Anybody have any tips on washing a car?

Question

carwashing now has just gotten ridiculous with the prices. I wanna do it myself...but whenever I do it..never comes out very well. I know some of you are gonna give me some dumb answers...but I'm being for real.

Answer 1

Here's my process. It's a bit time consuming, but it's not as hard as it sounds.

-Wash with Dawn to remove all wax (Never use Dawn for regular washes though as the alkalinity will remove wax)
-Clay.
-Wash with a mixture of Klasse All In One & water
-Klasse All In One
-Usually 3 coats of Zaino Z5 (with Zaino Z7 between coats)
-Usually 2 coats of Zaino Z2 (with Zaino Z7 between coats)
-Stand back and admire your work.

If that sounds a bit too much, you can always skip the Zaino and just use Klasse Sealant Glaze instead. Not quite as deep and rich as the Zaino, but still very nice. Going this route, my g/f did her car in ~3hours with drying and it looks pretty good. Remember, the cleaner you get you car in the initial steps, the better the end result. You should have a good coat of wax, or your car will never have the glossy look you're going for. As for normal washes, I just use a mixture of Klasse AIO and water, or you can use a car wash you can pick up at your local auto parts store. However, I can't say enough about the Klasse line of products...

If you want more tips, try Autopia.org. It's a forum for car care.

Answer 2

Buy some Autowash (it's special made for washing cars), a bucket, a sponge, and a fleece or wool washing glove. Start on the room and work down. Never let the soap dry on the car. Once you've thoroughly rinsed it off, dry it with a large towel, or better, a chamois cloth. Use the sponge on the wheels. Then buy some McGuirers Auto Polish (Yellow #28 is great). That's the real secret, beyond drying it. After you've polished it (you polish it the same way you wax it), then wax it. Most people suggest waxing it twice. That way you cover up any areas you might have missed with the first wax job. Do all of this in the shade! and plan on taking a couple days and do a good job.

Answer 3

ok first of all u use car wash soap not soap u use for ur dishes!
step 1. rinse the car with water the whole car
step2. mix ur soap with water
step3. wash ur car in sections , like i do my front first then rinse it, then sides ,back and repeat.
step4. after ur done washing all the sides back front blah blah go take it for a drive to get some of the water off
step5. use a soft terry cloth to wipe off the leftover little water
step6. use a different sponge to clean ur tires and rims, now ur done

thats how i wash my car and it comes out lookin gorgeous everytime, for a streak free shine on ur car with no water spots or ne thing u can try using mr clean autdo dry carwash i use it for my 06 civic si

Answer 4

don't be too mush of a perfectionist. You can buy special soap, but dish soap will do. It all depends how much U care about Ur car. If You just want a clean ride. This is what you'll need would buy:
bucket
A scrubing mit
old shirts
good shammie
A window wiper

Water with soap in teh bucket
Scrub car with scrub mit
Scrub tires and rims with teh old shirts or buy a gentle car wash brush

Rinse and then dry with shammie. U can also dry teh windows with a shammie. This will save U lots of $ in the long run but It'll cost U just to get started. Good luck

Answer 5

Grab a bucket with water mixed with liquid soap.

Then, grab some sponges and a hose.

1. Spray your car with the hose.
2. Start dippin your sponge into the bucket.
3. Go around the car and scrape everywhere with the sponge.
4. When you think your car is clean enough,spray it again and you could let it dry up by itself.

It's fun to have a partner so invite someone active,such as a child.And you should have everything you need before doing the steps I do.

Wear your worst clothes.
Everytime you are almost out of soap and water, go get more. Clean your sponge with the hose and dip it in the bucket again.

You probably might want two buckets. One for soap and water and one for water.

Answer 6

buy liek turtle wash wit wax in it or w/o wax...
get a nice 2 gallon bucket poor the wash about 1-2 inches int it and use a sponge and before you wash it rinse the whole car off first!
do it i nsections and start at the top and worky your way down cause if you start ar the bottom and go up all the dirt will go from the top and go down to where it was already cleand and dirty it again...so do the roof then hood trunk left side front to back or back to front or start in the middle! ***when you finish washing it with soap dont move on and start another part RINSE IT OFF so the soap doesnt dry in it and leave little white dots! ****
rerinse sponge frequently!
anymore questions emai lme dude! good luck! its pretty easy and if its nice and sunnu put a suit on no shirt put some sinscreen on or non or oil and work on your tan and if ur lady walks by squirt her lol

Answer 7

Are you kidding?


Sell your damn car & buy yourself a bicycle!!!





































































































No seriously, here's what you could do if you have the time, energy & inclination to do so...


Use a bucket, lukewarm clean water, a sponge and some liquid soap (such as dish detergent) and start scrubbing buddy!


You might wanna use a water hose (such as a garden hose) to get the dirt & dust off your car first and then to rinse your car clean once you're done washing it.


Or better yet, find yourself a cheap car wash!


Good luck to you buddy!


And remember to take it easy!







P.S. Have you ever seen the movie Wild Things with Neve Campbell, Matt Dillon, Kevin Bacon and Denise Richards?


Find yourself two sexy girls & get them to wash your car for $5 a piece while having a wet t-shirt contest!!! LOL

Answer 8

Towel Dry ASAP!!!! and shade is terrific consistently!!! yet whilst no shade, basically moist complete motor vehicle ahead of Drying it ! initiate with roof ,domicile windows, paintings your way right down to dried! RainX has a cool connect with the backyard hose motor vehicle Washing device that carries very final Wax Rinse answer that truly makes the motor vehicle spotless and water beads away whilst rains too! yet filtered H20 is a frick'n shaggy dog tale! good success!

Answer 9

1. Wash off all the loose dirt off of your car.
2. Soap and wash
3. If you don't have it already, some car stores have some sort of detailing clay, affordable, which you use to clay out and smoothen the body of your car while it is wet (really works)
4. Dry (wax if need)
5. done - your car will feel & look brand new

Answer 10

I bought a friend a car cleaning kitt by Mister Clean. It has a bottle you attach to your hose. They sell them at Canadian tire or any auto supply store. It dires spotless if you do it right. Also I recommend using a chammy to dry as opposed to drip dry.