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Originally Posted by kch
Lots of good advice in this thread already, but here's my input.
1) Look up the proper procedure for a 2-bucket wash. Use grit guards.
2) Ditch the chamois. Use quality microfiber like the Cobra 600 ultra-plush. I started with 6 and order a new set every so often.
3) If your microfiber touches the ground, it's dead. Toss it.
4) Don't use your microfibers on wheels or wheel wells. Or if you do, have a separate set. Towels that touch wheels and wheel wells should never ever touch the paint.
5) Wash your microfibers ONLY with other microfibers. Do not wash with other materials. Wash on cold, dry with low heat. Don't use fabric softener. Consider throwing some white vinegar into the wash.
6) When drying, spray a little quick detailer like Meguiar's Final Inspection onto the towel AND on the paint. Lots of scratches are caused by improper drying, and adding the quick detailer provides an extra layer of protection.
Edit: and to answer your prior question, minor swirl marks should come out with light compounding using something like M105 + M205. If they're really light, M205 should be enough, followed by a sealant/wax/both. |
Good points… Also, product makes a good difference. Get a good shampoo and mitt, it's also very important to keep the car waxed. Majority of the swirls come from washing, mainly by wiping dirt debris across the surface. The more you wash, the more chance of swirling, so keep it waxed and you'll have less particles to deal with. A lot of debris can be removed by presoaking the car with regular water. If not too dirty, use a detail spray to keep the car clean in between to minimize washing. Only use high quality microfiber.
These are the products I use...
I highly suggest a power washer. This one is from COSTCO
http://simpsoncleaning.com/store/vmc...13sie-170.html
Washing mitt, these can be debatable
http://www.autogeek.net/merino-wool-car-wash-mitt.html
A good shampoo
http://www.autogeek.net/meguiar-s-hyper-wash.html
A good wax
http://www.autogeek.net/optimum-spray-wax.html