I normally just wash with a brush and let the car drip dry.
Thanks
iman007,
Jul 3, 8:07pm
first thing i would use is water
flybye_in_a_rx7,
Jul 3, 8:38pm
i use turtlewax ice. and i dry it off with a $10 chamois(however its spelt). that does a good job. and yes of course water wouldnt mind trying out the expensive chamois though im just too stingey to pay $30 for one.
flat_white_ltd,
Jul 3, 8:43pm
raincoat .rain. .chamois.
jiob done.
grangies,
Jul 3, 9:31pm
It depends on the vehicle I am working on.
If it's filthy and covered in mud, I give it a high pressure squirt with the hose, then a good soap up with a soft brush or sponge.
We use Pacer Grape Wash or XT88 for liquid soap.
If the vehicle is mint or I have just cut and polished it all over, I just use straight water and a clean sponge.
Soap can strip your polish/wax off and make you angry LOL.
whynot7,
Jul 3, 9:37pm
a topless girl is the best product to have washing your car
ninja_man,
Jul 3, 9:38pm
i use armour all wash n wax, it works pretty well, along with water and a soft brush ofcoarse. i only wash my car in the shade to prevent streaking.
phillip.weston,
Jul 3, 10:11pm
XT88 for vehicle/truck wash. Seems to be the best all purpose stuff around. I bought my last 5L pack from here on Trademe for $35 incl delivery to your door which is pretty sweet. Awesome service from Alan at XT88 too.
lookoutas,
Jul 4, 1:39am
Cheers for the tip p,w. Am needing to get something, so that will be it.
gunhand,
Jul 4, 1:42am
I just had a mate order and use xt88 from what was aid on here, He was impressed and so was I. he said it ate brake dust with out even scrubbin. and left a good shine. But use only as directed only.
grangies,
Jul 4, 1:48am
Yep.
It's very good soap.
lookoutas,
Jul 4, 2:02am
I hope so - just hit Buy Now - and paid for it.
grangies,
Jul 4, 2:06am
It's good stuff.
If the car is real dirty, then use twice the standard dose.
If it is mint then use about a third of the recommended dose.
lookoutas,
Jul 4, 2:10am
I've got one of those Mothers Microfibre cloths, and they really suck the water off afterwards.
rovercitroen,
Jul 4, 2:29am
I have found Pro-Ma Wash & Wax excellent. Also Ultimate Car Wash from a trader on here "sls" is really good. Very concentrated so a little bit goes a long way.
grangies,
Jul 4, 2:34am
Yep.
I have never used it, but can imagine it to be good.
Lots of good soap wash on the market these days.
cowboy110,
Jul 4, 2:41am
I use Meguiars Ultimate wash and wax, and a chamois but could be swayed towards whynots suggestion.
spead,
Jul 4, 2:49am
water and a bit of scrubbing. nothing else.
stevo2,
Jul 4, 2:55am
I also use Meguiars and apply it with one of those washing mitts that you wear. they are great. Easy to use and saves a bit on suds as well.
rover79,
Jul 4, 6:42am
Have only ever used dishwashing liquid. wash and rinse a couple of panels at a time.
johnf_456,
Aug 29, 2:43am
This will strip the wax off you do realize, it is very abrasive.
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