The complete half hour car wash

[Stinger GT SS]

Sorry, gave myself an uppercut.

 

[GRStinger]

No there only small, to put it in an Aussie vernacular, that’s not a spider...this is a spider.
The Australian Funnel Web...also very deadly, sleep tight...lol
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Well, I guess I CAN sleep better knowing that we don't have spiders big enough to chase you down an alley and steal your wallet! *

 

[look30]

Optimum no rinse.

You'll thank me later.

As long as the vehicle isn't caked in dirt, that is.

I looked on Amazon and they're 2 types ,
Optimum (NR2010Q) No Rinse Wash & Shine - 32 oz.
Optimum (NRWW2012Q) No Rinse Wash & Wax - 32 oz.

Which one and why ?

Thanks !

 

[MerlintheMad]

Just finished mine, took 1.5 hrs:
Complete chamois & wipe down all interior.
Vacuum mats.
Full rinse.
Wash with dealer supplied Protektiv shampoo.
Another full rinse.
Blow dry with garden blower.
Final finish with Bowdens Big Green Sucker - Microfibre Chamois.
Chamois/Wipe down engine bay.
Chamois wheels & finish tyres with Meguiars Endurance Tyre Gel.
End result below
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Amazing! Yeah, if I went inside "detail" (heh, my detail is your just getting started ), it would add on another half hour, forty-five minutes easily. Outside only, is what I am talking about; some way to keep the winter road grime off on a daily basis (while it is above freezing at any rate, which is most of the time). If I had the balmy airs of summer, this would not be an issue and I would relax into it more.

 

[MerlintheMad]

I commend you, and I am jealous that you can hand-wash on November 30. I would give a try, but I’m thinking it would go…

3:27 PM: Fill bucket with hot water; to basement - open anti-siphon valve for outside faucet/hose

3:28 PM: slip on ice; swear; re-fill bucket

3:31 PM: begin wash; notice soap has higher freezing temp than water; can’t feel fingers

3:54 PM: skim ice from wash bucket; crack frozen jeans while scrubbing tires; return insults to neighbor re: washing car outside at 3:54 PM on November 30

4:05 PM: feverishly scrape soap from car with micro-fiber; hands now numb

4:10 PM: begin rinse; notice stiffness of hose and low-pressure trickle; respond to wife’s complaints of water in basement

4:11 PM: request wife mop basement and wash micro-fiber towels

4:30 PM: return to consciousness with slight headache; drive Stinger – heater on full - to Mr. Carwash for 29.99/mo unlimited premium wash

LOL. You've got it down exactly. ABOVE FREEZING (and I repeat, HOT SOFT water) is the key ingredient. No hoses either. And thick rubber gloves, not those thin throwaway vinyl things. I even use the heavy rubber gloves in high summer: gloves save your skin. So far, the neighbors have either been kind to look the other way, or they haven't noticed yet.

 

[Stinger GT SS]

Amazing! Yeah, if I went inside "detail" (heh, my detail is your just getting started ), it would add on another half hour, forty-five minutes easily. Outside only, is what I am talking about; some way to keep the winter road grime off on a daily basis (while it is above freezing at any rate, which is most of the time). If I had the balmy airs of summer, this would not be an issue and I would relax into it more.

Yes I know, I’d just finished cleaning mine so I threw it in here, I’m predominantly the only one in the car, no food or drink so it mostly dusty from when windows are down or sunroof is open.

 

[Cristobal09]

I looked on Amazon and they're 2 types ,
Optimum (NR2010Q) No Rinse Wash & Shine - 32 oz.
Optimum (NRWW2012Q) No Rinse Wash & Wax - 32 oz.

Which one and why ?

Thanks !

Either works. The wax one provides a bit more protection.

 

[AV8R]

Forgot some steps...

3:25 opened PBR.

3:30 opened second PBR

3:44 felt saucy so cracked open a Corona.

3:50 opened SAMs...can’t rememebr where da hiccup keys are. Hiccup.

3:59 coke and rum and a few chaser shots of Yeager.

4:01 pukes on laundry. Starts to dry off the dog. Questions whether I washed the car or the dog.

4:05. Blacked out.

i like this way better

 

[AV8R]

SHHHHHHHHH ( F... OFF ! ) i hope a white shark is in your toilet bowl for your 2AM dump !

That’s nothin, on Monday it’s gonna be 36 degrees Celsius in Perth.

 

[AV8R]

No there only small, to put it in an Aussie vernacular, that’s not a spider...this is a spider.
The Australian Funnel Web...also very deadly, sleep tight...lol
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Thats a baby one right? Lol

 

[AV8R]

We have ones that catch and eat birds!

 

[Stinger GT SS]

That’s nothin, on Monday it’s gonna be 36 degrees Celsius in Perth.

Beat ya, 36c + here today, Sunday....

 

[NoVAGT2]

Either works. The wax one provides a bit more protection.

Thank you for the tip! What would you recommend for us in Northern Virginia if the vehicle is caked in dirt?

 

[jatleson]

ONR is good stuff. Also look up Garry Dean Forever Rinseless. They are both on Amazon. I've used both, but prefer Garry Dean. An ounce of product makes a gallon of washing solution. It leaves an amazing gloss and very slick surface.

 

[Cristobal09]

Thank you for the tip! What would you recommend for us in Northern Virginia if the vehicle is caked in dirt?

My favorite soap believe it or not is a soap by Chemical Guys, Glossworks. It can be had on Amazon for a reasonable price.

For a sealant that lasts just as long as the rest of the ones that take forever to apply, can also be had on Amazon, Ultima Paint Guard Plus. Takes 5-10 minutes to apply and looks just as good as the rest of the waxes on the market.

I own a detailing company and for vehicles that are caked (off road Jeeps) then I break out the power washer.

 

[MerlintheMad]

... then I break out the power washer.

Heh, lol. My wife would point to me, since I am the one who does any washing around here.

 

[MerlintheMad]

The best way to avoid caked mud and slush is to not go out in it! This morning, we take my wife's Fusion to church. My (still clean) Stinger stays under the carport: where only its tush is getting sprinkled with snow: I can wipe that off with microfiber after this snow storm passes: the first real drop, already 4" and still coming down.

 

[NoVAGT2]

My favorite soap believe it or not is a soap by Chemical Guys, Glossworks. It can be had on Amazon for a reasonable price.

For a sealant that lasts just as long as the rest of the ones that take forever to apply, can also be had on Amazon, Ultima Paint Guard Plus. Takes 5-10 minutes to apply and looks just as good as the rest of the waxes on the market.

Thanks again! More Christmas presents!

With winter coming, I wish there was a decent car wash place around here as sometimes lotsa dirt is unavoidable (especially with the way the Stinger's rear end collects it).

already 4" and still coming down

What? Now's the time to get the car dirty! I hear if you go in circles fast enough that white stuff blows right off!

 

[MerlintheMad]

What? Now's the time to get the car dirty! I hear if you go in circles fast enough that white stuff blows right off!

No. It doesn't. Put that falsehood to rest now. I haven't been out since we got back in the Fusion. The snow continues to swirl down. It looks like I will be out in this tomorrow. No escape. I'll be posting to the Nitto Motivo A/S review thread, most likely, after tomorrow's first trial of the Stinger and her new tires. And I won't be washing my car; although I will be visiting the "Magic Clean" car wash and detail to ask about how they get salt off, etc...

 

[Billy M]

None of those issues here today in Sydney, 1st December - 31C (88F).

75 in Austin TX, was prefect day for washing. But it’s pretty cold this am. 50F