I'm overwhelmed... I just want to wash my car...
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Cmon your all going to scare away the OP looking for an answer to a simple question. I'm surprised nobody started talking about ph neutral wheel wash, brushes for the tires, toothbrushes for the tight areas .... blah blah blah
(now watch, people
I was gonna but I didn't want to scare the OP away
Cmon your all going to scare away the OP looking for an answer to a simple question. I'm surprised nobody started talking about ph neutral wheel wash, brushes for the tires, toothbrushes for the tight areas .... blah blah blah
Cmon your all going to scare away the OP looking for an answer to a simple question. I'm surprised nobody started talking about ph neutral wheel wash, brushes for the tires, toothbrushes for the tight areas .... blah blah blah
i thought you were going to come back and say:1) Note wifey of dirty car.
2) Done.
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Girlcavity, go to target or anywhere. Get any generic car shampoo, probably very cheap. Also pick up some kind fo mitt for putting the shampoo on the kind. It don't matter what kind. Also get a large fluffy towel to dry. It does not have to be microfiber or whatever the latest miracle fabric may be. You may already own one you don't mind using on the car. It just has be absorbant and not scratch the paint.
I am telling you when I first got the MINI I felt that way too & now I am about to attempt my 3rd P/C marathon to see if I can get out the swirlmarks induced by the crappy wash supplies I bought at wally world that were labelled "clearcoat safe"
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Thank you everyone for the great replies! Everything said is really great introductory stuff for me.
I think I got the information I was worried about, which was... if there is any shampoo I should stay away from and what kind of materials to use so I don't get swirl marks. Waxing is probably the next step I'll take.
Most of the threads in Detailing 101 seemed to discuss very advanced stuff, which is probably why I was feeling overwhelmed. Just baby steps for now
Thanks again!
I think I got the information I was worried about, which was... if there is any shampoo I should stay away from and what kind of materials to use so I don't get swirl marks. Waxing is probably the next step I'll take.
Most of the threads in Detailing 101 seemed to discuss very advanced stuff, which is probably why I was feeling overwhelmed. Just baby steps for now
Thanks again!
most newbs use these small 3gallon buckets and only use a little bit of
shampoo like trying to save their precious junk shampoo.
dont go cheap on the amount of shampoo you use, and use at least
5 gallons so that your grit concentration is low in your wash bucket.
shampoo like trying to save their precious junk shampoo.
dont go cheap on the amount of shampoo you use, and use at least
5 gallons so that your grit concentration is low in your wash bucket.
Thank you everyone for the great replies! Everything said is really great introductory stuff for me.
I think I got the information I was worried about, which was... if there is any shampoo I should stay away from and what kind of materials to use so I don't get swirl marks. Waxing is probably the next step I'll take.
Most of the threads in Detailing 101 seemed to discuss very advanced stuff, which is probably why I was feeling overwhelmed. Just baby steps for now
Thanks again!
I think I got the information I was worried about, which was... if there is any shampoo I should stay away from and what kind of materials to use so I don't get swirl marks. Waxing is probably the next step I'll take.
Most of the threads in Detailing 101 seemed to discuss very advanced stuff, which is probably why I was feeling overwhelmed. Just baby steps for now
Thanks again!
looks like my son's diaper rash on that butt.
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What is this a physics thread?
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From: Winston-Salem, NC
The OP wants to simply wash the car and the list is:
- car shampoo
- large bucket
- a microfiber waffleweave drying towel
- hose
- Large bucket (5gallons or more)
- gritguard
- microfiber washmitt
- Washmitt [I guess not microfiber]
- lambswool mitt [also not microfiber]
- Prima Hydro
- NXT base
- Turtule wax Canuba paste
- turtle wax wash and wax
All girlcavity wants to do is wash the car!Girlcavity, go to target or anywhere. Get any generic car shampoo, probably very cheap. Also pick up some kind fo mitt for putting the shampoo on the kind. It don't matter what kind. Also get a large fluffy towel to dry. It does not have to be microfiber or whatever the latest miracle fabric may be. You may already own one you don't mind using on the car. It just has be absorbant and not scratch the paint.
1. Follow the direction on the car shampoo bottle fill up a bucket of water
2. Scrub the car down (including the wheels). Don't let the soapy water dry on the car
3. Hose the soapy water off
4. Dry with your towel
That's it. Have fun
Now if "girlcavity" would care to, I'd like to hear the story behind the name...
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First I would just like to provide some simple advice. I know EVERYONE loves Detailers Paradise. Heck I do too, but the OP is in the Bay Area. If she needs Prima products or a Wash Mitt, etc.., she can order it from me and get it the next day with just Priority Mail--not a week.
I'm really glad to be a vendor here on NAM, but it's pretty frustrating to be posting on the forums, answering peoples phone calls, PM's, emails, and then hear they went to DP to buy the products.
Ok off my soap box.
To wash your MINI. Get a bucket, a decent wash mitt, and most importantly measure the proper ratio of water to soap. Usually anywhere from half an ounce to a gallon of water to 1 ounce per gallon. It's not hard to measure. An old laundry cap from a detergent bottle, or a measuring cup, or a dixie cup that you premeasured with a measuring cup will suffice.
Then watch my 2 bucket wash video here
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ht=bucket+wash
Richard
I'm really glad to be a vendor here on NAM, but it's pretty frustrating to be posting on the forums, answering peoples phone calls, PM's, emails, and then hear they went to DP to buy the products.
Ok off my soap box.
To wash your MINI. Get a bucket, a decent wash mitt, and most importantly measure the proper ratio of water to soap. Usually anywhere from half an ounce to a gallon of water to 1 ounce per gallon. It's not hard to measure. An old laundry cap from a detergent bottle, or a measuring cup, or a dixie cup that you premeasured with a measuring cup will suffice.
Then watch my 2 bucket wash video here
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ht=bucket+wash
Richard
MINImum you need is car shampoo, microfiber washmitt, large bucket, a microfiber waffleweave drying towel and a hose. I would recommend Meguire's stuff available locally. However, if you're willing to wait a week for an internet order go to www.detailersparadise.com. Order Mystique car shampoo, a lambswool wash mitt, a waffle weave drying cloth from them. Hydro is a wax as you dry product they carry that is wonderful and easy to use that you might want to consider. The bucket is best bought at Lowe's or home depot (a 5 gallon paint bucket goes for like $3).
Hope this is enough but not too much. You'll spend a little more than the stuff at target but it will work much more easily and give you a better final result in less time (and with less cleaner used).
Also, you might call Heather and Nick at detailer's paradise or Richard at Showcardetailing.com and they'll answer your questions and get you just what you need.
Hope this is enough but not too much. You'll spend a little more than the stuff at target but it will work much more easily and give you a better final result in less time (and with less cleaner used).
Also, you might call Heather and Nick at detailer's paradise or Richard at Showcardetailing.com and they'll answer your questions and get you just what you need.
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Sorry Octaneguy. Didn't mean to leave you out.
Unpaid plug time: Richard is really good at answering questions and a pleasure to deal with. I highly recommend him and Prima products - can't go wrong with either.
Idea of the top of my head - if you are close enough get Richard (aka Octanequy) to detail your car and get it off on the right start. While he's at it he can even show you the basics Or just order from him
Unpaid plug time: Richard is really good at answering questions and a pleasure to deal with. I highly recommend him and Prima products - can't go wrong with either.
Idea of the top of my head - if you are close enough get Richard (aka Octanequy) to detail your car and get it off on the right start. While he's at it he can even show you the basics
Or just order from him
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It's cool. It's not just you--I just chose your post because it was most convenient--But I keep seeing this over and over. I don't want to sound ungrateful, and it's one of the reasons I've always bit my lip. Unfortunately, the Bay area is still a 9 hour drive from me, lol, so it's a little too far for a detail I would imagine.
Richard
Richard
Sorry Octaneguy. Didn't mean to leave you out.
Unpaid plug time: Richard is really good at answering questions and a pleasure to deal with. I highly recommend him and Prima products - can't go wrong with either.
Idea of the top of my head - if you are close enough get Richard (aka Octanequy) to detail your car and get it off on the right start. While he's at it he can even show you the basics Or just order from him
Unpaid plug time: Richard is really good at answering questions and a pleasure to deal with. I highly recommend him and Prima products - can't go wrong with either.
Idea of the top of my head - if you are close enough get Richard (aka Octanequy) to detail your car and get it off on the right start. While he's at it he can even show you the basics
Or just order from him Last edited by OctaneGuy; Sep 26, 2007 at 10:54 PM.
An even cooler idea is to watch when Richard does him Saturday class...he just hosted one last Saturday at his shop...and sign up. A pack of hotdogs or a six-pack of soda is the price of admission (it's a potluck BBQ) and you get lots of demos and hands-on experience. I learned quite a bit at his last class and had quite a bit of fun in doing so. Bringing your own car to work on is encouraged, but not necessary. I left mine outside and learned from moving about and watching the other students work.
Southwest flys into John Wayne Airport or Ontario pretty cheaply. You can rent a car for a day pretty cheap as well. There are some nice hotels a couple of miles away from Richard's shop if you looking to stay overnight...you get the idea.
Southwest flys into John Wayne Airport or Ontario pretty cheaply. You can rent a car for a day pretty cheap as well. There are some nice hotels a couple of miles away from Richard's shop if you looking to stay overnight...you get the idea.
Or, I made it in 5 hours. The drive is fun, but I'm kinda psycho like that.
Another idea, I'm close and I wash Clara every Sunday. Come on over and we can do it together and I'll even share supplies
Another idea, I'm close and I wash Clara every Sunday. Come on over and we can do it together and I'll even share supplies
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That's a great idea too!!
Thanks Jeff! I always enjoy having you around. Hmmm, btw did you leave your green extension cord at the shop? If so, I have it here whenever you stop by again.
re: Southwest
For anyone that wants to fly in--I'll pick you up from the airport and transport you to my shop and back when you leave. Like Jeff said there are many decent places to stay around here, including a motel within walking distance.
re: Southwest
For anyone that wants to fly in--I'll pick you up from the airport and transport you to my shop and back when you leave. Like Jeff said there are many decent places to stay around here, including a motel within walking distance.
An even cooler idea is to watch when Richard does him Saturday class...he just hosted one last Saturday at his shop...and sign up. A pack of hotdogs or a six-pack of soda is the price of admission (it's a potluck BBQ) and you get lots of demos and hands-on experience. I learned quite a bit at his last class and had quite a bit of fun in doing so. Bringing your own car to work on is encouraged, but not necessary. I left mine outside and learned from moving about and watching the other students work.
Southwest flys into John Wayne Airport or Ontario pretty cheaply. You can rent a car for a day pretty cheap as well. There are some nice hotels a couple of miles away from Richard's shop if you looking to stay overnight...you get the idea.
Southwest flys into John Wayne Airport or Ontario pretty cheaply. You can rent a car for a day pretty cheap as well. There are some nice hotels a couple of miles away from Richard's shop if you looking to stay overnight...you get the idea.
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Not a dentist I came up with it when I was an emo teenager, inspired by an equally emo song by Deftones back in the day. Now I just use it because I haven't bothered to come up with a new alias besides my full name.
I'll definitely look to order from you next time! I just picked up the bare minimum supplies at Kragens yesterday but I will need to expand my collection as I become more obsessive.... I mean, knowledgeable.
And, if I may say, you guys are kinda crazy! Driving/flying all the way to LA for car washing lessons is new to me Thank goodness the video is so informative... I really enjoyed it by the way, so thanks for making it!
I came up with it when I was an emo teenager, inspired by an equally emo song by Deftones back in the day. Now I just use it because I haven't bothered to come up with a new alias besides my full name.And, if I may say, you guys are kinda crazy! Driving/flying all the way to LA for car washing lessons is new to me
Thank goodness the video is so informative... I really enjoyed it by the way, so thanks for making it!First I would just like to provide some simple advice. I know EVERYONE loves Detailers Paradise. Heck I do too, but the OP is in the Bay Area. If she needs Prima products or a Wash Mitt, etc.., she can order it from me and get it the next day with just Priority Mail--not a week.
I'm really glad to be a vendor here on NAM, but it's pretty frustrating to be posting on the forums, answering peoples phone calls, PM's, emails, and then hear they went to DP to buy the products.
Ok off my soap box.
To wash your MINI. Get a bucket, a decent wash mitt, and most importantly measure the proper ratio of water to soap. Usually anywhere from half an ounce to a gallon of water to 1 ounce per gallon. It's not hard to measure. An old laundry cap from a detergent bottle, or a measuring cup, or a dixie cup that you premeasured with a measuring cup will suffice.
Then watch my 2 bucket wash video here
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ht=bucket+wash
Richard
I'm really glad to be a vendor here on NAM, but it's pretty frustrating to be posting on the forums, answering peoples phone calls, PM's, emails, and then hear they went to DP to buy the products.
Ok off my soap box.
To wash your MINI. Get a bucket, a decent wash mitt, and most importantly measure the proper ratio of water to soap. Usually anywhere from half an ounce to a gallon of water to 1 ounce per gallon. It's not hard to measure. An old laundry cap from a detergent bottle, or a measuring cup, or a dixie cup that you premeasured with a measuring cup will suffice.
Then watch my 2 bucket wash video here
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ht=bucket+wash
Richard