how do you prefer to wash your baby
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I don't trust anyone else to wash the truck, so I do it myself in the driveway using a pressure washer and my selected cleaners.franco said:
I think on this board, though, you'll find most folks was the truck themselves. But for the masses who don't care as much for the appearance of their vehicle, I see the self-service places around town always full, even during winter. They seem busier than the hand wash places.
trd_style
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Re: Re: how do you prefer to wash your baby
to me, if you off-road alot, no need to wash your car. just hose it down and your done. haha. but i heard sometimes car wash machine scratches your car? i never been to one but after i heard that, i rather do my own since i clean it more better than others.
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jharris2 said:
to me, if you off-road alot, no need to wash your car. just hose it down and your done. haha. but i heard sometimes car wash machine scratches your car? i never been to one but after i heard that, i rather do my own since i clean it more better than others.
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There's pretty much only one detail shop that I trust.. I don't take it to them since its expensive. But I have seen their work as the company i work for has done tint and clear bra work for them.. I know the guys there and have seen them working, and can say that they do a good job and treat their customer vehicles like their own. Needless to say, they generate a lot of business..
There are a lot of people that don't wash their own vehicle, so the business is there. Hardest part is getting the customers.
I personally wash it myself. I have taken it to a drive thru wash before, boy was that a mistake. It took me forever to detail it the next chance I got to get it to shine. But I also enjoy working on my car, whether it be small like changing the oil, or detailing it.
needless to say, i don't always have the time to wash it. it'd be nice to be able to take it a trusted car wash, and it would be hand washed.
There are a lot of people that don't wash their own vehicle, so the business is there. Hardest part is getting the customers.
I personally wash it myself. I have taken it to a drive thru wash before, boy was that a mistake. It took me forever to detail it the next chance I got to get it to shine. But I also enjoy working on my car, whether it be small like changing the oil, or detailing it.
needless to say, i don't always have the time to wash it. it'd be nice to be able to take it a trusted car wash, and it would be hand washed.
spyne
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The only time I take a car to the car wash is in the middle of winter when it's been snowing and the temperature doesn't look like it going to get above freezing for a couple of weeks. Then, and only then, I'll go to a brushless car wash, just to get the salt off. I figure the damage done by their detergents and soap can't be as bad to the paint as leaving the salt on the car.
If it's above freezing, I'll wash my vehicles in the driveway using a bucket of warm water and car wash soap. I drain my hose every time I use it, so it never gets a chance to freeze up.
If it's above freezing, I'll wash my vehicles in the driveway using a bucket of warm water and car wash soap. I drain my hose every time I use it, so it never gets a chance to freeze up.
Stay away from the carwashes with the brushes and what not. Everytime i see one i think about that story on here somewhere of where someone went through one and there was a car antenna stuck in the brushes and basically once he deposited his money, all hell broke loose. :bash:
ill do most of it myself but if im running short on time, ill run it down to a brushless carwash and run it through that then take it back home and detail it. Saves alot of time and hassle with buckets, drying, soap, and all that other good stuff.
also yall might think this is stupid but as an intermidiate thing, when the 4runners not too dirty but could be cleaner: i do a dry wash, where i go around the car with a wet cloth and and dry one and basically clean it then run the dry cloth right behind it, seems to go quicker as well. Just a quick fix i guess kind of like the eagle one? quick detail spray(im not sure really what it is, ive just seen it on the shelves)
ill do most of it myself but if im running short on time, ill run it down to a brushless carwash and run it through that then take it back home and detail it. Saves alot of time and hassle with buckets, drying, soap, and all that other good stuff.
also yall might think this is stupid but as an intermidiate thing, when the 4runners not too dirty but could be cleaner: i do a dry wash, where i go around the car with a wet cloth and and dry one and basically clean it then run the dry cloth right behind it, seems to go quicker as well. Just a quick fix i guess kind of like the eagle one? quick detail spray(im not sure really what it is, ive just seen it on the shelves)
I live in high desert country and both my vehicles are silver color. Not much rain here only dust. Vehicles look clean for months at a time. Bottomline where I live you keep a good coat of wax on it and rinse the dust off every couple of weeks and your good to go. No salt on the roads and no humidity to cause rust. Kind of ideal. I would not want a dark colored vehicle in this area because of the dust you would have to be washing it all of the time. I guess what I am saying is you need to buy the color vehicle that fits your area.
4RunnerRon
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Hand wash for sure. Rinse off, spray simple green on wheels or engine compartment if really dirty, wash with Meguiars Hi-Tech wash, rinse, dry, wax with Meguiars Yellow Wax, buff off. Dress tires, clean windows, vaccum, etc. I have yet to try the clay bar, but am interested.
spyne
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I've also noticed that different clay bars require a different amount of effort and give a different end result. When I clay bared the first time I used a Mothers kit, which gave me great results and only took about 2 hours to do the entire 4R.
I was given a Griots Garage clay bar kit as a gift a couple of months ago and when I used it, it took a lot more time. Seems like the clay is much stickier (is that a word?) and it takes more effort to get the surface clean. Overall, I preferred the Mothers kit for both the effort and results.
I was given a Griots Garage clay bar kit as a gift a couple of months ago and when I used it, it took a lot more time. Seems like the clay is much stickier (is that a word?) and it takes more effort to get the surface clean. Overall, I preferred the Mothers kit for both the effort and results.
Presto
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I've found a local car wash that I've trusted for the past 13 years. They do a fantastic job. Otherwise, EVERY OTHER full service wash I've EVER gone to does a crappy job, giving a bad name for all of them.
I don't like to wash my car myself, I don't have the time for it.
Turtlewax = sucks
Waterway = sucks
I don't like to wash my car myself, I don't have the time for it.
Turtlewax = sucks
Waterway = sucks
4RunnerRon
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Since my earlier post, I have tried the Meguiar's 5-step method for detailing a vehicle and I have to say it works great! So I take back what I said before, not because it was bad, but because this is more involved and provides better results. So here is my 2 cents on how to wash your baby...
1. Spray off, then wash with Meguiars Hi-Tech wash
2. Rinse, then Clay Bar using Meguiars Quik Clay kit, which comes with bottle of Quik Detailer for lubrication. Rinse and Dry.
3. Paint Cleaner (Deep Crystal #2 in maroon bottle)
4. Polish (Mirror Glaze #7 in tan bottle)
5. Wax (2 Coats of Hi-Tech Yellow Wax in tan bottle)
This FULL wash/detail is probably only needed once or twice a year. In between, you can do simple washes and spray waxes to maintain the appearance and paint protection. It takes a big chunk out of your day, but if you have the time, I highly recommend it!
1. Spray off, then wash with Meguiars Hi-Tech wash
2. Rinse, then Clay Bar using Meguiars Quik Clay kit, which comes with bottle of Quik Detailer for lubrication. Rinse and Dry.
3. Paint Cleaner (Deep Crystal #2 in maroon bottle)
4. Polish (Mirror Glaze #7 in tan bottle)
5. Wax (2 Coats of Hi-Tech Yellow Wax in tan bottle)
This FULL wash/detail is probably only needed once or twice a year. In between, you can do simple washes and spray waxes to maintain the appearance and paint protection. It takes a big chunk out of your day, but if you have the time, I highly recommend it!
I'm not a fanatic about my truck so I go to the local brushless wash where you ride through. $5 a shot and I don't mind going once a week. I never get the wax or other BS, just the basic wash. I went in to the dealer the other day for my first oil change and was pleasantly surprised to find that not only had they changed the oil, but they ran the car through the wash too... all for no charge. Made my day but I imagine it would freak a lot of you guys out.
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