It's true.

"traderQAMobileTestAutomationMobileBoostOn" (el-peasant)
06/10/2015 at 12:21 • Filed to: None

Washing your car yourself in your own driveway

>>>>>>

Sitting in a machine for 5 minutes that does a subpar job (at least where I’m from) and eats your $10 in the process

And this little guy gets clean as well!

DISCUSSION (20)

Alex B > traderQAMobileTestAutomationMobileBoostOn
06/10/2015 at 12:24

Did you clean the interior as well?

thebigbossyboss > traderQAMobileTestAutomationMobileBoostOn
06/10/2015 at 12:25

*this is only true if you have a hose*

I have to use buckets and after doing it an hour, I realized I could have gone to the DIY drive in bay car wash and done it myself probably better for $8 and a fraction of the time.

traderQAMobileTestAutomationMobileBoostOn > Alex B
06/10/2015 at 12:27

Only the driver seat, I'll do the rest later

AM > traderQAMobileTestAutomationMobileBoostOn
06/10/2015 at 12:29

You finish it right now! A car that beautiful deserves all the attention.

Rico > traderQAMobileTestAutomationMobileBoostOn
06/10/2015 at 12:34

Kinja'd!!!

1. Stay away from automatic car washes to avoid these scratches and mars.

2. Get yourself a glaze to fill these in as much as possible since it’ll typically take a DA Orbital to take these out with a 2 step polish.

Alex B > traderQAMobileTestAutomationMobileBoostOn
06/10/2015 at 12:35

Leather or cloth?

traderQAMobileTestAutomationMobileBoostOn > Alex B
06/10/2015 at 12:36

Leather. I already have two sets of wipes for them, no need for possible suggestions.

Alex B > traderQAMobileTestAutomationMobileBoostOn
06/10/2015 at 12:43

I wasn't going to suggest anything, I was just curious. :-) Black leather I'm assuming?

traderQAMobileTestAutomationMobileBoostOn > Alex B
06/10/2015 at 12:46

Yes.

Party-vi > traderQAMobileTestAutomationMobileBoostOn
06/10/2015 at 12:53

5 minutes vs 4 hours though.

NoneOfYourBiz > Party-vi
06/10/2015 at 13:11

You can do a rinseless, single bucket wash with a spray bottle, a dozen microfiber towels and a couple of ounces of Optimum No Rinse (ONR) Wash & Shine in about 20-30 minutes, less than the time it takes to drive to the nearest tunnel wash and wait in line.

Details:

https://www.reddit.com/r/AutoDetailin…

Cost? Less than $1.00 (the cost of the ONR)

Rico > Alex B
06/10/2015 at 13:11

Sheesh.

Party-vi > NoneOfYourBiz
06/10/2015 at 13:18

Or I could do it the right way :P

sketchcat > traderQAMobileTestAutomationMobileBoostOn
06/10/2015 at 13:39

Kinja'd!!!

GAH! waterspots!

NoneOfYourBiz > Party-vi
06/10/2015 at 13:48

?

One thing I’ve learned from the pro-detailers is there are several “right” ways.

A two-bucket wash with grit guards is going to be safest for cars with a lot of dirt but a pre-soak with quick-detailer, followed by a single bucket, rinseless with 70/30, 300-400gsm microfiber towels that don’t get reused between wipes is absolutely acceptable for anything short of a filthy car.

The videos at the post I linked to explain all methods.

StndIbnz, Drives a MSRT8 > traderQAMobileTestAutomationMobileBoostOn
06/10/2015 at 14:21

Preach! Nice Chally too. Washing cars is therapy to me.

Party-vi > NoneOfYourBiz
06/10/2015 at 14:24

I go for the two bucket wash. I don’t like the idea of using quick detailers to clean my car.

Sub-BZRO > NoneOfYourBiz
06/10/2015 at 15:16

I used to be an auto detailer and the methods that CJ recommended are safe, depending on how dirty your car is. Sometimes this was the only way to clean cars when you are mobile. Also relevant if you are facing water restrictitions in California like I am. Personally, I follow Garry Dean’s method:

The solution in the sprayer softens the dirt layer and brings it away from the paint. The solution in the bucket is used like a traditional car wash soap, without having the need to rinse.

ONR is pretty good and is what we used at the shop, but my favorite is Enthusiasts Only. It can be used both in spray bottle and as a rinseless wash. As a concentrate, it is very economical and leaves a slick finish.

http://www.amazon.com/Waterless-conc…

NoneOfYourBiz > Sub-BZRO
06/10/2015 at 15:25

Nice. Thanks for that.

Garry has an improved method that cuts down on steps:

I’ll have to check out that wash media you linked to!

Sub-BZRO > NoneOfYourBiz
06/11/2015 at 01:02

I never knew about this revision. Thanks for sharing!