Show Car Washing Technique

Discussion in 'Challenger DIY/Tech Info' started by SRT-Tom, Mar 7, 2012.

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  1. Mar 7, 2012 at 1:18 PM #1
    SRT-Tom

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  2. Mar 7, 2012 at 1:26 PM #2
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    Great info, thanx for sharing!
     
  3. Mar 7, 2012 at 5:44 PM #3
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    That was a very informative video.
     
  4. Mar 8, 2012 at 12:34 AM #4
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    Guess I have been lazy. Duh, washing the tires first makes sense, but only if you have a tire bucket. The grit guard is a nice invention. The two bucket system makes the most sense. So often when I am 90% done and look in my pail only to see it black as night. And then to put the mit back on the car? Looks like I'll be doing some changes this coming summer.
     
  5. Mar 9, 2012 at 9:07 PM #5
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    Thanks for the video... good to know I've been doing it 'right' :)
     
  6. Mar 13, 2012 at 1:04 PM #6
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    And I have been doing it wrong. Don't worry, I'll change, but that means bringing up and extra bucket of water up from the basement.
     
  7. Mar 14, 2012 at 12:33 AM #7
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    I never thought of washing wheels first. I always thought to save the dirtiest part until the end to save the amount of dirt in the water. I always wash the car, dry it, then wash the wheels taking extra care when rinsing to not get the car wet again. I don't mind drying the car a bit more.