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Old 10-01-2008 | 09:53 PM
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Whats the best way to wash my car without scratching it ?

I never cleaned my car, my young brother usually does but he isn't here any more so i have to clean it, what is the best way to clean the paint, especially the damn tar it doesn't go away !, and there is some glue i don't know where the hell did it come from but i used break fluid to remove it, it seemed to work and whats the best type of cloth to use? what do u guys think ?
Old 10-01-2008 | 10:02 PM
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buy a clean wash mitt, dont use anything old,

get some gold class car wash, bucket,

be gentle on the paint, i wouldnt use any harsh chemicals.

wash at night like after 7pm not in direct sunlight.

do some research in other fthreads for more details.
Old 10-02-2008 | 12:19 AM
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Take it too a professional like the one below.. guaranteed not to scratch.

Old 10-02-2008 | 12:42 AM
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dude there are a lot of good threads on how to properly wash your car to avoid scratches and swirls as much as possible. They show you the process and the equipment suggested.. Be ready to do a lot of reading, but it's worth it in the end. That's what i did, and I learned a whole lot. Check this out also... http://www.detailedimage.com/auto-de...and-drying.php
Old 10-02-2008 | 01:04 AM
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please tell me your joking when you said that you used brake fluid
Old 10-02-2008 | 01:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Tomek350z
please tell me your joking when you said that you used brake fluid
haha that what i was thinking..
Old 10-02-2008 | 08:49 AM
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OMG... Brake Fluid on paint. That's a recipe for disaster.

God Bless your G!
Old 10-02-2008 | 10:12 AM
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2 bucket method FTW!
Old 10-02-2008 | 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Khalid-NS
I never cleaned my car, my young brother usually does but he isn't here any more so i have to clean it, what is the best way to clean the paint, especially the damn tar it doesn't go away !, and there is some glue i don't know where the hell did it come from but i used break fluid to remove it, it seemed to work and whats the best type of cloth to use? what do u guys think ?
Griot's Garage dot com...for all your washing, waxing, polishing needs.

Dude, don't use brake fluid on the paint!

Semper Fi
Old 10-02-2008 | 11:58 AM
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I've always used the Mr. Clean autowash, just buy a good mitt to wash with only use it maybe 3 times per sides with a goood rinse after each use to get the dirt off and by not drying it by hand that helps out as well.
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go to an automated car wash.
Old 10-02-2008 | 12:41 PM
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^^I would not really recomend that for several reasons, brushes scratch the car and rails scuff your rims.
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^ I think I'd rather see his G with some swirls and curb rash than whatever the heck brake fluid does to paint haha.
Old 10-02-2008 | 03:27 PM
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i put the period at the end of the sentence to indicate sarcasm.
Old 10-02-2008 | 03:55 PM
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BRAKE FLUID??? You might as well use anthrax and acid to wash your car.



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