Sep 14, 2009 1:58:46 PM
- cdixon
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- Loc: UK , United Kingdom
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- Reply to: 69bossnine
Re: Cleaning pointers
69bossnine:
All of Paul's advice makes good sense, although I still stand by my notion of getting the wheels and wheelhouses and underneath areas done FIRST, because they are so time-consuming (it takes me longer to properly clean all those areas than it does the car-proper).... And then start again with all fresh stuff to wash the rest of the car. It simply "flows" better, you don't have to constantly stop and drench the car to keep it from air-drying and spotting, and you feel less rushed getting all of the tough corners on the wheels and calipers..
Just because objects can be replaced, that has nothing to do with pride of ownership, upkeep, and good care. Just because I can buy another house, doesn't mean I allow my lawn to grow to my knees between mows. My grandfather would punch me from his grave.
Lastly, it'd take dozens and dozens of aggressive randon-orbital polishing jobs to ever knock through the factory clearcoat. That said, it's not always necessary if you keep on-top of your finish by hand and don't inflict your own damage. Machine jobs are only needed when they're needed, it goes back to the premise of not using a sledgehammer on thumb-tacks.
Clear coat can be knocked through very quickly by the someone using a product/pad that is to aggressive, or not using an orbital polisher correctly. I have seen paint struck through on a few cars.....
I do however agree with everything else you say, I always wash the wheels before the rest of the car, and use a different sponge and fresh water for the car itself.
