[Jaspap]

I heard the best thing to do when you get a new car is to tell the dealer not to wash it, so as they won't put swirl marks all over it. But once you get the car, what is the best way to wash? If I take it to a wash bay where you use the wand to wash it, is that safe? I would not use the brush, as there will probably be dirt in it. But just using the wand to put soap on, and rinse? What do you think?

 

[kunzog]

I think the wand with soap is good to get the loose dirt off but I always use an old towel with soapy water to get all the dirt off. Many of the liquid auto wash concentrates contain wax or something similar that will make your shine last longer and prevent swirls. Make sure you rinse the car well before washing to get the grit off. Maybe others have a better way to wash.

 

[Jaspap]

Ya, that's a good way of doing it, thanks. So I will not get swirl marks from just using the wand?

 

[nitrosportman]

yeah hand wash it you can pick up one of these

http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-microfiber-wash-mitt.html
^^^ it works great

if you do want to use the brush @ the carwash use the wand to rinse it out for a few seconds and get all the crap out of it you should be fine

 

[Soulfan]

I also use the Meguiar's ultimate wash mitt for washing my car.
I am using it now for 3 years and didn't have any swirl on my car i trade in for the Soul.
But drying your car is also important, i use the water magnet also from Meguiar's.
Works fine for me.

Greetings from Holland.

 

[nitrosportman]

+1 on a good chamoisthey also have one for about 15$ called "The Absorber" all i've used for years beats a natural chamois to pulp

http://www.boatersworld.com/product/178910071.htm?utm_medium=cpa&utm_source=Shopping

 

[ThtJstHpnd]

I personally use the spray wash... I go insert my money and I wash the vehicle myself. After the wash I leave it wet and I useTurtle wax. Drying it with a microfiber towel.

Never have had swirls.

 

[Uranus]

I think the secret is to blast away as much of the dirt as possible before you touch it with a rag/sponge and to rinse your rag often to make sure you aren't holding small bits of debris in the sponge and scratching the paint.

 

[nitrosportman]

^^^ you are correct