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    Attention car washing guru's i need info

    As above please what's the best wash mitt to buy, what's all this with the two bucket method and what pre wash stuff if I need it.
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    I personally prefer to use my micro fiber wash mit. I bought one of these wool mammoth spunky doo da wash mits, supposed to trap the dirt etc etc, but I'm not a fan of using it.

    I did buy the buckets with the grit guards in the bottom. Basically all the dirt falls to the bottom of the bucket, and then when you dunk your wash mit, the dirt stays at the bottom beneath the drip guard rather than mixing up in the water when you disturb it. Use a second bucket of clean water to rinse off the wash mit between soapy applications. Basically all that just cuts down the risk of picking up any crap on the mit and scratching the paint.

    I've used the snow foam stuff to rinse the car off before washing, but don't think it does a lot tbh, so don't bother anymore.
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    Awesome thank you ill invest in some proper buckets as I doubt my builder's buckets will cut it

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    Other thing to mention is, don't use the cheapo wash and wax shampoos. I made this mistake for years! It removes pretty much all the previous layers of polish/wax that are protecting your paint. Get a decent shampoo from one of the detailing web sites that cleans the car but doesn't remove any wax or polish.
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    Just use a brillo pad mate, with some coal tar soap.

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    If you want to be really anal you wash as per Chris's instructions but to add to that you use one mitt for the top then a second for below the mouldings, then you dry the car with water and blow the rest off with a battery powered leaf blower.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Saaamon View Post
    If you want to be really anal you wash as per Chris's instructions but to add to that you use one mitt for the top then a second for below the mouldings, then you dry the car with water and blow the rest off with a battery powered leaf blower.
    I watched a tutorial video that said about using a leaf blower to dry the car, quite a good idea I thought!
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    It's called the "two albanian " method lol.
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    I also take mine to the local Albanians, I just make sure they don't put acid on wheels, then when I come home just polish, wax and seal.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nealevo View Post
    I also take mine to the local Albanians, I just make sure they don't put acid on wheels, then when I come home just polish, wax and seal.
    And that's coming from the Car of the Year pmsl


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    Quote Originally Posted by Nealevo View Post
    I also take mine to the local Albanians, I just make sure they don't put acid on wheels, then when I come home just polish, wax and seal.
    I retract my vote.

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    As an ex auto glym approved valet if you want a really anal job use filtered water and wax safe car shampoo with a bucket for wash with grit guard in bottom and a second to rinse mitt. Then dry with a good leather and a drying mitt . Followed by a coat of high resin polish then a high def wax followed by ultra gloss protection but that is The anal extreme for most..... or my fortnightly wash .... also detailing tip for those with dark cars to avoid swirls/haze remove polish and buff in straight lines
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    I think ive got that turtle stuff from costco 25l is that safe enough or sure enough to remove my wax

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    Quote Originally Posted by moosepowerlee View Post
    As an ex auto glym approved valet if you want a really anal job use filtered water and wax safe car shampoo with a bucket for wash with grit guard in bottom and a second to rinse mitt. Then dry with a good leather and a drying mitt . Followed by a coat of high resin polish then a high def wax followed by ultra gloss protection but that is The anal extreme for most..... or my fortnightly wash .... also detailing tip for those with dark cars to avoid swirls/haze remove polish and buff in straight lines
    That sounds like a really good way of destorying paint.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Saaamon View Post
    That sounds like a really good way of destorying paint.
    Infact that is a great washing technique.

    If you ask me, these are the best wash pads on the market - http://dooka.co.uk/dooka-wash-pads

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    I can give you a discount code I have set up for my detailing company when you decided what you to buy matey

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    Quote Originally Posted by MoleT-5R View Post
    have you forgotten every thing they told you at the Meg's demo day, or does someone need to organise another, so you can have a refresher course.....????
    Adrian I have a attention span of a 2yr old unless its summert to do with boobies then im hooked

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