Wardo Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Took the truck up to the mountains this past weekend plus it's been rain and dust storm city here for a few weeks. I planned on the normal 2 bucket, extra time on the first spray down. Then probably a super thick bubble bath with the foam gun. Is there anything else I should do, to avoid damage. tap a talka thingy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Team Adam's Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Rinse well and clean your pad frequently. That should be all you need to do, you can also add a 3rd bucket and grit guard. I've found when very dirty my soap bucket was still getting grit b/c the rinse bucket would become so contaminated. http://www.adamsforums.com/forums/wash-dry-clay-bar/17701.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Wardo Posted July 25, 2012 Author Share Posted July 25, 2012 Good idea, I have a third bucket but only one grit gaurd. It's giving me nightmares thinking about scratching up the corrected paint. Lol I'm sure that is everyone's worst thought on this forum tap a talka thingy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 MAYBEN Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 that Tahoe/Suburban is done for, better send it to me, I'll clean and drive it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Osok Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 That kind of grime usually leads me to a strip wash. I sometimes find just regular straight Adams car shampoo isn't aggressive enough to take some nasty film type dirt off. Of course if you strip wash it means a rewax aftewards though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 koebot Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 That's how my car looks after winter. I two bucket wash it… twice. Keep the wash pad clean. Probably empty and refill the buckets half way through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chris@Adams Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Instead of using a foam gun I spray down with WW, it makes the surface super slick. Less friction = less chance of scratching! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 colodude18 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Whenever I have driven in the rain, meaning the car is covered with sand and grime, I go to the coin car wash and power wash the vehicle down with high pressure soap. I DON'T RINSE to prevent water spots, drive home and do my 2-bucket wash. Power washing first takes off 90% of the muck in my experience. Reason I go to the car wash is their water is hot and has soap in it. Also the pressure is better than when using a non-professional power washer at home... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ExpressThis13 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Whenever I have driven in the rain, meaning the car is covered with sand and grime, I go to the coin car wash and power wash the vehicle down with high pressure soap. I DON'T RINSE to prevent water spots, drive home and do my 2-bucket wash. Power washing first takes off 90% of the muck in my experience. Reason I go to the car wash is their water is hot and has soap in it. Also the pressure is better than when using a non-professional power washer at home... I was just going to suggest this but you beat me to it. When your car is that nasty I think spending a couple bucks at the car wash to blast off with a high pressure washer is well worth it to me just my 2 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ChargerMatt Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Take it to a coin op and pressure wash it first, then take it home to wash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Vink70 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I ALWAYS pressure wash before I do my two bucket wash. Pretty much no matter what. I noticed my buckets still get some dirt in them but not nearly as much as if I didnt pressure wash it. That is exactly what yours needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 JJ Stin Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Take it to a coin op and pressure wash it first, then take it home to wash. Thats what I usually do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Jonothon Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 I'm confused because I thought the whole point in washing was to lift the dirt from the finish to prevent finish damage? Could it might be better to spray down the car/truck with waterless wash then foam it, let it set then use your hose to rinse it off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BlueGenCoupe Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Take it to a coin op and pressure wash it first, then take it home to wash. I always pressure wash my car prior to washing. Get all the big heavy stuff off before it does damage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Took the truck up to the mountains this past weekend plus it's been rain and dust storm city here for a few weeks.
I planned on the normal 2 bucket, extra time on the first spray down. Then probably a super thick bubble bath with the foam gun.
Is there anything else I should do, to avoid damage.
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