MINI2 - MINI Forum - View Single Post - Beginner Car Wash/Wax/Polish "Kit" recommendations

obehave · May 31st, 2005, 07:01 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Trophy160

Hi,

Don't get a sponge these are really bad when looking after your paintwork.
Get a sheepskin wash mitt it loads better.

Always use the two bucket method when washing the car.
1 bucket with water and car wash liquid and 1 bucket with clean water.
Take the mitt and use with the car wash liquid bucket and then rinse the mitt
in the clean water before returning to the soapy bucket and back on to the car.
ie Soapy Water->Car->Clean Water->Soapy Water repeat.

Other things are down to personal preference and opinion as posted earlier
if you realy wan to get into things have a look at autopia.org.

Have Fun

Paul;

RallyMINI and I both meant chenille sponges not cellulose sponges.
Don't dismiss all sponges since natural sponges are acceptable to most finicky detailers.

May 31st, 2005, 07:01 PM	#6
obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 03:56 PM Posts: 9,315 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Trophy160 Hi, Don't get a sponge these are really bad when looking after your paintwork. Get a sheepskin wash mitt it loads better. Always use the two bucket method when washing the car. 1 bucket with water and car wash liquid and 1 bucket with clean water. Take the mitt and use with the car wash liquid bucket and then rinse the mitt in the clean water before returning to the soapy bucket and back on to the car. ie Soapy Water->Car->Clean Water->Soapy Water repeat. Other things are down to personal preference and opinion as posted earlier if you realy wan to get into things have a look at autopia.org. Have Fun Paul; RallyMINI and I both meant chenille sponges not cellulose sponges. Don't dismiss all sponges since natural sponges are acceptable to most finicky detailers.