First Wash
#1
Instructor
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: PA
Posts: 174
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
First Wash
Need some advice here guys...My lovely Silver CL-S has gotten much dirtier than expected so i need to wash it asap.
I do not have access to a hose so I would have to go to a self serve...
Soap Recommendations? I was thinking about washing it just with soap and water for now and like a shammy mit or something...until my Zaino comes in.
I am assuming a car wash is not an option due to the sticking out rims...which REALLY sucks...are there ANY car washed in NJ that will be gentle and NOT scratch the rims?
I do not have access to a hose so I would have to go to a self serve...
Soap Recommendations? I was thinking about washing it just with soap and water for now and like a shammy mit or something...until my Zaino comes in.
![Big Grin](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
I am assuming a car wash is not an option due to the sticking out rims...which REALLY sucks...are there ANY car washed in NJ that will be gentle and NOT scratch the rims?
#2
Re: First Wash
Originally posted by DaveBlkCL-S
Need some advice here guys...My lovely Silver CL-S has gotten much dirtier than expected so i need to wash it asap.
I do not have access to a hose so I would have to go to a self serve...
Soap Recommendations? I was thinking about washing it just with soap and water for now and like a shammy mit or something...until my Zaino comes in.
I am assuming a car wash is not an option due to the sticking out rims...which REALLY sucks...are there ANY car washed in NJ that will be gentle and NOT scratch the rims?
Need some advice here guys...My lovely Silver CL-S has gotten much dirtier than expected so i need to wash it asap.
I do not have access to a hose so I would have to go to a self serve...
Soap Recommendations? I was thinking about washing it just with soap and water for now and like a shammy mit or something...until my Zaino comes in.
![Big Grin](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
I am assuming a car wash is not an option due to the sticking out rims...which REALLY sucks...are there ANY car washed in NJ that will be gentle and NOT scratch the rims?
#3
Administrator Alumnus
This is what I do...
I have a sheepskin mit, a chamois (sp?), a bucket and a squeegie. Just use a lot of water, in a garage ideally. Dry with the chamois. NO soap... I've never used soap, never found a need to. If the garage doesn't have a floor drain, that's where the squeegie comes in, to get rid of the excess water on the floor.
This is how I kept my '91 Accord EX looking new for the past ten years... Just sold it on Saturday.
I'm going to miss that car.
I have a sheepskin mit, a chamois (sp?), a bucket and a squeegie. Just use a lot of water, in a garage ideally. Dry with the chamois. NO soap... I've never used soap, never found a need to. If the garage doesn't have a floor drain, that's where the squeegie comes in, to get rid of the excess water on the floor.
This is how I kept my '91 Accord EX looking new for the past ten years... Just sold it on Saturday.
![Frown](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
#4
Three Wheelin'
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Boca Raton FL
Age: 48
Posts: 1,818
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I washed & zaino'd my CL-S the 2nd day I got it. However, a hand wash place will do the job. You can also use any car soap you can find. Untill you zaino the car, you'll be fine. You will use the dawn method anyway the first time to get rid of any wax buildup.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
emailnatec
5G TLX Tires, Wheels & Suspension
29
09-28-2018 04:27 PM
detailersdomain
Wash & Wax
3
10-09-2015 10:13 PM