best cloth to wash a car with..?
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best cloth to wash a car with..?
what is the best cloth/rag/glove or other to wash my car with.. i dont want to hair line scratch the new paint when i finally wash it..
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Decent quality microfibers. I buy mine in bulk at Sam'* Club. I believe a pack of 24 is around $12-$15. Just as important, use two buckets when you wash, and avoid automatic carwashes like the plague. My wife'* Jeep was a dark green, and her Acura is a dark grey, and no scratches ever since new on either of those. My Bonne'* black, but the only scratches present were there when I bought it. In a few weeks I'll clay bar and buff it, and it should be fine. The Meguiar'* NXT is a pretty decent inexpensive wax, if you're looking for something that works well and won't bankrupt you. Easily found as well.
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Originally Posted by Danthurs
Get a good coat of wax after you wash it. I use Gold Class and LOVE it. Really deep shine.
i was told by many not to wax it or anything untill atleast 3 -4 months after i got the paint job..
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Ditto what'* been said. Most car wash media are good, they just have to be used correctly. You can use a microfiber mitt, sheepskin mitt, sponge (a good soft one with open pores). Use two buckets, one to rinse off the mitt before going back in the soap. Have a good coat of wax on the paint to reduce abrasion of the paint. Don't rub hard on the paint, and use a good car soap with good lubricity.
The other key that gets forgottn is in drying. Use good soft microfiber towels to dry. I like to blow the car first with a leaf blower so I can just lightly wipe it afterwards.
The other key that gets forgottn is in drying. Use good soft microfiber towels to dry. I like to blow the car first with a leaf blower so I can just lightly wipe it afterwards.
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http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...ic.php?t=37485
Interesting comparison between Gold Class and Liquid Glass there.
More updates on page 3. Longer term test.
Interesting comparison between Gold Class and Liquid Glass there.
More updates on page 3. Longer term test.
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I like the sheepskin mitts as well. The 2 bucket system works really well. Do not skimp on the car wash soap.
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Do not use a sheepskin mitt on the tires or wheels. Use a lower cost microfiber o\r all cotton mitt for wheel duty.
Edit:
Do not use a sheepskin mitt on the tires or wheels. Use a lower cost microfiber o\r all cotton mitt for wheel duty.
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I've got a mitt I like for the wheels. It'* triangular shaped with a microfiber side and on the other side it has some sort of synthetic mesh.
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I have a microfiber sponge that looks like something out of the bottom of the ocean my dad calls it the muppet sponge. it works really well...easy to control..and has a scrubby side for bugs and stuff.
for soap, i use gold class and for wax, i use either gold class or NXT 2.0. i find the nxt to be far superior to even gold class, which i'm a huge fan of.
microfiber is your friend, washing, polishing, waxing, glass cleaning whatever. its the best imo.
for soap, i use gold class and for wax, i use either gold class or NXT 2.0. i find the nxt to be far superior to even gold class, which i'm a huge fan of.
microfiber is your friend, washing, polishing, waxing, glass cleaning whatever. its the best imo.
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Wash with a grout sponge, dry with a waffle weave mf or Viking drying mf, and finish it all off with a coat of your favorite wax. Good OTC washes are Gold Class and NXT. Duragloss 901 has a great reputation but it isn't always available locally.