Yet ANOTHER Car Washing Post

[kilobravo]

Sarah didn't really need a wash but it was a nice day except for the damn wind, and much to my surprise, I actually found some motivation to do something and with nothing better to do, I decided cleaning her was the perfect solution. This one will be mostly "pitchers". <grin>

Didn't do the engine bay, that will be on the next wash after reading the great posts today and I think I have the products I need to duit.

So, as usual, wheels and tires first with Brake Buster.

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Then I used the rest of the BB on the mats and gave 'em a good scrup in anticipation of using Perl on them. But when I went for the bottle, I saw the brand new bottles of Meg's RTU Hyper Dressing and decided to try that.

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Rinsed, hung to dry, and then gave them a coat of the Meg's. The result was better than I expected from Perl and only a tiny bit if slipperieness after. I like it better than Wolfgang's, too so this is my new goto mat topper.

Then I got busy with the wash and foamed with Reset. Like so many of you, I just love that stuff and it does a super job.

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Let her dwell for about ten minutes and then rinsed.

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As you can see, the paint still beads and sheets very well despite the fact that the CQuartz coating is over three years old and the paint has only seen, Bead Maker, Reload, and most recently, Amplify since.

I do hope to find the time and motivation to polish the car again while it's still moderately cool outside and unless someone convinces me to go elsewhere, I plan to use Cquartz again after polishing with Sonax Perfect Finish and a white or yellow pad.

BTW, since we were on the mit/pad subject in the past couple of days, here's a shot of my favorite wash pad from OG.

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When I finished, I ran the car up and back in the driveway excercising the brakes to warm 'em and get the water off the rotars and pads so they don't weld themselves together. Been there, done that. Used the Metrovac Max Blaster to give her a blow dry, no towels AT all.

Next was the door jams, deck, and engine bay wipe down, all with Amplify. After that I gave the whole car some Amplify love then used those towels to put a coat on the wheels.

Finally, I got out the OG Tire Dressing and my favorite little CarPro "makeup brush" dressing brush and did the tires. That thing is THE perfect brush for 30 series tires and I love it to the max.. thanks again, D.

It was getting late and the light was fading but I managed to get a few After shots.

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[skinnyb]

Sarah didn't really need a wash but it was a nice day except for the damn wind, and much to my surprise, I actually found some motivation to do something and with nothing better to do, I decided cleaning her was the perfect solution. This one will be mostly "pitchers". <grin>

Didn't do the engine bay, that will be on the next wash after reading the great posts today and I think I have the products I need to duit.

So, as usual, wheels and tires first with Brake Buster.

​

Then I used the rest of the BB on the mats and gave 'em a good scrup in anticipation of using Perl on them. But when I went for the bottle, I saw the brand new bottles of Meg's RTU Hyper Dressing and decided to try that.

​

Rinsed, hung to dry, and then gave them a coat of the Meg's. The result was better than I expected from Perl and only a tiny bit if slipperieness after. I like it better than Wolfgang's, too so this is my new goto mat topper.

Then I got busy with the wash and foamed with Reset. Like so many of you, I just love that stuff and it does a super job.

​

​

Let her dwell for about ten minutes and then rinsed.

​

As you can see, the paint still beads and sheets very well despite the fact that the CQuartz coating is over three years old and the paint has only seen, Bead Maker, Reload, and most recently, Amplify since.

I do hope to find the time and motivation to polish the car again while it's still moderately cool outside and unless someone convinces me to go elsewhere, I plan to use Cquartz again after polishing with Sonax Perfect Finish and a white or yellow pad.

BTW, since we were on the mit/pad subject in the past couple of days, here's a shot of my favorite wash pad from OG.

​

When I finished, I ran the car up and back in the driveway excercising the brakes to warm 'em and get the water off the rotars and pads so they don't weld themselves together. Been there, done that. Used the Metrovac Max Blaster to give her a blow dry, no towels AT all.

Next was the door jams, deck, and engine bay wipe down, all with Amplify. After that I gave the whole car some Amplify love then used those towels to put a coat on the wheels.

Finally, I got out the OG Tire Dressing and my favorite little CarPro "makeup brush" dressing brush and did the tires. That thing is THE perfect brush for 30 series tires and I love it to the max.. thanks again, D.

It was getting late and the light was fading but I managed to get a few After shots.

Looks great. And now I see the pad you use OG sources his pads from Microfiber Madness. Very good pad, the Incredipad one of my favorites. I have a couple of those among probably a dozen others LOL.

 

[scorpionking674]

Looks awesome! The Hyper Dressing option from Meg proves superior to Perl because of its reliability. The Metrovac Max Blaster proves itself as a lifesaving device because it works without requiring towels.

 

[Bikeman315]

Well another great post from @DFB5.0 long lost twin brother. And with much better avatars to boot.

 

[kilobravo]

I have a couple of those among probably a dozen others LOL.

OK, my curiosity is killing me Alex..why do you have so many?

The Hyper Dressing option from Meg proves superior to Perl because of its reliability. The Metrovac Max Blaster proves itself as a lifesaving device because it works without requiring towels.

Well said, Derek and once again, I gotta put a plug in for the Metrovac Max Blaster, I LOVE that thing boy holy crap, that price has almost DOUBLED since I got mine a few years back!

Well another great post from @DFB5.0 long lost twin brother. And with much better avatars to boot.

You gave me a wonderful morning chuckle, Ira and just for you, I changed my avatar. It was overdue anyway. <smile>

 

[skinnyb]

OK, my curiosity is killing me Alex..why do you have so many?

Welllll I sometimes wash both my cars the same day. And my wash media is never used more than once before being washed in the washer.. As in each vehicle gets between 4-5 mits/pads per wash. I do not rinse and reuse, I simply use once and throw in a bucket of water to soak before going in the washer. Yes I know it is SEVERE overkill but that is how I am able to use the "one bucket" method and not introduce any dirty water I to my media. Well 2 buckets cause I I have a wheel bucket full of water to rinse out my wheel brushes and stuff.

Plus I just like trying multiple different media types. On my Mustang specifically I use two dab dab pads on the upper sections due to them being so slick and I just love the feel on the paint. I use the rag company cyclone pads that don't feel so slick on the lowers and bumper areas. And their cyclone wheel mits on my wheels typically.

Yes I have sickness (and tons of laundry LOL ) but it makes sense to me anyway.

 

[kilobravo]

And my wash media is never used more than once before being washed in the washer.. As in each vehicle gets between 4-5 mits/pads per wash.

All I can say is, WOW.

Plus I just like trying multiple different media types.

Nuttin' wrong with that, Alex.

Yes I have sickness (and tons of laundry LOL ) but it makes sense to me anyway.

I too suffer from that same disease Alex although I do think you have a more acute case. <grin> But when it's all said and done, what matters is what pleases you.

FTR, I put my wash pads in the laundry about twice a year and just wring 'em out and hang 'em to dry in between. <smile>

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