My neighbor is kind enough to give me some tips on how to wash my car

Apoc370z · 10-01-2011, 08:36 PM

So my neighbor came out for a chat all the sudden when i was washing my car and decided to give me a few pointers. Well maybe you guys can learn a thing or two from him.

First off, he asks me if i wash my car everyday and i said no, i wash it once a week. Then he tells me i shouldn't wash my car that often because my paint will eventually come off

He suggests that i use those "broom looking thing to wash my car so you can save time". walks into his garage and takes out his brush to show me. Then he tells me to not use soap unless my car is super dirty or else the paint will fade as well, just use water to rinse the car clean and dry it.

well.. after hearing that i pick up my carwash soap and add almost half a bottle of solution into my soapy water and stare at him. He shuts up and walks back to his garage.

Rone · 10-01-2011, 08:43 PM

Does your neighbor drive a Ford F-250? lol

VQStryker · 10-01-2011, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Apoc370z

well.. after hearing that i pick up my carwash soap and add almost half a bottle of solution into my soapy water and stare at him. He shuts up and walks back to his garage.

Haha...

He just went inside and watched you out his window, pissed off

TypeOne · 10-01-2011, 09:23 PM

Sounds like a guy that knows what he's talking about.

PapoZalsa · 10-02-2011, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TypeOne

Sounds like a guy that knows what he's talking about.

RunNgun · 10-01-2011, 10:19 PM

You should have asked him if scrubbing side to side helps cancel out swirl marks

Davey · 10-02-2011, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by RunNgun

You should have asked him if scrubbing side to side helps cancel out swirl marks

You have to run the brush straight down the sides, then it looks like blurring/"speed lines" when you're cruising by.

Red__Zed · 10-01-2011, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Apoc370z

First off, he asks me if i wash my car everyday and i said no, i wash it once a week. Then he tells me i shouldn't wash my car that often because my paint will eventually come off

:

Sounds like he's familiar with Nissan paint

happytheman · 10-01-2011, 11:28 PM

This is super important to remember as well: use a California duster before washing, and press FIRMLY down on the paint's surface to ensure that it GENTLY lifts the majority of all that grit off the surface.

happytheman · 10-01-2011, 11:35 PM

And always ALWAYS use a natural coral car scrub sponge!

dennis26 · 10-02-2011, 01:25 AM

Good thing he didn't want to help out.

11Thumper · 10-02-2011, 01:37 AM

You should have given him bedroom tips for his wife's likes/dislikes.

VQStryker · 10-02-2011, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 11Thumper

You should have given him bedroom tips for his wife's likes/dislikes.

Mt Tam I am · 10-02-2011, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 11Thumper

You should have given him bedroom tips for his wife's likes/dislikes.

I laughed out loud at this. Great if you never want to talk to him again, especially if it is true.

DJ-of-E · 10-02-2011, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 11Thumper

You should have given him bedroom tips for his wife's likes/dislikes.

now I remember why I didn't post a comment in this thread. cuz I was busy laughing, roffles!

10-01-2011, 08:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
Apoc370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 999 Drives: 2011 GM z34 Rep Power: 16	My neighbor is kind enough to give me some tips on how to wash my car So my neighbor came out for a chat all the sudden when i was washing my car and decided to give me a few pointers. Well maybe you guys can learn a thing or two from him. First off, he asks me if i wash my car everyday and i said no, i wash it once a week. Then he tells me i shouldn't wash my car that often because my paint will eventually come off He suggests that i use those "broom looking thing to wash my car so you can save time". walks into his garage and takes out his brush to show me. Then he tells me to not use soap unless my car is super dirty or else the paint will fade as well, just use water to rinse the car clean and dry it. well.. after hearing that i pick up my carwash soap and add almost half a bottle of solution into my soapy water and stare at him. He shuts up and walks back to his garage.

10-01-2011, 11:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1823	This is super important to remember as well: use a California duster before washing, and press FIRMLY down on the paint's surface to ensure that it GENTLY lifts the majority of all that grit off the surface. __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

10-01-2011, 11:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1823	And always ALWAYS use a natural coral car scrub sponge! __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

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