Is it best to go with a hand job

[SVR73]

Originally Posted by MRJUCY

Handwash with lambswool mitts, 2 buckets & a microfibre drying towell, no nasty **** chamois or sponges are touching my car.

On ya mr jucy - you tell em
My method - three buckets - 1 x shampoo, 2 x water for mf mitts cleaning
I do the first side of the car with my extra large mf mitt (cleaning it three times per panel)
Other side gets my standard size mitt and the third bucket of water for cleaning it.
Dry with waffle weave MF towels.

Chamois can scratch, leave trace and wipe lines, weaken waxes and sealants within four washes and will not last as long as mf towels.

It's a longer process but equals almost zero swirls and is essential for people who have near perfect to perfect paint. Last think you want with a mirror finish paintjob is swirls and marring from inferior wash method

Anyone interested in the ultimate wash process - pm accumulator at autopia.org. the guy is a wash perfectionist and taught me alot

nothing wrong with a high pressure gun, I use it on mine but aim it across the paint, not straight at it or use it four to five feet away from paint.

FEATHERS - please don't polish every weekend. wax or seal every three to six months, clay when necessary and polish only when you absolutely have to
Try a paint cleanser first.

[GTP 320]

I always wash by hand,using Bowdens Own product's and wax it about every 6 weeks.
Cheers John

[EBFalcs]

the closest thing i have to a car wash is a pressure cleaner in a wash bay at the ampol petrol station

[WizBang]

I love to handle my cars every week

[GRNKPR]

Originally Posted by GTP 320

I always wash by hand,using Bowdens Own product's and wax it about every 6 weeks.
Cheers John

Good choice of car care goodies ,THE BOWDENS own some of the best and most famous cars in Aus and if they use there car care products on their cars its definetly good enough for me

[Creampuff]

Hand wash only...went thru carwash once and it didn't clean any of the bottom of car..car is done weekly inside and out...polish twice a year.......nothing like a hand job and finish with a polish..............hahaha

[SVR73]

Originally Posted by GTP 320

I always wash by hand,using Bowdens Own product's and wax it about every 6 weeks.
Cheers John

Great choice there. I have thoroughly tested bowdens own glycerin injection shampoo/conditioner and it's terrific.
Is great to finally have an aussie brand that is worthy of autopia status

[Bucknaked]

On the subject of Microfibre towels, where can I get one. I have been informed by 1 Mr Bluedriver that Chamois are no good. Says the towel is the go. Personally, i think he got it to buff his head, but cause it felt so soft he now uses it on the car instead :

[Dauphin]

Bucket and sponge for me. Leaves it nice and shiney. It also allows me to have a close inspection of every panel to see any new scratches.

[vino3o2]

Bucket, sponge and a nice cold beer for me does the trick nicely!