[Turbo95eg6]

Originally Posted by Tero

I hand wash my car about every week at a local car wash place.

That's all I had to read. Let me guess, you use one of these?



Water spots come from mineral deposits that are left once water is dried. Depending on the severity, it might have to get polished out. More info about it here:

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...-type-iii.html

Never, ever, ever EVER use the chemicals and/or water provided by a local car wash. Here's a quote I pulled from a different thread, if you're serious about keeping the paint in good shape it's time to start learning. One bad wash and it's back to swirl city.

Originally Posted by Turbo95eg6

Never clay unless you plan on polishing after. Washing correctly in less frequency will give your clear coat a longer life span of being swirl free. I wash once every 2-3 weeks or twice a month. Avoid any drive through car washes. Keep your car waxed in between, I personally use spray wax.

Here are the links to basic products that I would suggest to maintain the paint. I recommend purchasing them on sites that have frequent sales, usually around 15% off.

The two videos will teach you the traditional washing method, the other is for a waterless wash system. Again, the point of these techniques is to cause less chance of dragging any debris or particles across your paint. Oh, and go get a pressure washer from Costco, there's a decent one for around $200. Trust me on this one.

Wheel cleaner "brush"
http://www.carpro-us.com/wheel-wooli...icators-tools/

For tires, plastic etc...
http://www.carpro-us.com/perl-plasti...ce-protection/

Wheels
http://www.autogeek.net/duragloss-al...e-cleaner.html

Spray wax
http://www.optimumcarcare.com/owax.php?li=4

Quick detailer
http://www.autogeek.net/duragloss-fa...ail-spray.html

To dry
http://www.carpro-us.com/microfiber-...crazy-25-x-17/

Wash mitt
Amazon.com: Aussie Merino Wool Wash Mitt: Automotive

Micro fiber towels
http://www.carpro-us.com/hidden-edge...ofiber-towels/


For wash
Amazon.com: Meguiar's D11001 Hyper-Wash - 1 Gallon: Automotive

Waterless wash concentrate - another option
http://www.autodetailingsolutions.ne...onr-32-oz.html

- traditional wash video

- waterless wash method