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About Joshman3382
- Birthday 12/05/1982
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Albuquerque
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Vehicle Year
2007
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Chevrolet
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Corvette Z06
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Joshua
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Redbeard reacted to an answer to a question: Anyway to not have the Car Shampoo dry on every Wash?
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Anyway to not have the Car Shampoo dry on every Wash?
Joshman3382 replied to Joshman3382's question in Washing, Drying, and Decontamination
Finally got around to washing the car again. I used a hybrid of the suggestions in this thread. Here is what I did: Two bucket washed in the AM when it was still cool with shampoo and an ounce of rinseless Didn't wash the wheels first which prevented higher paint surface temps. Washed shady sides first and misted with detail spray Washed sunny side last After washing the entire car rewashed the car again only rinsing the pad after each side of car Pulled car into garage and dried with Great Whites and waterless wash towels. Wheels were washed with waterless wash because they weren't that dirty. This seemed to work. I still had to wash fast which is something I don't like to do because I have to have less attention to detail. Hopefully the water hose filter will be released soon to help with the hard water as well. After all this I spent two days in the garage with the flex, PC with 4 inch pads, and the two step polishes. All I can say is WOW. After everything was corrected I then used liquid paint sealant, brilliant glaze, and Americana. It looks better than the first day we drove it home! Now comes the hard part of keeping it this way! -
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New C7 ZO6 up close and in person!
Joshman3382 replied to Sizzle Chest's topic in Detailing Write-Ups
I want one!!!! -
Joshman3382 reacted to an answer to a question: Anyway to not have the Car Shampoo dry on every Wash?
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Anyway to not have the Car Shampoo dry on every Wash?
Joshman3382 replied to Joshman3382's question in Washing, Drying, and Decontamination
Thanks all. Lots of good information and new processes to try. I will make another attempt this weekend and report back with the results. Guess its time to buy another gallon of the detail spray! -
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Well that's bad news. I thought they worked great too.
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Drying Wash Pads
Joshman3382 replied to thatryan's question in General Detailing Discussion and Questions
I hang mine in the garage using a hanger that has spring clips on it. -
Joshman3382 reacted to an answer to a question: Anyway to not have the Car Shampoo dry on every Wash?
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Joshman3382 reacted to an answer to a question: Anyway to not have the Car Shampoo dry on every Wash?
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Anyway to not have the Car Shampoo dry on every Wash?
Joshman3382 replied to Joshman3382's question in Washing, Drying, and Decontamination
I have done a few Rinseless washes and it works great as long as the car isn't too dirty which is fine for the Z06, but not so much for the DD. Sometimes I want to do a two bucket wash just because I enjoy it or because the car is too dirty for Rinseless. This sounds like a great Idea. I will give it a try as well. -
storing microfiber towels or pads
Joshman3382 replied to Easyrider's question in General Detailing Discussion and Questions
I store mine in plastic containers as well. Dave has a good point though if you live in a high humility area. -
Anyway to not have the Car Shampoo dry on every Wash?
Joshman3382 replied to Joshman3382's question in Washing, Drying, and Decontamination
Thanks Dave. Both cars are garaged so they are always cool to the touch before a wash. The problem is that unless I wash at night there isn't anyway to avoid some sun exposure because of the position of my driveway. I think that is half of my problem. The other half being that it is so dry out here. I can wash my car and the driveway will be completely dry in less than an hour. I do have hard water, but I wouldn't say I'm slow. The car shampoo will dry on my finish in less than five minutes. I'll try breaking up the wash like you said doing the shady side first and see if that helps. -
Is anybody in the Southwest able to wash the entire car before rinsing and NOT have the Car Wash Shampoo dry and have some water spots as well? Here is the process I'm using: 1. Rinse the entire car clearing the large debris and anything that can be removed with a good rinse. 2. Foam the entire car with a Gilmore foam gun. 3. Using a two bucket wash, wash the upper two thirds with one mitt and the bottom third with another mitt.(Once I finish the entire car, the first panel I washed is now dry and I also have some hard water spots) 4. Thoroughly rinse the car and pull into the garage. 5. Dry with Great White/Master Blaster. I find that I am trying to go as fast as I can in the wash process so the shampoo will not dry and I end up missing some spots that I have to go back over with Waterless Wash only to find out the shampoo has dried anyway. I also have hard water where I live so I end up getting water spots as well. I have tried to wash in the morning and in the evening with the same result. I am thinking about going back to my old method of washing one panel at a time and keeping the car wet until ready to dry. Any suggestions? Also both of my cars are Black so I know that doesn't help ether.
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Finally... my first Full Face-Melter on my BMW
Joshman3382 replied to mtnbiker326's topic in Detailing Write-Ups
Nicely done Chris!- 18 replies
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Poor mans micro fiber washer
Joshman3382 replied to crowvet's question in General Detailing Discussion and Questions
Found a use for the extra PVC I have left over from putting in sprinklers. -
I just bought a flex last week. Now I wish I would have waited.
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Adding waterless wash to shampoo for foam gun
Joshman3382 replied to SVT01LIGHTNING's question in Washing, Drying, and Decontamination
Don't add too much or it will make it runny. -
Looks awesome!!! How do you pull into your driveway without scraping the front end?