Done hand-washing my car for the first time in years

"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg) 07/20/2014 at 13:51 • Filed to: None

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I'll be honest, I'm not very good at it. I think I'll stick to automated washes, because they do a much better job than I. Also, I (read: a mechanic on the other side of town) replaced the front brakes, which not only stopped the world's loudest screeching, but should stop the brake dust from getting the front wheels so filthy. Only time will tell. Have a tropical Citroen.

jkm7680 > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 07/20/2014 at 13:55

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Haha, keep practicing, I haven't brought my car to an automated wash in about 6 years!

E92M3 > jkm7680 07/20/2014 at 14:05

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^This. No automtaed carwash can beat a proper hand wash. Start from the top down 1 panel at a time. Wash the panel, rinse, start the next panel. Don't forget to dry with a waffle weave microfiber when you're finished!

ddavidn > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 07/20/2014 at 14:07

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Maybe try some different soap and wax products?

Dsscats > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 07/20/2014 at 14:16

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I NEVER take my car to auto washes. All the things there (If it has big rollers) just pick up dirt from the other cars and put it on to yours. All it does is scratch up your clear.

Vicente Esteve > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 07/20/2014 at 14:18

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Haha its funny for me, because my girlfriends father owns a car wash. She and her father always tell me to go wash my car there, and that they would give me interior cleaning and engine bay cleaning, and polish for free! Issue is, I have never been with Oliver to wash because water can get inside through a little spot, and I am a bit embarrased by that. Also, if my car breaks down (Which I have experience to back that assumption) I would be so embarrased. My next car though WILL get all the treatment with them. The place is called Washarama, check it out!

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > ddavidn 07/20/2014 at 14:29

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I recieved an Armor All 10pc gift pack, so I used the stuff from that. Is Armor All any good?

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Vicente Esteve 07/20/2014 at 14:32

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If I am ever in Mexico, and I need a car wash, now I know where to take it!

quarterlifecrisis > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 07/20/2014 at 14:42

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Sort of. Since it was free, and you don't do it too often, you won't be screwed. I don't use any Armor All stuff.

There are great tutorials on proper washing and waxing techniques all over the internet, look a few up. I love washing and waxing and detailing and all that fun stuff.

Vicente Esteve > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 07/20/2014 at 14:46

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Its very cool. Free Wifi, laptops, Two and a Half men, and better than everything: BMW Brochures (Including for the 1 series).

Yesterday I went with my Girlfriend to hang out and I configured the 3 series and 1 series in my head with all the little dots whilst my girlfriend tried to make a Sporcle quiz of the most important 100 people on the planet.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > quarterlifecrisis 07/20/2014 at 15:23

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I don't particularly enjoy washing and detailing my car the way a lot of people do, the same way I don't enjoy working on the mechanical parts of my car the way a lot of people do. Once an a while it's fun, but it's not something I want to have to do on a regular basis.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Vicente Esteve 07/20/2014 at 15:25

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One of the car washes near us has windows all through the tunnel so you can sit inside, eat popcorn and watch the cars get cleaned, because the run the car through for you. I'm not embarrassed to admit that I find it just as entertaining now as I did when I was 6.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > E92M3 07/20/2014 at 15:31

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Part of the problem is, an automated wash takes about 2 minutes. The wash I just did, even with help, wasn't very thorough and took 45 minutes. When I don't have help, and if I'm trying to do a full wash/wax, it could take 1 1/2 to 2 hours. This is fine once in a while, but it isn't something I want to have to do every 2-3 weeks. Plus, washing my car isn't as much fun for me as other people seem to have washing their's. I don't mind it as such, but it isn't like, "Oh, yay, today I'm gonna go wash my car!"

gc8foreva > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 07/20/2014 at 16:08

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Keep doing it, and you'll find that it gets a little easier every time!

Vicente Esteve > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 07/20/2014 at 16:50

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There is nothing to be embarrased of, hell, I got entertained from watching inside as well! A couple years before we took it to an automated one in which you left the car in neutral, and it would all wsh around you. We loved it as kids, though one day it caught fire...

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Vicente Esteve 07/20/2014 at 16:55

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That's how our car wash works. You pull in, put it in neutral, and then a "conveyor belt"takes you through the car wash.

Vicente Esteve > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 07/20/2014 at 16:58

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SO HYMNOTIZING

E92M3 > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 07/20/2014 at 18:24

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Automatic washes always leave dirt beneath the mirrors, in the trunk recess, door handles, etc. The wheels are never clean. Plus they never dry very well. They also use really aggressive soaps that will strip any wax protection from your paint after more than a couple of washes. I always feel ripped off paying $10 plus to get a halway cleaned car with water spots. I do use them in the winter though.