Friday, July 22, 2011

Corvette Car Wash

Today was car wash day for the Corvette.  Driving from Wisconsin to South Dakota and back on our recent road trip left the car full of bugs, locusts, road tar, and grime. 

Before Pictures
 




Rinse, Wash, Rinse, Dry

 





After Pictures



D's Car Wash Tips:

1.  Use two buckets of soapy water. 
Use the first bucket for wiping down the dirtiest areas, typically the buggy front end and the lower rocker panels.  Give these areas a pre-wash.  Reserve the second bucket for washing the entire car.  Use a bucket with a raised grate for the second bucket.  This will reduce the chances of scratching the car because the grit will drop to the lower section of the bucket away from the washing mitt.

2.  Keep the car continuously wet during the washing phase to reduce water spots. 
Re-rinse liberally, as needed, to prevent water spots.  Installing a soft water spigot will also help battle the spotting.  A single connection can be installed that will deliver hot and cold softened water.

3.  Get a wheel/rim brush and rim spray cleaner. 
Scrub hard-to-reach spaces inside the rims and brake calipers by using a wheel brush.  This is an effective and efficient approach that doesn't cause hand bruises.  Also, use rim spray cleaner for the best sparkle without water spots.

4.  Open the trunk, doors, and hood as a last step when drying.
Water will collect on the inside edges of the trunk, hood, and door jambs on a Corvette.  Open these areas and dry the water with a soft towel.     

D's Recommended Car Cleaning Products:
Meguiar's Gold Class Car Wash
Meguiar's Hot Rims Aluminun Wheel Cleaner
The Absorber, drying skin
Meguiar's Quik Interior Detailer
Meguiar's Gold Class Rich Leather Cleaner/Conditioner
Stoners Invisible Glass Premium Glass Cleaner
Mother's California Gold Clay Bar
Meguiar's Quik Detailer
Meguiar's Mirror Glaze Show Car Glaze
Meguiar's  Hi-Tech Professional Yellow Wax
The Original California Duster

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