First wash a DISASTER. Please help...

SoCal 370Z · 02-17-2011, 07:23 PM

DO NOT use the chamois with a quick detailer—its sole purpose is to dry only!

A new chamois always leave a residue after its first use; after several uses the chamois will absorb more and leave less to no residue. Also, never lay your microfiber towels down on something you walk over as they will attract debris that will embed in the microfibers and can scratch your car.

You should really use a clay bar prior to waxing, and the detailer spray between washes and for bird dropping after you've waxed.

Red cars are like black cars = a lot work to keep detailed, but worth it.

Methodical4u · 06-02-2011, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

DO NOT use the chamois with a quick detailer—its sole purpose is to dry only!

A new chamois always leave a residue after its first use; after several uses the chamois will absorb more and leave less to no residue. Also, never lay your microfiber towels down on something you walk over as they will attract debris that will embed in the microfibers and can scratch your car.

You should really use a clay bar prior to waxing, and the detailer spray between washes and for bird dropping after you've waxed.

Red cars are like black cars = a lot work to keep detailed, but worth it.

This... I have never in my life heard of drying a car and using detail spray. Is this actually a method people use?

Junkman2008 · 06-02-2011, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Methodical4u

This... I have never in my life heard of drying a car and using detail spray. Is this actually a method people use?

It is a practice that has been slightly misquoted and is somewhat misunderstood. This is something that is done to help rejuvenate dried water spots and help easily remove them during the drying process. You don't take a soaking wet car and spray detail spray all over it for drying purposes. There is no logic to that practice but some folks have misunderstood and do that.

Methodical4u · 06-02-2011, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Junkman2008

It is a practice that has been slightly misquoted and is somewhat misunderstood. This is something that is done to help rejuvenate dried water spots and help easily remove them during the drying process. You don't take a soaking wet car and spray detail spray all over it for drying purposes. There is no logic to that practice but some folks have misunderstood and do that.

oh I see... yeah we have VERY bad town water here... the mineral deposits are just terrible. Which is why i'm looking for the hardest, yet slickest sealant out there.

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SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 34	DO NOT use the chamois with a quick detailer—its sole purpose is to dry only! A new chamois always leave a residue after its first use; after several uses the chamois will absorb more and leave less to no residue. Also, never lay your microfiber towels down on something you walk over as they will attract debris that will embed in the microfibers and can scratch your car. You should really use a clay bar prior to waxing, and the detailer spray between washes and for bird dropping after you've waxed. Red cars are like black cars = a lot work to keep detailed, but worth it. __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!! Last edited by SoCal 370Z; 02-17-2011 at 07:30 PM.

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