Carwash regimen

I don't care how you wash it, the important thing is to dry it, especially the glass before the water dries on it. It is vital living in N.O. with all the hard water and minerals in it. Don't dry the glass and it will spot in a heartbeat as it dries.

My wash regimen is pretty basic. I hose the entire car prior to washing to get off any big stuff. Wash with a sponge and soapy water, start with the top and glass and rinse. Then hit the hood, trunk and bumpers----rinse.

Then hit the side panels and rinse. I do the rims, tires and wheel wells last as they are the dirtiest.

Dry everything off and then open the doors, hood and trunk and wipe down all those surfaces with a damp rag to get all that dirt.

Then address the interior with vacuuming and wiping down. Anything that needs deep cleaning like cloth seats or carpet with small stains, hit that with the foam cleaner, a stiff brush and wipe it off. Then clean all interior glass surfaces.

Me.

Some people like gardening, others like cutting grass, etc. I like to wash my cars; it gives me a chance to relax. If its not for you, Great. Different people, different priorities.

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3 bucket method

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don't care how you wash it, the important thing is to dry it, especially the glass before the water dries on it. It is vital living in N.O. with all the hard water and minerals in it. Don't dry the glass and it will spot in a heartbeat as it dries.

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CR spotless filter will change your life. I can wash a black car and park it in the sun without drying and no spots. But your wash game has to be on point with no missed spots.

3 buckets - 1 for wheels, 1 for suds, 1 for rinsing the wash Mits. All must have grit guards. I have two grit guards in my rinse bucket.

Foam cannon the car

Let it dwell-purpose is to let the soap pull the dirt down and off the car

Clean wheels and tires with a wheel brush(s) and tire brush plus a dedicated cleaner during this dwelling process

Rinse with a suitable power washer that shoots enough water but won’t take off paint

Foam cannon again

Wash using several mits and a good carwash soap. I’ve been using Meguairs Gold Class and am happy with it. Start at top of car. Every panel rinse the mit. In the rinse bucket taking care of getting any gradeau off the mit. Change mits a few times.

Rinse with the power washer.

Dry with a battery powered lawn blower

Dry again with a good drying towel. I like the Griots waffle weave. Use a drying aid during this process. I like Bead Maker and/or a generic wax as you dry product. This part of the step enhances gloss and helps keep micro scratches to a minimum.

Wipe down with Bead Maker

Apply a Tire Shine to whatever gloss level you prefer

I want to say it was turtle wax it was like $12 a bottle. I just wanted to try it out. There was a mequires which was $20 I’ll probably get it unless I can find a better one.

I got the ceramic wax which is awesome too I just need to clay bar the car to get the finish like it should be. Just been waiting for it to warm up a bit to get into that. I got the chemical guys ceramic

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I have an MTM You can get it at Detailers Domain or Obsessed Garage. I've bought from both and they do a good job. I got my Kranzell pressure washer from Obsessed Garage.

Foam Cannon

Just to make sure you know, you need a pressure washer with a foam cannon. Probably already knew that but just in case...