[wavyyyy]

Hi,
What products would I need as a beginner to wash my car well?
I don't need to do a full detail every time but something to keep my car looking presentable between real details that I pay for.

I have a BSM car so it's so much dirtier than I'm used to after just 3-5 days and I don't want to have to get it washed weekly. Also the brake dust with factory brakes is disgusting.

I have a pressure washer but nothing else. Just looking for the easiest stuff that I can use maybe once every 5 days that would take half an hour and I could get my car washed every 3 weeks to a month.

[Ivilla035]

Originally Posted by wavyyyy

Hi,
What products would I need as a beginner to wash my car well?
I don't need to do a full detail every time but something to keep my car looking presentable between real details that I pay for.

I have a BSM car so it's so much dirtier than I'm used to after just 3-5 days and I don't want to have to get it washed weekly. Also the brake dust with factory brakes is disgusting.

I have a pressure washer but nothing else. Just looking for the easiest stuff that I can use maybe once every 5 days that would take half an hour and I could get my car washed every 3 weeks to a month.

Look up 2 bucket method, get the basics you need, and keep it simple. Just gotta avoid scratching

[ksa]

Watch some Youtube videos as that is going to be your best bet at getting a proper tutorial.

[malvern_man]

Originally Posted by wavyyyy

Hi,
What products would I need as a beginner to wash my car well?
I don't need to do a full detail every time but something to keep my car looking presentable between real details that I pay for.

I have a BSM car so it's so much dirtier than I'm used to after just 3-5 days and I don't want to have to get it washed weekly. Also the brake dust with factory brakes is disgusting.

I have a pressure washer but nothing else. Just looking for the easiest stuff that I can use maybe once every 5 days that would take half an hour and I could get my car washed every 3 weeks to a month.

Half an hour....I takes me longer than that to clean one wheel 😂

Get your car and wheels (faces and barrels) ceramic coated it'll make keeping your car clean much easier.

[Alekss]

Proper technique is everything....youtube is your friend

[wavyyyy]

I’m going to just foam it and rinse it off, should be good enough if I’m doing it once a week with a good detail once a month. Also getting it ceramic coated.

[Nettles]

Watch obsessed garage videos. You’ll be set. Products on his website are your best source to know which brands to stick with.

[CarsAndGuitars]

Join autogeekonline.net

[JustinHEMI]

I'm no longer doing the 2 bucket method. I'm doing one bucket with 10 microfiber towels.

[shimmy23]

OP what's the weather like where you're at? i think using ONR and a IK sprayer with a handful of quality microfiber towels will get you by between washes.

interested to hear what others think on cleaning wheels tho. i've always struggled with finding a good way to clean wheels other than actually washing them

[wavyyyy]

Originally Posted by shimmy23

OP what's the weather like where you're at? i think using ONR and a IK sprayer with a handful of quality microfiber towels will get you by between washes.

interested to hear what others think on cleaning wheels tho. i've always struggled with finding a good way to clean wheels other than actually washing them

New York so weather is getting better now. What’s an IK sprayer? Lmao sorry.

[malvern_man]

Originally Posted by wavyyyy

New York so weather is getting better now. What’s an IK sprayer? Lmao sorry.

IK sprayer...

https://www.iksprayers.com/en/ik-multi-pro-2-81671.html

Although I think that Marolex pump sprayers are way better then IK

[shawndean22]

Foam cannon and one bucket method and drying aid, separate bucket and foam cannon for wheels.
Rinseless if cold and do in garage.

[cooolone2]

Wow... It varies so much, buy mainly by tolerance for time and pocket!

2 bucket system with grit guards
A good foam cannon
Good soap
De-ironizer
Good microfiber wash mits
Excellent drying waffle towels or air dryer
A finish detail spray to use if using waffle towels
Separate brushes for wheels and drying towels
Good carnuba wax

This is for exteriors... 3 years and barely a swirl or scratch on the paint!

For the process...
I rinse with heavy flow...
I foam then rinse, then foam again, let sit for 5 mins
Then 2 bucket wash
Wheels first or last, don't matter, just be careful with splash if last.
Dry, I use waffle towels with Wolfgang Detail Spritz
Finish wheels and rubber...
Do door jams, sills and under hood galleys, touch up when done with damp clothes (microfibers)

If using a cover, I cover after it's dried and keep it covered unless it gets dirty, no cover when dirty until next wash.

Will take it in for some detail/paint correction for some roads chips soon, to keep it fresh and clean.

Get a good foam cannon, don't skimp.
And I use a deionizer for the rinse as it leaves not water spots.

Good Luck

[p0p]

I have a few sets these for drying. I keep one in the trunk for winter and have to go though brushless car wash

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...e?ie=UTF8&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...e?ie=UTF8&th=1

[peelerec]

Originally Posted by shimmy23

OP what's the weather like where you're at? i think using ONR and a IK sprayer with a handful of quality microfiber towels will get you by between washes.

interested to hear what others think on cleaning wheels tho. i've always struggled with finding a good way to clean wheels other than actually washing them

To date, I think the only way to clean them is to properly wash them. Although I did recently learn some people on YT have mixed brake buster with ONR specifically to be used on wheels only. I'd like to try that out to see how well I can do this rinseless.

[Alekss]

No one is talking about water
Is your water hard? Do you have a water softener?
Do not let the car dry in the sun. You will have spots regardless.
Soft water is important. Prolongs the life of your equipment, makes it easier to wash and reduces spots on paint.