05-15-2021, 01:15 PM | #1 |
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Car washing
I've always used a 2 bucket wash method with a microfiber mitt and drying towel in the past. I'm thinking about getting a pressure washer and snowfoam Lance to go to a touchless wash.
What do others think the pros and cons of 2 bucket wash Vs snowfoam are for the i8? Thanks |
05-16-2021, 04:16 PM | #2 |
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I switch between both, depending on how much ‘me time’ I have. When there is light dirt on the car, the snow foam method is quicker. However, after driving for a week in rough British weather, the two bucket method is added to the snow foam wash (which is now a pre-wash).
Either way, waxing the car afterwards and standing back to admire it is so satisfying. |
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05-17-2021, 03:37 PM | #3 |
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The snow foam (just switched to Valet Pro) is great for getting most of the grime off as a prewash without physically abrasing the bodywork. I use a lance on a jet washer which works really well. I use it all the time now before the two bucket wash ( I like the Blackfire shampoo - not too expensive but slips on really nicely) . My car is half PPFd and half ceramic coated so I rinse and use Gyeons Wet Coat which you can just spray on and rinse off to get a shiney wax like hydrophobic finish without any effort. Then dry off with the usual towels and Gyeon (again) microfibre mitts (which are great on low down areas). Sometimes finish off using Gyeon fast detailer which seems to give a deeper gloss finish.
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05-20-2021, 03:19 PM | #4 |
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When my car is exceedingly dirty, I do use a pressure washer and snow foam to pre-rinse the car. Anything you can do to remove some of the larger particles before you touch the paint by hand is very helpful in preventing swirls. I will tell you that there is no substitute for a good two bucket wash though. Breaking the hydrostatic bond of those smaller particles just doesn't happen to the level that you need with any sort of rise. Also, I don't like drying a car with a towel when I'm not sure if there is dirt left on the car. Hand drying a dirty car is a recipe for disaster.
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05-28-2021, 01:51 PM | #5 |
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We do pressure washer and foam for lighter wash days. For heavier grime post road trip, track day, or rain, it's pressure washer/foam first, followed by a mitt and bucket to remove anything stubborn. We also like to take it one step further for a truly touchless experience - only drying the cars with a leaf blower, never towels. However, our cars are all ceramic coated so the water beads up and slides off very easily, for non-coated cars this may be a more frustrating drying experience.
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05-29-2021, 04:48 AM | #7 |
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Good advice. Not too worried as mine is protected with PPF and ceramic coat. But yes I managed to strip the paint of an old gate with my Karcher, so go easy with the power out there.👍
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