washing cars
 

I have been to lazy about washing my car.. I feel like I have a big job ahead of me.
I live in Wv now. But when I lived in Florida I could go 2 weeks or more with out touching the
car. She has not been waxed in 2 years either. My bad...:thumbsdow So what products do you recommend to get her looking good again...

Maguire's. I hate my car being dirty but all this damn weather and t-storms every other day... just impossible to keep it clean

Jax Wax hands down is the best wax out there. Easy to apply (goes on in straight lines), easy to remove, leaves the car looking gorgeous, and it could be left for a year probably without needing rewaxed.

Where in west Virginia?

you car must not be black. I live in FL and my car is dirty as soon as it comes out of the garage. i love cleaning it because it shines so nice, but then I never want to drive it!

First of all, there is no wax that will protect your car for a year. If it's a daily driver, you'll get 3 months tops depending on weather and how many times you wash it. The golden rule applies here: "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is".

Now about washing: Many ppl underestimate the importance of properly washing a vehicle. This is when most of the swirls and micro marring takes place. Start by power washing if the car is very dirty. If you don't have a power washer, go to the coin car wash and power wash it with soap. DON'T RINSE to prevent water spots and drive home. Now do a 2 bucket wash (one bucket with shampoo, the second one with clean water for rinsing out your wash mitt. Use a wool wash mitt. Use as much soap as you can, but use a car shampoo, nothing like dish soap which will strip off your wax.

Drying is very important as well. To get most of the water of the car, use a method called "sheeting"; disconnect the nozzle from your garden hose and let water run off each panel of your car. You'll be amazed at how little water will be left on the car. Dry using microfiber drying towels. If you cherish your paint you'll get quality stuff, which means don't go to Target or Walmart. A good MF towel is at least 10 bucks. A piece. Good rule of thumb is if it has a label attached, it's no good. Labels are typically sewn on with thread that will scratch your clear coat.

As for products to use, it's a matter of how much you're willing to spend. I use exclusively Adam's products on my car. It's not cheap, but it's incredible quality, and their service is unparalleled in the car care or any other industry. adamspolishes.com They also have tons of instructional videos on their web site from cleaning and washing to polishing and waxing.

I live in a small town called Williamson right on the Kentucky border..

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I also prefer to do Jax Wax to my cars, It is very easy to apply and Its maintain my car durability as well. I would suggest that Do regularly waxing your car from good care car services.