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I am trying to find the best way to wash my C8. I am trying to avoid brushes or sponges. Trying different soaps with a pressure washer.
Just not getting off all of the grime/road film. I know you guys must of have found something that works.
I am trying to find the best way to wash my C8. I am trying to avoid brushes or sponges. Trying different soaps with a pressure washer.
Just not getting off all of the grime/road film. I know you guys must of have found something that works.
I've been washing dozens of sportscars over the last 47 years (42 Corvettes ) experimenting with every wash method and products imaginable and always come back to the traditional hand wash using proper wash-towels/buckets/dry towels and primarily Meguiar's products.
Do what works best for you. I've maintained this origianl paint and interior (except, seat cover) for this Tacoma's entire 27 years and 415,000 mile life. Still looks pretty good.
I am trying to find the best way to wash my C8. I am trying to avoid brushes or sponges. Trying different soaps with a pressure washer.
Just not getting off all of the grime/road film. I know you guys must of have found something that works.
I've been washing dozens of sportscars over the last 47 years (42 Corvettes ) experimenting with every wash method and products imaginable and always come back to the traditional hand wash using proper wash-towels/buckets/dry towels and primarily Meguiar's products.
Do what works best for you. I've maintained this origianl paint and interior (except, seat cover) for this Tacoma's entire 27 years and 415,000 mile life. Still looks pretty good.
Last edited by Kevin A Jones; Mar 26, 2023 at 11:51 AM.
I am trying to find the best way to wash my C8. I am trying to avoid brushes or sponges. Trying different soaps with a pressure washer.
Just not getting off all of the grime/road film. I know you guys must of have found something that works.
Hello, Owner of St Louis Best Films & Coatings. STL-Best.com.
Best way to wash it is to power wash with a unit that supplies 2.0 GPM or better. Prep it with a foam cannon, let it dwell. Power wash off. Then utilizing the two bucket method, hand wash the vehicle from top to bottom one panel at a time.
a CR Spotless water purifier and 8 ho Master Blaster will help tremendously with time and effort.
Feel free to reach out to me through my website if you have any specific questions.
Hello, Owner of St Louis Best Films & Coatings. STL-Best.com. Best way to wash it is to power wash with a unit that supplies 2.0 GPM or better. Prep it with a foam cannon, let it dwell. Power wash off. Then utilizing the two bucket method, hand wash the vehicle from top to bottom one panel at a time.
a CR Spotless water purifier and 8 ho Master Blaster will help tremendously with time and effort.
Feel free to reach out to me through my website if you have any specific questions.
No doubt that will get it clean, however seems like major overkill to me as opposed to just utilizing the two bucket method, hand wash the vehicle from top to bottom one panel at a time, unless you are cleaning Buba's 4x4 that's just completed a mud-Bog.
I've been washing dozens of sportscars over the last 47 years (42 Corvettes ) experimenting with every wash method and products imaginable and always come back to the traditional hand wash using proper wash-towels/buckets/dry towels and primarily Meguiar's products.
Do what works best for you. I've maintained this origianl paint and interior (except, seat cover) for this Tacoma's entire 27 years and 415,000 mile life. Still looks pretty good.
Nice job on keeping the Tacoma in mint condition! I do the same for our family vehicles and my sports car. In 40 years of owning 3x Vette's, water & towels has always worked for me...put a good coat of wax on all of them annually.
No doubt that will get it clean, however seems like major overkill to me as opposed to just utilizing the two bucket method, hand wash the vehicle from top to bottom one panel at a time, unless you are cleaning Buba's 4x4 that's just completed a mud-Bog.
As a Professional high-end Shop owner, it’s the best way not the only way.
If you pressure wash, I have heard to stay several feet away and spray on an angle. I use a foam cannon and one bucket or the two bucket method and have a deionizer coming in this week, My car has Xpel, Gtechniq, HALO, CSL and EXO, I did the ceramic myself.
I do throw some towels under the rear vents for obvious reasons.
As a Professional high-end Shop owner, it’s the best way not the only way.
Originally Posted by SSTG
Best way to wash it is to power wash with a unit that supplies 2.0 GPM or better. Prep it with a foam cannon, let it dwell. Power wash off. Then utilizing the two bucket method, hand wash the vehicle from top to bottom one panel at a time.
a CR Spotless water purifier and 8 ho Master Blaster will help tremendously with time and effort.
What does your company charge for a C8 wash as you describe above?
I learned alot from watching Pan the Organizer on youtube, he is a professional detailer. Obviously I won't be doing everything he does and buying everything he owns, but picked up lots of good tips. I have a cheap Harbor Freight 1750psi pressure washer, which is really all you need from a pressure washer standpoint, it does the job for amateurs like myself. As mentioned, the two bucket wash system works best when hand washing, I use a third bucket for tires and wheels, wash from the top down, use good microfiber wash mits and towels. Two good places to buy those from are autofiber and The rag company.
I learned alot from watching Pan the Organizer on youtube, he is a professional detailer. Obviously I won't be doing everything he does and buying everything he owns, but picked up lots of good tips. I have a cheap Harbor Freight 1750psi pressure washer, which is really all you need from a pressure washer standpoint, it does the job for amateurs like myself. As mentioned, the two bucket wash system works best when hand washing, I use a third bucket for tires and wheels, wash from the top down, use good microfiber wash mits and towels. Two good places to buy those from are autofiber and The rag company.
I use a low power electric pressure washer from Ryobi. Cheap, and the pressure is just enough to work well at cleaning a car.
I have ceramic coating. So I pressure wash dirt away first, then use a bucket with 10 or so microfiber towels. I foam cannon the car, and then use a towel for a section, flip it over and finish that section, then it goes into the dirty towel bucket. Always finish the bottom of a section last, working from top to bottom. The use the ryobi to spray it all off. Use a leaf blower to initially dry, then a big terry type towel to finish drying. After dry, I apply CarPro Reload SiO2 topper to boost the ceramic coat (I use nitrile gloves for this since I don't enjoy multiple organ failure)
IMO you can't truly touchless wash a car unless it's a garage queen that doesn't really get dirty. Have good protection on there (i.e. high quality coating or silica sealant) which will provide a smooth surface during washes. Get a nice wash pad like the Microfiber Madness Incredipad XL (my favorite), a simple shampoo that is slick and doesn't have all kinds of other crap in it such as the Adam's Car Shampoo in blue (original one), and use either a two bucket method or a single bucket with a pressure washer and foam lance. Work top to bottom starting with the hood. Use a good wheel wash such as Adam's, Sonax, etc... then you don't need a third bucket, just some brushes to agitate. SpeedMaster has a great wheel barrel brush, knockoffs can scratch wheels so get a real one. Dry with a leaf blower like others said, then just use some detail spray (I like Adam's pink one) and nice cloths to wipe down. The Rag Company - Eagle Edgeless 500 16x24" are great towels for this.
I hand wash with soapy water and a mitt, hose rinse. I do not use towels to dry. I use the Master Blaster to dry to avoid contact with the car as much as possible. Towels leave marks. I mostly use Meguiars products.
I hand wash with soapy water and a mitt, hose rinse. I do not use towels to dry. I use the Master Blaster to dry to avoid contact with the car as much as possible. Towels leave marks. I mostly use Meguiars products.
I have a master-blaster (currently in the attic) however after using it several times felt it just moved water around more than removing it. Towels don't leave marks if car is properly cleaned and quality micro-fiber towels are used. These are the highest quality drying towels I've used. https://mckees37.com/products/glacie...e-get-one-free
Hello, Owner of St Louis Best Films & Coatings. STL-Best.com.
Best way to wash it is to power wash with a unit that supplies 2.0 GPM or better. Prep it with a foam cannon, let it dwell. Power wash off. Then utilizing the two bucket method, hand wash the vehicle from top to bottom one panel at a time.
a CR Spotless water purifier and 8 ho Master Blaster will help tremendously with time and effort.
Feel free to reach out to me through my website if you have any specific questions.
+1 for sure. This is my exact process for all my vehicles....Kranzle power washer, D/I water system, foam canon, two bucket method, then walk away. Not a water spot anywhere, and you don't have to touch the car to dry it.....or use a leaf blower.
+1 for sure. This is my exact process for all my vehicles....Kranzle power washer, D/I water system, foam canon, two bucket method, then walk away. Not a water spot anywhere, and you don't have to touch the car to dry it.....or use a leaf blower.
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I'm good with a hose, sponge, & a bucket in my driveway
