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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 02:39 PM
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Need fast car cleaning tips

This is one of the times of the year when I have limited time. I just recently bought a 05 TL and would like to know how to clean it - quickly. When I have more time - I'll definately do more of the stuff llocated in the stickies. However, I need to know of some quick washing/cleaning/waxing tips for now.

I was conisdering taking it to a hand car wash and then using spray on wax. Any ideas?

Thansk
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 05:58 PM
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I'd rather see you do it yourself with the proper tools when you have time. Those hand washes are fine, until they begin hand washing....and hand drying with shop rags.
All you need is an hr or so every other week.
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by greydh
This is one of the times of the year when I have limited time. I just recently bought a 05 TL and would like to know how to clean it - quickly. When I have more time - I'll definately do more of the stuff llocated in the stickies. However, I need to know of some quick washing/cleaning/waxing tips for now.

I was conisdering taking it to a hand car wash and then using spray on wax. Any ideas?

Thansk
You could always try one of those spray on wipe off as you dry waxes I've seen. I sure they don't last long or shine nearly as well as regular waxes but it's probably better than nothing at all. However, take your time washing/waxing your car, using good microfiber/cotton towels to wash/dry as you can do more damage to your finish than not washing it at all.
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Old Aug 23, 2005 | 12:57 PM
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if the car's really dirty and you've got no time to hand-wash - just run it through a touchless carwash

that'll at least keep the grime from baking on there when you do have the time to wash yourself
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Old Aug 23, 2005 | 04:49 PM
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This is a great question. A lot of people have a limited amount of time to spend detailing thier cars but they still want thier cars to look the best they can. My advice, would be to wax every few months, and in between washes use a quick detailer. Sonus has a great product called carnauba spritz . Infact, there are many "quick detailing products found here that will satisfy all of your quick detailing needs. Check them out, give them a try. If you have any questions please let me know!
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