First wash: from A to Zaino
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2 things:
1) I highly recommend using a clay bar before you wax. This includes brand new cars because of embedded rail dust from transportation.
2) Never use a sponge!!! Dirt particles get trapped in the crevices and can scratch the paint. The best are wool mitts since the dirt cannot get trapped in the hairs.
Go to the car care manufacturer's web sites to get tips.
Good luck.
1) I highly recommend using a clay bar before you wax. This includes brand new cars because of embedded rail dust from transportation.
2) Never use a sponge!!! Dirt particles get trapped in the crevices and can scratch the paint. The best are wool mitts since the dirt cannot get trapped in the hairs.
Go to the car care manufacturer's web sites to get tips.
Good luck.
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Wow, I'm confused.
Sponge vs. mitt.
Microfiber vs. cotton towel vs. air compressor vs. chamois.
I guess there's not a single answer (shoulda figured THAT out).
Thank you all for the suggestions. I think this will be helpful for other newbies. It seems like the same questions get asked all the time.
Sponge vs. mitt.
Microfiber vs. cotton towel vs. air compressor vs. chamois.
I guess there's not a single answer (shoulda figured THAT out).
Thank you all for the suggestions. I think this will be helpful for other newbies. It seems like the same questions get asked all the time.
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Here's another simple trick that will help get water off your car after you wash it. If you hose if off using a nozzle, the water is going to bead like crazy. Take the nozzle off the hose and let the water flow smoothly over the surface. You will find that much of the water "sheets" off the car, leaving less to remove with a blower or towel. I couldn't tell you why this works, but it does.
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