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      09-18-2013, 01:01 PM   #1
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Hi guys any self car wash around the glen cove or glen head area?
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      09-18-2013, 03:43 PM   #2
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Instead of going to the self car wash. I recommend this http://www.chemicalguys.com/Chemical..._p/wac_107.htm

All you need is a 1/2 gallon pump spray from home depot and a few microfiber, it roughly takes 20-30 of your time. I use it in between car washes and looks great. Perfect in the winter time
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      09-18-2013, 07:53 PM   #3
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thanks.. im going to try this, but will it leave swirl marks after ?
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      09-18-2013, 07:59 PM   #4
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thanks.. im going to try this, but will it leave swirl marks after ?
Yes you will see them
my personal exp: stay away from these kind of products. There is no comparison between these products and actual car wash with water and soap.
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      09-18-2013, 08:13 PM   #5
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Any wash can leave swirl marks. But keep in mind this type of wash is not meant for heavily soiled vehicles, only a frequent wash as stated above

Some tips for reducing swirls, anyone can add if I missed something

-Spot treat heavily soiled areas (bird bombs, bug splatter, road grime). Dedicated products are preferable but can be substituted for a detailer or thicker mixed wash solution
-use a separate bucket for rinsing your media during washes, preferably one with a grit guard. Rinse often and soak media if it becomes too dirty
-wash in straight lines, horizontally and vertically where able. A straight marring is much less noticeable than circular marring (or swirls)
-Keep your washing and drying media sealed. large specialty ziplocks can be bought off any detailing site for cheap
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      09-19-2013, 01:42 AM   #6
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As AlexTopFitment suggested should not do it if heavily soiled. As I explain i do it in between wash so my car is very lightly soiled. I carry a squirt bottle of the solution in the trunk for spot cleaning.
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