Washing your Rex

Started by John RX7, January 29, 2010, 05:52:10 PM

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John RX7

January 29, 2010, 05:52:10 PM
Hey
 
just browsing through some websites and happen to fall on this its a good read,and shows you how to clean your car properly
 
enjoy :rollin
 
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=27

stew

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August 10, 2010, 09:51:01 PM
Why the rolling smiley? That\'s how I clean my cars, often more detail than displayed in that link. The results are always worth it.

rx-dave

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October 10, 2010, 12:29:32 PM
Quote from: stew;709897Why the rolling smiley? That\'s how I clean my cars, often more detail than displayed in that link. The results are always worth it.
Me to, saves having to polish out all the swirl marks from washing it with an elcheapo sponge :Thumbs-up

CharlieP

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October 10, 2010, 04:51:14 PM
Best advice I can give is- Use Rain Water

We\'ve used it for years now, you don\'t get any water marks when the water dries out, so save time on leathering...and it makes you as eco friendly as a stupid Prius :yes

jackaleks

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October 11, 2010, 12:40:30 AM
Quote from: CharlieP;720432Best advice I can give is- Use Rain Water

We\'ve used it for years now, you don\'t get any water marks when the water dries out, so save time on leathering...and it makes you as eco friendly as a stupid Prius :yes

+1

just wait for it to rain :)

CharlieP

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October 11, 2010, 08:58:21 AM
Quote from: jackaleks;720544+1

just wait for it to rain :)

??

Get a tub under a downpipe, and collect it.....link it up to your jet wash

stylus350

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March 07, 2011, 02:09:08 PM
Pull in, stare at water temps for 20 mins, pay man, drive away, repeat weekly.

Can\'t remember the last time I cleaned a car myself. Have to say I have noticed some of those swirl marks recently but that\'s when I get it mopped.

m1tch

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March 08, 2011, 10:25:59 PM
I just build up layers of wax, so its just the wax layer on the top that gets mucky protecting the paint underneeth :)

Marcrs

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March 09, 2011, 07:50:58 AM Last Edit: March 09, 2011, 08:29:57 AM by Casey
Have to say, I start with a foaming low pressure pre-wash, then I prep the wheels, then follow with a hand wash with a lambswool mitt and the two bucket method...and never dry with a chamois...
If you use a hose with running water, instead of a "spray", the water will sheet off the car, instead of leaving lots of water beads :)
Top it off with a nice carnauba wax, clean the glass, and it\'s good to go :)
 
If you do have swirl marks, best advice is to use a DA to get rid of them, and then wash carefully in the future.

The new "Ultimate Wax" from Meguiar\'s, which should be in UK stock tomorrow, is very good at removing some of the light marks, without the need for a separate polish :)
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