Anzafin's washing method
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My Ride: 2007 530d M Sport Automatic, Le Mans Edition.Le Mans Blue Individual Paint Special, Syrah Blue Individual Leather, Piano Black Individual Interior Trim, Front seat heating,M Double Spoke 172 19
I won't bore you with my technique, developed over 43years ,only to say that there are many similarities with your own.However,I would add one valuable tip to all you "hand washers",do not use a high pressure washer if you intend to keep your car for more than a few years.Yes,it does speed up the job when the car is covered in winter grime and road salt (here in the UK),but only if it is all wet before you use a pressure washer- they are useless on dry dirt.
The main disadvantage is that they force water into cavities and panel joints, the result being rust appearing well before it should!
The main disadvantage is that they force water into cavities and panel joints, the result being rust appearing well before it should!
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Anal, for sure. The cars look great, but you have got to be kidding with the prep, products, time. What happens in two days when it rains or snows!!!
I get comments from my neighbors that I am always polishing and polishing but the procedures here are beyond comprehension. It's a car, subject to the environment. Turn the key, drive it, get some dust on it and enjoy it.
I get comments from my neighbors that I am always polishing and polishing but the procedures here are beyond comprehension. It's a car, subject to the environment. Turn the key, drive it, get some dust on it and enjoy it.
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From: Kajaani, Finland
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Originally Posted by Pioneer530' post='1056312' date='Nov 17 2009, 03:02 AM
Anal, for sure. The cars look great, but you have got to be kidding with the prep, products, time. What happens in two days when it rains or snows!!!
I get comments from my neighbors that I am always polishing and polishing but the procedures here are beyond comprehension. It's a car, subject to the environment. Turn the key, drive it, get some dust on it and enjoy it.
I get comments from my neighbors that I am always polishing and polishing but the procedures here are beyond comprehension. It's a car, subject to the environment. Turn the key, drive it, get some dust on it and enjoy it.
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My Ride: Alpine White 2006 530Xi (SLD)
Originally Posted by Anzafin' post='1056581' date='Nov 17 2009, 03:16 AM
??? I'm not getting the point of this post ???
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Originally Posted by tooltec' post='1056048' date='Nov 16 2009, 12:10 PM
I won't bore you with my technique, developed over 43years ,only to say that there are many similarities with your own.However,I would add one valuable tip to all you "hand washers",do not use a high pressure washer if you intend to keep your car for more than a few years.Yes,it does speed up the job when the car is covered in winter grime and road salt (here in the UK),but only if it is all wet before you use a pressure washer- they are useless on dry dirt.
The main disadvantage is that they force water into cavities and panel joints, the result being rust appearing well before it should!
The main disadvantage is that they force water into cavities and panel joints, the result being rust appearing well before it should!
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My Ride: 2006 530X, Silver Gray, Black Dakota, Premium Package, Cold Package, Park Distance Sensors, Steptronic
Yeah, just Connecticut I guess. Multi-buckets, leaf blowers, shop vacs, 15 liquids and towels, and hours on end to wash a car strikes me not only as anal but bordering on insane. Guess I just don't have that lofty Eurpoean sophistication.
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Please share your method.
I know I'm anal whatever it comes to keeping the paint as good as possible.
If I wash the car "as fast as possible" and less carefully I usually manage to marr the paint.
Besides, this is detailing forum. What can you expect?
Hmmm.... I think the previous post is another example about the "new spirit" of this forum
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I know I'm anal whatever it comes to keeping the paint as good as possible.
If I wash the car "as fast as possible" and less carefully I usually manage to marr the paint.
Besides, this is detailing forum. What can you expect?
Hmmm.... I think the previous post is another example about the "new spirit" of this forum
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From: Glendale, AZ
My Ride: 2004 Mystic Blue Metallic 545I
Wow. I thought I got crazy with cleaning mine.
I just use Zep auto enhance wax/wash with water. Rub it on the car with a microfiber cloth.
pressurewash off with heated water.
Dry the car with a high quality chamois cloth.
and detail it with meguiars auto detailer.
even a few days later when it gets a little didrty/dusty. after using a california car duster.
and everyone I know is always saying my car is so rediculously clean.
and I steam clean the interior once a month, and clean and moisturize the leather every 3 or 4 months.
I just use Zep auto enhance wax/wash with water. Rub it on the car with a microfiber cloth.
pressurewash off with heated water.
Dry the car with a high quality chamois cloth.
and detail it with meguiars auto detailer.
even a few days later when it gets a little didrty/dusty. after using a california car duster.
and everyone I know is always saying my car is so rediculously clean.
and I steam clean the interior once a month, and clean and moisturize the leather every 3 or 4 months.
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