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How to best wash a car...

tadgho · 2019-08-17 12:02:18

Hi, recently bought a 3-year old car and am thinking of buying a small power washer to clean it regularly at home. From what I've read on here, I've heard varying advice on how exactly to wash cars, e.g. don't use brushes, don't use sponges, some even against the idea of power washing at all!! So can anyone give me the…

17-08-2019 12:02pm

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tadgho

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Hi, recently bought a 3-year old car and am thinking of buying a small power washer to clean it regularly at home. From what I've read on here, I've heard varying advice on how exactly to wash cars, e.g. don't use brushes, don't use sponges, some even against the idea of power washing at all!! So can anyone give me the ultimate guide!!ðŸ™‰ What products/methods would one recommend etc.? I'm clueless when it comes to car car, wouldve just got past cars washed in an automatic car wash!ðŸ™ˆ The car has metallic paint and was treated with "Autoglym LifeShine" prior to purchase if this makes any difference! Thanks in advance!ðŸ‘

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#2 17-08-2019 9:28pm

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Start from the tires and wheels. Then rinse the vehicle for some time. Then, instead of pressure hose, I would recommend you to go with two-buckets washing method.

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#3 17-08-2019 11:24pm

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Search for Car Cleaning Guru on YouTube.....
You'll find all the info you need.

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#4 19-08-2019 10:17am

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OP, have a look at this thread.

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=109169705

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#5 20-08-2019 4:22pm

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ShauntaMetzel wrote: »

Start from the tires and wheels. Then rinse the vehicle for some time. Then, instead of pressure hose, I would recommend you to go with two-buckets washing method.

Wha????

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#6 20-08-2019 4:36pm

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MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Wha????

:D

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#7 25-08-2019 10:11am

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Two buckets and a mitt. One bucket for soap the other to rinse the mitt. Few videos on YT.

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