washing

spencersa · 06-27-2006, 07:32 PM

i know that most car freaks wash car by hand and not those lousy car washes at chevron or where ever else but what exactly does the car wash do to your vinyles/paint?

and what solution should i use to my rims. seems like they never stay siney always cloudy and collecting black, i heard windex works but what should i use to get that greesy black off the rims?

krebs · 06-28-2006, 01:09 AM

you mean brake dust? you just need to wash more often, i try for once a week when possible, and wax about 3 times a year

Mr.X · 06-28-2006, 03:20 PM

kit car wash soap with carnuba wax in it in it wich really helps the shine and protect
use a polish then a good wax ,polish puts oils back in the paint depth) and wax seals and shines try maguires use gold class wax if your to lazy to polish as recommended

spencersa · 06-28-2006, 07:03 PM

lol i do all of what you both told me. i wax about 4 times a yr tho. i wash my truck usually every friday but i end up washing it sooner because i cant stand to look at it dirty. i do a polish coat then a wax coat. i use all meguires. wax and car soap. but what to do to keep the brake dust off those tires? anyone have any solutions?

lowriderbowtie · 06-28-2006, 08:57 PM

I wash my truck in the carwash only because i dont have a hose and shit at my place. i dont touch my wheels with the brush tho, i just hose them off, then use some stoner invisible glass on them afterwards.

Dan Plante · 06-29-2006, 10:02 AM

The only way to stop the brake dust is to get brake dust sheilds. They go right behind your wheel and they are black so they look ok. That is the only way to eliminate brake dust unless you buy a solid wheel.

dropadime · 06-30-2006, 07:31 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by lowriderbowtie

I wash my truck in the carwash only because i dont have a hose and shit at my place. i dont touch my wheels with the brush tho, i just hose them off, then use some stoner invisible glass on them afterwards.

ha ha

dropadime · 06-30-2006, 07:33 PM

just buy ceramic brake pads at auto zone, they really reduce the break dust

04Xtreme · 06-30-2006, 09:42 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by dropadime

ha ha

huh?

he said he goes to the car wash, by reading it, probably the 1/4 wash

lowriderbowtie · 06-30-2006, 11:40 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 04Xtreme

huh?

he said he goes to the car wash, by reading it, probably the 1/4 wash

i should have been more specific for that child. i PRESSURE WASH THEM OFF and the CAR WASH cause i DONT HAVE A HOSE AT MY PLACE

dropadime · 07-01-2006, 01:24 AM

you still need a hose to even run a pressure washer. otherwise it would just be gas powered air compressor

lowriderbowtie · 07-01-2006, 01:39 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by dropadime

you still need a hose to even run a pressure washer. otherwise it would just be gas powered air compressor

Holy fvck your retarded...got nothing better to do?? And actually, I do not need a hose for a pressure washer...the owners of the CAR WASH sure do tho but your on the right track.

you get an 'E' for effort, cupcake.

tt85_GM · 07-01-2006, 11:07 AM

I use the Mr. Clean Auto Dry car washer, it works good, but takes a while, it doesn't give alot of water volume when cleaning off with the filtered water, but once it's done it looks amazing, no hand drying and no spots.
For my ZQ8 Wheels I use Armorall, takes the brake dust off easy and makes them shine.

CliffClaven · 07-02-2006, 02:07 AM

i usually wash at home...but sometimes will go to a car wash but i'll wash it myself. a lot easier with their power washer than my hose. i use stuff from Griot's garage on my wheels. to clean them.

bww3588 · 07-02-2006, 02:51 AM

what ive done, not to reduce brake dust but to make it easier to remove, was put a coat of wax on the wheels. this makes them shine and also repels dust and other road grime.

need4speed2345 · 07-03-2006, 04:28 AM

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...lance&n=228013

makes at home washing so easy, and if you have around the house projects that need it then you killed 2 birds with 1 stone and its CHEAP! Best 80 bucks i spent. I use it to wash the cars and then clean the patio/fence/siding etc.

01EXT · 07-03-2006, 10:06 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by CliffClaven

i usually wash at home...but sometimes will go to a car wash but i'll wash it myself. a lot easier with their power washer than my hose. i use stuff from Griot's garage on my wheels. to clean them.

i will never take my truck to a pressure washer at a car wash... most places like that recycle their water and it get's tiny shit in it which will screw up the paint... not that my paint isnt screwed already, but ya know... i usually get the gallon of car wash with the carnuba stuff in it, wash it down, and i usually spend anywhere from 15-30 minutes on each wheel to clean out all the brake dust.... there's a wax that Advanced Auto Parts just started carrying that is for your wheels which is supposed to reduce the amount of brake dust that builds up... i'm thinking about getting it but at 12 bucks for about the size of two dip cans it better damn well work! and then whenever i wax my truck (going to today actually) i use good ole turtle wax.... nothing does the job better...

LilRed95 · 07-03-2006, 01:04 PM

i gotta get me one of the mr clean auto drys i heard them are pretty good

tt85_GM · 07-04-2006, 02:17 AM

Quote:

LilRed95i gotta get me one of the mr clean auto drys i heard them are pretty good

I have not had any trouble with mine. The only thing I wish was different is that it needs more water flow when the filtered water comes out. Other than that it works great, and I have not hand dried my truck since using it.

hardlydangerous · 07-13-2006, 04:58 PM

I wash mine by hand only the pressure from the garden hose.

I wash my wash mits in the washing machine after every use so they are clean and free of any dirt for the next time ( I usually wash the bikes and cars every saturday morning before 8am)
I use mirco fiber wash mits, different collors, one for the top and another one for the lower 1/4 of the car.
I always wash the top pannels fron to back and side pannels up and down to reduce the visable swirs and much as possible.
I dry it with a leaf blower. It works better and faster then by hand and leaves no straks or risk of paint damage from dirt on a towel or chamois.

For the wheels I use a wheel brush wheel cleaner, then rinse it and wash them again with regular car wash soap to clean off any wheel cleaner that can eat into and damage the finish.

2LOWITHERTZ · 07-18-2006, 05:13 PM

I dry it with a leaf blower

lol holy shit that I would like to see this.

06-27-2006, 07:32 PM	#1
spencersa head turner Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 211 Location: User is: OffLine	washing i know that most car freaks wash car by hand and not those lousy car washes at chevron or where ever else but what exactly does the car wash do to your vinyles/paint? and what solution should i use to my rims. seems like they never stay siney always cloudy and collecting black, i heard windex works but what should i use to get that greesy black off the rims?
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06-28-2006, 01:09 AM	#2
krebs wish i had bags Age: 21 Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,047 Location: pittsburgh/greensburg User is: OffLine	Re: washing you mean brake dust? you just need to wash more often, i try for once a week when possible, and wax about 3 times a year
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06-28-2006, 03:20 PM	#3
Mr.X Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 27 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: washing kit car wash soap with carnuba wax in it in it wich really helps the shine and protect use a polish then a good wax ,polish puts oils back in the paint depth) and wax seals and shines try maguires use gold class wax if your to lazy to polish as recommended
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06-28-2006, 07:03 PM	#4
spencersa head turner Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 211 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: washing lol i do all of what you both told me. i wax about 4 times a yr tho. i wash my truck usually every friday but i end up washing it sooner because i cant stand to look at it dirty. i do a polish coat then a wax coat. i use all meguires. wax and car soap. but what to do to keep the brake dust off those tires? anyone have any solutions?
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06-28-2006, 08:57 PM	#5
lowriderbowtie 2LO4BC Age: 23 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 2,856 Location: Kamloops, BC CANADA! User is: OffLine	Re: washing I wash my truck in the carwash only because i dont have a hose and shit at my place. i dont touch my wheels with the brush tho, i just hose them off, then use some stoner invisible glass on them afterwards.
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06-29-2006, 10:02 AM	#6
Dan Plante Registered User Age: 33 Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,850 Location: Franklin, MA User is: OffLine	Re: washing The only way to stop the brake dust is to get brake dust sheilds. They go right behind your wheel and they are black so they look ok. That is the only way to eliminate brake dust unless you buy a solid wheel.
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06-30-2006, 07:31 PM	#7
dropadime never finished Age: 24 Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 96 Location: ct User is: OffLine	Re: washing Quote: Originally Posted by lowriderbowtie I wash my truck in the carwash only because *i dont have a hose* and shit at my place. i dont touch my wheels with the brush tho, i just hose them off, then use some stoner invisible glass on them afterwards. ha ha
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06-30-2006, 07:33 PM	#8
dropadime never finished Age: 24 Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 96 Location: ct User is: OffLine	Re: washing just buy ceramic brake pads at auto zone, they really reduce the break dust
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06-30-2006, 09:42 PM	#9
04Xtreme Registered User Age: 32 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 792 Location: Melvindale, Michigan User is: OffLine	Re: washing Quote: Originally Posted by dropadime ha ha huh? he said he goes to the car wash, by reading it, probably the 1/4 wash
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06-30-2006, 11:40 PM	#10
lowriderbowtie 2LO4BC Age: 23 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 2,856 Location: Kamloops, BC CANADA! User is: OffLine	Re: washing Quote: Originally Posted by 04Xtreme huh? he said he goes to the car wash, by reading it, probably the 1/4 wash i should have been more specific for that child. i PRESSURE WASH THEM OFF and the CAR WASH cause i DONT HAVE A HOSE AT MY PLACE
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07-01-2006, 01:24 AM	#11
dropadime never finished Age: 24 Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 96 Location: ct User is: OffLine	Re: washing you still need a hose to even run a pressure washer. otherwise it would just be gas powered air compressor
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07-01-2006, 01:39 AM	#12
lowriderbowtie 2LO4BC Age: 23 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 2,856 Location: Kamloops, BC CANADA! User is: OffLine	Re: washing Quote: Originally Posted by dropadime you still need a hose to even run a pressure washer. otherwise it would just be gas powered air compressor Holy fvck your retarded...got nothing better to do?? And actually, I do not need a hose for a pressure washer...the owners of the CAR WASH sure do tho but your on the right track. you get an 'E' for effort, cupcake.
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07-01-2006, 11:07 AM	#13
tt85_GM I AM CANADIAN Age: 24 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,337 Location: Ont. Canada User is: OffLine	Re: washing I use the Mr. Clean Auto Dry car washer, it works good, but takes a while, it doesn't give alot of water volume when cleaning off with the filtered water, but once it's done it looks amazing, no hand drying and no spots. For my ZQ8 Wheels I use Armorall, takes the brake dust off easy and makes them shine.
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07-02-2006, 02:07 AM	#14
CliffClaven Cheers Patron Age: 25 Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 128 Location: new jersey User is: OffLine	Re: washing i usually wash at home...but sometimes will go to a car wash but i'll wash it myself. a lot easier with their power washer than my hose. i use stuff from Griot's garage on my wheels. to clean them.
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07-02-2006, 02:51 AM	#15
bww3588 Certified Underage Drunk Age: 21 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,366 Location: Chillicothe, Ohio User is: OffLine	Re: washing what ive done, not to reduce brake dust but to make it easier to remove, was put a coat of wax on the wheels. this makes them shine and also repels dust and other road grime.
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07-03-2006, 04:28 AM	#16
need4speed2345 Registered User Age: 27 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 344 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: washing http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...lance&n=228013 makes at home washing so easy, and if you have around the house projects that need it then you killed 2 birds with 1 stone and its CHEAP! Best 80 bucks i spent. I use it to wash the cars and then clean the patio/fence/siding etc.
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07-03-2006, 10:06 AM	#17
01EXT Po-Po User Age: 22 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,037 Location: Cartersville, Georgia User is: OffLine	Re: washing Quote: Originally Posted by CliffClaven i usually wash at home...but sometimes will go to a car wash but i'll wash it myself. a lot easier with their power washer than my hose. i use stuff from Griot's garage on my wheels. to clean them. i will never take my truck to a pressure washer at a car wash... most places like that recycle their water and it get's tiny shit in it which will screw up the paint... not that my paint isnt screwed already, but ya know... i usually get the gallon of car wash with the carnuba stuff in it, wash it down, and i usually spend anywhere from 15-30 minutes on each wheel to clean out all the brake dust.... there's a wax that Advanced Auto Parts just started carrying that is for your wheels which is supposed to reduce the amount of brake dust that builds up... i'm thinking about getting it but at 12 bucks for about the size of two dip cans it better damn well work! and then whenever i wax my truck (going to today actually) i use good ole turtle wax.... nothing does the job better...
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07-03-2006, 01:04 PM	#18
LilRed95 Drop N Destroy Age: 23 Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 4,712 Location: Hayden Alabama User is: OffLine	Re: washing i gotta get me one of the mr clean auto drys i heard them are pretty good
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07-04-2006, 02:17 AM	#19
tt85_GM I AM CANADIAN Age: 24 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,337 Location: Ont. Canada User is: OffLine	Re: washing Quote: LilRed95i gotta get me one of the mr clean auto drys i heard them are pretty good I have not had any trouble with mine. The only thing I wish was different is that it needs more water flow when the filtered water comes out. Other than that it works great, and I have not hand dried my truck since using it.
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07-13-2006, 04:58 PM	#20
hardlydangerous H-D motorsports Age: 34 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 654 Location: Ontario, Canada User is: OffLine	Re: washing I wash mine by hand only the pressure from the garden hose. I wash my wash mits in the washing machine after every use so they are clean and free of any dirt for the next time ( I usually wash the bikes and cars every saturday morning before 8am) I use mirco fiber wash mits, different collors, one for the top and another one for the lower 1/4 of the car. I always wash the top pannels fron to back and side pannels up and down to reduce the visable swirs and much as possible. I dry it with a leaf blower. It works better and faster then by hand and leaves no straks or risk of paint damage from dirt on a towel or chamois. For the wheels I use a wheel brush wheel cleaner, then rinse it and wash them again with regular car wash soap to clean off any wheel cleaner that can eat into and damage the finish.
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07-18-2006, 05:13 PM	#21
2LOWITHERTZ I peed in your pool! Age: 30 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 583 Location: Colorado Springs User is: OffLine	Re: washing I dry it with a leaf blower lol holy shit that I would like to see this.
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