basic car wash question

[robmustang201528]

I know this is a basic question but I'm buying my first black car and i bet you guy know how hard it is to keep a black car clean. I want to prevent swirl marks and fine scratches as much as possible. Is there proper way to dry and hand wash a black car? don't dry or wash in a circular motion right? Is there a Shami or micro fiber cloth anyone would recommend? Particular car soap? thanks for the help. I know to stay away from machine wash right? thanks again

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[SloS14]

Two bucket method with a grit guard is going to be your most important purchases. Contaminants are the enemy. Eagle edgeless towels are good and reasonably priced. For soap, Gold class is readily available but personally I'm using chemical guys maxi suds. As long as you're not buying some bargain bin soap, you'll probably be fine.

 

[robmustang201528]

Thanks but whats a grit guard? i guess i could google it lol. How should i dry it? any particular way? someone once told me "to the contour of the car". So I'm guessing thats like a side to side thing?

 

[RevvdMedia]

Use a hose or pressure washer to remove dirt from the paint before using anything to wash by hand. Removino loose dirt will avoid scratches.

 

[mvp90805]

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watch the playlist ,it has every step by step here

 

[Blk2015GT]

Grit guards are like little screens at the bottom of your 5 gallon 2 bucket method.

http://www.amazon.com/The-Grit-Guard-Insert-Red/dp/B000N3W8J0

They're only a few bucks each and well worth using on a black car. I use them at the bottom of two $3 Home Depot orange 5 gallon buckets. Works perfect and much cheaper than the fancy buckets they have for $20-30 a piece.

 

[robmustang201528]

amazon has the great white towel for $30. That's kind of high for a towel? anything cheaper that works just as good? Thanks again guys. I herd him say Shami was old technology, microfiber is the next best thing I guess?

 

[mvp90805]

amazon has the great white towel for $30. That's kind of high for a towel? anything cheaper that works just as good? Thanks again guys. I herd him say Shami was old technology, microfiber is the next best thing I guess?

http://adamspolishes.com/shop/exterior/carwashing/adam-s-car-wash-trio.html

cant go wrong with this to start of

but this is even better that detail spray is one amazing product

http://adamspolishes.com/shop/exterior/carwashing/adam-s-basic-wash-wax-kit.html

 

[robmustang201528]

thanks man that a lot better lol

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