OT: Washing your car

[tbike4]

Originally Posted by 54ny77

but I got analysis paralysis. .

I have that as well. My Mazda CX-5 is now 9 months old and I try to keep it clean. It's the Soul Red and the paint is a bit soft. I drive through the desert from SoCal to AZ which doesn't help but work is where it is. My guess is about 20 paint nicks larger than I would like.

I use a quick detail spray and have just started to use Mothers speed clay to see if that get's the job done instead of real clay. I think it will meet my needs. I am trying not to get too far down the rabbit hole. This looks nice though.

[CAAD]

Pressure washer all day. It's the right tool for the job. Not using some gasoline powered monster on the car. Smaller electric ryobi. Enough for a effective rinse and foam.

[Hellgate]

In the 911 days it was the Griot's process. Today the Passat gets the $30.00 a month subscription at the nice, local drive through.

[zmudshark]

Originally Posted by tbike4

I have that as well. My Mazda CX-5 is now 9 months old and I try to keep it clean. It's the Soul Red and the paint is a bit soft. I drive through the desert from SoCal to AZ which doesn't help but work is where it is. My guess is about 20 paint nicks larger than I would like.

I use a quick detail spray and have just started to use Mothers speed clay to see if that get's the job done instead of real clay. I think it will meet my needs. I am trying not to get too far down the rabbit hole. This looks nice though.

I’m on mobile now, but will PM when I have some time. I have same car, just bought that buffer, but used my son’s buffers (Griots and HF) when I did the CX-5.

I like the feel of the Torq better than the Griots, controls suit me better.

Check out https://www.detailingwiki.org/home-page/

[54ny77]

unless you're a pro, you want a random orbital buffer. you can burn thru paint so fast otherwise.