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I apologize in advance for the stupid question you are about to recieve. Our new 03 screw is first new vehicle I have owned. I have never before worried too much about washing vehicles. But now I am concerned. I bought some mequiars car wash soap. The question is a bought a chammy and it seemed as I dried it was a little soapy. I am certain I rinsed throughly. Anyways what is a good chammy and what may have caused this soapy rinse? As well is there a simple procedure until I get the hang of this stuff for wash and wax that a rookie can follow? Thanks for the help guys! JR
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08-07-2003, 12:48 PM
Hi Reggie,
Welcome to the site.
A couple things:
Make sure you use the correct concentrate when using the soap (I'm sure you did, but just in case)
I use that same soap also, and have never had soap left over, just do a better job of rinsing.
Since you havnt done a lot of washing, I'll let you know how I do it, maybe this will work for you.
First I fill my 5 gallon bucket with the required amount of soap and hot water.
Next - before I use soap, I give the truck a thorough rinse with my pressure washer.
* Always start at the top and work your way down, this way the dirt goes in the same direction.
First thing I do is get on my ladder and scrub the roof with soap using my wash mitt, then I fire up the pressure washer and rinse it all of.
I soap and rinse each panel as I go.
Do not soap the entire truck all at once and then rinse, this will cause the soap to dry.
The key is to do 1 or 2 panels at a time, and then rinse, this should help. (I soap and rinse 1 panel at a time)
As far as drying, I use an oversized cotton towel, I can dry the entire truck with it.
If you're married, go buy a couple of nice towels, this way you won't have the wife bitching at you (trust me)
Another thing, if you own cats, keep the towels where the cats can't get near them, you don't want them sleeping on it in the linnen closet, and then when it comes time to dry your truck, it's all full of cat hair.
Hope this helps
Habibi
Welcome to the site.
A couple things:
Make sure you use the correct concentrate when using the soap (I'm sure you did, but just in case)
I use that same soap also, and have never had soap left over, just do a better job of rinsing.
Since you havnt done a lot of washing, I'll let you know how I do it, maybe this will work for you.
First I fill my 5 gallon bucket with the required amount of soap and hot water.
Next - before I use soap, I give the truck a thorough rinse with my pressure washer.
* Always start at the top and work your way down, this way the dirt goes in the same direction.
First thing I do is get on my ladder and scrub the roof with soap using my wash mitt, then I fire up the pressure washer and rinse it all of.
I soap and rinse each panel as I go.
Do not soap the entire truck all at once and then rinse, this will cause the soap to dry.
The key is to do 1 or 2 panels at a time, and then rinse, this should help. (I soap and rinse 1 panel at a time)
As far as drying, I use an oversized cotton towel, I can dry the entire truck with it.
If you're married, go buy a couple of nice towels, this way you won't have the wife bitching at you (trust me)
Another thing, if you own cats, keep the towels where the cats can't get near them, you don't want them sleeping on it in the linnen closet, and then when it comes time to dry your truck, it's all full of cat hair.
Hope this helps
Habibi
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My cat is declawed but the little **** still sleeps on the wifes car. Oh well better than my truck. How long will this sucker live. He got to be on his 9th live by now. Due to getting a beating every time I catch him on the car.
reggie try rinsing better and using microfiber towels. Ive recently started drying my truck with an electric leaf blower. Works real good but neighbors think Im crazy. Always have to be fast and point the blower at the ground when I see them looking.
reggie try rinsing better and using microfiber towels. Ive recently started drying my truck with an electric leaf blower. Works real good but neighbors think Im crazy. Always have to be fast and point the blower at the ground when I see them looking.
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Originally posted by brentswanton
My cat is declawed but the little **** still sleeps on the wifes car. Oh well better than my truck. How long will this sucker live. He got to be on his 9th live by now. Due to getting a beating every time I catch him on the car.
reggie try rinsing better and using microfiber towels. Ive recently started drying my truck with an electric leaf blower. Works real good but neighbors think Im crazy. Always have to be fast and point the blower at the ground when I see them looking.
My cat is declawed but the little **** still sleeps on the wifes car. Oh well better than my truck. How long will this sucker live. He got to be on his 9th live by now. Due to getting a beating every time I catch him on the car.
reggie try rinsing better and using microfiber towels. Ive recently started drying my truck with an electric leaf blower. Works real good but neighbors think Im crazy. Always have to be fast and point the blower at the ground when I see them looking.
1st off, hot water? Is it better than cold or do you just prefer hot?
2nd off, Leaf blower?? Wouldnt that leave water lines or something??
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2 buckets............ one with soapy water, one with clean rinse water. After washing a panel, put the mitt in the rinse water, and swirl around a bit and let is set while you rinse the vehicle.
Always follow the instructions for the correct mix of shampoo to water, as too much shampoo can strip wax, and leave a soap scum.
After washing, take the nozzle off the hose and rinse the entire vehicle with a steady stream. This will reduce the beading and make drying much easier.
Waffle weave MF towels are the cat's *** for drying off a vehicle.
Always follow the instructions for the correct mix of shampoo to water, as too much shampoo can strip wax, and leave a soap scum.
After washing, take the nozzle off the hose and rinse the entire vehicle with a steady stream. This will reduce the beading and make drying much easier.
Waffle weave MF towels are the cat's *** for drying off a vehicle.
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08-07-2003, 07:48 PM
The cat's *** huh? LOL!
Like Boss mentioned, using a steady stream of water (not a jet) to keep the beading down and make drying easier is a GREAT trick. I use it EVERYTIME I wash my truck.
The water has a tendency to 'sheet' off rather than bead up which makes for less water spots and an easier time drying.
Excellent tip...
RP
Like Boss mentioned, using a steady stream of water (not a jet) to keep the beading down and make drying easier is a GREAT trick. I use it EVERYTIME I wash my truck.
The water has a tendency to 'sheet' off rather than bead up which makes for less water spots and an easier time drying.
Excellent tip...
RP
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