First Wash - What I learned

br438 · 05-05-2022, 11:13 PM

For the ignorance (I have plenty)... Is there a reason not to use one of my (2) Stihl blowers to dry the car? I have a backpack and a hand-held.

Limegrntaln · 05-06-2022, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by br438

For the ignorance (I have plenty)... Is there a reason not to use one of my (2) Stihl blowers to dry the car? I have a backpack and a hand-held.

I wouldn't think that would be a problem. Usually those have a higher price point to start off with, so, people just choose to start off with a cheaper option.

Sparky_12 · 05-06-2022, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by br438

For the ignorance (I have plenty)... Is there a reason not to use one of my (2) Stihl blowers to dry the car? I have a backpack and a hand-held.

It's probably more about the CFMs and whether or not you want to worry about a cord which your backpack unit would make easier. Curious if it worked for you.

Saywhat4118 · 06-25-2022, 11:20 AM

Sparky_12 is your G83 a Tanzanite Blue? Also is it wrapped or just ceramic coated?

I have a G83 suntek PPF and Ceramic coated. I get dust build up overnight just sitting in my garage!! It's insane. Just trying to minimize those because the dust accumulation is driving me crazy. I hand wash once a week but my car looks like it hasn't been washed in months. And I drive the car like twice a week lol.

Sparky_12 · 06-25-2022, 01:42 PM

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Sparky_12 is your G83 a Tanzanite Blue? Also is it wrapped or just ceramic coated?

I have a G83 suntek PPF and Ceramic coated. I get dust build up overnight just sitting in my garage!! It's insane. Just trying to minimize those because the dust accumulation is driving me crazy. I hand wash once a week but my car looks like it hasn't been washed in months. And I drive the car like twice a week lol.

Yep - TBII over FR. I PPF'd the front clip and did ceramic on the entire thing. I also notice dust buildup immediately after the wash but still miles better than when it was pollen season. I don't wash mine too often, tbh, maybe once a month and usually when the brake squeal gets unbearable. Lol. It's the wheels that piss me off the most - I can deal with some dust on the paint but the gold-ish tint from the brake dust annoys me.

Saywhat4118 · 06-25-2022, 02:16 PM

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Yep - TBII over FR. I PPF'd the front clip and did ceramic on the entire thing. I also notice dust buildup immediately after the wash but still miles better than when it was pollen season. I don't wash mine too often, tbh, maybe once a month and usually when the brake squeal gets unbearable. Lol. It's the wheels that piss me off the most - I can deal with some dust on the paint but the gold-ish tint from the brake dust annoys me.

The wheels are the toughest for sure. I wonder if PPF makes car more dustier? Like the plastic attracts/makes the dust stick? I kind of regret getting PPF.

Sparky_12 · 06-25-2022, 02:23 PM

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Yep - TBII over FR. I PPF'd the front clip and did ceramic on the entire thing. I also notice dust buildup immediately after the wash but still miles better than when it was pollen season. I don't wash mine too often, tbh, maybe once a month and usually when the brake squeal gets unbearable. Lol. It's the wheels that piss me off the most - I can deal with some dust on the paint but the gold-ish tint from the brake dust annoys me.

The wheels are the toughest for sure. I wonder if PPF makes car more dustier? Like the plastic attracts/makes the dust stick? I kind of regret getting PPF.

Could be. I'd still choose PPF given how soft the TBII seems to be and how quickly it would get swirled without it. Swirls would drive me crazier than the dust.

The Nerd · 07-04-2022, 06:52 AM

The wheels are a pain, which is why I'm highly considering aftermarket low dust pads. On another note….is anyone else having trouble keeping the black side skirts clean? My entire car is ceramic coated (including the black side skirts) and partially PPF'd….and after my first wash, the black plastic looks terrible between water spotting and dirt/dust that formed after a quick drive. Like, after one day, I already want to clean that part again. Mine are standard (not the CF option). Anyone have suggestions for those?

BMWM4CX · 07-04-2022, 07:01 AM

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The wheels are a pain, which is why I'm highly considering aftermarket low dust pads. On another note….is anyone else having trouble keeping the black side skirts clean? My entire car is ceramic coated (including the black side skirts) and partially PPF'd….and after my first wash, the black plastic looks terrible between water spotting and dirt/dust that formed after a quick drive. Like, after one day, I already want to clean that part again. Mine are standard (not the CF option). Anyone have suggestions for those?

Yep, they're a nightmare for water spotting and marks, if you even so much as look at them the wrong way!

JDUNITNOW · 07-04-2022, 10:02 PM

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The wheels are a pain, which is why I'm highly considering aftermarket low dust pads. On another note….is anyone else having trouble keeping the black side skirts clean? My entire car is ceramic coated (including the black side skirts) and partially PPF'd….and after my first wash, the black plastic looks terrible between water spotting and dirt/dust that formed after a quick drive. Like, after one day, I already want to clean that part again. Mine are standard (not the CF option). Anyone have suggestions for those?

I know what you mean, I PPF'D my skirts and have TLG mud flaps. Once I clean them, I try to keep Xtreme Solutions top coat on so it reduces the scratches. Also I have aftermarket pads to reduce the dust.

backslashv · 07-29-2022, 11:47 PM

Man the Ego blower is heavy. This thread caused me arthritis.

Limegrntaln · 07-30-2022, 12:45 AM

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Man the Ego blower is heavy. This thread caused me arthritis.

It is, but get the stubby nozzle. That's what she said.

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