Washing/Drying recommendations

ZEDHEAD · 04-21-2009, 02:28 AM

Does anybody have any tips on washing/drying? Use a pressure washer and towel to dry? I've used these cheap towels(not on my Z) that leave a little fluff on the car. Any recommendations on what I should buy to dry?

Zat_Zuma · 04-21-2009, 06:09 AM

pressure washer?

Are you mad???????????? Hate your new car?????????

I'll have to forward you proper washing instructions and detailing guides to protect your new cars paint ......... from yourself

put the pressure washer wand down and walk away slowly with your hands in clear sight

chubbs · 04-21-2009, 12:20 PM

This is my method...

Lambswool mitt* for washing - use 2 buckets of water, to avoid rubbing small particles of dirt into the paintwork

Microfibre cloth* for drying - soaks up loads of water & doesn't leave water marks.

Then wax (polish first, if necessary)

Pressure washer? No.

(As I've said in another thread, washing the car in the rain isn't a bad idea, because it rinses the car for you.)

*I'm in the UK, so the names may be slightly different where you are.

scorpion90 · 04-21-2009, 12:22 PM

See autogeek.net for "how to's" for some good info.

batman_4 · 04-21-2009, 12:26 PM

for a typical wash i use bucket and a hose to wash. dry with a shammy (sp?) and clean rims with water and soft soap. once every like 2-3 months i will wash and wax the car.

pressure wash = negative

ZEDHEAD · 04-21-2009, 12:28 PM

I haven't had to wash my 370Z yet...thank God! That's the beauty of internet forums...EDUCATION. Honestly this is the first new car I've owned and I want to learn as much as possible from this site. Thanks Zat & Chubbs for the information I appreciate it but my car loves you for it.

YamahaR6 · 04-21-2009, 12:30 PM

just curious....

what's so bad about pressure washer?

Zat_Zuma · 04-21-2009, 02:05 PM

Just some websites to learn from

Guide To Detailing

Car Care Tips: How to Wax Your Car to Classic Car Restoration, Your Guide to Car Detailing

eShine Canada- Car Care Articles and Instructions

Auto Detailing Facts, auto detailing Tips, How to detailing Guides, how to polish, how to wax, DIY detailing, do it yourself guides

Washing & Drying How-To, Tips, & FAQ - Auto Detailing Guide

Hopefully these articles will help you maintain your shine and minimize swirls and scratches

VertigoZ · 04-21-2009, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YamahaR6

just curious....

what's so bad about pressure washer?

I'm no expert but I heard that the high pressure can potentially drive dirt into the paint. It'll also strip wax off the car faster.

YamahaR6 · 04-21-2009, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VertigoZ

I'm no expert but I heard that the high pressure can potentially drive dirt into the paint. It'll also strip wax off the car faster.

Good to know...

Thanks

04-21-2009, 02:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
ZEDHEAD Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 56 Drives: 09 370Z M6 Rep Power: 16	Washing/Drying recommendations Does anybody have any tips on washing/drying? Use a pressure washer and towel to dry? I've used these cheap towels(not on my Z) that leave a little fluff on the car. Any recommendations on what I should buy to dry?

04-21-2009, 06:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
Zat_Zuma A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta ...eh Posts: 1,171 Drives: 2017 Touring auto Rep Power: 19	pressure washer? Are you mad???????????? Hate your new car????????? I'll have to forward you proper washing instructions and detailing guides to protect your new cars paint ......... from yourself put the pressure washer wand down and walk away slowly with your hands in clear sight __________________ [B]2009 & 2017 370Z Touring Sport Autos SOLD

04-21-2009, 12:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
chubbs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Zeeland Posts: 1,046 Drives: 2016 370z Auto-Grey Rep Power: 7587	This is my method... Lambswool mitt* for washing - use 2 buckets of water, to avoid rubbing small particles of dirt into the paintwork Microfibre cloth* for drying - soaks up loads of water & doesn't leave water marks. Then wax (polish first, if necessary) Pressure washer? No. (As I've said in another thread, washing the car in the rain isn't a bad idea, because it rinses the car for you.) *I'm in the UK, so the names may be slightly different where you are. __________________ . '03 Grey >>> '06 Black >>>'10 Silver >>> '16 Grey ^

04-21-2009, 12:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
scorpion90 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Akron, Ohio Age: 76 Posts: 109 Drives: 370Z Base 7AT+Sports Rep Power: 284	Always by Hand See autogeek.net for "how to's" for some good info.

04-21-2009, 12:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
batman_4 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: McAllen Tx. Posts: 1,038 Drives: '09 PW 370Z Rep Power: 368	for a typical wash i use bucket and a hose to wash. dry with a shammy (sp?) and clean rims with water and soft soap. once every like 2-3 months i will wash and wax the car. pressure wash = negative __________________ '09 6spd. Touring: Eibach / SPC / Motordyne / Berk / Z1 / Oneighty / Mines / SSR / Stillen / CFE

04-21-2009, 12:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
ZEDHEAD Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 56 Drives: 09 370Z M6 Rep Power: 16	I haven't had to wash my 370Z yet...thank God! That's the beauty of internet forums...EDUCATION. Honestly this is the first new car I've owned and I want to learn as much as possible from this site. Thanks Zat & Chubbs for the information I appreciate it but my car loves you for it.

04-21-2009, 12:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
YamahaR6 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: California Posts: 527 Drives: A Car Rep Power: 18	just curious.... what's so bad about pressure washer?

04-21-2009, 02:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
Zat_Zuma A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta ...eh Posts: 1,171 Drives: 2017 Touring auto Rep Power: 19	Just some websites to learn from Guide To Detailing Car Care Tips: How to Wax Your Car to Classic Car Restoration, Your Guide to Car Detailing eShine Canada- Car Care Articles and Instructions Auto Detailing Facts, auto detailing Tips, How to detailing Guides, how to polish, how to wax, DIY detailing, do it yourself guides Washing & Drying How-To, Tips, & FAQ - Auto Detailing Guide Hopefully these articles will help you maintain your shine and minimize swirls and scratches __________________ [B]2009 & 2017 370Z Touring Sport Autos SOLD

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