I don't care how old I get

"If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent" (essextee) 07/12/2018 at 12:40 • Filed to: None

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This will never not be fun.

*Svend Disclamer* This car is 18 years old and has driven to the moon. The paint is too far gone to be spending good money to preserv e and care for correctly . Pls don’t crucify me.

facw > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 07/12/2018 at 12:44

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I don’t know, last time I posted a carwash vid, Svend was upset by it:

I am going to a touchless wash now, but it is much less interesting to look at (though they did recently add a bunch of new LEDs to spice up the experience)

random001 > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 07/12/2018 at 12:44

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You just made me a Svend cringe, and Svend probably passed out.

404 - User No Longer Available > facw 07/12/2018 at 12:47

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That just means you cheapen out and got the basic wash. The full luxury wash you get tri-coloured foam.

facw > 404 - User No Longer Available 07/12/2018 at 12:53

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No way, I always get the highest grade wash. The one in the video didn’t do the multicolor thing. The one I go to these days does (though the density isn’t great).

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 07/12/2018 at 12:53

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I sure hope it was touchless.

Gerry197 > facw 07/12/2018 at 12:54

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Touchless only works if they use strong chemicals, and even then it’s not really that good.

Neither options are great compared to a proper hand wash, but time and convenience is also valuable.

I hand wash my new truck, especially since it has a bed rack system that is a risk in a automated car wash, but all my older cars go through a auto wash.

I do prefer to go to wash that let you dry and vacuum at the end.  Gives me a chance to go over the car and do the final detail work, inspect for any damage, etc. 

Future next gen S2000 owner > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 07/12/2018 at 12:55

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I only go to the touch car washes. I need some physical contact....

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Future next gen S2000 owner 07/12/2018 at 12:56

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You like to be felt up eh? Kinky.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > random001 07/12/2018 at 12:56

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This is an 18yo car with 260k miles. The paint is so scratched and swirled at this point that a car wash can't possibly do any sort of noticable damage and it's not worth spending good money to svend it properly.

AuthiCooper1300 > facw 07/12/2018 at 12:57

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T h a t l o o k s r a t h e r s i m i l a r t o t h e S t a r G a t e s e q u e n c e o f 2 0 0 1 : A S p a c e O d y s s e y .

404 - User No Longer Available > Gerry197 07/12/2018 at 13:00

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Neither options are great compared to a proper hand wash, but time and convenience is also valuable. 

That’s why I only use it on my sedan when it’s really really muddy and slushy from salted roads, but still follow up with a regular hand wash.

Can’t say no to free.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Future next gen S2000 owner 07/12/2018 at 13:00

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Just spent half a week in Ptown. I’m all set with physical contact. Got two months worth in four days.

404 - User No Longer Available > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 07/12/2018 at 13:01

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C’mon... you can even see those big blue whips of death in that picture.

random001 > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 07/12/2018 at 13:02

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And now you know why it’s all scratched up, you animal!

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > 404 - User No Longer Available 07/12/2018 at 13:05

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I know LOL. Svend is going to get a heart attack seeing this.

winterlegacy, here 'till the end > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 07/12/2018 at 13:10

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This thread just gets better and better

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > random001 07/12/2018 at 13:14

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This car wash  is actually really swanky for not being touchless. Before you go in an attendant goes around and pressure washes your wheels and mirrors and any other areas that car washes usually have trouble getting.

Chariotoflove > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 07/12/2018 at 13:16

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I can relate.  The car wash we use has a waiting room where you can watch the cars go through, but also has a really complete vintage model train set running all along the ceiling.  It’s hard to decide which to watch.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Chariotoflove 07/12/2018 at 13:20

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#firstworldproblems

404 - User No Longer Available > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 07/12/2018 at 13:21

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random001 > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 07/12/2018 at 13:26

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Fanschey....

Svend > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 07/12/2018 at 13:45

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It’s your car mate, so I’ll let you off.

Now I’ve got to carry this ruddy thing back home.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Svend 07/12/2018 at 13:48

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Whatever image you posted isn’t loading so I’m going to assume it’s the world cup OH WAIT IT’S NOT.

Future next gen S2000 owner > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 07/12/2018 at 13:54

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I mean, I don’t count those I touch against their will. The judge apparently does though.

Future next gen S2000 owner > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 07/12/2018 at 13:54

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On my way!

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Future next gen S2000 owner 07/12/2018 at 13:56

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Stock up on gatorade and protein bars first . And find the skimpiest bathing su it you can. That is now your streetwear.

Future next gen S2000 owner > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 07/12/2018 at 14:23

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If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Future next gen S2000 owner 07/12/2018 at 14:28

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Not skimpy enough. In Ptown t hat might as well be a burqa.

Svend > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 07/12/2018 at 15:18

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It’s a guy walking with a crucifix. 

Chariotoflove > Svend 07/12/2018 at 16:36

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I’m actually a quandary. I’ve been putting off washing my car for way too long. We do go to a touchless wash sometimes. But, I like to hand wash well and hand dry when I’m going to wax. This K900 is way bigger than my RX-8 was. I physically can’t reach the top or even the center of the hood (bonnet) unless I buy a wand of some sort. Problem is, even if I wash it that way, I can’ really do a proper hand wax if I can’t reach the areas that need it.

So, I’ve just been avoiding the problem, and Genie just gets filthier...

Svend > Chariotoflove 07/12/2018 at 17:14

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Waxe s while nice, degrade faster and less durable.

Maybe look at some sealants such as Adam’s Guard and Gloss, applied to a wet car using damp and dry towels and cloths, doesn’t smear much, gives a deep glossy shine like a wax and is more durable. 

Chariotoflove > Svend 07/12/2018 at 17:40

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Is that something that still needs lots of elbow grease to rub on and off, or could it be properly applied with a wand/reacher?

Svend > Chariotoflove 07/12/2018 at 18:11

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Needs very little elbow grease.

Take a wet car, spray some H2O Guard and Gloss onto a damp towel, wipe onto paint, glass or plastics and buff with a dry microfibre.

Alternatively I think maybe (if you have a snow foam lance of pressure pump sprayer), is CarPro HydroFoam.

Pump method, used as a shampoo and seal

Car was method after a car shampoo

snow foam lance applied method,

How ever you wish to apply is, it’s literally, apply, pressure rinse and then dry the vehicle. 

Chariotoflove > Svend 07/12/2018 at 18:13

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Okay, I’ll give this a go.  Thanks!

404 - User No Longer Available > Svend 07/12/2018 at 18:26

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Sealant, cure then layer on carnauba.

Svend > 404 - User No Longer Available 07/12/2018 at 18:34

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If you were to wax, it’s best to wax then use a sealant.

Waxing on top of a sealant, will negate the properties of the sealant. 

404 - User No Longer Available > Svend 07/12/2018 at 18:47

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Really? I thought it was the more durable layer going first.

Svend > 404 - User No Longer Available 07/12/2018 at 19:02

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It’s up to the individual but if you seal then wax, you have a top coat that gives a nice warm gloss, but is less durable and degrades faster in heat, UV light and rain and get none of the benefits of the sealant until the wax has gone.

Sealing on top of the wax, while being less durable than sealing directly onto the paint will allow the nice warm gloss of the wax but also the beading/sheeting and UV protecting qualities of the sealant. You can also keep topping up the sealant each month or so, considerably extending the life of the sealant and the wax beneath.