Thursday, December 24, 2009
Not many motorcycle riders make use of my car wash. Should I hand out wetsuits when they drive in?
Either a wetsuit or a bar of soap! Lol
What is the proper way to hand wash a car?
i have a brand new vehicle and every time i wash i see new swirl marks. How do i prevent this. i also hate car washes...What is the proper way to hand wash a car?
When I was younger I used to wash cars professionally. The main thing is to keep the car wet the entire time and use soap made specifically for washing cars. Never, and I can't stress this enough, never use dish soap or household cleaners like **** n' Span or Mr. Clean. They have degreasing agents in them that will strip any wax off of your car and can also damage rubber and plastic. Use a washing mitt or sponge made for cars. Wet the entire car top to bottom. Wash the roof and down to the door line on both sides, including windows and mirrors. Rinse off the soap and make sure the hood and trunk areas are wet. Wash the hood and trunk. Rinse, and wet the entire car down again. Wash half of one side and one wheel. Rinse and wash the other half and wheel. Do the same on the other side then do the front and back. Spray entire car down again. Dry with a chamois- top to bottom. On the hood, roof, and trunk use the chamois flat and drag it across the car. Kind of like how you throw a sheet on a bed. Real ones work best, but are very expensive and if not used often enough will dry out and rot. Synthetic ones work fairly well and are machine washable. Make sure to wring the chamois dry from time to time. Just make sure you keep the car wet at all times until you are ready to dry and if you drop the wash mitt on the ground, rinse it out very well to get rid of any small rocks etc.What is the proper way to hand wash a car?
You may not like car washes but the ';touchless'; car washes are great for cleaning the grit off of your car before a hand wash. You don't want to rub abrasive particles around on your car finish by hand so you need to make sure they are not there before you hand wash it.
No matter how you wash a car thee paint will get fine scratches in it. Best way is to hose the car off really good before you wash it use a good clean mitt I like the micro fiber over the wool witch ever don't let it get dirty( drop it on the ground). And get some good polishing wax and wax it once a month helps protect the paint and keeps it looking new.
On a new car, or a fresh paint job, I use a section of hose with the end cut off. With this hose, I keep a constant flow of water where I'm washing. I also use a lamb's wool mitt, as this seems to lift the grit off the surface. Frequently rinse whatever you use to wash with in your favorite car wash. I use **** and Span. I don't like the automatic car washes, touch less or not, because of the ';wax'; that they usually put in one of the cycles.
Use those new ';wool mitts';, they work great. But don't try to use them on tires or a convertible top, instead use a soft sponge for those. And make sure you use a product called (very simply) ';Car Wash';, sold at any auto parts store. A good polish, then wax, I rec. McGuiars products, esp. Yellow Wax #28, AFTER you polish. Polishing is very important, even for a brand new car. Do it. You'll love it.
PS: OMG!!! NEVER use S;pic and Span on a car!!!
You need a buffer,a grinder witha buffer wheel that will get rid of them wax circles http://mothers.com the best cleaning products going.They also carry Mothers at the auto store.
When I was younger I used to wash cars professionally. The main thing is to keep the car wet the entire time and use soap made specifically for washing cars. Never, and I can't stress this enough, never use dish soap or household cleaners like **** n' Span or Mr. Clean. They have degreasing agents in them that will strip any wax off of your car and can also damage rubber and plastic. Use a washing mitt or sponge made for cars. Wet the entire car top to bottom. Wash the roof and down to the door line on both sides, including windows and mirrors. Rinse off the soap and make sure the hood and trunk areas are wet. Wash the hood and trunk. Rinse, and wet the entire car down again. Wash half of one side and one wheel. Rinse and wash the other half and wheel. Do the same on the other side then do the front and back. Spray entire car down again. Dry with a chamois- top to bottom. On the hood, roof, and trunk use the chamois flat and drag it across the car. Kind of like how you throw a sheet on a bed. Real ones work best, but are very expensive and if not used often enough will dry out and rot. Synthetic ones work fairly well and are machine washable. Make sure to wring the chamois dry from time to time. Just make sure you keep the car wet at all times until you are ready to dry and if you drop the wash mitt on the ground, rinse it out very well to get rid of any small rocks etc.What is the proper way to hand wash a car?
You may not like car washes but the ';touchless'; car washes are great for cleaning the grit off of your car before a hand wash. You don't want to rub abrasive particles around on your car finish by hand so you need to make sure they are not there before you hand wash it.
No matter how you wash a car thee paint will get fine scratches in it. Best way is to hose the car off really good before you wash it use a good clean mitt I like the micro fiber over the wool witch ever don't let it get dirty( drop it on the ground). And get some good polishing wax and wax it once a month helps protect the paint and keeps it looking new.
On a new car, or a fresh paint job, I use a section of hose with the end cut off. With this hose, I keep a constant flow of water where I'm washing. I also use a lamb's wool mitt, as this seems to lift the grit off the surface. Frequently rinse whatever you use to wash with in your favorite car wash. I use **** and Span. I don't like the automatic car washes, touch less or not, because of the ';wax'; that they usually put in one of the cycles.
Use those new ';wool mitts';, they work great. But don't try to use them on tires or a convertible top, instead use a soft sponge for those. And make sure you use a product called (very simply) ';Car Wash';, sold at any auto parts store. A good polish, then wax, I rec. McGuiars products, esp. Yellow Wax #28, AFTER you polish. Polishing is very important, even for a brand new car. Do it. You'll love it.
PS: OMG!!! NEVER use S;pic and Span on a car!!!
You need a buffer,a grinder witha buffer wheel that will get rid of them wax circles http://mothers.com the best cleaning products going.They also carry Mothers at the auto store.
What's the best way to rinse a car (between washing) so it dries spot free - without hand drying it?
- rinsing and driving doesn't seem to get the water off before it spots- my drives are not fast freeway trips.... Is there some type of rinse aid you can add to the rinse water?What's the best way to rinse a car (between washing) so it dries spot free - without hand drying it?
I have a water softner at my house so i hook the hose up to the softened side of the water outlet. (as most of the outside hose bibs do not use the softened water as it will kill plants) and it works great. There are also some softeners you can buy for car washing like the Mr Clean products and McGuires i thinks sells one also. they both screw on to the end of your hose.What's the best way to rinse a car (between washing) so it dries spot free - without hand drying it?
Try a little Jet Dry, the rinse additive for your dishwasher.
Works well.
Take the spray nozzle off your hose and under medium water pressure let the water pour out of the house without splattering. The water will stick together and sheet off instead of beading up on the car.facial wrinkles
I have a water softner at my house so i hook the hose up to the softened side of the water outlet. (as most of the outside hose bibs do not use the softened water as it will kill plants) and it works great. There are also some softeners you can buy for car washing like the Mr Clean products and McGuires i thinks sells one also. they both screw on to the end of your hose.What's the best way to rinse a car (between washing) so it dries spot free - without hand drying it?
Try a little Jet Dry, the rinse additive for your dishwasher.
Works well.
Take the spray nozzle off your hose and under medium water pressure let the water pour out of the house without splattering. The water will stick together and sheet off instead of beading up on the car.
Are automated car washes more likely to harm my cars exterior;then by washing my car by hand???
I have a 2001 Toyota Camry....ThanksAre automated car washes more likely to harm my cars exterior;then by washing my car by hand???
Any time you have automated equipment doing something like this, there is a chance for damage. Most places maintain and upgrade their equipment regularly though, so this is somewhat unlikely. The higher end, slightly more expensive car washes (where they actually have people who dry your car by hand, etc.)normally have the best equipment and do the best job.. but personally, I like the ';no touch'; automatics that don't use brushes, just high pressure water...then I dry the car myself by hand. Every once in a while I will wash AND wax the car myself by hand. Remember, no one will take better care of your car than you will. Just be sure to always use clean pads/ towels when you are doing it yourself, don't forget the interior and the tires, and make sure the car is totally clean before waxing or polishing; otherwise, you're grinding dirt into the finish.
Hope this info helps.Are automated car washes more likely to harm my cars exterior;then by washing my car by hand???
There are brushless carwashes and those are considered totally safe for most cars. The brushes are what cause the scratching, without a brush, your finish should be fine.
the paint on your car is already six years old and so the clear-coat has had a lot of sun baked dirt and etc.-----just get a bucket of cold water and some blue dawn and soap and clean that car by your own hands---you will be proud of your wash-job when done and you have avoided high cost wash... if you can keep it out of the sun then well and good ----that's what I think........
A lot of automatic car washes can cause small scratches over time.
You're better off washing it by hand yourself. That way, you'll also be able to examine your car in detail, and spot any dents or rust spot, and get them fixed immediately.
You would trust your car to and auto car wash? I have never used an Auto Car wash. It's either by hand or with the spray washers. Even then I only use the spray washers in the winter time. Hand washing allows you the time to look at the paint and wash in spots that you normally would not get with the auto wash.
I think so but depends on how you wash your car by hand. I always wash mine my hand.
Hand Car wash goes a little more delicate on the car. However, for an 01 Camry, I would just wash it at home, if I was that concerned about the body.
Hand Car Wash can cost $40 and up.
Any time you have automated equipment doing something like this, there is a chance for damage. Most places maintain and upgrade their equipment regularly though, so this is somewhat unlikely. The higher end, slightly more expensive car washes (where they actually have people who dry your car by hand, etc.)normally have the best equipment and do the best job.. but personally, I like the ';no touch'; automatics that don't use brushes, just high pressure water...then I dry the car myself by hand. Every once in a while I will wash AND wax the car myself by hand. Remember, no one will take better care of your car than you will. Just be sure to always use clean pads/ towels when you are doing it yourself, don't forget the interior and the tires, and make sure the car is totally clean before waxing or polishing; otherwise, you're grinding dirt into the finish.
Hope this info helps.Are automated car washes more likely to harm my cars exterior;then by washing my car by hand???
There are brushless carwashes and those are considered totally safe for most cars. The brushes are what cause the scratching, without a brush, your finish should be fine.
the paint on your car is already six years old and so the clear-coat has had a lot of sun baked dirt and etc.-----just get a bucket of cold water and some blue dawn and soap and clean that car by your own hands---you will be proud of your wash-job when done and you have avoided high cost wash... if you can keep it out of the sun then well and good ----that's what I think........
A lot of automatic car washes can cause small scratches over time.
You're better off washing it by hand yourself. That way, you'll also be able to examine your car in detail, and spot any dents or rust spot, and get them fixed immediately.
You would trust your car to and auto car wash? I have never used an Auto Car wash. It's either by hand or with the spray washers. Even then I only use the spray washers in the winter time. Hand washing allows you the time to look at the paint and wash in spots that you normally would not get with the auto wash.
I think so but depends on how you wash your car by hand. I always wash mine my hand.
Hand Car wash goes a little more delicate on the car. However, for an 01 Camry, I would just wash it at home, if I was that concerned about the body.
Hand Car Wash can cost $40 and up.
What do you use more, your hands or the car wash?
do you use the car wash on your car more, or do you do it yourself? i dont have a car so i have no answer! :DWhat do you use more, your hands or the car wash?
I do it myself cause it turns out better and it's fun.What do you use more, your hands or the car wash?
I use the drive-thru car wash
I do it myself. I think it's soo fun! :)
I prefer car wash
I do it myself cause it turns out better and it's fun.What do you use more, your hands or the car wash?
I use the drive-thru car wash
I do it myself. I think it's soo fun! :)
I prefer car wash
Wash your car with your hands yourself or thru the car wash?
i have very talented hands my dear.... you would be soo amazed ......i'll even wash you with my hands tooo. LOL ;-))Wash your car with your hands yourself or thru the car wash?
If you're short of time, go do a car wash.
But, if you care about your car a lot more and want it to be perfectly done and of course you have the time, do it with your hands.
I got 0/10 skills in cars, no knowledge and I don't even know how to drive, I barely know how to play Need for Speed, yeah I suck at cars.
But it's Common Sense.Wash your car with your hands yourself or thru the car wash?
Hands for sure because then I will be sure to clean the inside too as the car wash cannot do that! Plus I get the satisfaction of having done something for the day!
nothing beats the good old hand skill...... i do it all myself with a sponge and a hosepipe... good exercise as well as some value time in the sun . cmon folks ! i know technology has improved but doesn't mean it replaces handwash
both.
can you please answer mine?
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?鈥?/a>
Car wash.
hands always with the hands
Car wash. I don't drive anything worth that much attention.
With my hands myself.
%26lt;---he doesn't wash his car OR truck....that's what rain is for!
i look for college school girls doing fundraisers
car wash
someone wash it for me...z
My car gets washed when it rains.
Car wash. I'm lazy.
i like my car dirty, makes it look like you've been driving it hard. but car wash.
If you're short of time, go do a car wash.
But, if you care about your car a lot more and want it to be perfectly done and of course you have the time, do it with your hands.
I got 0/10 skills in cars, no knowledge and I don't even know how to drive, I barely know how to play Need for Speed, yeah I suck at cars.
But it's Common Sense.Wash your car with your hands yourself or thru the car wash?
Hands for sure because then I will be sure to clean the inside too as the car wash cannot do that! Plus I get the satisfaction of having done something for the day!
nothing beats the good old hand skill...... i do it all myself with a sponge and a hosepipe... good exercise as well as some value time in the sun . cmon folks ! i know technology has improved but doesn't mean it replaces handwash
both.
can you please answer mine?
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?鈥?/a>
Car wash.
hands always with the hands
Car wash. I don't drive anything worth that much attention.
With my hands myself.
%26lt;---he doesn't wash his car OR truck....that's what rain is for!
i look for college school girls doing fundraisers
car wash
someone wash it for me...z
My car gets washed when it rains.
Car wash. I'm lazy.
i like my car dirty, makes it look like you've been driving it hard. but car wash.
Can I run my hands through your car wash hair?
Only if we both get in the car wash together naked....Can I run my hands through your car wash hair?
I cant help but notice that you never included the word women in your question !!! In that instance i decided that my answer would be NO because well your a fruit/ shirt lifter/ jobby Jabber/ Non conforming to women sort of a person.
Have a nice dayCan I run my hands through your car wash hair?
yes babe!
no
......*presents choclate labrador*.....
Help yourself, but you may want to wash your hands after.
and don't do it too near his groin....he likes it too much.......*ahem*....apparently
:o)
Is that an insult?
homo!
alright
no, STRANGER DANGER!!
Sure, but it's nappy and I'm grumpy
i must of left the top down on my convertible again :/
Umm... okay :s
yes
smile when you say that son
only if you wax it first
I dont take showers in the car wash I use my bathroom shower
i think you need to run your hair through my car wash
No I find that kind of a creepy request.
I got my i's on you Mister, lol.
I cant help but notice that you never included the word women in your question !!! In that instance i decided that my answer would be NO because well your a fruit/ shirt lifter/ jobby Jabber/ Non conforming to women sort of a person.
Have a nice dayCan I run my hands through your car wash hair?
yes babe!
no
......*presents choclate labrador*.....
Help yourself, but you may want to wash your hands after.
and don't do it too near his groin....he likes it too much.......*ahem*....apparently
:o)
Is that an insult?
homo!
alright
no, STRANGER DANGER!!
Sure, but it's nappy and I'm grumpy
i must of left the top down on my convertible again :/
Umm... okay :s
yes
smile when you say that son
only if you wax it first
I dont take showers in the car wash I use my bathroom shower
i think you need to run your hair through my car wash
No I find that kind of a creepy request.
I got my i's on you Mister, lol.
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