Thread: Car Cleaning
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      05-01-2013, 09:36 AM   #2
the_rangdo
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Start with simple good practice and work from there.

Good hosing down before-hand to remove as much loose stuff as possible.

Don't use a sponge if you want to minimise those tiny surface scratches that show up in sunlight (especially if it's dark). Lambswool mitt or something similar.

2 buckets helps - one for rinsing the mitt, the other to load with fresh soapy water.

Use a large micro-fibre towel for drying instead of a leather.

I'm guessing it's the modern use of water-based paints that's given rise to needing to do the above, using a sponge on older cars of mine never used to cause a problem but it's really easy now to get those hazy surface scratches.

Those 4 steps above should be enough to get you going and keep her looking good, after that it's down to how much (or little) you want to add

And don't look at Detailing World
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