"Laurence" (mrlaurence)
07/25/2016 at 08:41 • Filed to: mini, cleaning
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"Laurence" (mrlaurence)
07/25/2016 at 08:41 • Filed to: mini, cleaning | 2
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Seeing as birds have been using my Mini as a toilet for the past few weeks, I thought it was about time to clean it, but before I do, I could use some advice -
The last time I washed it, beads of water sat on the surface (this was especially bad on the roof) then collected dirt. when they dried, they left hundreds of these horrible circles on the paint. I’ve tried using microfibre cloths on them before they dried, but it didn’t really do anything. Is there a good way to prevent these?
Roadster Man
> Laurence
07/25/2016 at 08:43 |
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I always avoid those by going for a drive while the car is still wet. If you can get up to around 40mph for a few minutes, it’ll air-dry instead of leaving all those little beads. You might get some streaks though if you haven’t rinsed really well.
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> Laurence
07/25/2016 at 08:55 |
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Are you sure it’s dirt and not calcium deposits in the hard water?
Needmoargarage
> Laurence
07/25/2016 at 08:55 |
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After washing the car, I will generally take the nozzle off of my hose and use the low pressure flow from top to bottom. It takes most of the existing beads of water and runs off the car. Then I dry the car using this towel .
Biggest thing is not letting water air dry if it’s ‘hard’ water.
Dave the car guy , still here
> Laurence
07/25/2016 at 08:59 |
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You might have some acid rain spots, spots from the acidic bird crap or be using a soap that leaves those rings. Try a good car wash that is made with paint conditioners. Don’t use dishwashing soap it leaves spots and removes wax. After a proper washing use a paste or cream wax 1-2 times a year and between those waxing use a quick spray wax that can be applied before you dry the car. It will bead up and the wax should protect the finish from acid rain and the bird droppings.
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Laurence
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07/25/2016 at 09:00 |
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I do live in a hard water area, so it could be, but when I’ve looked at it, I’m pretty sure that at least some is dirt
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Laurence
> Needmoargarage
07/25/2016 at 09:02 |
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This seems like a good method to use; whenever I’ve done something similar to this in the past it’s worked out pretty well. thanks for the help
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> Laurence
07/25/2016 at 09:08 |
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http://www.autogeek.net/exterior.html
Could be sediment as well, though I’m not sure how practical it is for you to install a filter.
Also try a citrus based wash: https://www.amazon.com/Chemical-Guys-…
I use this stuff regularly, just be careful with the dilution as it does strip wax.
random001
> Laurence
07/25/2016 at 09:19 |
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Yeah, hit us up with more details. If the spots are more white, or very light, chances are it’s hard water and not dirt. Dirt will come right off.
You’ve got a few options, but more details are needed. First, what wash are you using? IT’s already been mentioned, but you need to dry the car, quickly. In very hard water situations, you need to be washing the car from top to bottom, starting with the roof, and as you wash around the car, remember to keep wetting the parts you’ve already rinsed. Keep them wet until you’re ready to dry. To dry, use something super absorbent, I like these types.
Your wash, like I said, will be very important, as will the wax you put on after it’s all dry. Tell us what you’re using, and we can help more.
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> Needmoargarage
07/25/2016 at 11:02 |
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I personally prefer the Absorber XL over towels. Blot it on, everything’s gone.