washing/drying

[Turbo95eg6]

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

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by V_86

If you can, use an air hose to dry. .

Just make sure that your compressor isn't spewing out lube oil first!
Any guesses on how I know this can be a problem?

[billwot]

...been using these for many years!

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Absorber-Synthetic-Drying-Chamois-Natural/dp/B0000AY69V"]Amazon.com: The Absorber Synthetic Drying Chamois, 27" x 17", Natural: Automotive[/ame]

[Chanpion]

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0Sqi1lAj1A"]Audi R8 BLACKBIRD: Basic Car Wash Techniques - /DRIVE CLEAN - YouTube[/ame]
Seriously, so much information here.

[zman]

[ame]http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0009IQZFM/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1429817120&sr=8-2&keywords=drying+microfiber+towel&pi=AC_SY200_QL4 0&dpPl=1&dpID=41v56NL8rjL&ref=plSrch[/ame]


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[Turbo95eg6]

Originally Posted by billwot

...been using these for many years!

Amazon.com: The Absorber Synthetic Drying Chamois, 27" x 17", Natural: Automotive

And stay away from chamois.

[youcantseeme24]

Run it through your local high end auto spray and wash. Really its that easy.

[ARTBRZ]

Personally I would do compressed air but since I don't this available I drive on the freeway. When I get home I use spray wax and a microfiber towel to get the remaining water. Sometimes I will use a microfiber towel but I spray the wax on the microfiber towel first. I haven't noticed any swirl marks.

[Turbo95eg6]

Originally Posted by youcantseeme24

Run it through your local high end auto spray and wash. Really its that easy.

Easy, but best to stay away since the recycled water contains contaminants.

[Atticus808]

Originally Posted by WhiteFRS69

probably majority of your little swirl marks are coming from improper washing

this guy is KING, just a perfectionist and i love it!
he has great videos to watch and can learn alot!

haha, the first guy is Troy. Owner of autoobsessed here in my city. very nice guy and there's usually a cars and coffee at his shop consisting of gtrs, supersnakes, mclaren 12c, aventador, 458, f12 berlinetta, etc. and that lambo in the video is his

[cycleboy]

I use ONR from a pump up garden sprayer and there's really not much drying needed, just wipe it off.

Also very drought friendly for us westerners.

[Sunrise161]

I use one of these,




Metro Vacuum B3-CD Air Force Blaster 10-Amp 4-HP Motorcycle Dryer

[Veloist]

This is how I washed my super-babied FR-S. It was actually the last car wash I did so it's a little special, but what you should know is that I used 2 buckets with grit guards (1 with soap, 1 with just water) and a separate mit & bucket for wheels. Then I blot dried with a waffle weave microfiber.

[ame]http://youtu.be/SyrneCTtNM0[/ame]

[MarcFr-s]

Been using two bucket, microfiber, etc, but I think its the optiguard treatment that helped the most. No swirls. Its not thicker but is suppose to be harder than the clear coat.