Thought this would be a cool idea for people to share little things to keep our cars clean. The idea is to post anything you've come across or done that other might not think about. (Maybe this could get stickied if there is enough comments and advice.)
Here are a few things I have come across:
When it comes to windows, I have tried a variety of window cleaners but they all always seemed to be streaky and never worked like the bottle said they would. This past week I tried something different that seems to work really well.
-Instead of using window cleaner and paper towels, pick up some quick detailing spray wax (I use Maguire's since I had some) and also get some microfiber towels. Spray the window down really good, and wipe with one side of the towel to clean everything that's on the window off, then flip the towel over and wipe off the excess and dry it really good. I use it on all of the windows including the inside and outside of the windshield and it works fantastic. No streak marks at all. Rain beads off so well depending on how fast you are going you don't even need to use your wipers. Honestly, I think it works even better than Rain-X.
This year I stripped the lips on my wheels and repolished them. After a few days and some rain, they were all water spotted and stuff and needed a good cleaning already. I found even with a good quality sponge, it seemed to be too abrasive and it would scratch the lips when cleaning them.
-I found using a microfiber towel to wash wheels works a heck of a lot better than a sponge. I can get into the nooks and crannies a lot better and they aren't so abrasive they scratch the wheels but they still clean them well. After washing the wheels, grab a few more dry towels to dry them off. Use one to get as much water off as you can (by the end it will be wet) then use another dry towel to fully dry the wheel. If you do it right, it wont leave water marks and you wont have to touch up the wheels with polish.
Also, when it comes to polishing wheels, I think old t-shirts work the best. After you have polished them, wipe them down with an old shirt. The soft cotton wont scratch the wheels and lets face it, we all probably have some old shirts laying around.
So feel free to post up other things you've come across that make it easier to keep your car clean. Interested to see what other people have to say.
Here are a few things I have come across:
When it comes to windows, I have tried a variety of window cleaners but they all always seemed to be streaky and never worked like the bottle said they would. This past week I tried something different that seems to work really well.
-Instead of using window cleaner and paper towels, pick up some quick detailing spray wax (I use Maguire's since I had some) and also get some microfiber towels. Spray the window down really good, and wipe with one side of the towel to clean everything that's on the window off, then flip the towel over and wipe off the excess and dry it really good. I use it on all of the windows including the inside and outside of the windshield and it works fantastic. No streak marks at all. Rain beads off so well depending on how fast you are going you don't even need to use your wipers. Honestly, I think it works even better than Rain-X.
This year I stripped the lips on my wheels and repolished them. After a few days and some rain, they were all water spotted and stuff and needed a good cleaning already. I found even with a good quality sponge, it seemed to be too abrasive and it would scratch the lips when cleaning them.
-I found using a microfiber towel to wash wheels works a heck of a lot better than a sponge. I can get into the nooks and crannies a lot better and they aren't so abrasive they scratch the wheels but they still clean them well. After washing the wheels, grab a few more dry towels to dry them off. Use one to get as much water off as you can (by the end it will be wet) then use another dry towel to fully dry the wheel. If you do it right, it wont leave water marks and you wont have to touch up the wheels with polish.
Also, when it comes to polishing wheels, I think old t-shirts work the best. After you have polished them, wipe them down with an old shirt. The soft cotton wont scratch the wheels and lets face it, we all probably have some old shirts laying around.
So feel free to post up other things you've come across that make it easier to keep your car clean. Interested to see what other people have to say.
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