Goin to college from September to May, Need cleaning advice!

[JennaBear]

No, waterless like this:

http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-439-new-adams-waterless-car-wash-combo.aspx

 

[tast101]

Your paint is probably all scratched to hell now, people put those brushes on the ground and everything dude. I would never let one near any of my cars.

Word, brushes are only for wheels, never for the paint.

 

[NJ04HOE]

I would suggest putting a nice coat of wax on before heading out, then hitting it with a detail spray 1-2 times a week and a waterless car wash when it is really dirty. I hear a California car duster goes a long way as well.

that is exactly what I was going to say,
just try to do a full detail before you leave (clay bar, wax, polish etc.) so you can try to have some protection on your paint. Oh yeah and the california duster actually does work I didn't use it much when I first bought it (6-7 yrs ago) but now that I don't seem to have as much time for constant washing I use it more now.

 

[tast101]

And a car cover if your gonna be parked in the open, and not going to be constantly getting in and out.

 

[nc6600]

And a car cover if your gonna be parked in the open, and not going to be constantly getting in and out.

If you get a cover make sure you keep the truck really clean, as they rub on the paint when the wind blows and if there is any grit it will scratch the finish. I do not like them for that reason.

 

[OKLAGMCRUISER]

If you get a cover make sure you keep the truck really clean, as they rub on the paint when the wind blows and if there is any grit it will scratch the finish. I do not like them for that reason.

word...i'd only cover if i was storing in a garage for long periods.

 

[Modded]

Your paint is probably all scratched to hell now, people put those brushes on the ground and everything dude. I would never let one near any of my cars.

Mybad guys I forgt to mention that I take along a bucket with ICE Auto soap and microfiber, spray the bucket full of water (ehich turns to soap) then start.
Common, I would never use that brush, I don't even go to car washes/detailers with the washes with the bristles/brushes. Scared they will screw up my paint so I go to Exxon High pressure contactless ones.

 

[nc6600]

Mybad guys I forgt to mention that I take along a bucket with ICE Auto soap and microfiber, spray the bucket full of water (ehich turns to soap) then start.
Common, I would never use that brush, I don't even go to car washes/detailers with the washes with the bristles/brushes. Scared they will screw up my paint so I go to Exxon High pressure contactless ones.

I hope you wax afterwards, the detergent in those touchless washes is pretty harsh.

 

[Modded]

Actually I wax only every 4 months but I can tell you my Exxon wahes and hand work looks far better than my brothers old Esky which was always locally detailed.
I know for a fact those brustle washes can do a number on paint as people rarely check them for crap.

 

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