Car Cleaning Products

[salty]

I would never use a jet wash on any of my cars.

How come? As long as you don't put the lance extremely close to the paint. I've always found them, perfectly fine.

 

[Wizard of Oz]

For a full deep clean (maybe once a month);

1. Washing - I use Turtle Wax Orange shampoo with the 2 bucket method when I hand wash - otherwise Simoniz Snow Foam and a Lance jet wash.

2. Drying - microfiber towels.

3. Fallout Remover (as necessary) - AutoGlym Magma Liquid Clay

4. Swirl/bird pap removal (as necessary) - Meguiars Ultimate Compound

5. Polishing - usually AutoGlym super Resin Polish Or High Definition Polish.

6. Waxing - Simoniz Carnauba Wax Original

Then maintenance washing about once a week, usually just step 1. And 2.

I hope I'm misreading this, and you are not using these products (especially the Ultimate Compound) monthly. There is only a thin layer of clear coat on most modern vehicles. I wouldn't polish more than once every six months, and the compound is only for special need cases.

 

[T1 Terry]

My 51 has just had a deep rinse for 3 days, it should be good for another 12 mths

T1 Terry

 

[Wizard of Oz]

Well, no chance of you adding swirls with a wash mitt...

 

[Chrisdriving]

Thanks for heads up re adding links.
Never had an issue using a pressure washer on car but of course be mindful of what nozzle you use and how close you come in to the paint .
Using a stubby gun gives much better control than a long lance, I typically use a 40 degree nozzle which seems to be what is suggested for cars .