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Ern	Aug 17, 2007 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by JimDaddyo (Post 185784)

I start with the rims. I use Mothers or Meguires rim cleaner. Spray on and hose off. Then clean top to bottom with Mothers car soap, rims last with a wash mitt. Then I use a chamois to dry. I have the "Final Coat" protectant on the paint so I am not allowed to wax. But it is guarenteed for 5 yrs. The bug guts still stick a bit. The brushed aluminum is a pain, wish I had the chrome! I use auto glass cleaner on it! I do all the rubber/vinyl with Mothers protectant, and lastly the glass/aluminum.
I have not seen any opinions on chamois, but have been doing cars with them for 20 years, am I being too "old school"?

Jim

So 110% untrue. That crap the stealership sells is the biggest BS.

Rinny's06HHR

Aug 21, 2007 07:07 PM

I haven't washed mine by hand yet. I have free car washes for life through my dealer. Any opinions on that?

Ern	Aug 21, 2007 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Rinny's06HHR (Post 188068)

I haven't washed mine by hand yet. I have free car washes for life through my dealer. Any opinions on that?

Depending on how they do it, it could be decent or a nightmare. If its free from the stealership, eh id pass.

Rinny's06HHR

Aug 21, 2007 07:50 PM

They use the same machines as other automatic car washes do! So far so good. We inspect after each wash! if they scratch it, they shall fix it.

Ern	Aug 21, 2007 08:05 PM

If they use an auto, there putting in scratches, marring and swirls. Put a 1000 watt or a 500 watt halogen lamp next to the paint. You'll see. If you can live with it from what it looks like in daylight, then great. Over time scratches, marring, swirls and other things such as containments dull the finish. They don't reflect light so basically you loose the shine.

sleeper

Aug 29, 2007 12:26 AM

Generally you can notice auto car wash damage on the corners of the vehicle where the brushes hit the hardest... Not for me...

Sometimes free costs more in the long run....

GDZHHR

Aug 29, 2007 12:51 AM

All the auto washes around here are "touch-free".

Vivid

Aug 29, 2007 01:49 AM

I've yet to hand-wash Punky, so far all car washes have been "touch-free" or the do-it-yourself car wash bays.

Ern	Aug 29, 2007 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by GDZHHR (Post 190976)

All the auto washes around here are "touch-free".

Be careful drying after a no touch wash. Since its no touch, there is nothing gliding over the paint to help remove dirt and debris so when you go to dry, you'll just drag what the no touch didn't get across your paint. Which will = marring and swirls.

sleeper

Aug 30, 2007 10:59 PM

Well I guess my statement just shows how often I visit car-washes :lol:
I don't I prefer 'my hands on' approach to caring for my toys..........

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