a nice (not cheap) wash mitt, a silicone blade to squeegy water off, and microfibre towels for what you missed. Forget car washes. Even the touchless ones use crappy detergent and sometimes questionably recycled water. Having lived in Hotston, you rarely have weather that you can't do it yourself. Great therapy! Get some Quick Detailer and a Car Duster for between washes. Have fun! 
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 6,099
Likes: 64
From: Houston TX
St. Jude Donor '09
I wash my C6 daily driver at home once a week with a sheepskin mitt and bucket for washing and microfiber towels for drying. Only takes about 30 minutes with my wife helping with the drying. Every 3 months or so, I take it to Bubbles for an off-rack hand wash and hand wax.
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Joined: Feb 2005
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I personally would not wash mine at a car wash. I like using Mcquire's car wash soap. I would stay away from dish soap, as it tends to be a little harsher and will remove wax.
Any mild car wash soap and make sure you get a good coat of wax on thing asap. Also, I use terry cloths to wash and a soft terry towel to dry the car. Armor all the tires and you are good to go. I actually enjoy washing my vette
Any mild car wash soap and make sure you get a good coat of wax on thing asap. Also, I use terry cloths to wash and a soft terry towel to dry the car. Armor all the tires and you are good to go. I actually enjoy washing my vette
I enjoy washing my vette and my other car,s It,s part of taking good care of them
I wash & wax my own cars, I call it therapy.
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 3,860
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From: Tampa FL
I use Mequiars. I have a set of towels set aside for drying the car. I wash the towels without softeners which will damage wax. Find a nice soft sponge with separate mitt and brushes for wheels. GM warns against car washes. Besides, they don't get door jams, engine compartment and insides of wheels. Between washes I use Mequiars Quick Detailer to remove tree sap, bird droppings etc.
Instructor
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 203
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From: Columbus Georgia
I was out blowing off the car yesterday with my leafblower and people
were walking by stopping and watching me blow off the car.
One guy said that was a damn good idea, he had never thought of doing that.
I know it gets all the water from around the tail lights and around the doors.