Bath Time for the C8
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Bath Time for the C8
Washing the "good" car is quite a sight in our driveway. A special STEP ONE bucket is designated for the wash mitts and soap; another bucket for only rinsing the mitts (with some kind of grid thing in there to keep the dirt at the bottom and the mitts suspended in cleaner water). There are various microfiber rags marked with a Sharpie for the wheels only; there is one color just for glass, another color for the dash and inside surfaces. God Forbid, these get mixed up, or something is done out of order!
There are special foam attachments for the pressure washer, waiting periods that must be adhered to prior to rinsing, then a fancy blow dryer routine (it's just a leaf blower) to push the beaded water so that it glides off the graphene finish before any dry rag touches her surface.
It used to be a simple thing to help him wash the cars: "You rinse - I'll dry." OMG, I had to be schooled for this C8 procedure. But, Boy, does she sparkle when she's done! And my treat for helping - he will take me on a 20-mile drive to the post office that's only two miles from our house. Fun!!
Is this a common thing in your driveway? Or is it just him being him?
There are special foam attachments for the pressure washer, waiting periods that must be adhered to prior to rinsing, then a fancy blow dryer routine (it's just a leaf blower) to push the beaded water so that it glides off the graphene finish before any dry rag touches her surface.
It used to be a simple thing to help him wash the cars: "You rinse - I'll dry." OMG, I had to be schooled for this C8 procedure. But, Boy, does she sparkle when she's done! And my treat for helping - he will take me on a 20-mile drive to the post office that's only two miles from our house. Fun!!
Is this a common thing in your driveway? Or is it just him being him?
Burning Brakes
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From: Pleasant Township, OH
Oh I am with you. One item you missed was having a D/I water system, so no blow drying necessary 
. I have the Kranzle power washer with foam canon, CR spotless D/I water system, 2 bucket wash rinse system (with flat and angled grit guards), all out on the driveway. Around here, no one knows what to think about foaming the car.......I tell them I'm getting the shaving creme on it, and a VERY large straight razor!
. I have the Kranzle power washer with foam canon, CR spotless D/I water system, 2 bucket wash rinse system (with flat and angled grit guards), all out on the driveway. Around here, no one knows what to think about foaming the car.......I tell them I'm getting the shaving creme on it, and a VERY large straight razor! 
Formula 1
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From: Washington
Oh I am with you. One item you missed was having a D/I water system, so no blow drying necessary . I have the Kranzle power washer with foam canon, CR spotless D/I water system, 2 bucket wash rinse system (with flat and angled grit guards), all out on the driveway. Around here, no one knows what to think about foaming the car.......I tell them I'm getting the shaving creme on it, and a VERY large straight razor!
. I have the Kranzle power washer with foam canon, CR spotless D/I water system, 2 bucket wash rinse system (with flat and angled grit guards), all out on the driveway. Around here, no one knows what to think about foaming the car.......I tell them I'm getting the shaving creme on it, and a VERY large straight razor!
Racer
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I ceramic coated my car after I got it.
I spray it with the garden hose while using a mitt, blow it off with my leaf blower, wipe anything left off with a microfiber cloth, clean my wheels with a towel and go about my life.
Some of you guys have gone nuts with this stuff, but it's your car so do what makes you happy....
I spray it with the garden hose while using a mitt, blow it off with my leaf blower, wipe anything left off with a microfiber cloth, clean my wheels with a towel and go about my life.
Some of you guys have gone nuts with this stuff, but it's your car so do what makes you happy....
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Some owners are really particular about how they detail their cars. Nothing wrong with it.
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Detailing is enjoyable for some, me included. Nice to have the variety and selection of purpose-built tools and chemicals. Yes, I did fall into the you tube wormhole and have watched many hours of car detailing programing. I find it to be relaxing, but then again, I also enjoy watching lawn Maintenace you tubers as well. Peaceful and relaxing for some reason, most likely affords me time to disconnect from life / political / world issues. Nobody getting shot at in a good reel mowing session! Many products produce excellent results, but which ones smell better? 
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You be right.
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