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Old 08-06-2013, 09:34 PM   #1
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Any car washing tips?

First time washer

Any do's and dont's
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Old 08-06-2013, 09:37 PM   #2
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Use 2 buckets. One for the clean soap water, one for the dirty water.
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http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43574

It really depends on your resources though. For some, the one bucket ONR method is best. For others, a foam gun with mitts and the two bucket method is best.
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Old 08-06-2013, 09:59 PM   #4
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Use 2 buckets. One for the clean soap water, one for the dirty water.
yes this is called getting the ball rolling
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Never go through a machine car wash and never let the dealer "Wash" your car! theyll leave a ton of swirl marks, you have to tell them not to do it. :p
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Perhaps consider the subforum? http://www.ft86club.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=42
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Use a car washing soap; rinse with clear water and dry off ..... all in the shade ....

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Just remember a little common sense goes a long way. You have a large investment in your ride. Don't scrimp when purchasing products to clean and maintain it.
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Don't lean on the car. Belt buckle or jean rivets will make scratches.
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[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0Sqi1lAj1A"]Audi R8 BLACKBIRD: Basic Car Wash Techniques - /DRIVE CLEAN - YouTube[/ame]

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Take it to a touchless carwash. You'll be fine!
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It's best if you use sand paper to wash the car, followed by drying it with steel wool.

I seriously hope nobody took this post serious.
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It's best if you use sand paper to wash the car, followed by drying it with steel wool.

I seriously hope nobody took this post serious.
That reminds me of a post on some Mustang forums where someone suggested flushing out old oil with water and running the engine.

It was not perceived as a joke.


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That reminds me of a post on some Mustang forums where someone suggested flushing out old oil with water and running the engine.

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Yikes!

I better be careful in case someone decides to wash their car with sand paper and dry it with steel wool and tries to blame it on me. lol
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