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hhr ss through a delta sonic car wash?

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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 03:11 PM
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once in a while thru delta sonic isnt bad IMO. my grandparents use the superkiss all the time and have a ton of swirl marks from it. the thing i think that causes the swirls are the people drying it. ive never been able to get all the dirt off when using the high pressure spray at the coin operated wash. so i doubt delta sonic does. the leftover dirt gets rubbed into the paint when the empoyees dry it. so i would avoid using the "touchless" every two weeks. once every 6 weeks or so in winter is all i do. i only did it once this year on my SS.

ph yeah and in WNY they dont use microfiber towels to dry.....thats all i use
Old Mar 30, 2012 | 05:11 PM
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Swirl marks shouldn't be a problem if you polish your car correctly. Just avoid automated car washes that slap your car with brushes.
Old Mar 30, 2012 | 05:43 PM
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My local car wash will not run mine thru as it is lowered so they wash it by hand and then detail it inside and out, a super job, $19.95 sometimes a special only $5.00.
Old Mar 30, 2012 | 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by us11csalyer
I wash my car at a car wash but then take it home for a hand wash. Doesn't get much better than to have done a good polish followed by wax. Or to bring out the mirror shine on your chrome rims and grill.

OP, if you got chrome rims get some polish and the mini-power ball.
Power is great for polished aluminum rims but most rims these days are clear coated
Old Mar 30, 2012 | 06:57 PM
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Power is great for polished aluminum rims but most rims these days are clear coated
Yes it is. I still can't get over how much of a mirror look my rims and grill has no. Clear sky today and the grill will blind you lol.
Old Mar 30, 2012 | 07:05 PM
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Yes it is. I still can't get over how much of a mirror look my rims and grill has no. Clear sky today and the grill will blind you lol.
Old Mar 31, 2012 | 12:51 AM
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X 2 ^^
Old Mar 31, 2012 | 02:49 AM
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I'll try to post a pic later today.
Old Mar 31, 2012 | 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by us11csalyer
I'll try to post a pic later today.
Just so I am understanding you are recomending a powerball on a clear coated rim?
I am curious what you recomend using on the powerball to polish the clear coated rim.
I worked very closely with 3m meguiars PPg etc for a years including 5 years being trained and selling there products.
I just may not be understanding what you are recomending but I am always open for any ideas.
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