Carwash Time!

CBRich · 07-23-2009, 07:26 PM

The more you wash the car the more you risk swirl marks. I only wash when necessary.

kannibul · 07-24-2009, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by CBRich

The more you wash the car the more you risk swirl marks. I only wash when necessary.

+1, I noticed some road-patina on my back bumper on my Z, and thought, maybe I should wash it.

Then I think, nah, it's OK for now.

Maybe in a week or two...or three...or four.

Heck, let the patina build up and maybe it'll help prevent chips

chubbs · 07-24-2009, 01:55 PM

Black car - say no more.

Florida_GATOR · 07-24-2009, 02:02 PM

Yea, if you have a black car you HAVE to constantly wash that thing, and if you dont it looks really bad lol

ZKindaGuy · 07-25-2009, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by CBRich

The more you wash the car the more you risk swirl marks. I only wash when necessary.

If you are getting swirl marks its because you are putting pressure on the sponges and dry towels. The secret of avoiding swirls is to never press the sponge or towels...just use their own weight to glide over the surface.

The only time pressure is required is when you encounter something that just won't come off. In those cases it is better to put the soap directly on your index and middle finger and apply direct pressure that way. Your flesh won't leave any swirls.

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07-24-2009, 01:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
chubbs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Zeeland Posts: 1,046 Drives: 2016 370z Auto-Grey Rep Power: 7588	Black car - say no more. __________________ . '03 Grey >>> '06 Black >>>'10 Silver >>> '16 Grey ^

07-24-2009, 02:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
Florida_GATOR Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 705 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Blk Rep Power: 19	Yea, if you have a black car you HAVE to constantly wash that thing, and if you dont it looks really bad lol __________________ MK44 Creed- " Ive got a bullet here with your name on it, and im gonna keep firing till i find out which one it is " Most badass job ever.

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07-23-2009, 07:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 546	The more you wash the car the more you risk swirl marks. I only wash when necessary.